Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
Netherlands Bike + Barge Tours
Exploring the Frisian Islands by bike
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- Length8 days
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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 moment 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
City Touring BikeUnisex City Electric Bike![]()
Azor (or similar brand/model) • Low-entry (step-through frame) • Lightweight aluminum … • High handlebars and upright riding position … • Handbrakes … • Shimano 7-speed nexus drive … • Selle-Royal… Read More![]()
Azor (or similar brand/model) • Limited number available, request at the time of booking … • Low-entry (step-through frame) • Lightweight aluminum … • High handlebars and upright riding position … •… Read MoreThe 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
Unisex City BikeUnisex City Electric Bike![]()
Hybrid Azor (or similar brand/model) • Low-entry (step-through frame) • Lightweight aluminum … • High handlebars and upright riding position … • Handbrakes … • Shimano 7-speed nexus drive … •… Read More![]()
Azor (or similar brand/model) • Limited number available, request at the time of booking … • Low-entry (step-through frame) • Lightweight aluminum … • High handlebars and upright riding position … •… Read MoreThe 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
Unisex City BikeUnisex City Electric Bike![]()
Hybrid Azor (or similar brand/model) • Low-entry (step-through frame) • Lightweight aluminum … • High handlebars and upright riding position … • Handbrakes … • Shimano 7-speed nexus drive … •… Read More![]()
Azor (or similar brand/model) • Limited number available, request at the time of booking … • Low-entry (step-through frame) • Lightweight aluminum … • High handlebars and upright riding position … •… Read MoreIn 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
Sunday departures
May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27, September 3, September 10, September 17, September 24 & October 1, 2023
May 7, Sept. 10, & Sept. 17 May 14 - Sept. 3 Sept. 24 Small twin $ 1762 £ 925 $ 1,562 € 1049 ₪ 4257 ¥ 160522 NZ$ 1899 NOK 12841 kr 12478 $ 1,148 $ 1913 £ 1004 $ 1,696 € 1139 ₪ 4622 ¥ 174294 NZ$ 2062 NOK 13943 kr 13548 $ 1,247 $ 1644 £ 863 $ 1,458 € 979 ₪ 3973 ¥ 149810 NZ$ 1772 NOK 11984 kr 11645 $ 1,072 Twin $ 2098 £ 1101 $ 1,859 € 1249 ₪ 5068 ¥ 191127 NZ$ 2261 NOK 15290 kr 14857 $ 1,367 $ 2249 £ 1181 $ 1,993 € 1339 ₪ 5434 ¥ 204899 NZ$ 2424 NOK 16391 kr 15927 $ 1,466 $ 1980 £ 1040 $ 1,755 € 1179 ₪ 4784 ¥ 180415 NZ$ 2135 NOK 14433 kr 14024 $ 1,291 Junior suite $ 2434 £ 1278 $ 2,157 € 1449 ₪ 5880 ¥ 221732 NZ$ 2623 NOK 17738 kr 17236 $ 1,586 $ 2585 £ 1357 $ 2,291 € 1539 ₪ 6245 ¥ 235504 NZ$ 2786 NOK 18840 kr 18306 $ 1,685 $ 2316 £ 1216 $ 2,053 € 1379 ₪ 5596 ¥ 211020 NZ$ 2497 NOK 16881 kr 16403 $ 1,509 Single $ 2602 £ 1366 $ 2,306 € 1549 ₪ 6286 ¥ 237034 NZ$ 2804 NOK 18962 kr 18425 $ 1,696 $ 2753 £ 1445 $ 2,440 € 1639 ₪ 6651 ¥ 250806 NZ$ 2967 NOK 20064 kr 19496 $ 1,794 $ 2484 £ 1304 $ 2,202 € 1479 ₪ 6002 ¥ 226322 NZ$ 2678 NOK 18105 kr 17593 $ 1,619 Twin/single-use $ 2996 £ 1573 $ 2,655 € 1784 ₪ 7238 ¥ 272918 NZ$ 3229 NOK 21833 kr 21215 $ 1,952 $ 3222 £ 1692 $ 2,856 € 1919 ₪ 7785 ¥ 293576 NZ$ 3473 NOK 23485 kr 22820 $ 2,100 $ 2819 £ 1480 $ 2,499 € 1679 ₪ 6811 ¥ 256851 NZ$ 3039 NOK 20547 kr 19966 $ 1,837 Discount: 10% per person for bookings until 31 May 2023. July and August departures only. For new bookings only.
Standard Class
Saturday departures
April 22, April 29, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26, September 2, September 9, Septemeber 16, September 23, & September 30, 2023
April 22, April 29, Sept. 9 & Sept. 16 May 20 - Sept. 2 Sept. 23 Twin $ 2098 £ 1101 $ 1,859 € 1249 ₪ 5068 ¥ 191127 NZ$ 2261 NOK 15290 kr 14857 $ 1,367 $ 2249 £ 1181 $ 1,993 € 1339 ₪ 5434 ¥ 204899 NZ$ 2424 NOK 16391 kr 15927 $ 1,466 $ 1980 £ 1040 $ 1,755 € 1179 ₪ 4784 ¥ 180415 NZ$ 2135 NOK 14433 kr 14024 $ 1,291 Junior suite $ 2434 £ 1278 $ 2,157 € 1449 ₪ 5880 ¥ 221732 NZ$ 2623 NOK 17738 kr 17236 $ 1,586 $ 2585 £ 1357 $ 2,291 € 1539 ₪ 6245 ¥ 235504 NZ$ 2786 NOK 18840 kr 18306 $ 1,685 $ 2316 £ 1216 $ 2,053 € 1379 ₪ 5596 ¥ 211020 NZ$ 2497 NOK 16881 kr 16403 $ 1,509 Single $ 2602 £ 1366 $ 2,306 € 1549 ₪ 6286 ¥ 237034 NZ$ 2804 NOK 18962 kr 18425 $ 1,696 $ 2753 £ 1445 $ 2,440 € 1639 ₪ 6651 ¥ 250806 NZ$ 2967 NOK 20064 kr 19496 $ 1,794 $ 2484 £ 1304 $ 2,202 € 1479 ₪ 6002 ¥ 226322 NZ$ 2678 NOK 18105 kr 17593 $ 1,619 Twin/single-use $ 2996 £ 1573 $ 2,655 € 1784 ₪ 7238 ¥ 272918 NZ$ 3229 NOK 21833 kr 21215 $ 1,952 $ 3222 £ 1692 $ 2,856 € 1919 ₪ 7785 ¥ 293576 NZ$ 3473 NOK 23485 kr 22820 $ 2,100 $ 2819 £ 1480 $ 2,499 € 1679 ₪ 6811 ¥ 256851 NZ$ 3039 NOK 20547 kr 19966 $ 1,837 Discount: 10% per person for bookings until 31 May 2023. July and August departures only. For new bookings only.
Saturday departures
April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26, September 2, September 9, September 16, September 23, & September 30, 2023
April 29, May 6, Sept. 9 & Sept. 16 May 20 - Sept. 2 Sept. 23 Twin $ 2098 £ 1101 $ 1,859 € 1249 ₪ 5068 ¥ 191127 NZ$ 2261 NOK 15290 kr 14857 $ 1,367 $ 2249 £ 1181 $ 1,993 € 1339 ₪ 5434 ¥ 204899 NZ$ 2424 NOK 16391 kr 15927 $ 1,466 $ 1980 £ 1040 $ 1,755 € 1179 ₪ 4784 ¥ 180415 NZ$ 2135 NOK 14433 kr 14024 $ 1,291 Twin/single-use $ 2996 £ 1573 $ 2,655 € 1784 ₪ 7238 ¥ 272918 NZ$ 3229 NOK 21833 kr 21215 $ 1,952 $ 3222 £ 1692 $ 2,856 € 1919 ₪ 7785 ¥ 293576 NZ$ 3473 NOK 23485 kr 22820 $ 2,100 $ 2819 £ 1480 $ 2,499 € 1679 ₪ 6811 ¥ 256851 NZ$ 3039 NOK 20547 kr 19966 $ 1,837 Triple cabin on request (3rd bed is bunk bed).
Discount: 10% per person for bookings until 31 May 2023. July and August departures only. For new bookings only.Comfort Class
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, 2024
Season C Season D Season F Small twin $ 2157 £ 1132 $ 1,912 € 1284 ₪ 5211 ¥ 196483 NZ$ 2325 NOK 15718 kr 15273 $ 1,405 $ 1989 £ 1044 $ 1,763 € 1184 ₪ 4805 ¥ 181180 NZ$ 2144 NOK 14494 kr 14084 $ 1,296 $ 1787 £ 938 $ 1,584 € 1064 ₪ 4318 ¥ 162817 NZ$ 1926 NOK 13025 kr 12656 $ 1,165 Twin $ 2493 £ 1309 $ 2,209 € 1484 ₪ 6022 ¥ 227088 NZ$ 2687 NOK 18166 kr 17652 $ 1,624 $ 2325 £ 1220 $ 2,060 € 1384 ₪ 5616 ¥ 211785 NZ$ 2506 NOK 16942 kr 16463 $ 1,515 $ 2123 £ 1115 $ 1,882 € 1264 ₪ 5129 ¥ 193422 NZ$ 2288 NOK 15473 kr 15035 $ 1,384 Junior suite $ 2829 £ 1485 $ 2,507 € 1684 ₪ 6834 ¥ 257692 NZ$ 3049 NOK 20615 kr 20031 $ 1,843 $ 2661 £ 1397 $ 2,358 € 1584 ₪ 6428 ¥ 242390 NZ$ 2868 NOK 19390 kr 18842 $ 1,734 $ 2459 £ 1291 $ 2,180 € 1464 ₪ 5941 ¥ 224027 NZ$ 2651 NOK 17921 kr 17414 $ 1,603 Upper deck suite $ 3332 £ 1750 $ 2,954 € 1984 ₪ 8051 ¥ 303600 NZ$ 3592 NOK 24287 kr 23600 $ 2,172 $ 3181 £ 1670 $ 2,820 € 1894 ₪ 7686 ¥ 289827 NZ$ 3429 NOK 23185 kr 22529 $ 2,073 $ 2963 £ 1556 $ 2,626 € 1764 ₪ 7158 ¥ 269934 NZ$ 3194 NOK 21594 kr 20983 $ 1,931 Single $ 2996 £ 1573 $ 2,656 € 1784 ₪ 7240 ¥ 272995 NZ$ 3230 NOK 21839 kr 21221 $ 1,953 $ 2845 £ 1494 $ 2,522 € 1694 ₪ 6874 ¥ 259223 NZ$ 3067 NOK 20737 kr 20150 $ 1,854 $ 2644 £ 1388 $ 2,343 € 1574 ₪ 6387 ¥ 240860 NZ$ 2850 NOK 19268 kr 18723 $ 1,723 Twin/single-use $ 3642 £ 1912 $ 3,228 € 2169 ₪ 8800 ¥ 331832 NZ$ 3926 NOK 26546 kr 25794 $ 2,374 $ 3390 £ 1780 $ 3,005 € 2019 ₪ 8191 ¥ 308879 NZ$ 3654 NOK 24709 kr 24010 $ 2,209 $ 3088 £ 1621 $ 2,737 € 1839 ₪ 7461 ¥ 281350 NZ$ 3329 NOK 22507 kr 21870 $ 2,013 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 168 £ 88 $ 149 € 100 ₪ 406 ¥ 15302 NZ$ 181 NOK 1224 kr 1189 $ 109 discount per person will apply.
Standard Class
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 $ 2207 £ 1159 $ 1,956 € 1314 ₪ 5332 ¥ 201073 NZ$ 2379 NOK 16085 kr 15630 $ 1,438 $ 2375 £ 1247 $ 2,105 € 1414 ₪ 5738 ¥ 216376 NZ$ 2560 NOK 17309 kr 16819 $ 1,548 $ 2039 £ 1071 $ 1,807 € 1214 ₪ 4926 ¥ 185771 NZ$ 2198 NOK 14861 kr 14440 $ 1,329 Junior suite $ 2543 £ 1335 $ 2,254 € 1514 ₪ 6144 ¥ 231678 NZ$ 2741 NOK 18534 kr 18009 $ 1,657 $ 2711 £ 1423 $ 2,403 € 1614 ₪ 6550 ¥ 246981 NZ$ 2922 NOK 19758 kr 19198 $ 1,767 $ 2375 £ 1247 $ 2,105 € 1414 ₪ 5738 ¥ 216376 NZ$ 2560 NOK 17309 kr 16819 $ 1,548 Single $ 2711 £ 1423 $ 2,403 € 1614 ₪ 6550 ¥ 246981 NZ$ 2922 NOK 19758 kr 19198 $ 1,767 $ 2879 £ 1512 $ 2,552 € 1714 ₪ 6955 ¥ 262283 NZ$ 3103 NOK 20982 kr 20388 $ 1,876 $ 2543 £ 1335 $ 2,254 € 1514 ₪ 6144 ¥ 231678 NZ$ 2741 NOK 18534 kr 18009 $ 1,657 Twin/single-use $ 3214 £ 1687 $ 2,849 € 1914 ₪ 7765 ¥ 292811 NZ$ 3464 NOK 23424 kr 22761 $ 2,095 $ 3466 £ 1820 $ 3,072 € 2064 ₪ 8374 ¥ 315765 NZ$ 3736 NOK 25260 kr 24545 $ 2,259 $ 2962 £ 1555 $ 2,625 € 1764 ₪ 7156 ¥ 269858 NZ$ 3193 NOK 21588 kr 20977 $ 1,930
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 $ 2207 £ 1159 $ 1,956 € 1314 ₪ 5332 ¥ 201073 NZ$ 2379 NOK 16085 kr 15630 $ 1,438 $ 2375 £ 1247 $ 2,105 € 1414 ₪ 5738 ¥ 216376 NZ$ 2560 NOK 17309 kr 16819 $ 1,548 $ 2039 £ 1071 $ 1,807 € 1214 ₪ 4926 ¥ 185771 NZ$ 2198 NOK 14861 kr 14440 $ 1,329 Twin/single-use $ 3214 £ 1687 $ 2,849 € 1914 ₪ 7765 ¥ 292811 NZ$ 3464 NOK 23424 kr 22761 $ 2,095 $ 3466 £ 1820 $ 3,072 € 2064 ₪ 8374 ¥ 315765 NZ$ 3736 NOK 25260 kr 24545 $ 2,259 $ 2962 £ 1555 $ 2,625 € 1764 ₪ 7156 ¥ 269858 NZ$ 3193 NOK 21588 kr 20977 $ 1,930 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 168 £ 88 $ 149 € 100 ₪ 406 ¥ 15302 NZ$ 181 NOK 1224 kr 1189 $ 109 discount per person will apply.
Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 168 £ 88 $ 149 € 100 ₪ 406 ¥ 15302 NZ$ 181 NOK 1224 kr 1189 $ 109 Helmet rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 ₪ 41 ¥ 1530 NZ$ 18 NOK 122 kr 119 $ 11 Gluten-free and dairy-free meals, payable onboard: $ 84 £ 44 $ 74 € 50 ₪ 203 ¥ 7651 NZ$ 91 NOK 612 kr 595 $ 55
Electric bicycle rental: $ 227 £ 119 $ 201 € 135 ₪ 548 ¥ 20658 NZ$ 244 NOK 1653 kr 1606 $ 148 Helmet rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 ₪ 41 ¥ 1530 NZ$ 18 NOK 122 kr 119 $ 11 Gluten-free and dairy-free meals, payable onboard: pending
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.
Covid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
Due to the changing requirements for entry, it is imperative that you stay up to date on requirements set by the country/countries that you are visiting. Please visit our Travel Restrictions Tool page and the country/countries government webpage for this information.
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.
Tour Operator
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Photos
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