April 2026 Trip to The Netherlands
The Netherlands
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Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2026
April 2026 Trip to The Netherlands
So there are travel guides, and then there is Bas. He has completely redefined the concept of a travel guide for me. From our initial contact, I could tell he had a personal interest in getting our trip just right. Delving into our specific interests, accommodating for necessary flexibilities, and making the whole experience so personalized that I felt I was communicating with a friend, Bas left no stone unturned in crafting the perfect trip for us through Eastern Holland on our seven day bike trip.
His attention to detail, his flexibility on making changes, and his overall enthusiasm make him the best tour guide that we have ever used. He fully engaged in our subject matter (visiting World War II sites and museums), he ensured that we had the best cycling routes through the most beautiful parks and reserves, and he changed his personal schedule in order to get us to the station in time for a very early train ride home at the end of the journey.
There is no one else that I would ever consider using for a trip in Holland or the Himalayas or wherever else he may be able to work his magic. Thank you, Bas for everything and for sharing your personal interests and favorite sites with us. We look forward to sharing a beer with you upon our return!
Hotel Reviews
Very personal touch; outstanding hospitality; exquisite food prep with extreme care & pure local ingredients; room small but door opens directly on to canal; fell asleep & awoke to birds doing the same; great relationship with locals, including builders, farmers, & artisans.
Very unique, fun, and quirky property; quite friendly staff; good breakfast; great location in town.
Gorgeous old estate on large grounds: really huge, uniquely theme-decorated rooms and multiple windows with old glass; fair breakfast; nice location near Ijssel River outside but close to town; good honor system for late night drinks; no real connection to staff.
Unique & creative redesign of old space; fantastic breakfast: great location in town; no real connection to staff.
Modern, efficient room but warm design; good breakfast; business-like relationship with staff.
Efficient room in old mansion; slightly cold modern design; bathroom overwhelms rest of room; good breakfast; business-like relationship with staff.
Activity Review
Everyone should take their children to this site. Emotionally powerful. Seeing the graves of 19 and 20 -year-olds who died for freedom is a reminder for everyone that nothing is truly free in life.
Dear Peter,
Thank you so much for your kind words in your review! I am delighted to hear you had a special time here in the Netherlands with Finn, and I am thankful I got to play a part in organising this for you. Your program was very unique, and it was a lot of fun for me to assist with this. Also, I truly enjoyed meeting the two of you and getting to know you. All the very best to you, and let's keep in touch! See you next time here in the lowlands!
All the best,
Bas.