5 Days Tulip Blossom by Bike + Boat / Guided

up/to Amsterdam

Itinerary

Route

You will ride on flat and well-maintained bike paths throughout the tour.

Day 1: Amsterdam – Zaandam
The crew welcomes you on board at 2 p.m. for embarkation. Once all guests are on board, we head for Zaandam, famous for its windmills. From the city center, you can take a short test ride by bike to explore the surrounding area. In the evening, you have the opportunity to take a short city tour through the picturesque center of Zaandam.

Day 2: Zaandam – Zaanse Schans – Haarlem, approx. 24-34 km
After breakfast, there will be a short bike ride (approx. 5 km) to the Zaanse Schans open-air museum, where you can discover windmills, an old Dutch village, a cheese factory, and a clog maker. In the afternoon, you can either cycle to Haarlem or enjoy the passing landscape on board. Once in Haarlem, visit the historic old town with the Grote Markt and the imposing St. Bavo Church.

Day 3: Haarlem – Keukenhof – Oude Wetering, approx. 38-55 km
Today you will visit Keukenhof, probably the most famous flower park in the world, where you can admire a wide variety of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and many other flowers in full bloom. After a leisurely visit, you will cycle to the small village of Oude Wetering, where the ship will be waiting for you.

Day 4: Oude Wetering – Nieuwe Meer – Amsterdam, approx. 28 km
In the morning, optional visit to the world's largest flower auction in Aalsmeer* (approx. 6:30 a.m.). Millions of flowers are auctioned here and shipped worldwide. Around 9:00 a.m., you will return to the ship for breakfast, which will then sail to Amsterdam. In the afternoon, you can take a bike tour through Waterland or explore Amsterdam. Visit the flower market, a museum, or go shopping. In the evening, there is an optional opportunity to take a trip through Amsterdam's famous canals.

*The flower auction in Aalsmeer is closed on weekends and public holidays. This is an optional offer.

Day 5: Amsterdam
Disembarkation after breakfast by 9:30 a.m. at the latest. Individual extension or departure.

Day 1: Amsterdam – Haarlem
Boarding from 2:00 p.m. in Amsterdam. Once all guests have arrived, travel to Haarlem through a historic lock. Upon arrival, test bike ride and dinner on board. Evening at leisure in Haarlem.

Day 2: Haarlem – Keukenhof – Haarlem, approx. 50 km
Bike tour to Keukenhof with an extended stay in the flower park, followed by return trip to Haarlem.

Day 3: Haarlem – Alkmaar, approx. 50 km
Optional early bus transfer (6:30 a.m.) to the flower auction in Aalsmeer*, return around 9:00 a.m. and late breakfast on board. Followed by a bike tour through the North Holland Dune Reserve with a stop in Egmond. In the evening, the ship will be moored near the center of Alkmaar.

*The flower auction in Aalsmeer is closed on weekends and public holidays and is therefore not available on all dates.

Day 4: Alkmaar – Zaanse Schans – Amsterdam, approx. 41 km
Cycle tour through the Schermerpolder via De Rijp to Zaanse Schans, including a visit to the windmills and a stop at the open-air museum. In the afternoon, return by ship to Amsterdam. Free time after arrival.

Day 5: Amsterdam
Disembarkation after breakfast by 9:30 a.m. at the latest.

Due to varying wind and weather conditions, as well as organizational necessities, we reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary. 

Please keep in mind that the ship is both your hotel and a machine that needs to be maintained and operated - both during the day and at night.operational noise is therefore unavoidable.

Services

  • 4 nights in outside cabins with shower/WC (air-conditioned)

  • Full board (4x breakfast, packed lunch, 4x 3-course dinner)

  • Afternoon coffee and tea

  • Welcome drink

  • Daily bike tour briefing

  • Guided bike tours and tour guide (for 22 guests or more: 2 guides, 2 groups)

  • Some short walking tours

  • Use of bed linen and towels

  • Daily cabin cleaning

  • Ferry fees

  • All port, bridge and lock fees

  • Rental pannier

  • GPS tracks

  • WLAN

  • Detailed maps and information material/cabin

  • For the evironment’s benefit: use of a biodegradable water bottle and compensation of the CO2 emitted by the NGO Justdiggit.


    Included additionally on Premium-Ships (Magnifique II, III and IV)

  • Keukenhof

  • North-Holland Dune reserve

  • Visit of a mill at Zaanse Schans

  • Rental helmet

  • Rental bike insurance

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

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Season / Period
Type
S1   29.03. - 02.04.26
MV MAGNIFIQUE IV (Premium)
FULLY BOOKED
S1   02.04. - 06.04.26
MV MAGNIFIQUE IV (Premium)
S2   06.04. - 10.04.26
MV MAGNIFIQUE IV (Premium)
FULLY BOOKED
S2   10.04. - 14.04.26
MV MAGNIFIQUE IV (Premium)
FULLY BOOKED
S2   14.04. - 18.04.26
MV MAGNIFIQUE IV (Premium)
FULLY BOOKED
S2   19.04. - 23.04.26
MV MAGNIFIQUE IV (Premium)
FULLY BOOKED

Extras

Child dicounts (up to 16 years)
Magnifique II+III: 3rd bed in 3 bed cabin -30
Magnifique II+III: 3rd bed in suite -60
   
Bicycles & Equipment
7-speed-UNISEX (Fluvius) 52
7-speed-UNISEX (Magnifique), incl. helmet 80
E-bike (Fluvius) 144
E-bike (Magnifique), incl. helmet 156
Rental helmet (Fluvius) 10
Parking own bicycle 8
Parking own E-bike 16
   
Additional nights*
Amsterdam (dbl/sgl) 131/219
Amsterdam Arrival Saturday (dbl/sgl) 163/250
   
Extras
Glutenfree or lactose free diet, payable locally 40
Limitation of liability (damage) rental bicycle (Fluvius) 8
Limitation of liability (damage) rental E-bike (Fluvius) 16

 

*not possible on 03.-05.04., 17.-18.04.,24.-27.04., 14.-16.05., 22.-24.05., 09.-19.08


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!

Your ship during this tour will be the Premium ships MV Magnifique II, III, IV or the Comfort ship MV Fluvius.


MV MAGNIFIQUE IV (Premium)

Ship details Magnifique IV

The MV Magnifique IV with its stylish and elegant interior was completed in spring 2020 and offers comfortable space for 36 passengers. On the sun deck, there is a whirlpool and pleasant sun loungers for relaxation. >>more


MV MAGNIFIQUE III (Premium)

Ship details Magnifique III

The MV Magnifique III is a very elegant ship with stylish interior. The restaurant and lounge area are arranged around the prominent bar. Comfortable sun loungers and a whirlpool/Jacuzzi invite you to relax on the sun deck. >>more


MV MAGNIFIQUE II (Premium)

Ship details Magnifique II

The MV Magnifique II is a very elegant ship with stylish interior, built in spring 2016. The tastefully decorated salon on the upper deck with bar and restaurant is a real eye-catcher. Comfortable sun loungers and a whirlpool/Jacuzzi invite you to relax on the sun deck. >>more


MV FLUVIUS (Comfort)

Ship details Fluvius

The MV Fluvius is a very popular, cosy river boat with a friendly atmosphere. In addition to a spacious, air-conditioned saloon with bar and separate restaurant area, the ship has a sun deck equipped with comfortable patio chairs and tables, which also offers sufficient space for bicycles. >>more

Bicycle

Rental-Bicycles & equipment

The following bikes are available for rental:

  • UNISEX-touring/trekking bicycles with a comfortable, deep entrance and 7-or 8-speed-hub circuit with hand pedal brake, as well as paniers.
  • E-Bikes
  • Other bikes: children’s bike, tandem, children’s seat, bikes with back pedal... on request

Electric bikes | E-Bikes | Pedelecs

We provide you with modern quality e-bikes with 7- or 8-speed hub gears and step-by-step selectable assistance for pedalling power. The range of the battery depends on the support level, riding style, body weight and terrain.

IMPORTANT: book early, because of limited capacity!


Bicycle breakdowns

Breakdowns can happen, also when bikes are well serviced and maintained. Flats can be fixed by yourself. If there’s a difficult repair you may call the local representative. Please don’t get any repairs done on the bike without informing the tour operator/local representative and their approval.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
continue by train directly to Amsterdam Centraal - duration approx. 20 min. - Price approx. € 6,-


Arrival by train

Train station: Amsterdam Centraal
Docking place is only a free ferry trip from the central railway station. Departure is every 6 minutes. You will find detailed information in your travel documents.


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.

Centralparking.nl/Valet Parking Services
We are happy to reserve a parking space for you on request and subject to availability. On the day of arrival, your car will be picked up at the pier and returned to the ship on the day of departure. Cost for 5 days - car: approx. € 165,- (payment in cash on site) →booking-form.

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


Embarkation

Please plan your journey accordingly to be on time for embarkation at 2 pm. Thank you for your understanding, that it is not possible to go on board before embarkation started. However, you can leave your luggage at the ship from 11 am. 

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Voyaging on Magnifique III was just at the boat`s name suggests, magnifique! The crew of 7 ably served the needs of 39 passengers. Guides for the two groups of cyclers were very good at caring for members of their groups. Food was very good. Scenery, ...
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