Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands Bike + Boat Tours
Mini barge/bike tour during Tulip Time!
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Overview
This five-day bike and boat tour in Holland during peak tulip season goes through some of the most beautiful areas of the "Garden of Amsterdam."
The tulips and other spring flowers herald the awakening of Spring in all their color and glory. This cycling vacation provides an up-close and personal experience of the Keukenhof and the Alsameer, as well as the opportunity to visit the most beautiful highlights in and around the capital of the Netherlands.
There are many museums and shops to entice you in Amsterdam, the smallest metropolis in Europe, and the canals, which quite recently have been listed on the UNESCO world heritage list, are famous all over the world.
Welcome Spring in Holland, the land of flowers, windmills, and water.
Highlights
- The historical city of Haarlem
- World-famous flower exhibition, the Keukenhof
- World's largest flower auction near Aalsmeer
- Mill visit at Zaanse Schans
- Entrance North Holland Dune reserve
- Tulips and more
A comprehensive list of all of our bike & barge tours in Holland can be found here.
Itinerary
All distances are approximate. Itineraries are subject to change, even on very short notice, due to changing wind and weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, docking location changes, lock repairs, etc.
Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam at 2 pm (luggage can be brought on board at 11 am) | Amsterdam - Zaandam
Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans- Zaandam | Zaandam - Haarlem, 14 mi. (24 km) or 21 mi. (34 km)
Day 3: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Oude Wetering, 24 mi. (39 km) or 35 mi. (57 km)
Day 4: Oude Wetering - Nieuwe Meer | Nieuwe Meer - Amsterdam, 18 mi. (28 km)
Day 5: Departure from Amsterdam, disembarkation after breakfast by 9.30 a.m.Distances in italics covered by ship.
On this Tulip Tour with more than 22 guests, the daily cycling tours will be accompanied by 2 knowledgeable and multi-lingual tour leaders. On most days the tour leaders will offer a long and a short (or a quicker and more relaxed) bike itinerary option. Not all mentioned highlights will be visited during the short bike option.
You can also choose to ride individually with the help of a map and route notes (available on board). GPS tracks will be sent to you 4 weeks before the start date of the tour.Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam | Amsterdam - Zaandam
Embarkation begins at 2 pm. It is possible to bring your luggage on board beginning at 11 am but cabins will not be ready for check-in. As soon as all guests have arrived a short cruise will lead to Zaandam, famous for its windmills. Here, your barge will berth in the center of the city for the night. Once you arrive in Zaandam, you may take your rental bike for a brief test ride through the surrounding area. In the evening, enjoy a short walk through the picturesque center of Zaandam.Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans- Zaandam | Zaandam - Haarlem, 14 mi. (24 km) or 21 mi. (34 km)
Following an easy 5 km bicycle ride, you will arrive at the open-air museum “Zaanse Schans” with its beautiful windmills, traditional wooden houses, an old Dutch village, a cheese farm, and a traditional wooden clog maker. Here, life in the 18th and 19th centuries comes alive.In the afternoon, you will have two options available to you.
1. You can either cycle (14 mi./24 km) to Haarlem
2. Stay onboard your vessel and enjoy the passing scenery. or take it easy and join the barge while enjoying the scenery. I
Once in Haarlem, you will visit the historical inner city with the Grote Markt and St. Bavo church. Your barge will be berthed not far from the center of Haarlem for the night, so you will have time to enjoy a short city walk in the afternoon or in the evening.
Day 3: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Oude Wetering, 24 mi. (39 km) or 35 mi. (57 km)
Today will be a highlight of your entire Tulip Tour experience as you will cycle to the Keukenhof, the garden of the world. Every year the flower park is dedicated to a specific theme. Hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and many other flowers are featured planted by design accordingly. After an extensive visit, you will get back on your bicycle at noon and will head to Oude Wetering, a small village, where the ship welcomes you once again.Day 4: Oude Wetering - Amsterdam, 18 mi. (28 km)
You continue your tulip and flower theme today! An early (optional) visit by bus (6.30 a.m.) to the biggest flower auction in the world at Aalsmeer is offered. In the morning millions of flowers are auctioned off here and are instantly sent out to all parts of the world*. By 9 am you will return to the barge where a late breakfast will be waiting for you before you make your way to Amsterdam by bicycle. Later in the afternoon, there is time to discover this amazing city. Visit the inner city flower market, go to a museum, do some shopping… there is just so much to do!Important:
*The Aalsmeer flower auction is closed during weekends and on public holidays. This is an optional visit. Please be aware that on some departure dates a visit to the flower auction is not possible.
Day 5: Departure from Amsterdam
End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast by 9.30 a.m.Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam, Amsterdam - Zaandam
Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans- Zaandam | Zaandam - Haarlem, 14 mi. (24 km) or 21 mi. (34 km)
Day 3: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Oude Wetering, 23 mi. (38 km) or 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 4: Oude Wetering - Nieuwe Meer | Nieuwe Meer - Amsterdam 18 mi. (28 km)
Day 5: Departure from AmsterdamDistances in italics are covered by ship.
On this Tulip Tour with more than 22 guests, the daily cycling tours will be accompanied by 2 knowledgeable and multi-lingual tour leaders. On most days the tour leaders will offer a long and a short (or a quicker and more relaxed) bike option. Not all mentioned highlights will be visited during the short bike option.
You can also choose to ride individually with the help of a map and route notes (available on board). GPS tracks will be sent to you 4 weeks before the start date of the tour.Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam, Amsterdam - Zaandam
The crew will warmly welcome you on board during the embarkation and check-in process, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. Once all guests have arrived, a delightful short cruise will commence, taking you to the charming town of Zaandam, renowned for its iconic windmills. Your barge will moor at the heart of the town, providing a perfect base for the night. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to take your new bike for a quick spin around the beautiful surroundings. Later in the evening, you can relish a leisurely stroll through the quaint and picturesque center of Zaandam.Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans- Zaandam | Zaandam - Haarlem, 14 mi. (24 km) or 21 mi. (34 km)
Following an easy 5 km bicycle ride, you will arrive at the open-air museum “Zaanse Schans” with its beautiful windmills, traditional wooden houses, an old Dutch village, a cheese farm, and a traditional wooden clog maker. Here, life in the 18th and 19th centuries comes alive.In the afternoon, you will have two options available to you.
1. You can either cycle (14 mi./24 km) to Haarlem
2. Stay onboard your vessel and enjoy the passing scenery
Once in Haarlem, you will visit the historical inner city with the Grote Markt and St. Bavo church. Your barge will be berthed not far from the center of Haarlem for the night, so you will have time to enjoy a short city walk in the afternoon or in the evening.
Day 3: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Oude Wetering, 23 mi. (38 km) or 34 mi. (55 km)
Today will be a highlight of your entire Tulip Tour experience as you will cycle to the Keukenhof, the garden of the world. Every year the flower park is dedicated to a specific theme. Hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and many other flowers are featured and planted by design accordingly. After an extensive visit, you will get back on your bicycle at noon and will head to Oude Wetering, a small village, where the ship welcomes you once again.Day 4: Oude Wetering - Nieuwe Meer | Nieuwe Meer - Amsterdam, 18 mi. (28 km)
Get ready for an extraordinary experience this morning as you embark on an early bus trip (6:30 a.m.) to the world's largest flower auction located in Aalsmeer. Witness the auction of millions of flowers taking place in the morning, which are promptly dispatched to various parts of the globe. By 9 a.m., you will return to your barge where a scrumptious late breakfast will be awaiting you. After a brief bike excursion, you will rejoin the barge for an afternoon of cruising through the mesmerizing city of Amsterdam. There, you will have the chance to explore this fantastic metropolis and indulge in various activities such as visiting the flower market in the city center, browsing museums, shopping, and much more. Do note that the Aalsmeer flower auction is closed during weekends and public holidays, and the visit is optional.Optional: end-of-day canal tour in Amsterdam.
Day 5: Departure from Amsterdam
End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast by 9.30 a.m.You can view all of our bike & boat tours or look at our featured bike trips, specials, and news.
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Boats & Bikes
- Magnifique II
Deluxe Class Barge
In 2016, we saw the launch of a new premium barge, the Magnifique II, to wonderful reviews. The ship boasts a classical style with an emphasis on superior comfort. This ship has earned the deluxe designation! Read More
- Magnifique III
Deluxe Class Barge
Following the success of her sister ships, Princesse Royal and the Magnifique II, Magnifique lll was launched in 2018, adding to her owner/captain's portfolio of designing and constructing deluxe ships. The partially covered sundeck with sun loungers and a hot tub provide is the perfect spot for relaxation. The tastefully decorated lounge with large panoramic windows, located on the upper deck is wonderfully inviting and the combined light-filled restaurant, bar, and lounge adds to the ambience. Read More
- Magnifique IV
Deluxe Class Barge
Following the overwhelming success of the premium barges Princesse Royal, Magnifique II (2016), and Magnifique III (2018), we are proud to now offer a new addition, the Magnifique IV. Read More
- Fluvius
Comfort Class Barge
We are pleased to announce, during the winter of 2023/2024, the Fluvius will undergo many renovations. These will include a new air filtration system, new air conditioning units, remodeled bathrooms, new flooring and ceilings in all the cabins, new beds, as well as several updates to the salon area. The MS Fluvius accommodates 44 guests. With a large common area, complete with lounge, bar, & dining area, and a lovely partially covered sundeck, there is enough room on board for everyone to… Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
Magnifiques
- Accommodations for 5 day/4 nights
- Welcome presentation with a complimentary drink
- Climate-controlled cabins
- Daily cleaning of cabins
- 4 breakfasts, packed lunches, & 4 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea
- 7-speed unisex touring bicycle (Batavus Dinsdag) with step-through frame, hand brakes, gel saddle, pannier, helmet, frame lock, & water bottle
- Bike Protection
- Two cycling tour guides so guests can opt for longer/shorter or quicker/slower cycling tours (depending on the route)
- A few short walking tours
- Entrance to the Keukenhof
- Entrance North Holland Dune Reserve
- Mill visit at Zaanse Schans
- Fees for ferries
- WiFi (signal strength & speed may not be what you are accustomed to)
- GPS tracks
- Tour maps & notes (one set per cabin)
- Accommodations for 5 day/4 nights
- Climate-controlled cabins
- Complimentary welcome beverate
- 4 breakfasts, packed lunches, & 4 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea
- 7-speed unisex hybrid touring bicycle (Bikkel) with handbrakes, equipped with pannier, repair kit, & pump. Helmet rental is available for a supplement.
- Cycling tour guide
- Fees for ferries
- Tour maps & notes (one set per cabin)
- WiFi is available however you may pay a fixed fee of approx. €10 to €15 per week
- A GPS app is available for guests who wish to cycle individually and at their own pace
Fluvius
What’s Not Included
- Transfers to and from the port in Amsterdam
- Drinks on board
- Excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Helmets on the Fluvius available for surcharge, see pricing & please reserve at time of booking
- Electric bicycle. Available for supplement. See pricing
- Gratuities
- Bike Protection (Fluvius)
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Deluxe class
Magnifique II
Saturday, April 6; Wednesday, April 10; Sunday, April 14, 2024
Magnifique III
Saturday, March 30*; Wednesday, April 3; Sunday, April 7; Thursday, April 11; Monday, April 15; & Friday, April 19, 2024
*Discount for reservations on or after January 29, 2024:
$ 338 £ 175 $ 299 € 200 kr 30661 ₪ 824 ¥ 33569 Mex$ 3708 NZ$ 368 NOK 2401 zł 885 S$ 296 kr 2383 $ 217Magnifique IV
Monday, April 1; Friday, April 5; Tuesday, April 9; Saturday, April 13; Wednesday, April 17; Sunday, April 21, 2024
March - April 5 April 6 - April 25 Twin $ 1680 £ 868 $ 1,486 € 994 kr 152383 ₪ 4093 ¥ 166838 Mex$ 18428 NZ$ 1828 NOK 11933 zł 4399 S$ 1470 kr 11844 $ 1,079 $ 1950 £ 1007 $ 1,725 € 1154 kr 176912 ₪ 4752 ¥ 193694 Mex$ 21395 NZ$ 2123 NOK 13854 zł 5107 S$ 1706 kr 13751 $ 1,253 Upper deck suite $ 2356 £ 1217 $ 2,084 € 1394 kr 213704 ₪ 5741 ¥ 233977 Mex$ 25844 NZ$ 2564 NOK 16735 zł 6169 S$ 2061 kr 16611 $ 1,513 $ 2626 £ 1357 $ 2,323 € 1554 kr 238233 ₪ 6400 ¥ 260832 Mex$ 28810 NZ$ 2858 NOK 18656 zł 6877 S$ 2298 kr 18517 $ 1,687 Premium Twin (Mag II) - $ 2204 £ 1138 $ 1,949 € 1304 kr 199907 ₪ 5370 ¥ 218871 Mex$ 24175 NZ$ 2398 NOK 15655 zł 5771 S$ 1928 kr 15538 $ 1,416 Single (Mag III) $ 2119 £ 1095 $ 1,875 € 1254 kr 192242 ₪ 5164 ¥ 210478 Mex$ 23248 NZ$ 2307 NOK 15055 zł 5549 S$ 1854 kr 14942 $ 1,361 $ 2525 £ 1304 $ 2,233 € 1494 kr 229035 ₪ 6152 ¥ 250761 Mex$ 27698 NZ$ 2748 NOK 17936 zł 6611 S$ 2209 kr 17802 $ 1,622 Twin/single-use $ 2440 £ 1261 $ 2,159 € 1444 kr 221370 ₪ 5947 ¥ 242369 Mex$ 26771 NZ$ 2656 NOK 17336 zł 6390 S$ 2135 kr 17206 $ 1,568 $ 2846 £ 1470 $ 2,517 € 1684 kr 258162 ₪ 6935 ¥ 282652 Mex$ 31220 NZ$ 3097 NOK 20217 zł 7452 S$ 2490 kr 20066 $ 1,828
Twin for triple use, discount per person $ 85 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7665 ₪ 206 ¥ 8392 Mex$ 927 NZ$ 92 NOK 600 zł 221 S$ 74 kr 596 $ 54 Triple suite, discount per person, Mag III $ 169 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15330 ₪ 412 ¥ 16785 Mex$ 1854 NZ$ 184 NOK 1201 zł 443 S$ 148 kr 1192 $ 109 Note: Third bed in triple cabins is only suitable for children up to 15 years old.
Comfort Class
Fluvius
Monday, April 1; Friday, April 5*; Tuesday, April 9, 2024
*Discount for reservations on or after January 29, 2024:
$ 338 £ 175 $ 299 € 200 kr 30661 ₪ 824 ¥ 33569 Mex$ 3708 NZ$ 368 NOK 2401 zł 885 S$ 296 kr 2383 $ 217April Small twin/lower deck $ 1477 £ 763 $ 1,307 € 874 kr 133987 ₪ 3599 ¥ 146697 Mex$ 16203 NZ$ 1608 NOK 10493 zł 3868 S$ 1292 kr 10414 $ 949 Regular twin/lower deck $ 1528 £ 789 $ 1,351 € 904 kr 138586 ₪ 3723 ¥ 151732 Mex$ 16760 NZ$ 1663 NOK 10853 zł 4000 S$ 1337 kr 10772 $ 981 Twin cabin for single use/lower deck $ 2220 £ 1147 $ 1,964 € 1314 kr 201363 ₪ 5409 ¥ 220465 Mex$ 24352 NZ$ 2416 NOK 15769 zł 5813 S$ 1942 kr 15651 $ 1,426 Twin/upper deck $ 1731 £ 894 $ 1,531 € 1024 kr 156982 ₪ 4217 ¥ 171874 Mex$ 18984 NZ$ 1883 NOK 12293 zł 4531 S$ 1514 kr 12202 $ 1,112 Double/upper deck $ 1933 £ 999 $ 1,710 € 1144 kr 175379 ₪ 4711 ¥ 192015 Mex$ 21209 NZ$ 2104 NOK 13734 zł 5063 S$ 1691 kr 13632 $ 1,242 Deluxe Class
Magnifique II
Saturday, March 29; Wednesday, April 2; Sunday, April 6, 2025
March - April 4 April 5 - May Twin $ 1747 £ 903 $ 1,546 € 1034 kr 158515 ₪ 4258 ¥ 173552 Mex$ 19170 NZ$ 1902 NOK 12413 zł 4576 S$ 1529 kr 12321 $ 1,122 $ 2085 £ 1077 $ 1,845 € 1234 kr 189176 ₪ 5082 ¥ 207121 Mex$ 22878 NZ$ 2270 NOK 14815 zł 5461 S$ 1825 kr 14704 $ 1,340 Premium twin $ 2035 £ 1051 $ 1,800 € 1204 kr 184577 ₪ 4958 ¥ 202086 Mex$ 22321 NZ$ 2215 NOK 14454 zł 5328 S$ 1780 kr 14347 $ 1,307 $ 2373 £ 1226 $ 2,099 € 1404 kr 215237 ₪ 5782 ¥ 235655 Mex$ 26029 NZ$ 2582 NOK 16855 zł 6213 S$ 2076 kr 16730 $ 1,524 Upper deck suite $ 2457 £ 1269 $ 2,174 € 1454 kr 222903 ₪ 5988 ¥ 244047 Mex$ 26956 NZ$ 2674 NOK 17456 zł 6434 S$ 2150 kr 17325 $ 1,578 $ 2795 £ 1444 $ 2,473 € 1654 kr 253563 ₪ 6811 ¥ 277616 Mex$ 30664 NZ$ 3042 NOK 19857 zł 7319 S$ 2446 kr 19709 $ 1,796 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 2550 £ 1317 $ 2,256 € 1509 kr 231334 ₪ 6214 ¥ 253279 Mex$ 27976 NZ$ 2776 NOK 18116 zł 6678 S$ 2231 kr 17981 $ 1,638 $ 3057 £ 1579 $ 2,704 € 1809 kr 277325 ₪ 7450 ¥ 303633 Mex$ 33538 NZ$ 3327 NOK 21718 zł 8005 S$ 2675 kr 21556 $ 1,964 Magnifique III
Monday, March 31; Friday, April 4; Tuesday, April 8; Saturday, April 12; Wednesday, April 16; Sunday, April 20; Friday, April 25, 2025
March - April 4 April 5 - May Twin $ 1747 £ 903 $ 1,546 € 1034 kr 158515 ₪ 4258 ¥ 173552 Mex$ 19170 NZ$ 1902 NOK 12413 zł 4576 S$ 1529 kr 12321 $ 1,122 $ 2085 £ 1077 $ 1,845 € 1234 kr 189176 ₪ 5082 ¥ 207121 Mex$ 22878 NZ$ 2270 NOK 14815 zł 5461 S$ 1825 kr 14704 $ 1,340 Upper deck suite $ 2457 £ 1269 $ 2,174 € 1454 kr 222903 ₪ 5988 ¥ 244047 Mex$ 26956 NZ$ 2674 NOK 17456 zł 6434 S$ 2150 kr 17325 $ 1,578 $ 2795 £ 1444 $ 2,473 € 1654 kr 253563 ₪ 6811 ¥ 277616 Mex$ 30664 NZ$ 3042 NOK 19857 zł 7319 S$ 2446 kr 19709 $ 1,796 Single $ 2221 £ 1147 $ 1,964 € 1314 kr 201440 ₪ 5411 ¥ 220549 Mex$ 24361 NZ$ 2417 NOK 15775 zł 5815 S$ 1943 kr 15657 $ 1,426 $ 2643 £ 1365 $ 2,338 € 1564 kr 239766 ₪ 6441 ¥ 262510 Mex$ 28996 NZ$ 2877 NOK 18776 zł 6921 S$ 2312 kr 18636 $ 1,698 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 2550 £ 1317 $ 2,256 € 1509 kr 231334 ₪ 6214 ¥ 253279 Mex$ 27976 NZ$ 2776 NOK 18116 zł 6678 S$ 2231 kr 17981 $ 1,638 $ 3057 £ 1579 $ 2,704 € 1809 kr 277325 ₪ 7450 ¥ 303633 Mex$ 33538 NZ$ 3327 NOK 21718 zł 8005 S$ 2675 kr 21556 $ 1,964 Magnifique IV
Tuesday, April 1; Saturday, April 5; Wednesday, April 9; Sunday, April 13, 2025
March - April 4 April 5 - May Twin $ 1747 £ 903 $ 1,546 € 1034 kr 158515 ₪ 4258 ¥ 173552 Mex$ 19170 NZ$ 1902 NOK 12413 zł 4576 S$ 1529 kr 12321 $ 1,122 $ 2085 £ 1077 $ 1,845 € 1234 kr 189176 ₪ 5082 ¥ 207121 Mex$ 22878 NZ$ 2270 NOK 14815 zł 5461 S$ 1825 kr 14704 $ 1,340 Upper deck suite $ 2457 £ 1269 $ 2,174 € 1454 kr 222903 ₪ 5988 ¥ 244047 Mex$ 26956 NZ$ 2674 NOK 17456 zł 6434 S$ 2150 kr 17325 $ 1,578 $ 2795 £ 1444 $ 2,473 € 1654 kr 253563 ₪ 6811 ¥ 277616 Mex$ 30664 NZ$ 3042 NOK 19857 zł 7319 S$ 2446 kr 19709 $ 1,796 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 2550 £ 1317 $ 2,256 € 1509 kr 231334 ₪ 6214 ¥ 253279 Mex$ 27976 NZ$ 2776 NOK 18116 zł 6678 S$ 2231 kr 17981 $ 1,638 $ 3057 £ 1579 $ 2,704 € 1809 kr 277325 ₪ 7450 ¥ 303633 Mex$ 33538 NZ$ 3327 NOK 21718 zł 8005 S$ 2675 kr 21556 $ 1,964 Comfort Class
Fluvius
Tuesday, April 1; Saturday, April 5; Wednesday, April 9, 2025
April 1 April 5 & 9 Small twin/lower deck $ 1464 £ 756 $ 1,295 € 866 kr 132760 ₪ 3566 ¥ 145354 Mex$ 16055 NZ$ 1593 NOK 10397 zł 3832 S$ 1280 kr 10319 $ 940 $ 1548 £ 800 $ 1,369 € 916 kr 140426 ₪ 3772 ¥ 153746 Mex$ 16982 NZ$ 1685 NOK 10997 zł 4054 S$ 1354 kr 10915 $ 994 Regular twin/lower deck $ 1514 £ 782 $ 1,339 € 896 kr 137359 ₪ 3690 ¥ 150390 Mex$ 16611 NZ$ 1648 NOK 10757 zł 3965 S$ 1325 kr 10677 $ 973 $ 1599 £ 826 $ 1,414 € 946 kr 145025 ₪ 3896 ¥ 158782 Mex$ 17538 NZ$ 1740 NOK 11357 zł 4186 S$ 1399 kr 11272 $ 1,027 Twin cabin for single use/lower deck $ 2207 £ 1140 $ 1,952 € 1306 kr 200214 ₪ 5378 ¥ 219206 Mex$ 24213 NZ$ 2402 NOK 15679 zł 5779 S$ 1931 kr 15562 $ 1,418 $ 2334 £ 1206 $ 2,065 € 1381 kr 211711 ₪ 5687 ¥ 231795 Mex$ 25603 NZ$ 2540 NOK 16579 zł 6111 S$ 2042 kr 16456 $ 1,499 Twin/upper deck $ 1717 £ 887 $ 1,519 € 1016 kr 155756 ₪ 4184 ¥ 170531 Mex$ 18836 NZ$ 1869 NOK 12197 zł 4496 S$ 1502 kr 12106 $ 1,103 $ 1802 £ 931 $ 1,594 € 1066 kr 163421 ₪ 4390 ¥ 178923 Mex$ 19763 NZ$ 1961 NOK 12798 zł 4717 S$ 1576 kr 12702 $ 1,157 Double/upper deck $ 1954 £ 1009 $ 1,728 € 1156 kr 177218 ₪ 4761 ¥ 194029 Mex$ 21432 NZ$ 2126 NOK 13878 zł 5116 S$ 1709 kr 13775 $ 1,255 $ 2038 £ 1053 $ 1,803 € 1206 kr 184883 ₪ 4966 ¥ 202422 Mex$ 22359 NZ$ 2218 NOK 14478 zł 5337 S$ 1783 kr 14370 $ 1,309 Extra Options
Magnifiques
Electric bike rental* $ 161 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14564 ₪ 391 ¥ 15945 Mex$ 1761 NZ$ 175 NOK 1141 zł 420 S$ 140 kr 1132 $ 103 Canal cruise tickets $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 kr 2453 ₪ 66 ¥ 2686 Mex$ 297 NZ$ 29 NOK 192 zł 71 S$ 24 kr 191 $ 17 *There are a limited number of e-bikes available. Advanced reservation is required.
Fluvius
Electric bike rental* $ 144 £ 74 $ 127 € 85 kr 13031 ₪ 350 ¥ 14267 Mex$ 1576 NZ$ 156 NOK 1020 zł 376 S$ 126 kr 1013 $ 92 Helmets $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1533 ₪ 41 ¥ 1678 Mex$ 185 NZ$ 18 NOK 120 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Canal cruise tickets $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 kr 2453 ₪ 66 ¥ 2686 Mex$ 297 NZ$ 29 NOK 192 zł 71 S$ 24 kr 191 $ 17 *There are a limited number of e-bikes available. Advanced reservation is required.
Magnifiques
Electric bike rental* $ 155 £ 80 $ 138 € 92 kr 14104 ₪ 379 ¥ 15442 Mex$ 1706 NZ$ 169 NOK 1104 zł 407 S$ 136 kr 1096 $ 100 Canal cruise tickets $ 30 £ 16 $ 27 € 18 kr 2759 ₪ 74 ¥ 3021 Mex$ 334 NZ$ 33 NOK 216 zł 80 S$ 27 kr 214 $ 20 *There are a limited number of e-bikes available. Advanced reservation is required.
Fluvius
Electric bike rental* $ 149 £ 77 $ 132 € 88 kr 13491 ₪ 362 ¥ 14770 Mex$ 1631 NZ$ 162 NOK 1056 zł 389 S$ 130 kr 1049 $ 96 Helmets $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1533 ₪ 41 ¥ 1678 Mex$ 185 NZ$ 18 NOK 120 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Canal cruise tickets $ 30 £ 16 $ 27 € 18 kr 2759 ₪ 74 ¥ 3021 Mex$ 334 NZ$ 33 NOK 216 zł 80 S$ 27 kr 214 $ 20 *There are a limited number of e-bikes available. Advanced reservation is required.
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
Easy guided bike and boat tour with relatively low mileage. Terrain is very flat and consists mainly of well-maintained cycling paths. Headwinds can at times be bothersome
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (AMS)
Local Travel
There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from the airport to Amsterdam Central Station. It takes about 16 minutes. The price for a train ticket Schiphol-Amsterdam Central is approx. €4,20 per person for a single journey. The airport train station is located on the lower level of the airport. Depending on what boat you are on, the mooring location could be within walking distance or otherwise, a short taxi ride away.
Climate
Please note: the tulip season in Holland extends from the end of March to approx. the first week in May but is completely dependent on temperatures and the weather. Going early or late in the season may affect what is in bloom. Please check local conditions prior to arrival. Holland is near or below sea level and experiences a Maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean and has the perfect climate and soil for the Tulips. The Dutch have a saying “April doet wat hij wil”. It means that April does whatever it wishes to do. Keep this in mind as you pack for your cycling holiday. Though cooler in April, the sun does shine on average 177 hours.
Day of Rest
Any day can be designated a day of rest by remaining on board and enjoying the scenery from the comfortable deck. Do keep in mind that you will then limit your sightseeing possibilities.
Recommended
Discounted ticket for a one-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam: €18 in 2024. Please book your ticket in advance and you can collect it on board the ship on the first day of the tour.
Remarks
Bicycle rental is optional. You may bring your own touring or electric bike (a discount will be applied) but there will be a charge for reserving a parking/charging space on board. In 2024, this will be €7 for a touring bike and €17 per electric bike. Please be aware that there are a limited number of parking spaces on board.
Important to know
Travel Documents
Before you travel, please check your passport expiration and 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 on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa
Ride with GPS
For those who want to cycle self-guided, or 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. You can then upload all tour information to your phone, 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.
Extra Stay
As you will begin and end your tour in Amsterdam, why not book extra nights and visit the world-famous museums like the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum (with Rembrandts’ Night watch), the Anne Frank House, and enjoy the abundance of terraces and boutique-style cafes. And of course, the markets abound; the Flea Market, Flower Market, Noorder Markt, and Albert Kuip Markt! Extra nights in Amsterdam are always recommended. 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, can read customer reviews and ratings.
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