Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands Bike + Boat Tours
Mini barge/bike tour during Tulip Time!
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length5 days
- Prices from€874 Rates
Overview
This five-day bike and boat tour in Holland during peak tulip season goes through some of the most beautiful areas of the "Garden of Amsterdam."
The tulips and other spring flowers herald the awakening of Spring in all their color and glory. This cycling vacation provides an up-close and personal experience of the Keukenhof and the Alsameer, as well as the opportunity to visit the most beautiful highlights in and around the capital of the Netherlands.
There are many museums and shops to entice you in Amsterdam, the smallest metropolis in Europe, and the canals, which quite recently have been listed on the UNESCO world heritage list, are famous all over the world.
Welcome Spring in Holland, the land of flowers, windmills, and water.
Highlights
- The historical city of Haarlem
- World-famous flower exhibition, the Keukenhof
- World's largest flower auction near Aalsmeer
- Mill visit at Zaanse Schans
- Entrance North Holland Dune reserve
- Tulips and more
A comprehensive list of all of our bike & barge tours in Holland can be found here.
Itinerary
All distances are approximate. Itineraries are subject to change, even on very short notice, due to changing wind and weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, docking location changes, lock repairs, etc.
Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam at 2 pm (luggage can be brought on board at 11 am) | Amsterdam - Zaandam
Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans- Zaandam | Zaandam - Haarlem, 14 mi. (24 km) or 21 mi. (34 km)
Day 3: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Oude Wetering, 24 mi. (39 km) or 35 mi. (57 km)
Day 4: Oude Wetering - Nieuwe Meer | Nieuwe Meer - Amsterdam, 18 mi. (28 km)
Day 5: Departure from Amsterdam, disembarkation after breakfast by 9.30 a.m.Distances in italics covered by ship.
On this Tulip Tour with more than 22 guests, the daily cycling tours will be accompanied by 2 knowledgeable and multi-lingual tour leaders. On most days the tour leaders will offer a long and a short (or a quicker and more relaxed) bike itinerary option. Not all mentioned highlights will be visited during the short bike option.
You can also choose to ride individually with the help of a map and route notes (available on board). GPS tracks will be sent to you 4 weeks before the start date of the tour.Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam | Amsterdam - Zaandam
Embarkation begins at 2 pm. It is possible to bring your luggage on board beginning at 11 am but cabins will not be ready for check-in. As soon as all guests have arrived a short cruise will lead to Zaandam, famous for its windmills. Here, your barge will berth in the center of the city for the night. Once you arrive in Zaandam, you may take your rental bike for a brief test ride through the surrounding area. In the evening, enjoy a short walk through the picturesque center of Zaandam.Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans- Zaandam | Zaandam - Haarlem, 14 mi. (24 km) or 21 mi. (34 km)
Following an easy 5 km bicycle ride, you will arrive at 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. Here, life in the 18th and 19th centuries comes alive.In the afternoon, you will have two options available to you.
1. You can either cycle (14 mi./24 km) to Haarlem
2. Stay onboard your vessel and enjoy the passing scenery. or take it easy and join the barge while enjoying the scenery. I
Once in Haarlem, you will visit the historical inner city with the Grote Markt and St. Bavo church. Your barge will be berthed not far from the center of Haarlem for the night, so you will have time to enjoy a short city walk in the afternoon or in the evening.
Day 3: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Oude Wetering, 24 mi. (39 km) or 35 mi. (57 km)
Today will be a highlight of your entire Tulip Tour experience as you will cycle to the Keukenhof, the garden of the world. Every year the flower park is dedicated to a specific theme. Hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and many other flowers are featured planted by design accordingly. After an extensive visit, you will get back on your bicycle at noon and will head to Oude Wetering, a small village, where the ship welcomes you once again.Day 4: Oude Wetering - Amsterdam, 18 mi. (28 km)
You continue your tulip and flower theme today! An early (optional) visit by bus (6.30 a.m.) to the biggest flower auction in the world at Aalsmeer is offered. In the morning millions of flowers are auctioned off here and are instantly sent out to all parts of the world*. By 9 am you will return to the barge where a late breakfast will be waiting for you before you make your way to Amsterdam by bicycle. Later in the afternoon, there is time to discover this amazing city. Visit the inner city flower market, go to a museum, do some shopping… there is just so much to do!Important:
*The Aalsmeer flower auction is closed during weekends and on public holidays. This is an optional visit. Please be aware that on some departure dates a visit to the flower auction is not possible.
Day 5: Departure from Amsterdam
End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast by 9.30 a.m.Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam, Amsterdam - Zaandam
Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans- Zaandam | Zaandam - Haarlem, 14 mi. (24 km) or 21 mi. (34 km)
Day 3: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Oude Wetering, 23 mi. (38 km) or 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 4: Oude Wetering - Nieuwe Meer | Nieuwe Meer - Amsterdam 18 mi. (28 km)
Day 5: Departure from AmsterdamDistances in italics are covered by ship.
On this Tulip Tour with more than 22 guests, the daily cycling tours will be accompanied by 2 knowledgeable and multi-lingual tour leaders. On most days the tour leaders will offer a long and a short (or a quicker and more relaxed) bike option. Not all mentioned highlights will be visited during the short bike option.
You can also choose to ride individually with the help of a map and route notes (available on board). GPS tracks will be sent to you 4 weeks before the start date of the tour.Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam, Amsterdam - Zaandam
The crew will warmly welcome you on board during the embarkation and check-in process, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. Once all guests have arrived, a delightful short cruise will commence, taking you to the charming town of Zaandam, renowned for its iconic windmills. Your barge will moor at the heart of the town, providing a perfect base for the night. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to take your new bike for a quick spin around the beautiful surroundings. Later in the evening, you can relish a leisurely stroll through the quaint and picturesque center of Zaandam.Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans- Zaandam | Zaandam - Haarlem, 14 mi. (24 km) or 21 mi. (34 km)
Following an easy 5 km bicycle ride, you will arrive at 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. Here, life in the 18th and 19th centuries comes alive.In the afternoon, you will have two options available to you.
1. You can either cycle (14 mi./24 km) to Haarlem
2. Stay onboard your vessel and enjoy the passing scenery
Once in Haarlem, you will visit the historical inner city with the Grote Markt and St. Bavo church. Your barge will be berthed not far from the center of Haarlem for the night, so you will have time to enjoy a short city walk in the afternoon or in the evening.
Day 3: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Oude Wetering, 23 mi. (38 km) or 34 mi. (55 km)
Today will be a highlight of your entire Tulip Tour experience as you will cycle to the Keukenhof, the garden of the world. Every year the flower park is dedicated to a specific theme. Hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and many other flowers are featured and planted by design accordingly. After an extensive visit, you will get back on your bicycle at noon and will head to Oude Wetering, a small village, where the ship welcomes you once again.Day 4: Oude Wetering - Nieuwe Meer | Nieuwe Meer - Amsterdam, 18 mi. (28 km)
Get ready for an extraordinary experience this morning as you embark on an early bus trip (6:30 a.m.) to the world's largest flower auction located in Aalsmeer. Witness the auction of millions of flowers taking place in the morning, which are promptly dispatched to various parts of the globe. By 9 a.m., you will return to your barge where a scrumptious late breakfast will be awaiting you. After a brief bike excursion, you will rejoin the barge for an afternoon of cruising through the mesmerizing city of Amsterdam. There, you will have the chance to explore this fantastic metropolis and indulge in various activities such as visiting the flower market in the city center, browsing museums, shopping, and much more. Do note that the Aalsmeer flower auction is closed during weekends and public holidays, and the visit is optional.Optional: end-of-day canal tour in Amsterdam.
Day 5: Departure from Amsterdam
End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast by 9.30 a.m.You can view all of our bike & boat tours or look at our featured bike trips, specials, and news.
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Boats & Bikes
- Magnifique II
Deluxe Class Barge
In 2016, we saw the launch of a new premium barge, the Magnifique II, to wonderful reviews. The ship boasts a classical style with an emphasis on superior comfort. This ship has earned the deluxe designation! Read More
- Magnifique III
Deluxe Class Barge
Following the success of her sister ships, Princesse Royal and the Magnifique II, Magnifique lll was launched in 2018, adding to her owner/captain's portfolio of designing and constructing deluxe ships. The partially covered sundeck with sun loungers and a hot tub provide is the perfect spot for relaxation. The tastefully decorated lounge with large panoramic windows, located on the upper deck is wonderfully inviting and the combined light-filled restaurant, bar, and lounge adds to the ambience. Read More
- Magnifique IV
Deluxe Class Barge
Following the overwhelming success of the premium barges Princesse Royal, Magnifique II (2016), and Magnifique III (2018), we are proud to now offer a new addition, the Magnifique IV. Read More
- Fluvius
Comfort Class Barge
We are pleased to announce, during the winter of 2023/2024, the Fluvius will undergo many renovations. These will include a new air filtration system, new air conditioning units, remodeled bathrooms, new flooring and ceilings in all the cabins, new beds, as well as several updates to the salon area. The MS Fluvius accommodates 44 guests. With a large common area, complete with lounge, bar, & dining area, and a lovely partially covered sundeck, there is enough room on board for everyone to… Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
Magnifiques
- Accommodations for 5 day/4 nights
- Welcome presentation with a complimentary drink
- Climate-controlled cabins
- Daily cleaning of cabins
- 4 breakfasts, packed lunches, & 4 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea
- 7-speed unisex touring bicycle (Batavus Dinsdag) with step-through frame, hand brakes, gel saddle, pannier, helmet, frame lock, & water bottle
- Bike Protection
- Two cycling tour guides so guests can opt for longer/shorter or quicker/slower cycling tours (depending on the route)
- A few short walking tours
- Entrance to the Keukenhof
- Entrance North Holland Dune Reserve
- Mill visit at Zaanse Schans
- Fees for ferries
- WiFi (signal strength & speed may not be what you are accustomed to)
- GPS tracks
- Tour maps & notes (one set per cabin)
- Accommodations for 5 day/4 nights
- Climate-controlled cabins
- Complimentary welcome beverate
- 4 breakfasts, packed lunches, & 4 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea
- 7-speed unisex hybrid touring bicycle (Bikkel) with handbrakes, equipped with pannier, repair kit, & pump. Helmet rental is available for a supplement.
- Cycling tour guide
- Fees for ferries
- Tour maps & notes (one set per cabin)
- WiFi is available however you may pay a fixed fee of approx. €10 to €15 per week
- A GPS app is available for guests who wish to cycle individually and at their own pace
Fluvius
What’s Not Included
- Transfers to and from the port in Amsterdam
- Drinks on board
- Excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Helmets on the Fluvius available for surcharge, see pricing & please reserve at time of booking
- Electric bicycle. Available for supplement. See pricing
- Gratuities
- Bike Protection (Fluvius)
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Deluxe class
Magnifique II
Saturday, April 6; Wednesday, April 10; Sunday, April 14, 2024
Magnifique III
Saturday, March 30*; Wednesday, April 3; Sunday, April 7; Thursday, April 11; Monday, April 15; & Friday, April 19, 2024
*Discount for reservations on or after January 29, 2024:
$ 334 £ 175 $ 299 € 200 kr 30671 ₪ 835 ¥ 34498 Mex$ 3744 NZ$ 367 NOK 2409 zł 880 S$ 297 kr 2376 $ 218Magnifique IV
Monday, April 1; Friday, April 5; Tuesday, April 9; Saturday, April 13; Wednesday, April 17; Sunday, April 21, 2024
March - April 5 April 6 - April 25 Twin $ 1660 £ 869 $ 1,484 € 994 kr 152437 ₪ 4149 ¥ 171454 Mex$ 18610 NZ$ 1826 NOK 11972 zł 4374 S$ 1478 kr 11809 $ 1,084 $ 1927 £ 1008 $ 1,723 € 1154 kr 176974 ₪ 4816 ¥ 199052 Mex$ 21606 NZ$ 2120 NOK 13899 zł 5078 S$ 1716 kr 13710 $ 1,259 Upper deck suite $ 2328 £ 1218 $ 2,081 € 1394 kr 213780 ₪ 5818 ¥ 240449 Mex$ 26099 NZ$ 2561 NOK 16789 zł 6135 S$ 2072 kr 16562 $ 1,521 $ 2595 £ 1358 $ 2,320 € 1554 kr 238317 ₪ 6486 ¥ 268047 Mex$ 29095 NZ$ 2855 NOK 18716 zł 6839 S$ 2310 kr 18463 $ 1,695 Premium Twin (Mag II) - $ 2177 £ 1140 $ 1,946 € 1304 kr 199978 ₪ 5442 ¥ 224925 Mex$ 24414 NZ$ 2396 NOK 15705 zł 5739 S$ 1939 kr 15492 $ 1,423 Single (Mag III) $ 2094 £ 1096 $ 1,872 € 1254 kr 192310 ₪ 5234 ¥ 216301 Mex$ 23478 NZ$ 2304 NOK 15103 zł 5518 S$ 1864 kr 14898 $ 1,368 $ 2495 £ 1306 $ 2,230 € 1494 kr 229115 ₪ 6235 ¥ 257698 Mex$ 27971 NZ$ 2745 NOK 17993 zł 6575 S$ 2221 kr 17750 $ 1,630 Twin/single-use $ 2411 £ 1262 $ 2,155 € 1444 kr 221448 ₪ 6027 ¥ 249073 Mex$ 27035 NZ$ 2653 NOK 17391 zł 6355 S$ 2147 kr 17156 $ 1,575 $ 2812 £ 1472 $ 2,514 € 1684 kr 258253 ₪ 7028 ¥ 290471 Mex$ 31529 NZ$ 3094 NOK 20282 zł 7411 S$ 2504 kr 20007 $ 1,837
Twin for triple use, discount per person $ 83 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7668 ₪ 209 ¥ 8624 Mex$ 936 NZ$ 92 NOK 602 zł 220 S$ 74 kr 594 $ 55 Triple suite, discount per person, Mag III $ 167 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15336 ₪ 417 ¥ 17249 Mex$ 1872 NZ$ 184 NOK 1204 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1188 $ 109 Note: Third bed in triple cabins is only suitable for children up to 15 years old.
Comfort Class
Fluvius
Monday, April 1; Friday, April 5*; Tuesday, April 9, 2024
*Discount for reservations on or after January 29, 2024:
$ 334 £ 175 $ 299 € 200 kr 30671 ₪ 835 ¥ 34498 Mex$ 3744 NZ$ 367 NOK 2409 zł 880 S$ 297 kr 2376 $ 218April Small twin/lower deck $ 1459 £ 764 $ 1,305 € 874 kr 134034 ₪ 3648 ¥ 150755 Mex$ 16363 NZ$ 1606 NOK 10526 zł 3846 S$ 1299 kr 10384 $ 954 Regular twin/lower deck $ 1509 £ 790 $ 1,349 € 904 kr 138635 ₪ 3773 ¥ 155930 Mex$ 16925 NZ$ 1661 NOK 10888 zł 3978 S$ 1344 kr 10740 $ 986 Twin cabin for single use/lower deck $ 2193 £ 1148 $ 1,961 € 1314 kr 201434 ₪ 5482 ¥ 226564 Mex$ 24592 NZ$ 2413 NOK 15820 zł 5780 S$ 1953 kr 15605 $ 1,433 Twin/upper deck $ 1710 £ 895 $ 1,529 € 1024 kr 157038 ₪ 4274 ¥ 176628 Mex$ 19172 NZ$ 1881 NOK 12333 zł 4506 S$ 1522 kr 12166 $ 1,117 Double/upper deck $ 1910 £ 1000 $ 1,708 € 1144 kr 175440 ₪ 4775 ¥ 197327 Mex$ 21418 NZ$ 2102 NOK 13778 zł 5034 S$ 1701 kr 13591 $ 1,248 Deluxe Class
Magnifique II
Saturday, March 29; Wednesday, April 2; Sunday, April 6, 2025
March - April 4 April 5 - May Twin $ 1727 £ 904 $ 1,543 € 1034 kr 158571 ₪ 4315 ¥ 178353 Mex$ 19359 NZ$ 1900 NOK 12453 zł 4550 S$ 1537 kr 12285 $ 1,128 $ 2061 £ 1078 $ 1,842 € 1234 kr 189243 ₪ 5150 ¥ 212851 Mex$ 23103 NZ$ 2267 NOK 14862 zł 5430 S$ 1835 kr 14661 $ 1,346 Premium twin $ 2010 £ 1052 $ 1,797 € 1204 kr 184642 ₪ 5025 ¥ 207676 Mex$ 22542 NZ$ 2212 NOK 14501 zł 5298 S$ 1790 kr 14304 $ 1,314 $ 2344 £ 1227 $ 2,096 € 1404 kr 215313 ₪ 5860 ¥ 242174 Mex$ 26286 NZ$ 2579 NOK 16910 zł 6179 S$ 2087 kr 16680 $ 1,532 Upper deck suite $ 2428 £ 1271 $ 2,170 € 1454 kr 222981 ₪ 6068 ¥ 250798 Mex$ 27222 NZ$ 2671 NOK 17512 zł 6399 S$ 2162 kr 17275 $ 1,586 $ 2762 £ 1445 $ 2,469 € 1654 kr 253653 ₪ 6903 ¥ 285296 Mex$ 30967 NZ$ 3039 NOK 19920 zł 7279 S$ 2459 kr 19651 $ 1,805 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 2520 £ 1319 $ 2,253 € 1509 kr 231416 ₪ 6298 ¥ 260285 Mex$ 28252 NZ$ 2772 NOK 18174 zł 6641 S$ 2243 kr 17928 $ 1,646 $ 3021 £ 1581 $ 2,700 € 1809 kr 277423 ₪ 7550 ¥ 312032 Mex$ 33869 NZ$ 3323 NOK 21787 zł 7961 S$ 2689 kr 21492 $ 1,974 Magnifique III
Monday, March 31; Friday, April 4; Tuesday, April 8; Saturday, April 12; Wednesday, April 16; Sunday, April 20; Friday, April 25, 2025
March - April 4 April 5 - May Twin $ 1727 £ 904 $ 1,543 € 1034 kr 158571 ₪ 4315 ¥ 178353 Mex$ 19359 NZ$ 1900 NOK 12453 zł 4550 S$ 1537 kr 12285 $ 1,128 $ 2061 £ 1078 $ 1,842 € 1234 kr 189243 ₪ 5150 ¥ 212851 Mex$ 23103 NZ$ 2267 NOK 14862 zł 5430 S$ 1835 kr 14661 $ 1,346 Upper deck suite $ 2428 £ 1271 $ 2,170 € 1454 kr 222981 ₪ 6068 ¥ 250798 Mex$ 27222 NZ$ 2671 NOK 17512 zł 6399 S$ 2162 kr 17275 $ 1,586 $ 2762 £ 1445 $ 2,469 € 1654 kr 253653 ₪ 6903 ¥ 285296 Mex$ 30967 NZ$ 3039 NOK 19920 zł 7279 S$ 2459 kr 19651 $ 1,805 Single $ 2194 £ 1148 $ 1,961 € 1314 kr 201511 ₪ 5484 ¥ 226650 Mex$ 24601 NZ$ 2414 NOK 15826 zł 5783 S$ 1953 kr 15611 $ 1,434 $ 2612 £ 1367 $ 2,335 € 1564 kr 239850 ₪ 6527 ¥ 269772 Mex$ 29282 NZ$ 2873 NOK 18837 zł 6883 S$ 2325 kr 18581 $ 1,706 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 2520 £ 1319 $ 2,253 € 1509 kr 231416 ₪ 6298 ¥ 260285 Mex$ 28252 NZ$ 2772 NOK 18174 zł 6641 S$ 2243 kr 17928 $ 1,646 $ 3021 £ 1581 $ 2,700 € 1809 kr 277423 ₪ 7550 ¥ 312032 Mex$ 33869 NZ$ 3323 NOK 21787 zł 7961 S$ 2689 kr 21492 $ 1,974 Magnifique IV
Tuesday, April 1; Saturday, April 5; Wednesday, April 9; Sunday, April 13, 2025
March - April 4 April 5 - May Twin $ 1727 £ 904 $ 1,543 € 1034 kr 158571 ₪ 4315 ¥ 178353 Mex$ 19359 NZ$ 1900 NOK 12453 zł 4550 S$ 1537 kr 12285 $ 1,128 $ 2061 £ 1078 $ 1,842 € 1234 kr 189243 ₪ 5150 ¥ 212851 Mex$ 23103 NZ$ 2267 NOK 14862 zł 5430 S$ 1835 kr 14661 $ 1,346 Upper deck suite $ 2428 £ 1271 $ 2,170 € 1454 kr 222981 ₪ 6068 ¥ 250798 Mex$ 27222 NZ$ 2671 NOK 17512 zł 6399 S$ 2162 kr 17275 $ 1,586 $ 2762 £ 1445 $ 2,469 € 1654 kr 253653 ₪ 6903 ¥ 285296 Mex$ 30967 NZ$ 3039 NOK 19920 zł 7279 S$ 2459 kr 19651 $ 1,805 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 2520 £ 1319 $ 2,253 € 1509 kr 231416 ₪ 6298 ¥ 260285 Mex$ 28252 NZ$ 2772 NOK 18174 zł 6641 S$ 2243 kr 17928 $ 1,646 $ 3021 £ 1581 $ 2,700 € 1809 kr 277423 ₪ 7550 ¥ 312032 Mex$ 33869 NZ$ 3323 NOK 21787 zł 7961 S$ 2689 kr 21492 $ 1,974 Comfort Class
Fluvius
Tuesday, April 1; Saturday, April 5; Wednesday, April 9, 2025
April 1 April 5 & 9 Small twin/lower deck $ 1446 £ 757 $ 1,293 € 866 kr 132807 ₪ 3614 ¥ 149375 Mex$ 16214 NZ$ 1591 NOK 10430 zł 3811 S$ 1287 kr 10289 $ 945 $ 1530 £ 800 $ 1,367 € 916 kr 140475 ₪ 3823 ¥ 157999 Mex$ 17150 NZ$ 1683 NOK 11032 zł 4031 S$ 1362 kr 10883 $ 999 Regular twin/lower deck $ 1496 £ 783 $ 1,337 € 896 kr 137408 ₪ 3740 ¥ 154550 Mex$ 16775 NZ$ 1646 NOK 10791 zł 3943 S$ 1332 kr 10645 $ 978 $ 1580 £ 827 $ 1,412 € 946 kr 145076 ₪ 3948 ¥ 163174 Mex$ 17711 NZ$ 1738 NOK 11393 zł 4163 S$ 1406 kr 11239 $ 1,032 Twin cabin for single use/lower deck $ 2181 £ 1141 $ 1,949 € 1306 kr 200284 ₪ 5451 ¥ 225270 Mex$ 24451 NZ$ 2399 NOK 15729 zł 5747 S$ 1942 kr 15516 $ 1,425 $ 2306 £ 1207 $ 2,061 € 1381 kr 211786 ₪ 5764 ¥ 238207 Mex$ 25856 NZ$ 2537 NOK 16632 zł 6077 S$ 2053 kr 16407 $ 1,507 Twin/upper deck $ 1697 £ 888 $ 1,517 € 1016 kr 155811 ₪ 4240 ¥ 175248 Mex$ 19022 NZ$ 1866 NOK 12237 zł 4471 S$ 1510 kr 12071 $ 1,108 $ 1780 £ 932 $ 1,591 € 1066 kr 163479 ₪ 4449 ¥ 183873 Mex$ 19958 NZ$ 1958 NOK 12839 zł 4691 S$ 1585 kr 12665 $ 1,163 Double/upper deck $ 1930 £ 1010 $ 1,726 € 1156 kr 177281 ₪ 4825 ¥ 199397 Mex$ 21643 NZ$ 2124 NOK 13923 zł 5087 S$ 1719 kr 13734 $ 1,261 $ 2014 £ 1054 $ 1,800 € 1206 kr 184949 ₪ 5033 ¥ 208021 Mex$ 22579 NZ$ 2216 NOK 14525 zł 5307 S$ 1793 kr 14328 $ 1,316 Extra Options
Magnifiques
Electric bike rental* $ 159 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14569 ₪ 396 ¥ 16386 Mex$ 1779 NZ$ 175 NOK 1144 zł 418 S$ 141 kr 1129 $ 104 Canal cruise tickets $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 kr 2454 ₪ 67 ¥ 2760 Mex$ 300 NZ$ 29 NOK 193 zł 70 S$ 24 kr 190 $ 17 *There are a limited number of e-bikes available. Advanced reservation is required.
Fluvius
Electric bike rental* $ 142 £ 74 $ 127 € 85 kr 13035 ₪ 355 ¥ 14662 Mex$ 1591 NZ$ 156 NOK 1024 zł 374 S$ 126 kr 1010 $ 93 Helmets $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1534 ₪ 42 ¥ 1725 Mex$ 187 NZ$ 18 NOK 120 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Canal cruise tickets $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 kr 2454 ₪ 67 ¥ 2760 Mex$ 300 NZ$ 29 NOK 193 zł 70 S$ 24 kr 190 $ 17 *There are a limited number of e-bikes available. Advanced reservation is required.
Magnifiques
Electric bike rental* $ 154 £ 80 $ 137 € 92 kr 14109 ₪ 384 ¥ 15869 Mex$ 1722 NZ$ 169 NOK 1108 zł 405 S$ 137 kr 1093 $ 100 Canal cruise tickets $ 30 £ 16 $ 27 € 18 kr 2760 ₪ 75 ¥ 3105 Mex$ 337 NZ$ 33 NOK 217 zł 79 S$ 27 kr 214 $ 20 *There are a limited number of e-bikes available. Advanced reservation is required.
Fluvius
Electric bike rental* $ 147 £ 77 $ 131 € 88 kr 13495 ₪ 367 ¥ 15179 Mex$ 1648 NZ$ 162 NOK 1060 zł 387 S$ 131 kr 1045 $ 96 Helmets $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1534 ₪ 42 ¥ 1725 Mex$ 187 NZ$ 18 NOK 120 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Canal cruise tickets $ 30 £ 16 $ 27 € 18 kr 2760 ₪ 75 ¥ 3105 Mex$ 337 NZ$ 33 NOK 217 zł 79 S$ 27 kr 214 $ 20 *There are a limited number of e-bikes available. Advanced reservation is required.
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
Easy guided bike and boat tour with relatively low mileage. Terrain is very flat and consists mainly of well-maintained cycling paths. Headwinds can at times be bothersome
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (AMS)
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 approx. €4,20 per person for a single journey. The airport train station is located on the lower level of the airport. Depending on what boat you are on, the mooring location could be within walking distance or otherwise, a short taxi ride away.
Climate
Please note: the tulip season in Holland extends from the end of March to approx. the first week in May but is completely dependent on temperatures and the weather. Going early or late in the season may affect what is in bloom. Please check local conditions prior to arrival. Holland is near or below sea level and experiences a Maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean and has the perfect climate and soil for the Tulips. The Dutch have a saying “April doet wat hij wil”. It means that April does whatever it wishes to do. Keep this in mind as you pack for your cycling holiday. Though cooler in April, the sun does shine on average 177 hours.
Day of Rest
Any day can be designated a day of rest by remaining on board and enjoying the scenery from the comfortable deck. Do keep in mind that you will then limit your sightseeing possibilities.
Recommended
Discounted ticket for a one-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam: €18 in 2024. Please book your ticket in advance and you can collect it on board the ship on the first day of the tour.
Remarks
Bicycle rental is optional. You may bring your own touring or electric bike (a discount will be applied) but there will be a charge for reserving a parking/charging space on board. In 2024, this will be €7 for a touring bike and €17 per electric bike. Please be aware that there are a limited number of parking spaces on board.
Important to know
Travel Documents
Before you travel, please check your passport expiration and 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 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
Ride with GPS
For those who want to cycle self-guided, or 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. You can then upload all tour information to your phone, 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.
Extra Stay
As you will begin and end your tour in Amsterdam, why not book extra nights and visit the world-famous museums like the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum (with Rembrandts’ Night watch), the Anne Frank House, and enjoy the abundance of terraces and boutique-style cafes. And of course, the markets abound; the Flea Market, Flower Market, Noorder Markt, and Albert Kuip Markt! Extra nights in Amsterdam are always recommended. 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, can read customer reviews and ratings.
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