South Holland Tour
Netherlands Bike + Barge Tours
Bike & boat through Holland’s most popular villages & cities into the heart of the country
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Overview
This bike tour in Southern Holland takes you along beautiful paths through Holland's most scenic rural region
This tour also visits the prestigious and historic towns of Haarlem, Leiden, Scheveningen, The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam.
Not only will you get the chance to visit these famous Dutch cities, but you will also uncover another side of Holland as you cycle through the country’s “Green Heart”. It is here that you will see a wonderful Dutch landscape of water, meadows, grazing cows, windmills, and picturesque farms.
Please note that several boats undertake this route and so the highlights will vary. Take a look at the detailed itineraries below for specific day-to-day itinerary of your preferred vessel.
Highlights
- Amsterdam!
- Haarlem, Leiden & Delft
- The Hague
- Windmills of Kinderdijk
- Gouda, city of cheese
- Dunes and beaches
- International port of Rotterdam
Be sure to check out all of our Bike & Boat tours in Holland.
Itinerary
All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to weather, last-minute mooring changes, and restructuring of locks or bridges. Each boat has a slightly different itinerary as well as what is included and not included.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Day 2: Amsterdam – Breukelen | Breukelen – Utrecht, 12 or 23.4 mi. (20 or 39 km) | Afternoon: Utrecht – Rotterdam
Day 3: Rotterdam – Schiedam – Delft – Rotterdam, 29 mi. (48 km)
Day 4: Rotterdam – Alblasserdam with the "waterbus" | Kinderdijk – (Gouda) – Schoonhoven, 19 or 36 mi. (30 or 58 km)
Day 5: Schoonhoven - Oudewater - Utrecht, 22 or 26 mi. (36 or 44 km)| | Afternoon: Utrecht - Haarlem
Day 6: Haarlem– North Sea coast – Haarlem, 25 or 31 mi. (40 or 50 km) | Evening: Haarlem– Zaandam
Day 7: Zaandam - Amsterdam, 20 or 33 mi. (32 or 53 km)
Day 8: DepartureOn days that two distances are provided, you can choose between the longer and shorter route.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Embarkation and check-in begin at 2 PM and completed by 5 PM. It is possible for you to bring your luggage on board at 9:30 however, cabins will not be ready for check-in at this time. While you are in Amsterdam make sure you take the opportunity to do some shopping, visit a museum, or enjoy a canal tour (reduced price tickets available on board, until 10 PM). A canal tour is a unique way to see the capital of Holland from a different perspective. Your first night on board will be spent in Amsterdam, so you will have plenty of time to explore the city.Day 2: During breakfast: Amsterdam - Breukelen | Breukelen - Utrecht, 12 or 23.4 mi. (20 or 39 km) | Afternoon: Utrecht - Rotterdam
During breakfast, the boat will cruise to Breukelen. Following the distribution of bicycles, your first day of cycling is along the beautiful and winding river Vecht with its enchanting background of imposing castles, country houses, and quaint tearooms. There is simply no better way to start a bike tour. You will follow the Vecht into the center of Utrecht where you will have the opportunity to explore the Dom Cathedral tower and the beautiful center of the old village. In the afternoon you will continue by ship from Utrecht to Rotterdam, your destination for the day. In the evening enjoy a short city walking tour.Day 3: Rotterdam – Schiedam – Delft – Rotterdam, 29 mi. (48 km)
You will cycle today via the "jenever" city of Schiedam (jenever is a traditional Dutch gin) and through the Delfland area to Delft which is famous, of course, for its blue earthenware. Visit the beautiful city center with its small canals, picturesque streets, bridges, and alleys. For many guests, a visit to the Delftware factories of “Royal Delft” is one of the highlights of the tour. Afterward, you will cycle back to Rotterdam. In the evening, enjoy a short walk around the city of Rotterdam.Day 4: Rotterdam – Alblasserdam with the "waterbus" | Kinderdijk – (Gouda) – Schoonhoven, 19 or 36 mi. (30 or 58 km)
Today you can cycle the first part or the “waterbus” will take you and your bicycle to Alblasserdam. After just a few minutes of cycling, you will reach Kinderdijk (UNESCO cultural heritage, with its impressive row of 19 large windmills). You then have the choice between a longer bike tour with a visit to the beautiful cheese city of Gouda and a short bike tour through the Alblasserwaard. Both tours end in the “silver city” of Schoonhoven, where you can visit a silversmith.Day 5: Schoonhoven - Oudewater - Utrecht, 22 or 26 mi. (36 or 44 km)| Afternoon: Utrecht - Haarlem
Today you will cycle from Schoonhoven through the beautiful “Green Heart” of Holland via Oudewater (visit the Witches Weigh House) to Utrecht. Near Oudewater you can visit a traditional cheese farm where you can also buy delicious farm-made Gouda cheese. In the late afternoon, the barge will cruise from Utrecht to Haarlem, your destination for the night.Day 6: Haarlem– North Sea coast – Haarlem, 25 or 31 mi. (40 or 50 km) | Evening: Haarlem– Zaandam
Today you can choose from 2 bike tours. Both tours take you through the beautiful Kennemer dunes, a national park where you can spot several bird species, Scottish Highland cows and Shetland ponies. After a visit to the seaside resorts Bloemendaal and Zandvoort, you cycle through the forests and the center of Haarlem back to the ship. The longer cycling tour leads to the largest steam engine of the world, the Cruquius pumping station and back to Haarlem. During dinner, your ship will cruise to Zaandam.*Departure dates between April 6 and May 11: On Thursday you have the opportunity to visit the world famous Tulip exhibition park “Keukenhof” in Lisse (by bicycle or public transport; transfers/tickets/entrance fee not included).
Day 7: Zaandam - Amsterdam, 20 or 33 mi. (32 or 53 km)
From Zaandam, your final day of cycling will take you to 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. After exploring the museum continue to cycle through the recreational area of Twiske to Amsterdam. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy everything Amsterdam has to offer. If you didn’t go for a canal tour on the first day, you will have the opportunity to do so today.Day 8: Disembarkation in Amsterdam
Disembarkation by 9:30 am. End of your trip.Parts in italics above will be covered by the ship.
Day 1: Rotterdam
Day 2: Rotterdam - Dordrecht, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Dordrecht - Gorinchem, 29 - 33 mi. (46 - 53 km)
Day 4: Gorinchem - Utrecht, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 5: Utrecht - Schoonhoven, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 49 mi.)
Day 6: Schoonhoven - Rotterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Rotterdam, 25 - 44 mi. (40 - 70 km)
Day 8: End of tourDay 1: Rotterdam
Arrival in Rotterdam. Embarkation at 4:00 pm. Rotterdam is a city with many faces. It is an important port city, classy shopping city, and hip artists’ city, but most important, it is a city of architecture. Many say that Rotterdam is one of the most interesting cities in Europe.Day 2: Rotterdam - Dordrecht, 25 mi. (40 km)
You cycle along the waterfront via Krimpen aan den IJssel to Kinderdijk, the site of the most famous group of windmills in the Netherlands. Dating back to the 18th century, the 19 well-preserved mills have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. You continue through the polder area of the Albwasserwaard to reach Dordrecht, Holland`s oldest city, granted a town charter in 1220. Many well-preserved buildings dating from this time remain. The city`s rich history and the marvelous historic port area will enchant you.Day 3: Dordrecht - Gorinchem, 29 - 33 mi. (46 - 53 km)
After a short ferry ride, you reach the beautiful De Biesbosch National Park, where several rivers come together to form a fresh-water delta of approximately 8,000 hectares. It is a wonderful place to bike. You may also enjoy canoeing through the labyrinth of rivers and creeks. The park is also very special for bird enthusiasts, due to the many kinds of waterfowl that forage here. You continue your tour through the Rhine-Delta area, crossing over to Gorichem by water taxi. Do not miss out on the picturesque Old Town of this small but charming city.Day 4: Gorinchem - Utrecht, 29 mi. (47 km)
Today an interesting and varied tour awaits. From Gorinchem, you cycle via Leerdam, famous for Leerdammer cheese into the fortified city of Vianen. You can stop for a short break in one of the numerous street cafes. You then take the ferry to cross the Lek and cycle to Vreeswijk with its narrow lanes and then to the little town of Nieuwegein. You could take a short side trip to Fort Jutphaas, hidden in a green oasis in Nieuwegein. The day's destination is Utrecht, considered the heart of Holland, and once the most important city in Holland. One of the unique features of the city is the wharf system in its inner canals. Before the city was fully canalized, parts of the Rhine River flowed through the city center.Day 5: Utrecht - Schoonhoven, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 49 mi.)
Take some time to explore the beautiful town of Utrecht, before getting back on your bike. You cycle through the beautiful polder landscape via Oudewater, with its famous Witches` Weigh House museum. The history of weigh houses is sometimes tragic. Generally used as a central site where people could come to weigh their crops and livestock, many have a dark side. Witches were thought to be light enough to float on water so the accused was put on a weigh house scale to see the results. They were generally rigged and countless innocents burned or drowned thanks to the superstitious test. (None of the so-called witches ever weighed here at Oudewater was sentenced). The day's destination is Schoonhoven, the Silver City of the Netherlands, with its typical Dutch Old Town.Day 6: Schoonhoven - Rotterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
From Schoonhoven, you cycle at a leisure pace to the city of Gouda, famous for its cheese. When the weather is fine, you may take a detour for a refreshing bath in Lake Reeuwijkse Plassen. Today’s destination is Rotterdam.Day 7: Rotterdam, 25 - 44 mi. (40 - 70 km)
Today you will have two options for today’s cycling tour, the first one will lead you to Delft and the second directly to the governmental seat of Den Haag, to the North Sea coastal town and health resort Scheveningen, and back. Alternatively, you can also go back to Rotterdam by train (fare not included € 15 p.p. Rush hour travel from 4:30 pm to 6 pm is not possible.)If you are booking a March, April, or early May tour date, you could use this day to visit the Keukenhof. You can purchase tickets online and the onboard tour guide will assist you in planning the trip via public transportation which will include train, bus, and taxi.
Day 8: Rotterdam
Official end of tour. Check out by 9 am.Depending on the official authorities responsible for the distribution of moorings, Vianen can also be called as an alternative for Schoonhoven. Then, the itinerary will be as follows: on the 5th day, Utrecht – Vianen, cycle tour approx. 45 – 55 km and on the 6th day: Vianen – Gouda – Rotterdam, cycle tour approx. 59 km. Final decision approx. Spring 2023.
Day 1: Amsterdam, boarding begins at 1 pm and must be completed by 2:00 pm! Sailing to Spaarndam and cycling to Haarlem, 9 mi. (15 km)
Day 2: Haarlem – through the dune area – Leiden, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Leiden – Delft, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Delft
Day 5: Delft – sailing to Rotterdam/ferry to Kinderdijk – cycling to Gouda, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Gouda – Oude Wetering, 25 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Oude Wetering – Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: AmsterdamDay 1: Amsterdam, boarding, complete by 2:00 pm; Sailing to Spaarndam and cycling to Haarlem, 9 mi. (15 km)
After arriving onboard the ship, you can put your luggage away in your cabin and then enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is possible to bring your luggage on board at noon but the cabins will not be ready for check-in. Check-in begins at 1 pm. It is also a good moment to become acquainted with the guide, skipper and crew, and of course your fellow passengers. The first part of the tour will take you by boat to Spaarndam, known as the village of Hansje Brinker, and from here take an easy bike ride into the beautiful city of Haarlem. You must be very prompt in boarding as the boat will depart the mooring shortly after 2 pm.
Back on board, the program for the next day and the rest of the week will be explained to you as you enjoy a lovely dinner.
Day 2: Haarlem – through the dune area – Leiden, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today starts with a short tour by bicycle to the center of Haarlem, where you can see some of the city's typical almshouses. Upon departure from Haarlem, you may cycle to the 'Cruquiusgemaal' (Cruquius Pumping Station), one of the three steam-powered pumping stations that drained the Haarlemmer Lake between 1849 and 1852. Now a museum, it gives you an excellent idea of the Dutch 'battle against the water'. During the summer months, cycle through the dunes to the beach.
Day 3: Leiden – Delft, 25 mi. (40 km)
You leave the city and cycle South along the Vliet canal. In Voorschoten you turn westwards towards the coastline. At 'Wassenaarse Slag' you can take a break on the beach.
The Wassenaarse Slag is an entrance to the beach near the Dutch town of Wassenaar. The coastline is over 8 km long.
The route to Delft takes you along the water once again. The old center is a well-preserved medieval city with canals, a magnificent town hall, and a royal tomb in the Nieuwe Kerk. It is well worth a visit.
Day 4: Delft
Today you can enjoy the day at your leisure. You can stay in Delft and discover the old center, visit The Hague by public transport, or go to Rotterdam by bike.
Delft
Delft is a beautiful town to wander through and learn more about the famous Dutch painter, Vermeer at the Vermeer Center or visit the Nieuwe Kerk. When the weather is clear the view from the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) is spectacular. A large part of the Southern Tour can be seen from here!
The Hague
The city of The Hague has wide avenues, parks, and stately mansions. Possible visits are Peace Palace (housing the International Court of Justice), the 'Binnenhof' with the 13th-century 'Ridderzaal' (Knights' Hall), seat of the Dutch Government and Parliament. Every third Tuesday of September the Queen's Speech is delivered in the Ridderzaal. The Mauritshuis, a former palace, is now a famous museum with paintings by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Rubens. It also houses 'Panorama Mesdag', the largest panoramic, circular painting in the world, depicting 19th-century Scheveningen. Of the many royal palaces in The Hague, only a few are still operational. You may see the Noordeinde Palace and the Huis ten Bosch Palace.
Rotterdam
This bustling city has many architectural highlights, some interesting museums, and is the main port of Holland. Skyscrapers stand in the scaffolds and rise steadily towards the stars. On the Maas River, Erasmus Bridge is the gateway to the Kop van Zuid district. The modern architecture makes up what is known as ‘Manhattan on the Maas’. Here you can find the New Orleans and the Maastoren, the highest residential tower and the highest office building in the Netherlands. With so much of the city changing on a daily basis, it is internationally known as a city of architecture. The city also offers historical significance and some interesting museums such as the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, where you can find Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Dali, and Dutch Design.Day 5: Delft – sailing to Rotterdam/ferry to Kinderdijk – cycling to Gouda, 32 mi. (40 km)
The first part of today's route will be sailing through the center of Rotterdam, thus giving you the best view of the modern architecture of this city. Your cycling day starts in Kinderdijk and will take you through the Alblasserwaard,
situated in between rivers and showcasing a variety of scenery, featuring water and meadows. The many inundations and the slowly sinking surface made water management essential in this fenland. Canals and ditches were dug and windmills were constructed; of the latter, nineteen remain today. After a visit to one of the mills, you will continue by bike, ending in Gouda. The city of ‘stroopwafels’ (treacle-waffle) and pottery, but also stained-glass windows, a fairy-like town hall, and atmospheric canals. Gouda is a real old Dutch town with a virtually intact town centerDay 6: Gouda – Oude Wetering*, 28 mi. (45 km)
From Gouda you will continue your tour over country roads, banks and channels through the Green Heart and polders to Oude Wetering, a sleepy village between the lakes of Braasemmermeer and Westeinderplannen. On the way you pass the wetlands of Reeuwijkse Plassen north of Gouda and will ride through typical Dutch countryside with many waterways, green pastures and of course some windmills.*Please be aware that sometimes the boat will need to dock in Uithoorn due to docking availability. In this case, the itinerary will change slightly.
Day 7: Oude Wetering – Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Today you will first ride to the village of Uithoorn The name De Uithoorn (or also De Uythoorn) was used at the end of the Middle Ages for the location of the lower courts of the deanery of Saint John. The village was formed around its courthouse. People depended on agriculture and animal husbandry. Agriculture became increasingly more difficult due to the steady soil subsidence. From circa 1600 on, peat extraction became important and resulted in the formation of large ponds, which in turn would be made into polders later on. Circa 1885, several fortifications were built around Oude Wetering and Uithoorn as part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a 135 km long ring of fortifications around Amsterdam. From Uithoorn you start your ride into Amsterdam. Amsterdam's name derives from Amstelredamme, indicative of the city's origin as a dam of the river Amstel.Enter Amsterdam following the Amstel River. The extensive network of bicycle paths ensures a relatively easy way back into the city, showing you some remarkable sites in the center. Then it is time to say goodbye to your bike. Before the farewell dinner you may want to go for a walk in town. At night there you may want to take a canal trip or go on a city walk through the centre of the city.
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
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Boats & Bikes
There are several boats of different categories that do this tour, each with its own unique itinerary. Be sure to check out the boat page, what is included, and not included and pricing specific to your tour date.
- De Amsterdam
Deluxe Class Boat
The De Amsterdam, the former Lale Andersen, was built in 1991 but recently refurbished in 2017 and boasts both style and comfort. All 56 cabins on board are comfortably furnished and equipped with en-suite shower facilities, satellite TV, a safe, hairdryers, in-house telephone, and individually controlled air conditioning. Read More
- Normandie
Comfort Class Boat
Stepping on board the Normandie, you are immediately aware of the inviting and informal ambiance on board. On the upper deck, you will find the accommodating light filled common area and bar, and on the main deck the comfortable restaurant. On the spacious sun deck, there are both deck chairs and ordinary chairs and tables, where you can sit with family and new friends and enjoy the passing scenery, the sun, and the conversation. This ship, like many of our vessels, requires a minimum number of… Read More
- Wending
Standard Class Barge
The Wending is a former freight barge that was converted into a passenger motor barge in the early nineties and faithfully maintained since. The barge has a spacious salon equipped with a television and music installation. It is a great place to relax after a fulfilling day of cycling. Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
De Amsterdam
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Complimentary drink on the first evening & tour presentation
- Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, 3-course dinners
- Complimentary coffee & tea on board until 4 pm
- On board tour leader (cycling itinerary is self-guided)
- Printed tour information & maps for cycling (one set per cabin)
- GPS tracks via “Ride With GPS” app
- Short city tours
- Discounts on entrance fees & excursions as mentioned in the program (Delftware factory, Kinderdijk, St. Jans Church, cheese farm in Oudewater, silversmith Schoonhoven, city hall Zaandam, & others
- Free wifi in the restaurant of the ship
- 7-speed unisex hybrid touring bike (Velo de Ville C100 or Gazelle - Chamonix) with hand brakes, gel saddles, frame lock, pannier bag, repair kit with pump, & biodegradable water bottle
- Carbon offset contribution
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, 3-course dinners
- Complimentary coffee & tea on board
- Cycling tour guide
- Road book (one per cabin)
- Minimum of three guided city walks
- Ferry fares
- Free wifi (limited) in the lounge & on deck. Surcharge applies for more than 100 MB
- Route information (2022 only)
- 24-speed city touring bike equipped with pannier bag, water bottle cage, water bottle, & lock
- Helmet
- GPS tracks on request (self-guided basis)
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffet, light lunch on board for non-cyclists, packed lunch for cyclists, 3-course dinners
- Coffee & tea in the afternoon
- Onboard tour leader (cycling itinerary is self-guided)
- Daily tour presentation
- Printed tour material including maps (one set per cabin)
- 7-speed unisex city touring bike with hand & pedal brake or pedal brake only. Please specify preference at the time of booking
- Pannier
- Bike protection
Wending & Sailing Home
Normandie
What’s Not Included
De Amsterdam
- Cycling tour guide
- Ferry fares en routes
- Entrance fees for excursions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Special diets (fee may apply)
- Helmets (available on request. Supplement applies. Reserve at time of booking)
- Gratuities
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
- Ferry fares en routes
- Waterbus fees
- Entrance fees for excursions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Helmets
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Museum entrance fees (approximately €15 per tour)
- Electric bike. Available for a supplement. See pricing.
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Gratuities
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
Normandie
Wending
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Deluxe Class
Saturday departures
Season A: October 7 & October 14, 2023
Season B: September 23, & September 30, 2023
Season C: April 29, September 9, & September 16, 2023
Season D: Weekly from May 6 up to & incl. September 2, 2023
Season A Season B Season C Season D
Lower deck twin $ 1429 £ 755 $ 1,269 € 854 ₪ 3478 ¥ 131013 NZ$ 1543 NOK 10367 kr 10100 $ 933 $ 1696 £ 897 $ 1,507 € 1014 ₪ 4130 ¥ 155558 NZ$ 1832 NOK 12310 kr 11992 $ 1,107 $ 1914 £ 1012 $ 1,700 € 1144 ₪ 4659 ¥ 175502 NZ$ 2067 NOK 13888 kr 13530 $ 1,249 $ 2031 £ 1074 $ 1,804 € 1214 ₪ 4944 ¥ 186240 NZ$ 2194 NOK 14738 kr 14357 $ 1,326 Upper deck twin $ 1763 £ 932 $ 1,566 € 1054 ₪ 4293 ¥ 161695 NZ$ 1905 NOK 12795 kr 12465 $ 1,151 $ 2031 £ 1074 $ 1,804 € 1214 ₪ 4944 ¥ 186240 NZ$ 2194 NOK 14738 kr 14357 $ 1,326 $ 2248 £ 1189 $ 1,997 € 1344 ₪ 5474 ¥ 206184 NZ$ 2429 NOK 16316 kr 15895 $ 1,468 $ 2449 £ 1295 $ 2,175 € 1464 ₪ 5962 ¥ 224593 NZ$ 2645 NOK 17773 kr 17314 $ 1,599 Upper deck suite $ 2182 £ 1153 $ 1,937 € 1304 ₪ 5311 ¥ 200047 NZ$ 2356 NOK 15830 kr 15422 $ 1,424 $ 2449 £ 1295 $ 2,175 € 1464 ₪ 5962 ¥ 224593 NZ$ 2645 NOK 17773 kr 17314 $ 1,599 $ 2667 £ 1410 $ 2,368 € 1594 ₪ 6492 ¥ 244537 NZ$ 2880 NOK 19351 kr 18852 $ 1,741 $ 2867 £ 1516 $ 2,547 € 1714 ₪ 6981 ¥ 262946 NZ$ 3097 NOK 20808 kr 20271 $ 1,872 Lower deck twin/single-use $ 2047 £ 1082 $ 1,818 € 1224 ₪ 4983 ¥ 187698 NZ$ 2211 NOK 14853 kr 14470 $ 1,336 $ 2448 £ 1294 $ 2,174 € 1464 ₪ 5960 ¥ 224516 NZ$ 2645 NOK 17767 kr 17308 $ 1,598 $ 2775 £ 1467 $ 2,464 € 1659 ₪ 6755 ¥ 254432 NZ$ 2997 NOK 20134 kr 19614 $ 1,811 $ 2950 £ 1560 $ 2,620 € 1764 ₪ 7182 ¥ 270540 NZ$ 3187 NOK 21409 kr 20856 $ 1,926 Upper deck twin/single-use $ 2549 £ 1347 $ 2,264 € 1524 ₪ 6205 ¥ 233721 NZ$ 2753 NOK 18495 kr 18018 $ 1,664 $ 2950 £ 1560 $ 2,620 € 1764 ₪ 7182 ¥ 270540 NZ$ 3187 NOK 21409 kr 20856 $ 1,926 $ 3276 £ 1732 $ 2,910 € 1959 ₪ 7976 ¥ 300455 NZ$ 3539 NOK 23776 kr 23162 $ 2,139 $ 3578 £ 1891 $ 3,177 € 2139 ₪ 8710 ¥ 328069 NZ$ 3864 NOK 25961 kr 25291 $ 2,335 Comfort Class
Saturday departures
Season A: October 7, 2023
Season B: September 30, 2023
Season C: September 23, 2023
Season D: April 29, September 9, & September 16, 2023
Season E: May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 26, & September 2, 2023Season A Season B Season C Season D Season E Twin/main deck $ 1168 £ 617 $ 1,037 € 698 ₪ 2843 ¥ 107081 NZ$ 1261 NOK 8474 kr 8255 $ 762 $ 1335 £ 706 $ 1,186 € 798 ₪ 3250 ¥ 122422 NZ$ 1442 NOK 9688 kr 9438 $ 871 $ 1419 £ 750 $ 1,260 € 848 ₪ 3454 ¥ 130092 NZ$ 1532 NOK 10295 kr 10029 $ 926 $ 1586 £ 838 $ 1,408 € 948 ₪ 3861 ¥ 145433 NZ$ 1713 NOK 11509 kr 11212 $ 1,035 $ 1837 £ 971 $ 1,631 € 1098 ₪ 4472 ¥ 168445 NZ$ 1984 NOK 13330 kr 12986 $ 1,199 Twin/upper deck/astern* $ 1335 £ 706 $ 1,186 € 798 ₪ 3250 ¥ 122422 NZ$ 1442 NOK 9688 kr 9438 $ 871 $ 1502 £ 794 $ 1,334 € 898 ₪ 3657 ¥ 137763 NZ$ 1623 NOK 10902 kr 10620 $ 981 $ 1586 £ 838 $ 1,408 € 948 ₪ 3861 ¥ 145433 NZ$ 1713 NOK 11509 kr 11212 $ 1,035 $ 1753 £ 927 $ 1,557 € 1048 ₪ 4268 ¥ 160774 NZ$ 1894 NOK 12723 kr 12394 $ 1,144 $ 1921 £ 1015 $ 1,706 € 1148 ₪ 4675 ¥ 176115 NZ$ 2074 NOK 13937 kr 13577 $ 1,254 Twin/upper deck $ 1419 £ 750 $ 1,260 € 848 ₪ 3454 ¥ 130092 NZ$ 1532 NOK 10295 kr 10029 $ 926 $ 1586 £ 838 $ 1,408 € 948 ₪ 3861 ¥ 145433 NZ$ 1713 NOK 11509 kr 11212 $ 1,035 $ 1670 £ 883 $ 1,483 € 998 ₪ 4065 ¥ 153104 NZ$ 1803 NOK 12116 kr 11803 $ 1,090 $ 1837 £ 971 $ 1,631 € 1098 ₪ 4472 ¥ 168445 NZ$ 1984 NOK 13330 kr 12986 $ 1,199 $ 2004 £ 1060 $ 1,780 € 1198 ₪ 4879 ¥ 183786 NZ$ 2165 NOK 14544 kr 14168 $ 1,308 Single/upper deck $ 1837 £ 971 $ 1,631 € 1098 ₪ 4472 ¥ 168445 NZ$ 1984 NOK 13330 kr 12986 $ 1,199 $ 2004 £ 1060 $ 1,780 € 1198 ₪ 4879 ¥ 183786 NZ$ 2165 NOK 14544 kr 14168 $ 1,308 $ 2171 £ 1148 $ 1,928 € 1298 ₪ 5286 ¥ 199127 NZ$ 2345 NOK 15758 kr 15351 $ 1,418 $ 2422 £ 1281 $ 2,151 € 1448 ₪ 5897 ¥ 222139 NZ$ 2616 NOK 17579 kr 17125 $ 1,581 $ 2590 £ 1369 $ 2,300 € 1548 ₪ 6305 ¥ 237480 NZ$ 2797 NOK 18793 kr 18308 $ 1,691 *Cabins at the rear of the ship; perceptive engine & generator noise (when the ship is in motion & in locks)
There are a limited number of twin bed cabins for single use. Please ask.
**Discount on April 1 & April 8 departures $ 132 £ 70 $ 117 € 79 ₪ 322 ¥ 12119 NZ$ 143 NOK 959 kr 934 $ 86 Standard Class
Saturday departures
Low season: July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, & August 12, 2023
Standard season: May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, August 19, August 26, September 2, & September 30, 2023
High season: September 9, September 16, & September 23, 2023Low Standard High Twin $ 2016 £ 1066 $ 1,790 € 1205 ₪ 4908 ¥ 184860 NZ$ 2177 NOK 14629 kr 14251 $ 1,316 $ 2217 £ 1172 $ 1,969 € 1325 ₪ 5396 ¥ 203269 NZ$ 2394 NOK 16085 kr 15670 $ 1,447 $ 2409 £ 1274 $ 2,139 € 1440 ₪ 5865 ¥ 220911 NZ$ 2602 NOK 17481 kr 17030 $ 1,573 Twin/single-use $ 2334 £ 1234 $ 2,073 € 1395 ₪ 5681 ¥ 214008 NZ$ 2521 NOK 16935 kr 16498 $ 1,523 $ 2585 £ 1366 $ 2,295 € 1545 ₪ 6292 ¥ 237019 NZ$ 2792 NOK 18756 kr 18272 $ 1,687 $ 2802 £ 1481 $ 2,489 € 1675 ₪ 6822 ¥ 256963 NZ$ 3027 NOK 20334 kr 19810 $ 1,829 Triple $ 1874 £ 991 $ 1,664 € 1120 ₪ 4561 ¥ 171820 NZ$ 2024 NOK 13597 kr 13246 $ 1,223 $ 2058 £ 1088 $ 1,827 € 1230 ₪ 5009 ¥ 188695 NZ$ 2223 NOK 14932 kr 14547 $ 1,343 $ 2242 £ 1185 $ 1,991 € 1340 ₪ 5457 ¥ 205570 NZ$ 2421 NOK 16267 kr 15848 $ 1,463
Deluxe Class
Saturday departures
Season A: March 30, April 6, & October 5, 2024
Season B: April 13, April 20, & September 28, 2024
Season C: April 27, September 14, & September 21, 2024
Season D: 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, 2024Season A Season B Season C Season D
Twin/lower deck $ 1529 £ 808 $ 1,358 € 914 ₪ 3722 ¥ 140217 NZ$ 1652 NOK 11096 kr 10809 $ 998 $ 1864 £ 985 $ 1,655 € 1114 ₪ 4537 ¥ 170899 NZ$ 2013 NOK 13524 kr 13175 $ 1,217 $ 2031 £ 1074 $ 1,804 € 1214 ₪ 4944 ¥ 186240 NZ$ 2194 NOK 14738 kr 14357 $ 1,326 $ 2198 £ 1162 $ 1,952 € 1314 ₪ 5352 ¥ 201582 NZ$ 2374 NOK 15952 kr 15540 $ 1,435 Twin/upper deck $ 1947 £ 1030 $ 1,729 € 1164 ₪ 4741 ¥ 178570 NZ$ 2103 NOK 14131 kr 13766 $ 1,271 $ 2282 £ 1206 $ 2,027 € 1364 ₪ 5555 ¥ 209252 NZ$ 2465 NOK 16559 kr 16131 $ 1,490 $ 2449 £ 1295 $ 2,175 € 1464 ₪ 5962 ¥ 224593 NZ$ 2645 NOK 17773 kr 17314 $ 1,599 $ 2616 £ 1383 $ 2,324 € 1564 ₪ 6370 ¥ 239934 NZ$ 2826 NOK 18987 kr 18497 $ 1,708 Suite/upper deck $ 2449 £ 1295 $ 2,175 € 1464 ₪ 5962 ¥ 224593 NZ$ 2645 NOK 17773 kr 17314 $ 1,599 Pending Pending Pending Twin/single-use/lower deck $ 2197 £ 1162 $ 1,952 € 1314 ₪ 5350 ¥ 201505 NZ$ 2373 NOK 15946 kr 15534 $ 1,434 $ 2699 £ 1427 $ 2,397 € 1614 ₪ 6571 ¥ 247528 NZ$ 2916 NOK 19588 kr 19082 $ 1,762 $ 2950 £ 1560 $ 2,620 € 1764 ₪ 7182 ¥ 270540 NZ$ 3187 NOK 21409 kr 20856 $ 1,926 $ 3201 £ 1692 $ 2,843 € 1914 ₪ 7793 ¥ 293551 NZ$ 3458 NOK 23230 kr 22630 $ 2,090 Twin/single-use/upper deck $ 2825 £ 1493 $ 2,509 € 1689 ₪ 6877 ¥ 259034 NZ$ 3051 NOK 20498 kr 19969 $ 1,844 $ 3327 £ 1759 $ 2,954 € 1989 ₪ 8099 ¥ 305057 NZ$ 3593 NOK 24140 kr 23517 $ 2,172 $ 3578 £ 1891 $ 3,177 € 2139 ₪ 8710 ¥ 328069 NZ$ 3864 NOK 25961 kr 25291 $ 2,335 $ 3829 £ 2024 $ 3,400 € 2289 ₪ 9320 ¥ 351080 NZ$ 4135 NOK 27782 kr 27065 $ 2,499 Extra Options
De Amsterdam
Electric bike (limited number): $ 176 £ 93 $ 156 € 105 ₪ 428 ¥ 16108 NZ$ 190 NOK 1275 kr 1242 $ 115 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam, discounted price (advanced reservation/paid on arrival): $ 23 £ 12 $ 21 € 14 ₪ 57 ¥ 2148 NZ$ 25 NOK 170 kr 166 $ 15 Helmets (advanced reservation/prepayment required: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 ₪ 41 ¥ 1534 NZ$ 18 NOK 121 kr 118 $ 11 Gluten-free or dairy-free meals (advanced notice/paid on arrival): $ 84 £ 44 $ 74 € 50 ₪ 204 ¥ 7671 NZ$ 90 NOK 607 kr 591 $ 55
Normandie
Electric bike: $ 184 £ 97 $ 163 € 110 ₪ 448 ¥ 16875 NZ$ 199 NOK 1335 kr 1301 $ 120 Helmet purchase: $ 42 £ 22 $ 37 € 25 ₪ 102 ¥ 3835 NZ$ 45 NOK 303 kr 296 $ 27
Wending
Electric bike: $ 159 £ 84 $ 141 € 95 ₪ 387 ¥ 14574 NZ$ 172 NOK 1153 kr 1124 $ 104 Gluten-Free, Lactose-free, or Vegan Diet: $ 125 £ 66 $ 111 € 75 ₪ 305 ¥ 11506 NZ$ 136 NOK 910 kr 887 $ 82 * Children's discounts are available, as well as child's bikes, tag-along bikes with helmets, bike seats with helmets, & bike trailers.
*Must be reserved at time of booking. If ordered upon arrival, to be paid on the spot: $ 167 £ 88 $ 149 € 100 ₪ 407 ¥ 15341 NZ$ 181 NOK 1214 kr 1183 $ 109De Amsterdam
Electric bike (limited number): $ 226 £ 119 $ 201 € 135 ₪ 550 ¥ 20710 NZ$ 244 NOK 1639 kr 1597 $ 147 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam, discounted price (advanced reservation/paid on arrival): $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 ₪ 65 ¥ 2455 NZ$ 29 NOK 194 kr 189 $ 17 Helmets (advanced reservation/prepayment required: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 ₪ 41 ¥ 1534 NZ$ 18 NOK 121 kr 118 $ 11 Gluten-free or dairy-free meals (advanced notice/paid on arrival): $ 84 £ 44 $ 74 € 50 ₪ 204 ¥ 7671 NZ$ 90 NOK 607 kr 591 $ 55
*On the Wending, pricing is based on fuel costs as of July 2022. If the fuel cost increase 5%, additional fees may apply (even for reservations already confirmed).
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 bike and boat tour with average daily distances of ± 26 miles on flat, bike paths and well-maintained asphalt roads with little traffic. On the De Amsterdam, an onboard tour guide will give extensive descriptions of the day’s cycling route. Guests will bike using the provided route descriptions & maps. The guide will also cycle the route but does not actually guide a group. The main role of the tour guide is to provide assistance if needed during the cycling itinerary. On Normandie, the tour is on a self-guided basis. On all other boats, tours are fully guided with an option for self-guided.
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport
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 €4.20 per person for a single journey. We will inform you of the exact docking location of your barge with your final travel information. Some boats moor within walking distance and others will require a short taxi ride. If you prefer to travel by taxi from the airport to the barge, this takes about 30 minutes and costs about €45.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean and Cologne, as well, has a mild continental climate. There are many good websites to use to research regional weather including average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and more.
Day of Rest
You can always stay on board and sail to the next stop.
Recommended
Amsterdam City Card
Museum CardRemarks
Please be aware that you will be part of an international group of people, but your tour guide and crew members will always speak English. The fully guided package is available on the De Amsterdam. Maximum group size is 20 people. See dates and pricing.
Important to know
Documents
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have proper identification. For US citizens, the U.S. Passports & International Travel website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. It is important to research before you travel as airlines will not permit boarding if you do not have the required valid documents.
We recommend that you make copies of your important documents and papers (insurance cards, etc.). Leave a copy at home and have a copy with you. In the unfortunate situation that you lose your original documents, having copies facilitates the replacement process.
*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
Excursions available on the De Amsterdam
Optional visits (several with discount or free of charge):
- Delftware factory
- Visitors center windmills Kinderdijk
- St. Jan’s church Gouda
- Cheese farm Oudewater
- Silversmith Schoonhoven
- City hall Zaandam and more
Canal cruise (one hour) Amsterdam: discounted price. Please book your ticket in advance and you can collect it on board your ship on the first day of the tour.
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
If you would like to book extra days in Rotterdam or Amsterdam, 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 view customer reviews and ratings.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Cycletours, Boat Bike Tours, & SE tours.
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