Bike and Boat - Amsterdam to Bruges
Cycling
8
CA$
days from
2390
Cycling along dikes, bike paths and small roads through the pretty countryside of the Netherlands and Belgium, encounter rivers, farms, small villages and hamlets, windmills and cafés. Take time to stop in some of the cities Holland and Flanders are famous for - relaxed Amsterdam, old Ghent (Gent) and pretty Bruges (Brugge) - and meet the locals who are always ready for a story and a chat.
Trip type
Country
Small Group Holiday, Self-Guided Trip, Small-Ship Cruise
Netherlands, Belgium
Comfort Level
Physical Rating
Moderate
Leisurely
Accommodation
Lower deck cabin with twin beds and private facilities. Premium cabins have a small sitting area.
Transportation
Barge, bike
Months of Operation
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Itinerary
DAY 1 Join Amsterdam, to Vianen, bike ride (5-15kms)
DAY 2 Ride to the windmills at Kinderdijk, ferry to Dordrecht (32 or 56kms)
DAY 3 Boat to Willemstad, pedal, then sail to Antwerp (36 or 44kms)
DAY 4 Cycle to St Amands (34 or 49kms)
DAY 5 Ride to Dendermonde and Ghent (52kms)
DAY 6 Cycle to Bruges (22 or 45kms)
DAY 7 Ride to the coast (38 or 51kms)
DAY 8 End Bruges
Inclusions
7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, 6 dinners
7 nights cabin with ensuite facilities
Bike rental with waterproof pannier, helmet and water bottle
Electric bike available on request
Route notes & maps
Welcome drink and briefing
Multilingual tour guide for fully guided tours
City walks
Linen and change of towels as required
Daily cabin cleaning
Daily tea and coffee during breakfast and 3-4pm
Canal tour in Amsterdam, entrance to Antwerp cathedral, Ghent canal trip
Fees for ferries
WIFI
GPS tracks on request
Sample tour. Itinerary, accommodation, transportation, inclusions and prices are correct at the time of publication but may change without prior notice. Please inquire.