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 $ 2154 £ 1127 $ 1,925 € 1290 kr 197794 ₪ 5383 ¥ 222469 Mex$ 24147 NZ$ 2369 NOK 15534 zł 5677 S$ 1917 kr 15323 $ 1,407 $ 1987 £ 1039 $ 1,776 € 1190 kr 182461 ₪ 4966 ¥ 205223 Mex$ 22276 NZ$ 2186 NOK 14329 zł 5237 S$ 1769 kr 14135 $ 1,298 $ 1786 £ 935 $ 1,597 € 1070 kr 164061 ₪ 4465 ¥ 184528 Mex$ 20029 NZ$ 1965 NOK 12884 zł 4709 S$ 1590 kr 12710 $ 1,167 Twin $ 2488 £ 1301 $ 2,224 € 1490 kr 228459 ₪ 6217 ¥ 256960 Mex$ 27891 NZ$ 2737 NOK 17942 zł 6558 S$ 2215 kr 17699 $ 1,625 $ 2321 £ 1214 $ 2,074 € 1390 kr 213126 ₪ 5800 ¥ 239714 Mex$ 26019 NZ$ 2553 NOK 16738 zł 6118 S$ 2066 kr 16511 $ 1,516 $ 2120 £ 1109 $ 1,895 € 1270 kr 194727 ₪ 5299 ¥ 219019 Mex$ 23773 NZ$ 2333 NOK 15293 zł 5589 S$ 1888 kr 15086 $ 1,385 Junior suite $ 2821 £ 1476 $ 2,522 € 1690 kr 259125 ₪ 7052 ¥ 291451 Mex$ 31635 NZ$ 3104 NOK 20350 zł 7438 S$ 2512 kr 20075 $ 1,844 $ 2654 £ 1389 $ 2,373 € 1590 kr 243792 ₪ 6635 ¥ 274205 Mex$ 29763 NZ$ 2920 NOK 19146 zł 6998 S$ 2363 kr 18887 $ 1,734 $ 2454 £ 1284 $ 2,194 € 1470 kr 225393 ₪ 6134 ¥ 253511 Mex$ 27517 NZ$ 2700 NOK 17701 zł 6470 S$ 2185 kr 17461 $ 1,604 Upper deck suite $ 3322 £ 1738 $ 2,970 € 1990 kr 305123 ₪ 8304 ¥ 343188 Mex$ 37251 NZ$ 3655 NOK 23963 zł 8758 S$ 2958 kr 23638 $ 2,171 $ 3155 £ 1651 $ 2,820 € 1890 kr 289791 ₪ 7887 ¥ 325942 Mex$ 35379 NZ$ 3471 NOK 22759 zł 8318 S$ 2809 kr 22450 $ 2,062 $ 2955 £ 1546 $ 2,641 € 1770 kr 271391 ₪ 7386 ¥ 305247 Mex$ 33132 NZ$ 3251 NOK 21314 zł 7790 S$ 2631 kr 21025 $ 1,931 Single $ 2988 £ 1563 $ 2,671 € 1790 kr 274458 ₪ 7469 ¥ 308697 Mex$ 33507 NZ$ 3288 NOK 21554 zł 7878 S$ 2661 kr 21262 $ 1,953 $ 2821 £ 1476 $ 2,522 € 1690 kr 259125 ₪ 7052 ¥ 291451 Mex$ 31635 NZ$ 3104 NOK 20350 zł 7438 S$ 2512 kr 20075 $ 1,844 $ 2621 £ 1371 $ 2,343 € 1570 kr 240725 ₪ 6551 ¥ 270756 Mex$ 29389 NZ$ 2884 NOK 18905 zł 6910 S$ 2334 kr 18649 $ 1,713 Twin/single-use $ 3630 £ 1899 $ 3,245 € 2175 kr 333412 ₪ 9074 ¥ 375006 Mex$ 40704 NZ$ 3994 NOK 26184 zł 9570 S$ 3232 kr 25830 $ 2,372 $ 3380 £ 1768 $ 3,021 € 2025 kr 310413 ₪ 8448 ¥ 349138 Mex$ 37896 NZ$ 3718 NOK 24378 zł 8910 S$ 3009 kr 24048 $ 2,208 $ 3079 £ 1611 $ 2,753 € 1845 kr 282814 ₪ 7697 ¥ 318095 Mex$ 34527 NZ$ 3388 NOK 22211 zł 8118 S$ 2742 kr 21910 $ 2,012 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 167 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15333 ₪ 417 ¥ 17246 Mex$ 1872 NZ$ 184 NOK 1204 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1188 $ 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 $ 2204 £ 1153 $ 1,970 € 1320 kr 202393 ₪ 5508 ¥ 227642 Mex$ 24709 NZ$ 2424 NOK 15895 zł 5809 S$ 1962 kr 15680 $ 1,440 $ 2371 £ 1240 $ 2,119 € 1420 kr 217726 ₪ 5925 ¥ 244888 Mex$ 26581 NZ$ 2608 NOK 17099 zł 6250 S$ 2111 kr 16867 $ 1,549 $ 2037 £ 1066 $ 1,821 € 1220 kr 187061 ₪ 5091 ¥ 210397 Mex$ 22837 NZ$ 2241 NOK 14691 zł 5369 S$ 1813 kr 14492 $ 1,331 Junior suite $ 2538 £ 1328 $ 2,268 € 1520 kr 233059 ₪ 6343 ¥ 262133 Mex$ 28453 NZ$ 2792 NOK 18303 zł 6690 S$ 2259 kr 18055 $ 1,658 $ 2705 £ 1415 $ 2,418 € 1620 kr 248392 ₪ 6760 ¥ 279379 Mex$ 30325 NZ$ 2976 NOK 19507 zł 7130 S$ 2408 kr 19243 $ 1,767 $ 2371 £ 1240 $ 2,119 € 1420 kr 217726 ₪ 5925 ¥ 244888 Mex$ 26581 NZ$ 2608 NOK 17099 zł 6250 S$ 2111 kr 16867 $ 1,549 Single $ 2705 £ 1415 $ 2,418 € 1620 kr 248392 ₪ 6760 ¥ 279379 Mex$ 30325 NZ$ 2976 NOK 19507 zł 7130 S$ 2408 kr 19243 $ 1,767 $ 2872 £ 1502 $ 2,567 € 1720 kr 263725 ₪ 7177 ¥ 296625 Mex$ 32197 NZ$ 3159 NOK 20711 zł 7570 S$ 2557 kr 20431 $ 1,876 $ 2538 £ 1328 $ 2,268 € 1520 kr 233059 ₪ 6343 ¥ 262133 Mex$ 28453 NZ$ 2792 NOK 18303 zł 6690 S$ 2259 kr 18055 $ 1,658 Twin/single-use $ 3205 £ 1677 $ 2,865 € 1920 kr 294314 ₪ 8010 ¥ 331030 Mex$ 35931 NZ$ 3526 NOK 23114 zł 8448 S$ 2853 kr 22801 $ 2,094 $ 3455 £ 1808 $ 3,088 € 2070 kr 317313 ₪ 8636 ¥ 356898 Mex$ 38739 NZ$ 3801 NOK 24920 zł 9108 S$ 3076 kr 24582 $ 2,257 $ 2954 £ 1546 $ 2,641 € 1770 kr 271315 ₪ 7384 ¥ 305161 Mex$ 33123 NZ$ 3250 NOK 21308 zł 7788 S$ 2630 kr 21019 $ 1,930
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 $ 2204 £ 1153 $ 1,970 € 1320 kr 202393 ₪ 5508 ¥ 227642 Mex$ 24709 NZ$ 2424 NOK 15895 zł 5809 S$ 1962 kr 15680 $ 1,440 $ 2371 £ 1240 $ 2,119 € 1420 kr 217726 ₪ 5925 ¥ 244888 Mex$ 26581 NZ$ 2608 NOK 17099 zł 6250 S$ 2111 kr 16867 $ 1,549 $ 2037 £ 1066 $ 1,821 € 1220 kr 187061 ₪ 5091 ¥ 210397 Mex$ 22837 NZ$ 2241 NOK 14691 zł 5369 S$ 1813 kr 14492 $ 1,331 Twin/single-use $ 3205 £ 1677 $ 2,865 € 1920 kr 294314 ₪ 8010 ¥ 331030 Mex$ 35931 NZ$ 3526 NOK 23114 zł 8448 S$ 2853 kr 22801 $ 2,094 $ 3455 £ 1808 $ 3,088 € 2070 kr 317313 ₪ 8636 ¥ 356898 Mex$ 38739 NZ$ 3801 NOK 24920 zł 9108 S$ 3076 kr 24582 $ 2,257 $ 2954 £ 1546 $ 2,641 € 1770 kr 271315 ₪ 7384 ¥ 305161 Mex$ 33123 NZ$ 3250 NOK 21308 zł 7788 S$ 2630 kr 21019 $ 1,930 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 167 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15333 ₪ 417 ¥ 17246 Mex$ 1872 NZ$ 184 NOK 1204 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1188 $ 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 $ 2362 £ 1236 $ 2,112 € 1415 kr 216960 ₪ 5905 ¥ 244026 Mex$ 26487 NZ$ 2599 NOK 17039 zł 6228 S$ 2103 kr 16808 $ 1,544 Twin $ 2696 £ 1411 $ 2,410 € 1615 kr 247625 ₪ 6739 ¥ 278517 Mex$ 30231 NZ$ 2966 NOK 19447 zł 7108 S$ 2400 kr 19184 $ 1,762 Junior suite $ 3030 £ 1585 $ 2,709 € 1815 kr 278291 ₪ 7574 ¥ 313008 Mex$ 33975 NZ$ 3334 NOK 21855 zł 7988 S$ 2698 kr 21559 $ 1,980 Upper deck suite $ 3698 £ 1935 $ 3,305 € 2215 kr 339622 ₪ 9243 ¥ 381990 Mex$ 41462 NZ$ 4068 NOK 26672 zł 9748 S$ 3292 kr 26311 $ 2,416 Single $ 3197 £ 1673 $ 2,858 € 1915 kr 293624 ₪ 7991 ¥ 330254 Mex$ 35847 NZ$ 3517 NOK 23060 zł 8428 S$ 2846 kr 22747 $ 2,089 Twin/single-use $ 3948 £ 2066 $ 3,529 € 2365 kr 362622 ₪ 9869 ¥ 407859 Mex$ 44270 NZ$ 4344 NOK 28478 zł 10409 S$ 3515 kr 28093 $ 2,580 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 167 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15333 ₪ 417 ¥ 17246 Mex$ 1872 NZ$ 184 NOK 1204 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1188 $ 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 $ 2529 £ 1323 $ 2,261 € 1515 kr 232292 ₪ 6322 ¥ 261271 Mex$ 28359 NZ$ 2783 NOK 18243 zł 6668 S$ 2252 kr 17996 $ 1,653 $ 2362 £ 1236 $ 2,112 € 1415 kr 216960 ₪ 5905 ¥ 244026 Mex$ 26487 NZ$ 2599 NOK 17039 zł 6228 S$ 2103 kr 16808 $ 1,544 $ 2112 £ 1105 $ 1,888 € 1265 kr 193960 ₪ 5279 ¥ 218157 Mex$ 23679 NZ$ 2323 NOK 15233 zł 5567 S$ 1880 kr 15026 $ 1,380 Junior suite $ 2863 £ 1498 $ 2,559 € 1715 kr 262958 ₪ 7156 ¥ 295762 Mex$ 32103 NZ$ 3150 NOK 20651 zł 7548 S$ 2549 kr 20372 $ 1,871 $ 2696 £ 1411 $ 2,410 € 1615 kr 247625 ₪ 6739 ¥ 278517 Mex$ 30231 NZ$ 2966 NOK 19447 zł 7108 S$ 2400 kr 19184 $ 1,762 $ 2446 £ 1280 $ 2,186 € 1465 kr 224626 ₪ 6113 ¥ 252648 Mex$ 27423 NZ$ 2691 NOK 17641 zł 6448 S$ 2178 kr 17402 $ 1,598 Single $ 3030 £ 1585 $ 2,709 € 1815 kr 278291 ₪ 7574 ¥ 313008 Mex$ 33975 NZ$ 3334 NOK 21855 zł 7988 S$ 2698 kr 21559 $ 1,980 $ 2863 £ 1498 $ 2,559 € 1715 kr 262958 ₪ 7156 ¥ 295762 Mex$ 32103 NZ$ 3150 NOK 20651 zł 7548 S$ 2549 kr 20372 $ 1,871 $ 2446 £ 1280 $ 2,186 € 1465 kr 224626 ₪ 6113 ¥ 252648 Mex$ 27423 NZ$ 2691 NOK 17641 zł 6448 S$ 2178 kr 17402 $ 1,598 Twin/single-use $ 3698 £ 1935 $ 3,305 € 2215 kr 339622 ₪ 9243 ¥ 381990 Mex$ 41462 NZ$ 4068 NOK 26672 zł 9748 S$ 3292 kr 26311 $ 2,416 $ 3447 £ 1804 $ 3,082 € 2065 kr 316623 ₪ 8617 ¥ 356122 Mex$ 38655 NZ$ 3793 NOK 24866 zł 9088 S$ 3069 kr 24529 $ 2,253 $ 3072 £ 1607 $ 2,746 € 1840 kr 282124 ₪ 7678 ¥ 317319 Mex$ 34443 NZ$ 3380 NOK 22156 zł 8098 S$ 2735 kr 21856 $ 2,007 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 $ 2529 £ 1323 $ 2,261 € 1515 kr 232292 ₪ 6322 ¥ 261271 Mex$ 28359 NZ$ 2783 NOK 18243 zł 6668 S$ 2252 kr 17996 $ 1,653 $ 2696 £ 1411 $ 2,410 € 1615 kr 247625 ₪ 6739 ¥ 278517 Mex$ 30231 NZ$ 2966 NOK 19447 zł 7108 S$ 2400 kr 19184 $ 1,762 $ 2112 £ 1105 $ 1,888 € 1265 kr 193960 ₪ 5279 ¥ 218157 Mex$ 23679 NZ$ 2323 NOK 15233 zł 5567 S$ 1880 kr 15026 $ 1,380 Twin/single-use $ 3698 £ 1935 $ 3,305 € 2215 kr 339622 ₪ 9243 ¥ 381990 Mex$ 41462 NZ$ 4068 NOK 26672 zł 9748 S$ 3292 kr 26311 $ 2,416 $ 3447 £ 1804 $ 3,082 € 2065 kr 316623 ₪ 8617 ¥ 356122 Mex$ 38655 NZ$ 3793 NOK 24866 zł 9088 S$ 3069 kr 24529 $ 2,253 $ 3072 £ 1607 $ 2,746 € 1840 kr 282124 ₪ 7678 ¥ 317319 Mex$ 34443 NZ$ 3380 NOK 22156 zł 8098 S$ 2735 kr 21856 $ 2,007 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 167 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15333 ₪ 417 ¥ 17246 Mex$ 1872 NZ$ 184 NOK 1204 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1188 $ 109 discount per person will apply.
Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 227 £ 119 $ 203 € 136 kr 20853 ₪ 568 ¥ 23454 Mex$ 2546 NZ$ 250 NOK 1638 zł 599 S$ 202 kr 1615 $ 148 Helmet rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1533 ₪ 42 ¥ 1725 Mex$ 187 NZ$ 18 NOK 120 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Gluten-free and dairy-free meals, payable onboard: pending
Electric bike rental $ 257 £ 135 $ 230 € 154 kr 23613 ₪ 643 ¥ 26558 Mex$ 2883 NZ$ 283 NOK 1854 zł 678 S$ 229 kr 1829 $ 168 Helmet rental $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1533 ₪ 42 ¥ 1725 Mex$ 187 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.
Tour Operator
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