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 $ 2164 £ 1129 $ 1,928 € 1290 kr 197519 ₪ 5370 ¥ 219655 Mex$ 24284 NZ$ 2369 NOK 15477 zł 5677 S$ 1918 kr 15363 $ 1,411 $ 1996 £ 1041 $ 1,779 € 1190 kr 182208 ₪ 4953 ¥ 202627 Mex$ 22401 NZ$ 2186 NOK 14278 zł 5237 S$ 1770 kr 14172 $ 1,302 $ 1795 £ 936 $ 1,599 € 1070 kr 163834 ₪ 4454 ¥ 182194 Mex$ 20142 NZ$ 1965 NOK 12838 zł 4709 S$ 1591 kr 12743 $ 1,171 Twin $ 2500 £ 1303 $ 2,227 € 1490 kr 228142 ₪ 6202 ¥ 253710 Mex$ 28048 NZ$ 2737 NOK 17877 zł 6557 S$ 2216 kr 17744 $ 1,630 $ 2332 £ 1216 $ 2,077 € 1390 kr 212831 ₪ 5786 ¥ 236682 Mex$ 26166 NZ$ 2553 NOK 16677 zł 6117 S$ 2067 kr 16554 $ 1,521 $ 2131 £ 1111 $ 1,898 € 1270 kr 194457 ₪ 5286 ¥ 216249 Mex$ 23907 NZ$ 2333 NOK 15238 zł 5589 S$ 1889 kr 15124 $ 1,390 Junior suite $ 2835 £ 1478 $ 2,526 € 1690 kr 258766 ₪ 7035 ¥ 287765 Mex$ 31813 NZ$ 3104 NOK 20277 zł 7437 S$ 2513 kr 20126 $ 1,849 $ 2667 £ 1391 $ 2,376 € 1590 kr 243454 ₪ 6619 ¥ 270737 Mex$ 29931 NZ$ 2920 NOK 19077 zł 6997 S$ 2365 kr 18935 $ 1,740 $ 2466 £ 1286 $ 2,197 € 1470 kr 225080 ₪ 6119 ¥ 250304 Mex$ 27672 NZ$ 2700 NOK 17637 zł 6469 S$ 2186 kr 17506 $ 1,608 Upper deck suite $ 3339 £ 1741 $ 2,974 € 1990 kr 304700 ₪ 8284 ¥ 338847 Mex$ 37461 NZ$ 3655 NOK 23876 zł 8758 S$ 2959 kr 23699 $ 2,177 $ 3171 £ 1653 $ 2,825 € 1890 kr 289389 ₪ 7867 ¥ 321820 Mex$ 35578 NZ$ 3471 NOK 22676 zł 8318 S$ 2811 kr 22508 $ 2,068 $ 2969 £ 1548 $ 2,645 € 1770 kr 271015 ₪ 7368 ¥ 301387 Mex$ 33319 NZ$ 3251 NOK 21237 zł 7790 S$ 2632 kr 21079 $ 1,937 Single $ 3003 £ 1566 $ 2,675 € 1790 kr 274077 ₪ 7451 ¥ 304792 Mex$ 33696 NZ$ 3288 NOK 21477 zł 7878 S$ 2662 kr 21317 $ 1,959 $ 2835 £ 1478 $ 2,526 € 1690 kr 258766 ₪ 7035 ¥ 287765 Mex$ 31813 NZ$ 3104 NOK 20277 zł 7437 S$ 2513 kr 20126 $ 1,849 $ 2634 £ 1373 $ 2,346 € 1570 kr 240392 ₪ 6535 ¥ 267332 Mex$ 29554 NZ$ 2884 NOK 18837 zł 6909 S$ 2335 kr 18697 $ 1,718 Twin/single-use $ 3648 £ 1902 $ 3,250 € 2175 kr 332950 ₪ 9052 ¥ 370263 Mex$ 40934 NZ$ 3994 NOK 26090 zł 9570 S$ 3234 kr 25896 $ 2,379 $ 3396 £ 1771 $ 3,026 € 2025 kr 309983 ₪ 8427 ¥ 344722 Mex$ 38110 NZ$ 3719 NOK 24290 zł 8910 S$ 3011 kr 24110 $ 2,215 $ 3094 £ 1614 $ 2,757 € 1845 kr 282422 ₪ 7678 ¥ 314072 Mex$ 34722 NZ$ 3388 NOK 22130 zł 8117 S$ 2743 kr 21966 $ 2,018 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 168 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15312 ₪ 416 ¥ 17028 Mex$ 1882 NZ$ 184 NOK 1200 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1191 $ 109 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 $ 2215 £ 1155 $ 1,973 € 1320 kr 202113 ₪ 5495 ¥ 224763 Mex$ 24848 NZ$ 2425 NOK 15837 zł 5809 S$ 1963 kr 15720 $ 1,444 $ 2382 £ 1242 $ 2,122 € 1420 kr 217424 ₪ 5911 ¥ 241791 Mex$ 26731 NZ$ 2608 NOK 17037 zł 6249 S$ 2112 kr 16911 $ 1,554 $ 2047 £ 1067 $ 1,823 € 1220 kr 186801 ₪ 5078 ¥ 207736 Mex$ 22966 NZ$ 2241 NOK 14638 zł 5369 S$ 1814 kr 14529 $ 1,335 Junior suite $ 2550 £ 1330 $ 2,272 € 1520 kr 232736 ₪ 6327 ¥ 258818 Mex$ 28613 NZ$ 2792 NOK 18237 zł 6689 S$ 2261 kr 18102 $ 1,663 $ 2718 £ 1417 $ 2,421 € 1620 kr 248048 ₪ 6743 ¥ 275846 Mex$ 30496 NZ$ 2976 NOK 19437 zł 7129 S$ 2409 kr 19293 $ 1,773 $ 2382 £ 1242 $ 2,122 € 1420 kr 217424 ₪ 5911 ¥ 241791 Mex$ 26731 NZ$ 2608 NOK 17037 zł 6249 S$ 2112 kr 16911 $ 1,554 Single $ 2718 £ 1417 $ 2,421 € 1620 kr 248048 ₪ 6743 ¥ 275846 Mex$ 30496 NZ$ 2976 NOK 19437 zł 7129 S$ 2409 kr 19293 $ 1,773 $ 2886 £ 1505 $ 2,571 € 1720 kr 263359 ₪ 7160 ¥ 292873 Mex$ 32378 NZ$ 3159 NOK 20637 zł 7569 S$ 2558 kr 20483 $ 1,882 $ 2550 £ 1330 $ 2,272 € 1520 kr 232736 ₪ 6327 ¥ 258818 Mex$ 28613 NZ$ 2792 NOK 18237 zł 6689 S$ 2261 kr 18102 $ 1,663 Twin/single-use $ 3220 £ 1679 $ 2,869 € 1920 kr 293906 ₪ 7990 ¥ 326843 Mex$ 36134 NZ$ 3526 NOK 23030 zł 8447 S$ 2855 kr 22859 $ 2,100 $ 3472 £ 1810 $ 3,093 € 2070 kr 316873 ₪ 8614 ¥ 352384 Mex$ 38957 NZ$ 3801 NOK 24830 zł 9108 S$ 3078 kr 24646 $ 2,264 $ 2969 £ 1548 $ 2,645 € 1770 kr 270938 ₪ 7366 ¥ 301302 Mex$ 33310 NZ$ 3250 NOK 21231 zł 7787 S$ 2632 kr 21073 $ 1,936
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 $ 2215 £ 1155 $ 1,973 € 1320 kr 202113 ₪ 5495 ¥ 224763 Mex$ 24848 NZ$ 2425 NOK 15837 zł 5809 S$ 1963 kr 15720 $ 1,444 $ 2382 £ 1242 $ 2,122 € 1420 kr 217424 ₪ 5911 ¥ 241791 Mex$ 26731 NZ$ 2608 NOK 17037 zł 6249 S$ 2112 kr 16911 $ 1,554 $ 2047 £ 1067 $ 1,823 € 1220 kr 186801 ₪ 5078 ¥ 207736 Mex$ 22966 NZ$ 2241 NOK 14638 zł 5369 S$ 1814 kr 14529 $ 1,335 Twin/single-use $ 3220 £ 1679 $ 2,869 € 1920 kr 293906 ₪ 7990 ¥ 326843 Mex$ 36134 NZ$ 3526 NOK 23030 zł 8447 S$ 2855 kr 22859 $ 2,100 $ 3472 £ 1810 $ 3,093 € 2070 kr 316873 ₪ 8614 ¥ 352384 Mex$ 38957 NZ$ 3801 NOK 24830 zł 9108 S$ 3078 kr 24646 $ 2,264 $ 2969 £ 1548 $ 2,645 € 1770 kr 270938 ₪ 7366 ¥ 301302 Mex$ 33310 NZ$ 3250 NOK 21231 zł 7787 S$ 2632 kr 21073 $ 1,936 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 168 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15312 ₪ 416 ¥ 17028 Mex$ 1882 NZ$ 184 NOK 1200 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1191 $ 109 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 $ 2374 £ 1238 $ 2,115 € 1415 kr 216659 ₪ 5890 ¥ 240939 Mex$ 26637 NZ$ 2599 NOK 16977 zł 6227 S$ 2104 kr 16851 $ 1,548 Twin $ 2709 £ 1413 $ 2,414 € 1615 kr 247282 ₪ 6723 ¥ 274994 Mex$ 30401 NZ$ 2966 NOK 19377 zł 7107 S$ 2402 kr 19233 $ 1,767 Junior suite $ 3045 £ 1588 $ 2,713 € 1815 kr 277905 ₪ 7555 ¥ 309049 Mex$ 34166 NZ$ 3334 NOK 21776 zł 7988 S$ 2699 kr 21615 $ 1,986 Upper deck suite $ 3716 £ 1938 $ 3,310 € 2215 kr 339151 ₪ 9220 ¥ 377159 Mex$ 41696 NZ$ 4068 NOK 26576 zł 9748 S$ 3294 kr 26378 $ 2,424 Single $ 3213 £ 1675 $ 2,862 € 1915 kr 293217 ₪ 7971 ¥ 326077 Mex$ 36049 NZ$ 3517 NOK 22976 zł 8428 S$ 2848 kr 22806 $ 2,095 Twin/single-use $ 3968 £ 2069 $ 3,535 € 2365 kr 362119 ₪ 9845 ¥ 402700 Mex$ 44520 NZ$ 4344 NOK 28375 zł 10408 S$ 3517 kr 28165 $ 2,588 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 168 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15312 ₪ 416 ¥ 17028 Mex$ 1882 NZ$ 184 NOK 1200 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1191 $ 109 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 $ 2542 £ 1325 $ 2,264 € 1515 kr 231970 ₪ 6306 ¥ 257967 Mex$ 28519 NZ$ 2783 NOK 18177 zł 6667 S$ 2253 kr 18042 $ 1,658 $ 2374 £ 1238 $ 2,115 € 1415 kr 216659 ₪ 5890 ¥ 240939 Mex$ 26637 NZ$ 2599 NOK 16977 zł 6227 S$ 2104 kr 16851 $ 1,548 $ 2122 £ 1107 $ 1,891 € 1265 kr 193691 ₪ 5266 ¥ 215398 Mex$ 23813 NZ$ 2324 NOK 15178 zł 5567 S$ 1881 kr 15065 $ 1,384 Junior suite $ 2877 £ 1500 $ 2,563 € 1715 kr 262594 ₪ 7139 ¥ 292022 Mex$ 32284 NZ$ 3150 NOK 20577 zł 7547 S$ 2551 kr 20424 $ 1,876 $ 2709 £ 1413 $ 2,414 € 1615 kr 247282 ₪ 6723 ¥ 274994 Mex$ 30401 NZ$ 2966 NOK 19377 zł 7107 S$ 2402 kr 19233 $ 1,767 $ 2458 £ 1282 $ 2,190 € 1465 kr 224315 ₪ 6098 ¥ 249453 Mex$ 27578 NZ$ 2691 NOK 17577 zł 6447 S$ 2179 kr 17447 $ 1,603 Single $ 3045 £ 1588 $ 2,713 € 1815 kr 277905 ₪ 7555 ¥ 309049 Mex$ 34166 NZ$ 3334 NOK 21776 zł 7988 S$ 2699 kr 21615 $ 1,986 $ 2877 £ 1500 $ 2,563 € 1715 kr 262594 ₪ 7139 ¥ 292022 Mex$ 32284 NZ$ 3150 NOK 20577 zł 7547 S$ 2551 kr 20424 $ 1,876 $ 2458 £ 1282 $ 2,190 € 1465 kr 224315 ₪ 6098 ¥ 249453 Mex$ 27578 NZ$ 2691 NOK 17577 zł 6447 S$ 2179 kr 17447 $ 1,603 Twin/single-use $ 3716 £ 1938 $ 3,310 € 2215 kr 339151 ₪ 9220 ¥ 377159 Mex$ 41696 NZ$ 4068 NOK 26576 zł 9748 S$ 3294 kr 26378 $ 2,424 $ 3464 £ 1807 $ 3,086 € 2065 kr 316184 ₪ 8596 ¥ 351618 Mex$ 38872 NZ$ 3793 NOK 24776 zł 9088 S$ 3071 kr 24592 $ 2,259 $ 3087 £ 1610 $ 2,750 € 1840 kr 281733 ₪ 7659 ¥ 313306 Mex$ 34637 NZ$ 3380 NOK 22076 zł 8098 S$ 2736 kr 21913 $ 2,013 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 $ 2542 £ 1325 $ 2,264 € 1515 kr 231970 ₪ 6306 ¥ 257967 Mex$ 28519 NZ$ 2783 NOK 18177 zł 6667 S$ 2253 kr 18042 $ 1,658 $ 2709 £ 1413 $ 2,414 € 1615 kr 247282 ₪ 6723 ¥ 274994 Mex$ 30401 NZ$ 2966 NOK 19377 zł 7107 S$ 2402 kr 19233 $ 1,767 $ 2122 £ 1107 $ 1,891 € 1265 kr 193691 ₪ 5266 ¥ 215398 Mex$ 23813 NZ$ 2324 NOK 15178 zł 5567 S$ 1881 kr 15065 $ 1,384 Twin/single-use $ 3716 £ 1938 $ 3,310 € 2215 kr 339151 ₪ 9220 ¥ 377159 Mex$ 41696 NZ$ 4068 NOK 26576 zł 9748 S$ 3294 kr 26378 $ 2,424 $ 3464 £ 1807 $ 3,086 € 2065 kr 316184 ₪ 8596 ¥ 351618 Mex$ 38872 NZ$ 3793 NOK 24776 zł 9088 S$ 3071 kr 24592 $ 2,259 $ 3087 £ 1610 $ 2,750 € 1840 kr 281733 ₪ 7659 ¥ 313306 Mex$ 34637 NZ$ 3380 NOK 22076 zł 8098 S$ 2736 kr 21913 $ 2,013 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 168 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15312 ₪ 416 ¥ 17028 Mex$ 1882 NZ$ 184 NOK 1200 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1191 $ 109 discount per person will apply.
Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 228 £ 119 $ 203 € 136 kr 20824 ₪ 566 ¥ 23157 Mex$ 2560 NZ$ 250 NOK 1632 zł 599 S$ 202 kr 1620 $ 149 Helmet rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1531 ₪ 42 ¥ 1703 Mex$ 188 NZ$ 18 NOK 120 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Gluten-free and dairy-free meals, payable onboard: pending
Electric bike rental $ 258 £ 135 $ 230 € 154 kr 23580 ₪ 641 ¥ 26222 Mex$ 2899 NZ$ 283 NOK 1848 zł 678 S$ 229 kr 1834 $ 168 Helmet rental $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1531 ₪ 42 ¥ 1703 Mex$ 188 NZ$ 18 NOK 120 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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