Discover North Holland by Bike + Boat

from/to Enkhuizen

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile / Level 1

Flat, asphalted bike paths and side roads. Also ideal for children.

Day 1: Enkhuizen

Individual arrival to Enkhuizen. Embarkation in the afternoon up from 4 pm. Perhaps you take a first short walk through the pretty harbor town with its charming old town.

Day 2: Enkhuizen – Hoorn, approx. 20-26 km

In the morning, you should definitely take time to stroll through the old town of Enkhuizen with its numerous villas, canals, churches and city walls. Tip: A visit to the Zuiderzee Museum is highly recommended. You then set off on your first cycle tour to Hoorn. Look forward to the historic old town with its many buildings from the 17th century.

Day 3: Hoorn – Lemmer | Round tour Lemmer, approx. 33-44 km

In the morning, sail across the IJsselmeer to Lemmer in the province of Friesland. There you start the round trip via Oosterzee Buren to the Tjeukemeer and via Munnekeburen, Scherpenzeel and Schoterzijl back to Lemmer. The longer tour also takes you around the Rottige Meenthe and Brandemeer nature reserve. Tip: Visit the world’s largest steam pumping station "Woudagemaal", which is still in operation.

Day 4: Lemmer – Stavoren – Harlingen, approx. 31-41 km

Cycle to the Sondeler Leien lake, from there through the Rijsterbos forest area, past the Mokkebank (bird reserve) to the Roode Klif in Stavoren. From there the ship sails to Harlingen. The Frisian port city is known for its magnificent warehouses and patrician houses, canals and bridges, for its tidal harbor Noorderhaven and for its many café terraces and stores.

Day 5: Round tour Harlingen | Harlingen – Oudeschild, approx. 40-50 km

Today’s program includes a tour around beautiful Harlingen. Enjoy the sweeping views over the province of Friesland before crossing over to the pretty North Sea island of Texel in the afternoon. 

Day 6: Round tour Texel | Oudeschild – Den Oever, approx. 28-48 km

Cycling tour on the largest Dutch North Sea island Texel. There are various routes of approx. 28/35/48 km to choose from. At around 5 pm you cross back over to the mainland to Den Oever.

Day 7: Den Oever – Medemblik – Enkhuizen, approx. 50-72 km

Today you have the choice between a longer and a shorter tour. From Den Oever, a small village with a historic fishing port and an active fishing fleet, you can either cycle west to Julianadorp, continue through the dunes south to Callantsoog with one of the most beautiful beaches in the Netherlands and then east via Kolhorn, formerly a harbour on the Zuiderzee and now surrounded by meadows, to Medemblik, or you can choose the shorter route that takes you through the beautiful region of Hollands Kroon on the former island of Wieringen, with magnificent views of Medemblik, the oldest city in West Friesland. A beautiful city centre and many cosy cafes await you.

Day 8: Enkhuizen

Disembarkation after breakfast until 9 am.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements we reserve the right to make changes of routing and program.

Services

  • 7 nights in outside cabins with private facilities

  • Fullboard (7x breakfast, packed lunch, 7x 3-course dinner)

  • Coffee or tea

  • Welcome drink

  • Daily meeting for cycling tours

  • Tour guide on board

  • Room cleaning every day

  • Changing of towels and bed cloths if wanted

  • All charges for harbours, bridges and locks

  • GPS

  • Maps and information material per cabin

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type
    S2   12.04. - 19.04.25
    S3   19.04. - 26.04.25
    S3   26.04. - 03.05.25
    S4   03.05. - 10.05.25
    S4   10.05. - 17.05.25
    S4   17.05. - 24.05.25
    S4   24.05. - 31.05.25
    S4   31.05. - 07.06.25
    S4   07.06. - 14.06.25
    S4   14.06. - 21.06.25
    S4   21.06. - 28.06.25
    S4   28.06. - 05.07.25
    S4   05.07. - 12.07.25
    S4   12.07. - 19.07.25
    S4   19.07. - 26.07.25
    S4   26.07. - 02.08.25
    S4   02.08. - 09.08.25
    S4   09.08. - 16.08.25
    S4   16.08. - 23.08.25
    S4   23.08. - 30.08.25
    S4   30.08. - 06.09.25
    S3   06.09. - 13.09.25
    S3   13.09. - 20.09.25
    S2   20.09. - 27.09.25
    S2   27.09. - 04.10.25
    S1   04.10. - 11.10.25

    Extras

    Child discount
    on request
     
    Bicycle & equipment
    7-speed-bike UNISEX (back pedal brake or hand brakes only) incl. insurance 89
    E-bike incl. insurance 199
    Bringing of own bike/e-bike 39
       
    Additional nights*
    Amsterdam (dbl/sgl) 122/213
    Amsterdam Arrival Saturday (dbl/sgl) 153/244
    *no addidtional nights possible on following dates: April 18-20, April 25-26, May 07-10, May 19-21, June 06-08, June 21-22, June 24-25, August 29-31 and September 27-30
     
    Extras
    special diet (payable on spot) 50

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Ship

    Welcome ob board of MV RIGOLETTO!

    Facilities

    The MV RIGOLETTO is a very cozy and well-kept riverboat with a beautiful salon, bar, reception, on-board store, small library and restaurant where you can enjoy your meals. The appealing interior design is characterized by a harmonious colour scheme paired with wood and brass. Large panoramic windows in the saloon offer wonderful views of the passing landscapes. All public areas are air-conditioned. Partially covered sun deck with seating, outdoor bar and storage facilities for bicycles.


    Technical Data

    Capacity: 113 passengers
    Length: 105m
    Width: 10,5m
    Draught: 1.5m
    Decks: 2


    Cabins

    The 57 friendly and comfortably furnished cabins with shower/WC, hairdryer, on-board telephone, TV/radio, safe and air conditioning all have a large panoramic window, the upper part of which can be opened.

    25x 2-bed cabins on the main deck and 28x 2-bed cabins on the upper deck. All 2-bed cabins are approx. 11.5 m² in size and are equipped with two Pullman beds (can be stowed away during the day for greater comfort on request). On the upper deck there are also 2x 1-bed cabins (approx. 8 m²) with a Pullman bed, 1x 3-bed cabin (approx. 12 m²) with two foldaway beds and a Pullman bed and 1x junior suite (approx. 22 m²) with a double bed and a small seating area with two armchairs.


    Catering

    The catering includes full board. The accompanying chef is a member of the crew and prepares an extensive breakfast and a 3-course dinner every day.

    Cyclists put together their own packed lunch in the morning, while a small lunch snack is served for those staying on board.


    Languages on board

    Englisch, German

    Bicycle

    Bicycles inclusive panniers

    Touring bikes

    Our bikes are state-of-the-art quality bikes based on proven brand quality of the bicycle manufactory Velo de Ville. All Velo de Ville bikes use only braking systems from renowned manufacturers such as Magura or Shimano. Minimum body height for our rental bikes: 1.50 m

    The following rental bikes (including pannier) are available for you:

    • 7-speed UNISEX touring bikes
    • 8-speed E-bikes

    E-bikes | Electrical bikes | Pedeclecs

    We provide you with modern quality e-bikes (pedelecs) with Nexus 8-speed hub gears, gradually selectable aid of pedaling power, puncture-proof tires and deep UNISEX comfort entry. The electric bikes from Velo de Ville are equipped exclusively with Bosch mid-mounted motors and fully integrated 500 Wh Bosch batteries. The design of the batteries allows them to almost disappear into the frame. This gives you better weight distribution and a low center of gravity without missing the convenience of easy entry. You save your battery by starting with as low a support as possible and increasing as needed. Please note that with the newer models of our e-bikes it is not possible to attach handlebar bags due to the additional fixed speedometers and wider handlebars.

    IMPORTANT: Please reserve ebikes early, as they are only available in very limited numbers.

    Useful

    Arrival - Parking - Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
    per train to Enkhuizen- duration approx. 1 h

    Arrival by train

    Train station: Enkhuizen (near the docking station)

    Arrival by car

    Parking: Free parking at the train station in Enkhuizen, located directly at the harbour, within walking distance of the berth. No reservation possible.


    Embarkation

    Embarkation is from 4 pm.
    Due to organizational reasons it is not possible to go on board earlier.


    Participants

    Minimum: 80 persons


    Additional information

    Diet: (i.e.: lactosefree, glutenfree) possible on request, supplement approx. € 50 payable locally. (except vegan cost) Must be booked at least 14 days prior to departure.

    The trip is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

    Bringing of own bikes/helmets
    Please bring your own helmets as there are no rental helmets available! You can purchase a helmet on board for € 40,-
    The bringing of own bikes/e-bikes is limited available against a surcharge and only on request!. Own e-bikes must have a removable battery!

    Videos

    Travel stories

    5,5 of 6 Stars | 6
    What a joy to be back in The Netherlands on a bike and boat tour in the spring time!... S.M. 05/22
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    At Last!

    Overall: What a joy to be back in The Netherlands on a bike and boat tour in the spring time! Highlights Towns of Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Lemmer, Sloten and Stavoren visited on this tour. The natural world: trees in blossom, spring flowers, water ...
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    • Booking handling 5
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    • Per-Tour information 6
    • Accomodation 5
    • Board 6
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    • Bicycle + equipment 6
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    5,2 01.05.2022 | Stephen M. Discover North Holland by Bike + Boat MV SERENA

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    • Overall satisfaction 5
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    • Travel documents 6
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    5,5 08.04.2019 | Helen R. Northern Holland by Bike + Boat SERENA

    Excellent trip!

    We had a great holiday. The boat was comfortable, food good and the bikes excellent. The cycle routes were well thought out and there were some wonderful rides. We were the only English speakers on the tour but this didn't matter as the tour guides, ...
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    • Booking handling 5
    • Travel documents 4
    • Per-Tour information 6
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    • Route description 6
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