Southern Tulip tour by Bike + Boat / Guided

Tulip bloom in Holland

from 1.390,00 €
220 km
7 Nächte

7 nights
Bike & Boat

Bike & boat: biking only if you want, the hotel is following you! No daily packing, mostly full board, very personal/individual support. >> all Bike & Boat trips
Level 1

Level 1 - Easy: Easy cycling in mostly flat areas, without uphill stretches, generally short daily bike-tours - that give you enough time to enjoy the region additionally to your biketour. >>all Level 1 tours
Guided

Guided Tour: One of our professional tour guide escorts you by bike on your daily bike legs. >> all guided tours

Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

On this bike and boat trip through the south of Holland you will experience the green heart of Holland with its meadows, ditches and farms up close. Among other things, the route leads through huge tulip fields between Leiden and Haarlem. You will visit the world famous 32 hectare flower garden Keukenhof. A unique and unforgettable experience! Besides the impressive flowers, you will also explore the famous cheese city of Gouda, the 19 windmills of Kinderdijk (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the international port of Rotterdam and the residence of The Hague. Always accompanied by your floating hotel!

Our Tip: Book early, those bike & boat trips fill up fast!

Route

Tour profile / Level 1

Flat, perfectly built bike-path and side streets, suitable for children.

Day 1: Amsterdam – Oude Wetering, approx. 10 km

Individual arrival. Embarkation between 12.20 and 1.30 pm. When you arrive on board at the ship, you can put you luggage away in your cabin and then enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. During this coffee break there is plenty of opportunity to get to know your guide, the crew and your fellow passengers. During dinner aboard the ship, the program for the next day and the global planning of the week are discussed. After dinner you will make your first kilometers on your bike.

Day 2: Oude Wetering – Gouda, approx. 45 km

From Oude Wetering you will continue your tour over country roads, banks and channels through the Green Heart and polders to the city known for its cheese: Gouda. Who thinks of Gouda, not only thinks of cheese, pipes, ‘stroopwafels’ (treacle-waffle) and pottery, but also of stained-glass windows, a fairy-like town hall and atmospheric canals. Gouda is beautiful Old-Dutch city with a mostly intact city centre. As on most days, after dinner you will take a walk through the city.

Day 3: Gouda – Delft, approx. 40 km

From Gouda you cycle along magnificent polders via Kinderdijk to Rotterdam. The 19 windmills of Kinderdijk have been listed as a USECO World Heritage Site. Until 1950 the mills were actively used - nowadays a large pumping station is responsible for the water level in the polder. You will have the opportunity to visit some of these mills. From Kinderdijk you will take the ferry to Rotterdam, where the ship is already waiting for you. Aboard the ship you will finally continue to Delft.

Day 4: Delft – Leiden, approx. 36 - 48 km

From Delft you will cycle to The Hague today. A quiet bike route will then take you further through the dunes to Wassenaarse Slag. At Wassenaarse Slag you will still find the remains of the Atlantic Wall. The route continues through the dunes to Katwijk aan Zee and then along flower fields to Leiden, a historic city with numerous typical hofjes, gables and buildings from the 15th to 18th century. The city center invites you to shop, but also to relax on the terrace of a waterfront sidewalk café. The ship is moored next to the Zijlpoort, the lock gate that was once part of the city walls.

Day 5: Leiden – Visit to Keukenhof by public transport

Today you visit the Keukenhof gardens, the most beautiful spring park in the world. Keukenhof is the place where the spring breaks. In the Keukenhof various gardens and gardening styles can be found: the English Landscape Garden, the Historical Garden, the Natural Garden, the Japanese Natural Garden, the Formal Garden and three special colours gardens. Spread throughout the entire park there are approximately eighty sculptures from well-known Dutch artists. There are also several other art objects, such as the collection ’Surprising Tulips’.

Day 6: Leiden – Haarlem, approx. 40 km

From Leiden you cycle through wonderful flower beds in the direction of Haarlem. In the period of March to May the bulb fields are blooming, starting with daffodils and followed by hyacinths, tulips and lilies. Once in the city of Haarlem you make a short tour through the city to see some typical ’hofjes’ (almshouses), old houses around a central courtyard, now usually housing elderly people. These ’hofjes ’ are definitely worth a visit. Haarlem, which rendered its name to Harlem, New York, is a lively city with good shopping possibilities. The ship is berthed in the city centre, with a view of St. Bavo’s Church and with easy access to the Grote Markt with its many outdoor cafés.

Day 7: Haarlem – Amsterdam, approx. 40 km

You will take a boat from Haarlem to Spaarndam, a picturesque village on the outskirts of Haarlem. Then continue by bike towards Zaanse Schans with its traditional wooden houses, warehouses and windmills.

Day 8: Amsterdam

Disembarkation after breakfast until 10 am and individual departure.

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 cabin with shower/toilet
Full board (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner)
Coffee & tea on board
Bike tour guide (english and dutch)
At least 3 city walks with the guide
Entrance fee Keukenhof (including public transportation to get there)
All port, bridge and lock fees + ferries
Maps and information material per cabin
GPS tracks (on request)
WIFI (limited available in the lounge and on deck)

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Extras

Discount for children with min. 1 full paying adult
0-2,99 yrs	-100%
3-11,99 years	-30%

Bicyles & equipment
24-speed-bike incl. helmet and insurance	110
E-bike incl. helmet and insurance	220
Children bike	60
Children seat	15
Tagalong	55
Children trailer	199

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 (glutenfree, lactosefree)	75
must be mentioned when booking (vegetarian meals are free of charge). When ordered upon arrival € 100,- per diet per week, to be paid on spot.

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 on Board!

These boats are extremely cosy canal boats converted into floating hotels for approx. 14-26 people with a very personal atmosphere. Enjoy your ride!

MV WENDING (Comfort)

The barge Wending has a roomy and cosy saloon, equipped with a complete music installation. After a strenuous bike ride it is a great place to relax. The barge provides place for 24 persons. Outside there is a sun deck/ a deck for the bicycles. >>more

MV ANNA ANTAL (Standard Plus/Comfort)

The Anna Antal is a former shuttle barge which was converted into a luxury motor passenger ship in the winter of 1994-95. In 2012 the salon and cabins were renovated. The Anna Antal has a cozy salon, a sun deck/a deck for the bicycles. >>more

MV LIZA MARLEEN (Comfort)

The “Liza Marleen” is a luxury motor passenger barge, built in 1997-98 on the completely dismantled shell of a seafaring freight logger. The tastefully decorated lounge is equipped with an audio installation, television and video. In the evenings it is possible to come together in the spacious sitting area. In the winter of 2015 on 2016 The Liza Marleen was converted to a more luxurious barge. >>more

Bicycle

Important Information: Due to safety reasons it is not allowed to bring own e-bikes on board!

Bicycles inclusive panniers

Te available bikes for this tour are either 24-speed bikes or our E-bikes. Bikes are equipped with a helmet, panniers, a lock and a water bottle. You can also rent:

childrens bikes (from 9 years and older, 21-speed)
tagalongs (5-9 years)
trailers (babys)
child seats (11 months to 5 years)

E-Bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelecs

The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern e-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times. So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
per train to Amsterdam Centraal - duration approx. 17 min. - costs approx. € 6,-
per taxi approx. 30 min. - costs approx. € 60,-

Arrival by train

Train station: Amsterdam Centraal
The docking place is in walking distance (about 10 to 15 minutes) from Amsterdam Centraal. A taxi from the Central Train Station to the barge takes about 5 minutes. Costs about € 10,-

Arrival by car

Almost everywhere in Amsterdam - within the Ringweg ring road - parking is only allowed in official car parks and multi-storey car parks. Parking in the city centre of Amsterdam is now charged at around €5,-/hour. There are several car parks in the city centre. Some are connected to the parking guidance system. The blue and white signs of this system point to the next car park where there are still free spaces. Parking on yellow kerbs is prohibited. Caution: Wheel clamps (Wielklemm) may be used. Fines for parking violations are high.

Oosterdock car park
A monitored multi-storey car park right next to the Central Station (exclusively for cars up to 2.10 m high). The economy rate is about € 275,- per week. No advance reservation possible. You can find more information >>here.

For more information and other P+R parking spaces, please visit the Iamsterdam page under "Plan your trip" / "Transport" / "Parking in Amsterdam".

Participants

Minimum: 12 guests

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Travel stories

6,0 of 6 Stars | 2

his was a fantastic holiday from beginning to end! Our bike leader Paul led us safely, shared information throughout Holland and skillfully answered all questions...K.K. 05/18

6,0 08.05.2018 | Karen K. Southern Tulip tour by Bike + Boat / Guided

Perfect Holiday

This was a fantastic holiday from beginning to end! Our bike leader Paul led us safely, shared information throughout Holland and skillfully answered all questions. Meals on board the Zwaan by Chef Rick were outstanding; our captain Leisa kept us safe ...

Overall satisfaction 6
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 6
Per-Tour information 6
Accomodation 6
Board 6
Route description 6
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 6
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