Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
Netherlands Bike + Boat Tours
Exploring the Frisian Islands by bike
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€1064 Rates
Overview
You have heard of bike and barge tours, and now we offer you a bike and sail adventure in the Netherlands!
Experience the purity of nature - the water, sun, and sea breezes - as you explore the open water of the northern part of the Lake IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Biosphere.
The Frisian region is a world in itself, a fragile balance between land and sea. High and low tide alternate every six hours, transforming the landscape as if by magic. One moment, everything is totally submerged, and the next, you can walk on the seabed across to the islands that lie just off the coast. The first islands are the five Dutch Wadden Islands, and they are all “pearls in the sea”, each with a unique atmosphere and character.
The Frisian islands and the coasts of North Holland and Friesland are a true “El Dorado” for cyclists.
What are you waiting for? Cast off!
Highlights
- North Sea Islands of Texel and Terschelling
- Beautiful natural areas
- Small, picturesque villages
- Picture perfect beaches
- Bird watching
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival and embarkation in Enkhuizen
Day 2: Enkhuizen - Medemblik | Medemblik - Den Oever -Texel, 14 or 22 mi. (24 or 37 km)
Day 3: Texel - round tour from Oudeschild, 26 or 30 mi. (43 or 49 km)
Day 4: Island of Texel | Island of Terschelling, sailing day (5 to 6 hrs)
Day 5: The Island of Terschelling | Terschelling - Harlingen, 1 to 24 mi. (1 to 40 km)
Day 6: Harlingen - Franeker - Makkum, 29 or 36 mi. (48 or 58 km)
Day 7: Makkum - Stavoren | sailing to Enkhuizen, 19 to 30 mi. (32 to 49 km)
Day 8: Enkhuizen*All distances are approximate. The planned itinerary is subject to change due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons and other unforeseen circumstances. If there is low or high water, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety even with no advance notice. During the days when two tour length options are possible, you can make a choice for the longer or the shorter option, but not all mentioned highlights will be visited during the short bike option.
Italicized portions are by boat.
Day 1 Arrival and embarkation in Enkhuizen
It is possible to bring your luggage on board from 11 am, but the cabins will not be ready for check-in at this time. Embarkation and check-in where the crew will welcome you on board is from 2 p.m. near the beautiful center of Enkhuizen and close to the railway station. After unpacking your luggage the skipper will join you for an aperitif before giving you a rundown of what to expect on the journey, details about the ship, and will discuss safety on board. In the evening take a stroll through the historical center of Enkhuizen, a quaint town that was the home of the Dutch merchant fleet during the Golden Age of The Netherlands. Enjoy your first night on board in Enkhuizen on the western bank of Lake IJsselmeer.Day 2: Enkhuizen - Medemblik, 14 or 22 mi. (24 or 37 km) | Medemblik - Den Oever -Texel
Today the ship sails from Enkhuizen to Den Oever. You can stay on board and sail over the IJsselmeer or you can hop on your bike and start your first cycling tour along the IJsselmeer coast through the beautiful polder-landscape via Medemblik up to the fishing harbor of Den Oever. Depending on the weather, in the evening, the ship will sail across the Wadden Sea to the Island of Texel.Day 3: Texel - round tour from/to Oudeschild, 26 or 30 mi. (43 or 49 km)
The island of Texel has varied scenery and picturesque villages. On the agenda today is a roundtrip cycling tour on the largest of the Dutch North Sea islands. It is highly recommended that you use the well-signposted Thijsse-route (about 24 miles/40 km) and visit some villages and the seal sanctuary station, EcoMare. Also along the way is the traditional beer brewery in the harbor of Oudeschild.Day 4: Island of Texel - Island of Terschelling, sailing day (5 to 6 hrs)
If the tide and weather cooperate, the ship will sail to the island of Terschelling. You will maneuver through the sandbanks of the Wadden Sea and maybe even be able to see seals resting on the sandbar. In the afternoon, the ship will arrive on the Island of Terschelling, which features a number of picturesque villages situated between the polder and sand dunes along its 30 km expanse. While sailing you will enjoy an extensive lunch on board. In 2019, no dinner will be served tonight, to enable you to explore the island, but you can make yourself a picnic meal or try one of the nice restaurants at Terschelling (not incl.).Day 5: The Island of Terschelling, 1 to 24 mi. (1 to 40 km) | Island of Terschelling - Harlingen
Terschelling has a lot to offer including nature, culture, cycling paths that stretch 70 km, and four beautiful villages. You decide how much or how little you would like to cycle. West Terschelling is the largest village on the island with quaint little shops and pubs. The landmark of the island, the 400-year-old lighthouse, "Brandaris", can already be seen well from a distance. Also worth seeing is the European nature reserve, “Boschplaat”. It captivates with its mud, beaches, and dunes. You might even spot a number of ducks, black-winged stilts, and large colonies of spoonbills and great black-backed gulls. After a day of cycling, you can relax in comfort once you have arrived on board. In the late afternoon, the ship will cross the Wadden Sea sail to Harlingen, the most important harbor city of the province of Friesland.Day 6: Harlingen - Franeker - Makkum, 29 or 36 mi. (48 or 58 km)
Via Franeker, with the famous planetarium of Eise Eisinga, you cycle through the beautiful wide Frisian countryside along several rural villages to the small harbor of Makkum on the eastern bank of the lake IJsselmeer. If you take the long cycling trip, you will also visit Bolsward, one of the Eleven Frisian Cities.
Day 7: Makkum - Stavoren | sailing to Enkhuizen, 19 to 30 mi. (32 to 49 km)
From Makkum you will cycle to Stavoren. The short tour leads you via the old trading town of Hindeloopen. This local art of painting – a type of traditional decorative painting – is quite famous. Apart from this, you’ll find the First Frisian Museum of Ice Skating in Hindeloopen. The long tourruns along several Frisian lakes and shows you a different type of landscape. From Stavoren the ship will set sail to cross the IJsselmeer to Enkhuizen in the late afternoonDay 8: Enkhuizen
Disembarkation by 10:00 am. A beautiful journey full of new experiences has come to an end.Be sure to check out all of our featured bike & boat tours, or our full list of tours, trips, & cruises.
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Boats & Bikes
- Leafde fan Fryslân
Comfort Class Sailing Ship
The Leafde fan Fryslân is a majestic three-masted barquentine. The atmosphere on board and the itinerary, navigating Lake IJsselmeer and the Frisian Sea, provide a unique bike and sail experience. Read More
- Mare fan Fryslân
Standard Class Sailing Ship
The Mare fan Fryslân was built in 1960 as a freight ship and was then completely renovated in 2006 to be used as a beautiful, elegant, three-masted schooner. Get ready for an authentic sailing experience! Read More
- Wapen fan Fryslân
Standard Class Sailing Ship
In 1965, this sailing ship was launched as a freight ship and then in 2003 it was completely transformed into a sailing passenger ship. Today is the largest two-master schooner on the Dutch waterways. Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations on board selected boat for 7 nights
- 7 breakfasts, 5 packed lunches, 1 lunch onboard, 6 three-course dinners onboard & 1 packed dinner
- Welcome drink
- Coffee & tea onboard until 4 pm
- 7-speed unisex city touring bicycle (handmade in the Netherlands by Azor) aluminum frame, Selle-Royal adjustable gel saddle, integral frame lock, anti-puncture tires, & pannier bag
- Onboard tour guide (remains on board, does not cycle with group)
- Daily briefings of the tours
- Fresh towels on request
- Light daily cleaning of cabins
- Route descriptions & maps (one set per cabin)
- GPS tracks
- WiFi
What’s Not Included
- Transfers to & from the docking place in Enkhuizen
- Entrance fees & excursions
- Fees for ferries
- Drinks on board other than those mentioned
- Helmet ( available for a surcharge)
- Gratuities
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Comfort Class
Leafde fan Fryslân
Sunday departures
Season C: May 5*, May 12*, May 19*, May 26*, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25, September 1, & September 8, 2024
Season D: September 15 & September 22
Season F: September 29, 2024Season C Season D Season F Small twin $ 2136 £ 1127 $ 1,949 € 1290 kr 197968 ₪ 5303 ¥ 222855 Mex$ 23776 NZ$ 2334 NOK 15376 zł 5612 S$ 1927 kr 15342 $ 1,432 $ 1971 £ 1039 $ 1,798 € 1190 kr 182621 ₪ 4892 ¥ 205579 Mex$ 21933 NZ$ 2153 NOK 14184 zł 5177 S$ 1777 kr 14153 $ 1,321 $ 1772 £ 935 $ 1,617 € 1070 kr 164206 ₪ 4399 ¥ 184849 Mex$ 19721 NZ$ 1936 NOK 12753 zł 4655 S$ 1598 kr 12725 $ 1,187 Twin $ 2468 £ 1301 $ 2,252 € 1490 kr 228660 ₪ 6125 ¥ 257406 Mex$ 27462 NZ$ 2695 NOK 17759 zł 6483 S$ 2226 kr 17720 $ 1,653 $ 2302 £ 1214 $ 2,101 € 1390 kr 213314 ₪ 5714 ¥ 240131 Mex$ 25619 NZ$ 2514 NOK 16568 zł 6047 S$ 2076 kr 16531 $ 1,543 $ 2103 £ 1109 $ 1,919 € 1270 kr 194898 ₪ 5221 ¥ 219400 Mex$ 23407 NZ$ 2297 NOK 15137 zł 5525 S$ 1897 kr 15104 $ 1,409 Junior suite $ 2799 £ 1476 $ 2,554 € 1690 kr 259353 ₪ 6948 ¥ 291957 Mex$ 31148 NZ$ 3057 NOK 20143 zł 7353 S$ 2524 kr 20099 $ 1,875 $ 2633 £ 1389 $ 2,403 € 1590 kr 244007 ₪ 6537 ¥ 274682 Mex$ 29305 NZ$ 2876 NOK 18951 zł 6918 S$ 2375 kr 18910 $ 1,764 $ 2434 £ 1284 $ 2,221 € 1470 kr 225591 ₪ 6043 ¥ 253951 Mex$ 27093 NZ$ 2659 NOK 17521 zł 6395 S$ 2196 kr 17483 $ 1,631 Upper deck suite $ 3296 £ 1738 $ 3,007 € 1990 kr 305392 ₪ 8181 ¥ 343784 Mex$ 36678 NZ$ 3600 NOK 23719 zł 8658 S$ 2972 kr 23667 $ 2,208 $ 3130 £ 1651 $ 2,856 € 1890 kr 290046 ₪ 7770 ¥ 326508 Mex$ 34834 NZ$ 3419 NOK 22527 zł 8223 S$ 2823 kr 22478 $ 2,097 $ 2931 £ 1546 $ 2,675 € 1770 kr 271630 ₪ 7277 ¥ 305778 Mex$ 32623 NZ$ 3202 NOK 21097 zł 7701 S$ 2644 kr 21050 $ 1,964 Single $ 2964 £ 1563 $ 2,705 € 1790 kr 274699 ₪ 7359 ¥ 309233 Mex$ 32991 NZ$ 3238 NOK 21335 zł 7788 S$ 2674 kr 21288 $ 1,986 $ 2799 £ 1476 $ 2,554 € 1690 kr 259353 ₪ 6948 ¥ 291957 Mex$ 31148 NZ$ 3057 NOK 20143 zł 7353 S$ 2524 kr 20099 $ 1,875 $ 2600 £ 1371 $ 2,373 € 1570 kr 240937 ₪ 6454 ¥ 271227 Mex$ 28937 NZ$ 2840 NOK 18713 zł 6831 S$ 2345 kr 18672 $ 1,742 Twin/single-use $ 3601 £ 1899 $ 3,286 € 2175 kr 333706 ₪ 8939 ¥ 375658 Mex$ 40078 NZ$ 3934 NOK 25918 zł 9461 S$ 3248 kr 25861 $ 2,413 $ 3353 £ 1768 $ 3,059 € 2025 kr 310686 ₪ 8323 ¥ 349744 Mex$ 37313 NZ$ 3662 NOK 24130 zł 8808 S$ 3024 kr 24077 $ 2,247 $ 3055 £ 1611 $ 2,787 € 1845 kr 283063 ₪ 7583 ¥ 318648 Mex$ 33996 NZ$ 3337 NOK 21985 zł 8025 S$ 2755 kr 21936 $ 2,047 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 166 £ 87 $ 151 € 100 kr 15346 ₪ 411 ¥ 17276 Mex$ 1843 NZ$ 181 NOK 1192 zł 435 S$ 149 kr 1189 $ 111 discount per person will apply.
*200 Euro discount per person. Valid for reservations on or after April 11, 2024
Standard Class
Mare fan Fryslân
Saturday departures
Season A: April 20, April 27, September 14, & September 21, 2024
Season B: May 4, May 11*, May 18*, May 25*, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31, September 7, 2024
Season E: September 28, 2024Season A Season B Season E Twin $ 2186 £ 1153 $ 1,995 € 1320 kr 202572 ₪ 5427 ¥ 228038 Mex$ 24329 NZ$ 2388 NOK 15733 zł 5743 S$ 1972 kr 15699 $ 1,465 $ 2352 £ 1240 $ 2,146 € 1420 kr 217918 ₪ 5838 ¥ 245313 Mex$ 26172 NZ$ 2569 NOK 16925 zł 6178 S$ 2121 kr 16888 $ 1,576 $ 2020 £ 1066 $ 1,844 € 1220 kr 187225 ₪ 5015 ¥ 210762 Mex$ 22486 NZ$ 2207 NOK 14541 zł 5308 S$ 1822 kr 14509 $ 1,354 Junior suite $ 2517 £ 1328 $ 2,297 € 1520 kr 233264 ₪ 6249 ¥ 262589 Mex$ 28015 NZ$ 2750 NOK 18117 zł 6613 S$ 2270 kr 18077 $ 1,687 $ 2683 £ 1415 $ 2,448 € 1620 kr 248611 ₪ 6660 ¥ 279864 Mex$ 29858 NZ$ 2931 NOK 19309 zł 7048 S$ 2420 kr 19266 $ 1,798 $ 2352 £ 1240 $ 2,146 € 1420 kr 217918 ₪ 5838 ¥ 245313 Mex$ 26172 NZ$ 2569 NOK 16925 zł 6178 S$ 2121 kr 16888 $ 1,576 Single $ 2683 £ 1415 $ 2,448 € 1620 kr 248611 ₪ 6660 ¥ 279864 Mex$ 29858 NZ$ 2931 NOK 19309 zł 7048 S$ 2420 kr 19266 $ 1,798 $ 2848 £ 1502 $ 2,599 € 1720 kr 263957 ₪ 7071 ¥ 297140 Mex$ 31701 NZ$ 3111 NOK 20501 zł 7483 S$ 2569 kr 20456 $ 1,909 $ 2517 £ 1328 $ 2,297 € 1520 kr 233264 ₪ 6249 ¥ 262589 Mex$ 28015 NZ$ 2750 NOK 18117 zł 6613 S$ 2270 kr 18077 $ 1,687 Twin/single-use $ 3179 £ 1677 $ 2,901 € 1920 kr 294573 ₪ 7891 ¥ 331605 Mex$ 35378 NZ$ 3472 NOK 22879 zł 8351 S$ 2867 kr 22828 $ 2,130 $ 3427 £ 1808 $ 3,127 € 2070 kr 317592 ₪ 8508 ¥ 357518 Mex$ 38143 NZ$ 3744 NOK 24667 zł 9004 S$ 3091 kr 24612 $ 2,297 $ 2930 £ 1546 $ 2,674 € 1770 kr 271553 ₪ 7274 ¥ 305691 Mex$ 32613 NZ$ 3201 NOK 21091 zł 7699 S$ 2643 kr 21044 $ 1,964
Wapen fan Fryslân
Saturday departures
Season A: April 27, September 14, & September 21, 2024
Season B: May 4, May 11*, May 18*, May 25*, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31, September 7, 2024
Season E: September 28, 2024Season A Season B Season E Twin $ 2186 £ 1153 $ 1,995 € 1320 kr 202572 ₪ 5427 ¥ 228038 Mex$ 24329 NZ$ 2388 NOK 15733 zł 5743 S$ 1972 kr 15699 $ 1,465 $ 2352 £ 1240 $ 2,146 € 1420 kr 217918 ₪ 5838 ¥ 245313 Mex$ 26172 NZ$ 2569 NOK 16925 zł 6178 S$ 2121 kr 16888 $ 1,576 $ 2020 £ 1066 $ 1,844 € 1220 kr 187225 ₪ 5015 ¥ 210762 Mex$ 22486 NZ$ 2207 NOK 14541 zł 5308 S$ 1822 kr 14509 $ 1,354 Twin/single-use $ 3179 £ 1677 $ 2,901 € 1920 kr 294573 ₪ 7891 ¥ 331605 Mex$ 35378 NZ$ 3472 NOK 22879 zł 8351 S$ 2867 kr 22828 $ 2,130 $ 3427 £ 1808 $ 3,127 € 2070 kr 317592 ₪ 8508 ¥ 357518 Mex$ 38143 NZ$ 3744 NOK 24667 zł 9004 S$ 3091 kr 24612 $ 2,297 $ 2930 £ 1546 $ 2,674 € 1770 kr 271553 ₪ 7274 ¥ 305691 Mex$ 32613 NZ$ 3201 NOK 21091 zł 7699 S$ 2643 kr 21044 $ 1,964 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 166 £ 87 $ 151 € 100 kr 15346 ₪ 411 ¥ 17276 Mex$ 1843 NZ$ 181 NOK 1192 zł 435 S$ 149 kr 1189 $ 111 discount per person will apply.
*200 Euro discount per person. Valid for reservations on or after April 11, 2024
Comfort Class
Leafde fan Fryslân
Sunday departures
Season B: July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10 & August 24, 2025Season B Small twin $ 2343 £ 1236 $ 2,138 € 1415 kr 217151 ₪ 5817 ¥ 244449 Mex$ 26080 NZ$ 2560 NOK 16866 zł 6156 S$ 2114 kr 16828 $ 1,570 Twin $ 2675 £ 1411 $ 2,441 € 1615 kr 247843 ₪ 6639 ¥ 279001 Mex$ 29766 NZ$ 2922 NOK 19249 zł 7026 S$ 2412 kr 19207 $ 1,792 Junior suite $ 3006 £ 1585 $ 2,743 € 1815 kr 278536 ₪ 7462 ¥ 313552 Mex$ 33452 NZ$ 3283 NOK 21633 zł 7896 S$ 2711 kr 21586 $ 2,014 Upper deck suite $ 3668 £ 1935 $ 3,347 € 2215 kr 339921 ₪ 9106 ¥ 382654 Mex$ 40824 NZ$ 4007 NOK 26401 zł 9637 S$ 3309 kr 26343 $ 2,458 Single $ 3171 £ 1673 $ 2,894 € 1915 kr 293882 ₪ 7873 ¥ 330827 Mex$ 35295 NZ$ 3464 NOK 22825 zł 8332 S$ 2860 kr 22775 $ 2,125 Twin/single-use $ 3917 £ 2066 $ 3,574 € 2365 kr 362941 ₪ 9723 ¥ 408567 Mex$ 43589 NZ$ 4278 NOK 28189 zł 10289 S$ 3533 kr 28127 $ 2,624 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 166 £ 87 $ 151 € 100 kr 15346 ₪ 411 ¥ 17276 Mex$ 1843 NZ$ 181 NOK 1192 zł 435 S$ 149 kr 1189 $ 111 discount per person will apply.
Standard Class
Mare fan Fryslân
Saturday departures
Season A: April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30 & September 6, 2025
Season C: September 13 & September 20, 2025
Season D: September 27, 2025Season A Season C Season D Twin $ 2509 £ 1323 $ 2,289 € 1515 kr 232497 ₪ 6228 ¥ 261725 Mex$ 27923 NZ$ 2741 NOK 18057 zł 6591 S$ 2263 kr 18018 $ 1,681 $ 2343 £ 1236 $ 2,138 € 1415 kr 217151 ₪ 5817 ¥ 244449 Mex$ 26080 NZ$ 2560 NOK 16866 zł 6156 S$ 2114 kr 16828 $ 1,570 $ 2095 £ 1105 $ 1,912 € 1265 kr 194131 ₪ 5200 ¥ 218536 Mex$ 23315 NZ$ 2288 NOK 15078 zł 5504 S$ 1890 kr 15044 $ 1,404 Junior suite $ 2840 £ 1498 $ 2,592 € 1715 kr 263190 ₪ 7050 ¥ 296276 Mex$ 31609 NZ$ 3102 NOK 20441 zł 7461 S$ 2562 kr 20396 $ 1,903 $ 2675 £ 1411 $ 2,441 € 1615 kr 247843 ₪ 6639 ¥ 279001 Mex$ 29766 NZ$ 2922 NOK 19249 zł 7026 S$ 2412 kr 19207 $ 1,792 $ 2426 £ 1280 $ 2,214 € 1465 kr 224824 ₪ 6023 ¥ 253087 Mex$ 27001 NZ$ 2650 NOK 17462 zł 6374 S$ 2188 kr 17423 $ 1,626 Single $ 3006 £ 1585 $ 2,743 € 1815 kr 278536 ₪ 7462 ¥ 313552 Mex$ 33452 NZ$ 3283 NOK 21633 zł 7896 S$ 2711 kr 21586 $ 2,014 $ 2840 £ 1498 $ 2,592 € 1715 kr 263190 ₪ 7050 ¥ 296276 Mex$ 31609 NZ$ 3102 NOK 20441 zł 7461 S$ 2562 kr 20396 $ 1,903 $ 2426 £ 1280 $ 2,214 € 1465 kr 224824 ₪ 6023 ¥ 253087 Mex$ 27001 NZ$ 2650 NOK 17462 zł 6374 S$ 2188 kr 17423 $ 1,626 Twin/single-use $ 3668 £ 1935 $ 3,347 € 2215 kr 339921 ₪ 9106 ¥ 382654 Mex$ 40824 NZ$ 4007 NOK 26401 zł 9637 S$ 3309 kr 26343 $ 2,458 $ 3420 £ 1804 $ 3,121 € 2065 kr 316902 ₪ 8489 ¥ 356741 Mex$ 38060 NZ$ 3736 NOK 24613 zł 8984 S$ 3084 kr 24559 $ 2,292 $ 3047 £ 1607 $ 2,781 € 1840 kr 282372 ₪ 7564 ¥ 317871 Mex$ 33913 NZ$ 3329 NOK 21931 zł 8005 S$ 2748 kr 21883 $ 2,042 Wapen fan Fryslân
Saturday departures
Season A: May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30 & September 6, 2025
Season C: September 13 & September 20, 2025
Season D: September 27, 2025Season A Season C Season D Twin $ 2509 £ 1323 $ 2,289 € 1515 kr 232497 ₪ 6228 ¥ 261725 Mex$ 27923 NZ$ 2741 NOK 18057 zł 6591 S$ 2263 kr 18018 $ 1,681 $ 2675 £ 1411 $ 2,441 € 1615 kr 247843 ₪ 6639 ¥ 279001 Mex$ 29766 NZ$ 2922 NOK 19249 zł 7026 S$ 2412 kr 19207 $ 1,792 $ 2095 £ 1105 $ 1,912 € 1265 kr 194131 ₪ 5200 ¥ 218536 Mex$ 23315 NZ$ 2288 NOK 15078 zł 5504 S$ 1890 kr 15044 $ 1,404 Twin/single-use $ 3668 £ 1935 $ 3,347 € 2215 kr 339921 ₪ 9106 ¥ 382654 Mex$ 40824 NZ$ 4007 NOK 26401 zł 9637 S$ 3309 kr 26343 $ 2,458 $ 3420 £ 1804 $ 3,121 € 2065 kr 316902 ₪ 8489 ¥ 356741 Mex$ 38060 NZ$ 3736 NOK 24613 zł 8984 S$ 3084 kr 24559 $ 2,292 $ 3047 £ 1607 $ 2,781 € 1840 kr 282372 ₪ 7564 ¥ 317871 Mex$ 33913 NZ$ 3329 NOK 21931 zł 8005 S$ 2748 kr 21883 $ 2,042 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 166 £ 87 $ 151 € 100 kr 15346 ₪ 411 ¥ 17276 Mex$ 1843 NZ$ 181 NOK 1192 zł 435 S$ 149 kr 1189 $ 111 discount per person will apply.
Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 225 £ 119 $ 206 € 136 kr 20871 ₪ 559 ¥ 23495 Mex$ 2507 NZ$ 246 NOK 1621 zł 592 S$ 203 kr 1617 $ 151 Helmet rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1535 ₪ 41 ¥ 1728 Mex$ 184 NZ$ 18 NOK 119 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Gluten-free and dairy-free meals, payable onboard: pending
Electric bike rental $ 255 £ 135 $ 233 € 154 kr 23633 ₪ 633 ¥ 26604 Mex$ 2838 NZ$ 279 NOK 1836 zł 670 S$ 230 kr 1832 $ 171 Helmet rental $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1535 ₪ 41 ¥ 1728 Mex$ 184 NZ$ 18 NOK 119 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Gluten/diary free dietary meals, payable on board on request Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy, self-guided bike and sailing tour, with average daily distances between 1 and 65 km. The route is predominantly flat on well-maintained bike lanes with little traffic. Each day / route can be done at your own pace. Daily instructions are on board and detailed bicycle maps and route notes are available. GPS tracks will be sent to you 4 weeks before the tour starts.
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
Local Travel
From the airport, you can take a train to Enkhuizen. Travel time is 1 1/2 hour with one transfer. Cost is approximately €15. The train station at AMS is located on the lower level of the airport. A good app to download to your mobile device is the NS app (which can be found on the App Store or Google Play). You can use the app to plan your journey using every mode of public transport, not just from the train station to train station, but to any address. You can also see the current location of your bus, tram, and metro, as well as the current departure times.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. Below you will find more information regarding the regional weather.
Day of Rest
Any day can be used as a day of rest to remain on board.
Remarks
The tour guide remains on board and provides daily briefings of the route. Children are welcomed onboard providing that they are able to manage a cycle trip of ca. 30-55 km. Children’s bikes, tandems, parent-child-tandems, slip streamers, etc. are available on request. Of course, you may stay one or more days onboard instead of cycling (children under the age of 18 years must be under supervision). Child discount on request. Life jackets for children can be arranged on request.
Important to know
Travel documents
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc.
*Important note: Please check the status of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), as once implemented, will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit.
Tour documents
Your final travel information will be emailed approx. one month before your tour date. If you are interested in having the route on your personal smart device, Ride With GPS is an app that you can download for free on your mobile phone. Your phone then becomes your own cycling navigation device, a bike route mapping tool for cyclists. This option is in addition to traditional printed route notes and printed maps. Once the app is installed, you can then download tour maps and daily itineraries directly to your smartphone. You will be able to use voice navigation on all the routes and access your tour content anytime, all from your phone. In your final travel information, you will find the code you can use to access your specific tour. An account is not required.
Life on board
A little bit of adventure is a part of every Bike and Sail tour as this is a tour that depends on the wind! The captain decides the best route to be taken each day and discusses all options with the participants. The crew does everything in its power to ensure that the program runs according to plan and to offer you as fascinating, varied, and active week as possible, in which nature and culture play a major part. It is, however, also possible that departure times and the time spent on the water – and even the order of the program itself – may be adjusted. Enjoy the ride and let yourself be led by the elements! Whenever possible, various passages will be undertaken fully rigged and anyone who would like to help the crew to sail and steer the boat is welcome to do so. This is of course absolutely up to you and no sailing experience is necessary!
Carbon offset
This tour is carbon neutral. To offset emissions that can't yet be reduced by any other means, carbon credits are purchased through the organization Justdiggit. Their mission is to cool down the planet by regreening Africa through rainwater harvesting, tree restoration, and the development of grass seed banks.
Extra Stay
As you will most likely arrive and depart from Amsterdam, why not book extra nights and visit the world-famous museums like the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum (Rembrandts’ Night watch), the Anne Frank House, and enjoy the abundance of terraces and boutique-style cafes. We advise Booking.com for researching and reserving your extra nights. You can read a detailed description of the hotels offered including a clear listing of amenities, but more importantly, you can read customer reviews and ratings.
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