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
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
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 $ 2162 £ 1108 $ 1,990 € 1290 Ft 518953 kr 200405 ₪ 5527 ¥ 208692 Mex$ 28128 NZ$ 2355 kr 15486 zł 5620 S$ 1895 kr 14929 CHF 1239 $ 1,462 $ 1994 £ 1022 $ 1,836 € 1190 Ft 478724 kr 184870 ₪ 5098 ¥ 192514 Mex$ 25947 NZ$ 2172 kr 14286 zł 5184 S$ 1748 kr 13772 CHF 1143 $ 1,349 $ 1793 £ 919 $ 1,651 € 1070 Ft 430449 kr 166228 ₪ 4584 ¥ 173101 Mex$ 23331 NZ$ 1953 kr 12845 zł 4661 S$ 1572 kr 12383 CHF 1028 $ 1,213 Twin $ 2497 £ 1279 $ 2,299 € 1490 Ft 599410 kr 231476 ₪ 6384 ¥ 241047 Mex$ 32489 NZ$ 2720 kr 17887 zł 6491 S$ 2189 kr 17244 CHF 1431 $ 1,689 $ 2329 £ 1193 $ 2,144 € 1390 Ft 559181 kr 215941 ₪ 5955 ¥ 224869 Mex$ 30308 NZ$ 2538 kr 16687 zł 6055 S$ 2042 kr 16086 CHF 1335 $ 1,576 $ 2128 £ 1090 $ 1,959 € 1270 Ft 510907 kr 197298 ₪ 5441 ¥ 205456 Mex$ 27692 NZ$ 2318 kr 15246 zł 5533 S$ 1866 kr 14698 CHF 1220 $ 1,440 Junior suite $ 2832 £ 1451 $ 2,607 € 1690 Ft 679868 kr 262547 ₪ 7240 ¥ 273402 Mex$ 36850 NZ$ 3085 kr 20288 zł 7362 S$ 2483 kr 19558 CHF 1623 $ 1,916 $ 2664 £ 1365 $ 2,453 € 1590 Ft 639639 kr 247011 ₪ 6812 ¥ 257225 Mex$ 34669 NZ$ 2903 kr 19088 zł 6927 S$ 2336 kr 18401 CHF 1527 $ 1,802 $ 2463 £ 1262 $ 2,268 € 1470 Ft 591365 kr 228369 ₪ 6298 ¥ 237812 Mex$ 32053 NZ$ 2684 kr 17647 zł 6404 S$ 2160 kr 17012 CHF 1412 $ 1,666 Upper deck suite $ 3335 £ 1709 $ 3,070 € 1990 Ft 800555 kr 309153 ₪ 8526 ¥ 321935 Mex$ 43391 NZ$ 3633 kr 23890 zł 8669 S$ 2924 kr 23030 CHF 1912 $ 2,256 $ 3167 £ 1623 $ 2,916 € 1890 Ft 760326 kr 293617 ₪ 8097 ¥ 305758 Mex$ 41211 NZ$ 3450 kr 22689 zł 8234 S$ 2777 kr 21873 CHF 1815 $ 2,143 $ 2966 £ 1520 $ 2,731 € 1770 Ft 712051 kr 274975 ₪ 7583 ¥ 286344 Mex$ 38594 NZ$ 3231 kr 21249 zł 7711 S$ 2600 kr 20484 CHF 1700 $ 2,007 Single $ 3000 £ 1537 $ 2,762 € 1790 Ft 720097 kr 278082 ₪ 7669 ¥ 289580 Mex$ 39030 NZ$ 3268 kr 21489 zł 7798 S$ 2630 kr 20715 CHF 1719 $ 2,029 $ 2832 £ 1451 $ 2,607 € 1690 Ft 679868 kr 262547 ₪ 7240 ¥ 273402 Mex$ 36850 NZ$ 3085 kr 20288 zł 7362 S$ 2483 kr 19558 CHF 1623 $ 1,916 $ 2631 £ 1348 $ 2,422 € 1570 Ft 631593 kr 243904 ₪ 6726 ¥ 253989 Mex$ 34233 NZ$ 2866 kr 18848 zł 6839 S$ 2307 kr 18169 CHF 1508 $ 1,780 Twin/single-use $ 3644 £ 1867 $ 3,355 € 2175 Ft 874777 kr 337815 ₪ 9316 ¥ 351783 Mex$ 47414 NZ$ 3970 kr 26105 zł 9473 S$ 3195 kr 25165 CHF 2089 $ 2,465 $ 3393 £ 1738 $ 3,123 € 2025 Ft 814434 kr 314512 ₪ 8674 ¥ 327517 Mex$ 44143 NZ$ 3696 kr 24304 zł 8819 S$ 2974 kr 23429 CHF 1945 $ 2,295 $ 3091 £ 1584 $ 2,846 € 1845 Ft 742022 kr 286549 ₪ 7902 ¥ 298397 Mex$ 40218 NZ$ 3367 kr 22143 zł 8035 S$ 2710 kr 21346 CHF 1772 $ 2,091 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 168 £ 86 $ 154 € 100 Ft 40229 kr 15535 ₪ 428 ¥ 16178 Mex$ 2180 NZ$ 183 kr 1200 zł 436 S$ 147 kr 1157 CHF 96 $ 113 discount per person will apply.
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 $ 2212 £ 1133 $ 2,036 € 1320 Ft 531021 kr 205066 ₪ 5655 ¥ 213545 Mex$ 28782 NZ$ 2410 kr 15846 zł 5750 S$ 1939 kr 15276 CHF 1268 $ 1,496 $ 2380 £ 1219 $ 2,191 € 1420 Ft 571250 kr 220601 ₪ 6084 ¥ 229723 Mex$ 30962 NZ$ 2592 kr 17047 zł 6186 S$ 2086 kr 16434 CHF 1364 $ 1,610 $ 2044 £ 1048 $ 1,882 € 1220 Ft 490792 kr 189531 ₪ 5227 ¥ 197367 Mex$ 26601 NZ$ 2227 kr 14646 zł 5315 S$ 1792 kr 14119 CHF 1172 $ 1,383 Junior suite $ 2547 £ 1305 $ 2,345 € 1520 Ft 611479 kr 236137 ₪ 6512 ¥ 245900 Mex$ 33143 NZ$ 2775 kr 18247 zł 6622 S$ 2233 kr 17591 CHF 1460 $ 1,723 $ 2715 £ 1391 $ 2,499 € 1620 Ft 651708 kr 251672 ₪ 6941 ¥ 262078 Mex$ 35323 NZ$ 2957 kr 19448 zł 7057 S$ 2380 kr 18748 CHF 1556 $ 1,836 $ 2380 £ 1219 $ 2,191 € 1420 Ft 571250 kr 220601 ₪ 6084 ¥ 229723 Mex$ 30962 NZ$ 2592 kr 17047 zł 6186 S$ 2086 kr 16434 CHF 1364 $ 1,610 Single $ 2715 £ 1391 $ 2,499 € 1620 Ft 651708 kr 251672 ₪ 6941 ¥ 262078 Mex$ 35323 NZ$ 2957 kr 19448 zł 7057 S$ 2380 kr 18748 CHF 1556 $ 1,836 $ 2882 £ 1477 $ 2,654 € 1720 Ft 691937 kr 267207 ₪ 7369 ¥ 278256 Mex$ 37504 NZ$ 3140 kr 20648 zł 7493 S$ 2527 kr 19905 CHF 1652 $ 1,950 $ 2547 £ 1305 $ 2,345 € 1520 Ft 611479 kr 236137 ₪ 6512 ¥ 245900 Mex$ 33143 NZ$ 2775 kr 18247 zł 6622 S$ 2233 kr 17591 CHF 1460 $ 1,723 Twin/single-use $ 3217 £ 1648 $ 2,961 € 1920 Ft 772193 kr 298200 ₪ 8224 ¥ 310530 Mex$ 41854 NZ$ 3504 kr 23043 zł 8362 S$ 2820 kr 22214 CHF 1844 $ 2,176 $ 3468 £ 1777 $ 3,193 € 2070 Ft 832537 kr 321503 ₪ 8866 ¥ 334797 Mex$ 45124 NZ$ 3778 kr 24844 zł 9015 S$ 3040 kr 23950 CHF 1988 $ 2,346 $ 2965 £ 1519 $ 2,730 € 1770 Ft 711850 kr 274897 ₪ 7581 ¥ 286264 Mex$ 38583 NZ$ 3230 kr 21243 zł 7709 S$ 2600 kr 20478 CHF 1700 $ 2,006
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 $ 2212 £ 1133 $ 2,036 € 1320 Ft 531021 kr 205066 ₪ 5655 ¥ 213545 Mex$ 28782 NZ$ 2410 kr 15846 zł 5750 S$ 1939 kr 15276 CHF 1268 $ 1,496 $ 2380 £ 1219 $ 2,191 € 1420 Ft 571250 kr 220601 ₪ 6084 ¥ 229723 Mex$ 30962 NZ$ 2592 kr 17047 zł 6186 S$ 2086 kr 16434 CHF 1364 $ 1,610 $ 2044 £ 1048 $ 1,882 € 1220 Ft 490792 kr 189531 ₪ 5227 ¥ 197367 Mex$ 26601 NZ$ 2227 kr 14646 zł 5315 S$ 1792 kr 14119 CHF 1172 $ 1,383 Twin/single-use $ 3217 £ 1648 $ 2,961 € 1920 Ft 772193 kr 298200 ₪ 8224 ¥ 310530 Mex$ 41854 NZ$ 3504 kr 23043 zł 8362 S$ 2820 kr 22214 CHF 1844 $ 2,176 $ 3468 £ 1777 $ 3,193 € 2070 Ft 832537 kr 321503 ₪ 8866 ¥ 334797 Mex$ 45124 NZ$ 3778 kr 24844 zł 9015 S$ 3040 kr 23950 CHF 1988 $ 2,346 $ 2965 £ 1519 $ 2,730 € 1770 Ft 711850 kr 274897 ₪ 7581 ¥ 286264 Mex$ 38583 NZ$ 3230 kr 21243 zł 7709 S$ 2600 kr 20478 CHF 1700 $ 2,006 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 168 £ 86 $ 154 € 100 Ft 40229 kr 15535 ₪ 428 ¥ 16178 Mex$ 2180 NZ$ 183 kr 1200 zł 436 S$ 147 kr 1157 CHF 96 $ 113 discount per person will apply.
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 $ 2371 £ 1215 $ 2,183 € 1415 Ft 569239 kr 219825 ₪ 6062 ¥ 228914 Mex$ 30853 NZ$ 2583 kr 16987 zł 6164 S$ 2079 kr 16376 CHF 1359 $ 1,604 Twin $ 2706 £ 1387 $ 2,492 € 1615 Ft 649696 kr 250895 ₪ 6919 ¥ 261269 Mex$ 35214 NZ$ 2948 kr 19388 zł 7036 S$ 2373 kr 18690 CHF 1551 $ 1,831 Junior suite $ 3041 £ 1558 $ 2,800 € 1815 Ft 730154 kr 281966 ₪ 7776 ¥ 293624 Mex$ 39575 NZ$ 3313 kr 21789 zł 7907 S$ 2667 kr 21005 CHF 1743 $ 2,058 Upper deck suite $ 3712 £ 1902 $ 3,417 € 2215 Ft 891070 kr 344107 ₪ 9490 ¥ 358335 Mex$ 48297 NZ$ 4044 kr 26591 zł 9649 S$ 3254 kr 25634 CHF 2128 $ 2,511 Single $ 3209 £ 1644 $ 2,954 € 1915 Ft 770383 kr 297501 ₪ 8204 ¥ 309802 Mex$ 41756 NZ$ 3496 kr 22989 zł 8342 S$ 2813 kr 22162 CHF 1839 $ 2,171 Twin/single-use $ 3963 £ 2031 $ 3,649 € 2365 Ft 951413 kr 367410 ₪ 10132 ¥ 382601 Mex$ 51568 NZ$ 4317 kr 28392 zł 10303 S$ 3475 kr 27370 CHF 2272 $ 2,681 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 168 £ 86 $ 154 € 100 Ft 40229 kr 15535 ₪ 428 ¥ 16178 Mex$ 2180 NZ$ 183 kr 1200 zł 436 S$ 147 kr 1157 CHF 96 $ 113 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 $ 2539 £ 1301 $ 2,337 € 1515 Ft 609468 kr 235360 ₪ 6491 ¥ 245091 Mex$ 33034 NZ$ 2766 kr 18187 zł 6600 S$ 2226 kr 17533 CHF 1455 $ 1,717 $ 2371 £ 1215 $ 2,183 € 1415 Ft 569239 kr 219825 ₪ 6062 ¥ 228914 Mex$ 30853 NZ$ 2583 kr 16987 zł 6164 S$ 2079 kr 16376 CHF 1359 $ 1,604 $ 2120 £ 1086 $ 1,952 € 1265 Ft 508895 kr 196522 ₪ 5420 ¥ 204647 Mex$ 27583 NZ$ 2309 kr 15186 zł 5511 S$ 1859 kr 14640 CHF 1215 $ 1,434 Junior suite $ 2874 £ 1473 $ 2,646 € 1715 Ft 689925 kr 266431 ₪ 7348 ¥ 277447 Mex$ 37395 NZ$ 3131 kr 20588 zł 7471 S$ 2520 kr 19848 CHF 1647 $ 1,944 $ 2706 £ 1387 $ 2,492 € 1615 Ft 649696 kr 250895 ₪ 6919 ¥ 261269 Mex$ 35214 NZ$ 2948 kr 19388 zł 7036 S$ 2373 kr 18690 CHF 1551 $ 1,831 $ 2455 £ 1258 $ 2,260 € 1465 Ft 589353 kr 227592 ₪ 6276 ¥ 237003 Mex$ 31944 NZ$ 2674 kr 17587 zł 6382 S$ 2152 kr 16954 CHF 1407 $ 1,661 Single $ 3041 £ 1558 $ 2,800 € 1815 Ft 730154 kr 281966 ₪ 7776 ¥ 293624 Mex$ 39575 NZ$ 3313 kr 21789 zł 7907 S$ 2667 kr 21005 CHF 1743 $ 2,058 $ 2874 £ 1473 $ 2,646 € 1715 Ft 689925 kr 266431 ₪ 7348 ¥ 277447 Mex$ 37395 NZ$ 3131 kr 20588 zł 7471 S$ 2520 kr 19848 CHF 1647 $ 1,944 $ 2455 £ 1258 $ 2,260 € 1465 Ft 589353 kr 227592 ₪ 6276 ¥ 237003 Mex$ 31944 NZ$ 2674 kr 17587 zł 6382 S$ 2152 kr 16954 CHF 1407 $ 1,661 Twin/single-use $ 3712 £ 1902 $ 3,417 € 2215 Ft 891070 kr 344107 ₪ 9490 ¥ 358335 Mex$ 48297 NZ$ 4044 kr 26591 zł 9649 S$ 3254 kr 25634 CHF 2128 $ 2,511 $ 3460 £ 1773 $ 3,186 € 2065 Ft 830726 kr 320804 ₪ 8847 ¥ 334069 Mex$ 45026 NZ$ 3770 kr 24790 zł 8996 S$ 3034 kr 23898 CHF 1984 $ 2,341 $ 3083 £ 1580 $ 2,839 € 1840 Ft 740211 kr 285850 ₪ 7883 ¥ 297669 Mex$ 40120 NZ$ 3359 kr 22089 zł 8016 S$ 2703 kr 21294 CHF 1767 $ 2,086 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 $ 2539 £ 1301 $ 2,337 € 1515 Ft 609468 kr 235360 ₪ 6491 ¥ 245091 Mex$ 33034 NZ$ 2766 kr 18187 zł 6600 S$ 2226 kr 17533 CHF 1455 $ 1,717 $ 2706 £ 1387 $ 2,492 € 1615 Ft 649696 kr 250895 ₪ 6919 ¥ 261269 Mex$ 35214 NZ$ 2948 kr 19388 zł 7036 S$ 2373 kr 18690 CHF 1551 $ 1,831 $ 2120 £ 1086 $ 1,952 € 1265 Ft 508895 kr 196522 ₪ 5420 ¥ 204647 Mex$ 27583 NZ$ 2309 kr 15186 zł 5511 S$ 1859 kr 14640 CHF 1215 $ 1,434 Twin/single-use $ 3712 £ 1902 $ 3,417 € 2215 Ft 891070 kr 344107 ₪ 9490 ¥ 358335 Mex$ 48297 NZ$ 4044 kr 26591 zł 9649 S$ 3254 kr 25634 CHF 2128 $ 2,511 $ 3460 £ 1773 $ 3,186 € 2065 Ft 830726 kr 320804 ₪ 8847 ¥ 334069 Mex$ 45026 NZ$ 3770 kr 24790 zł 8996 S$ 3034 kr 23898 CHF 1984 $ 2,341 $ 3083 £ 1580 $ 2,839 € 1840 Ft 740211 kr 285850 ₪ 7883 ¥ 297669 Mex$ 40120 NZ$ 3359 kr 22089 zł 8016 S$ 2703 kr 21294 CHF 1767 $ 2,086 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 168 £ 86 $ 154 € 100 Ft 40229 kr 15535 ₪ 428 ¥ 16178 Mex$ 2180 NZ$ 183 kr 1200 zł 436 S$ 147 kr 1157 CHF 96 $ 113 discount per person will apply.
Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 228 £ 117 $ 210 € 136 Ft 54711 kr 21128 ₪ 583 ¥ 22002 Mex$ 2965 NZ$ 248 kr 1633 zł 592 S$ 200 kr 1574 CHF 131 $ 154 Helmet rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 Ft 4023 kr 1554 ₪ 43 ¥ 1618 Mex$ 218 NZ$ 18 kr 120 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 116 CHF 10 $ 11 Gluten-free and dairy-free meals, payable onboard: pending
Electric bike rental $ 258 £ 132 $ 238 € 154 Ft 61952 kr 23924 ₪ 660 ¥ 24914 Mex$ 3358 NZ$ 281 kr 1849 zł 671 S$ 226 kr 1782 CHF 148 $ 175 Helmet rental $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 Ft 4023 kr 1554 ₪ 43 ¥ 1618 Mex$ 218 NZ$ 18 kr 120 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 116 CHF 10 $ 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.
Tour Operator
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Photos
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![View from lighthouse in Vlieland, Province Friesland. Flickr:Paul Arps]()
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