Family Friendly Holland

*This is a 5-day itinerary in which a rest day can be included after any day. You decide where you want your extra day, in either Harderwijk, Apeldoorn, Otterlo, or Arnhem (Please specify at time of booking!)

Day 1: Amersfoort - Harderwijk,  22 to 28 miles (35 to 45 km)
Day 2: Harderwijk - Apeldoorn 22 to 26 miles (35 to 41 km)
Day 3: Apeldoorn - Otterlo 22 to 26 miles (35 to 41 km)
Day 4: Otterlo - Arnhem 20 miles (32 km)

Day 1: Amersfoort - Harderwijk, 22 to 28 mi. (35 to 45 km)
In the morning, you will get a thorough explanation of the tour including a demonstration of the pre-programmed GPS for a relaxed and stress free tour. You will begin biking through the historic town of Amersfoort and enjoy the beautiful buildings and scenery. Then it is straight on to Harderwijk by the lovely town of Nijkerk, or make a loop to the north, first passing the traditional fishing village of Spakenburg. Both options will bring you along lake IJsselmeer where you can take a quick dip if weather permits. This lake is very shallow so children can swim without fear. Your destination is the old town of Harderwijk with the very impressive Dolphin Zoo.

Accommodation: Hotel Baars

Day 2: Harderwijk - Apeldoorn, 22 to 26 mi. (35 to 41 km)

Today’s ride will be through the Veluwe forest area along quiet bike lanes for safe pedaling. Along your route, enjoy the small villages with pancake restaurants. Pass the Royal Palace ‘het Loo’, a state museum with magnificent gardens. You can also visit the amusement park ‘Juliana Toren’ and the Monkey Garden before arriving at your hotel for the night. This hotel in Apeldoorn has a lovely indoor pool.

Accommodation: Hotel Het Loo

Day 3: Apeldoorn - Otterlo, 22 to 26 mi. (35 to 41 km)
The morning starts with a small climb out of Apeldoorn; it's not a tough job but by Dutch standards it is considered a "hill". Soon you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of heather fields before arriving at the monument of Radio Kootwijk. The day's destination is the quaint village of Otterlo after stopping by the National Park ‘Hoge Veluwe’ (entrance fee required), the ‘Museonder’ museum, or bike directly to Otterlo.

Accommodation: Kruller Hotel

Day 4: Otterlo - Arnhem, 20 miles (32 km)
Today is a great ride through the National Park ‘Hoge Veluwe'. The park is around 55 square kilometers consisting of heatherlands, sand dunes, and woodlands. This car-free area is a bicycle paradise with the impressive Kröller Müller museum, home of a huge van Gogh collection and sculpture garden (not open on Mondays).

Exiting from the south of the Park, you will pass the Dutch open air museum with antique houses, farms, and factories from different parts of the Netherlands. Next to this museum, you will find the Burgers Zoo. Leaving the forest areas riding downhill to the Rhine valley, you will reach Arnhem and the final destination of the tour. In Arnhem, the equipment will be picked up by a local representative and taken to your hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel Molendal

Day 5: Rest day in Harderwijk, Apeldoorn, Otterlo or Arnhem
Enjoy a free day in one of these towns during your tour. Visit one of the highlights nearby and take your time to enjoy the scenery. Please let us know which town you prefer to stay in when you book!

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You will be accommodated in lovely 3 and 4-star hotels. On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred hotel.

Bicycles

Hybrid Bike

Your bicycle will be prepared for your arrival, taking into account your gender, height, personal requirements, and your accessory reservation. The rental bikes available are 8 speed multi-geared adult bikes, in both men's and ladies' models, and are manufactured by Koga. Their top-class aluminum hybrid models are built according to our own critical standards and specifications and are the best rental bikes you will find in Holland. Included with the bike rental:

• A toolkit
• Tire repair kit
• Mini-pump
• Cable-lock
• Water bottle
• Breakdown assistance