Netherlands Biking Adventure
- 7 Days
- Avg Group Size: 12
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Activity Level 2
Hikes on our Level 2 adventures are considered easy to moderate in difficulty.
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- Trip Start: Amsterdam
- Trip End: Amsterdam
ADULT ONLY
Activity Level 2
Hikes on our Level 2 adventures are considered easy to moderate in difficulty.
Read more about the Active Range
Price (Includes taxes and fees)
from USD 5799/per adult
Activity Level 1
Suitable for most fitness levels, our Level 1 adventures are the perfect introduction to adventure travel.
You'll typically experience two half day activities per day, done at an easygoing pace.
Activity Level 2
Hikes on our Level 2 adventures are considered easy to moderate in difficulty.
Those who enjoy half-day hikes with enough elevation gain to elevate their heart rate will enjoy these adventures.
Activity Level 3
Those who take on our Level 3 tours are looking for more challenging hikes that will raise their heart rate.
While not our most strenuous trips, you'll definitely feel accomplished after a day on the trails. A solid base of fitness is advised.
Activity Level 4
Be prepared for some serious physical activity on our Level 4 trips. The fitter you are, the more you'll enjoy it, as most hikes will be challenging.
Hikes may include rock scrambling, river crossings, and off trail adventures.
Activity Level 5
On our Level 5 trips get ready to conquer back-to-back days of long hikes or summitting peaks at altitude.
We require a high level of fitness as adventurers will be met with plenty of challenges and sometimes extreme conditions.
There's only one way to truly grasp the endless beauty and warm culture of the Netherlands, and that's by joining a Holland biking adventure tour. Starting and finishing in Amsterdam, two expert local guides will lead the way as you bike through some of the most picturesque landscapes your imagination could muster up. From the tulip fields of Keukenhof to the Venice of the North, Giethoorn, each day brings you on fascinating trails that'll leave you happily exhausted. Along the way, dine on traditional Dutch cuisine and stay in accommodations hand-picked for their charm and endless views. If you're ready for a biking trip that'll rival all others, hop aboard our 7-day Holland biking adventure tour.
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We meet in the morning in Amsterdam. After a short transfer out of town, start biking near Haarlem, and get ready for an incredible bike ride along the coast. Manicured bike paths lead the way through cresting dunes and lively beach resorts, then wind through some of the loveliest neighborhoods in all of Holland. There’s also the possibility to visit the Keukenhof tulip fields in the spring.
Tonight, enjoy a special welcome dinner with the rest of the group.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Frans Hals Amrâth, Amsterdam
Meals: Dinner
Biking: Up to 29 miles (46.6 kilometers), easy
Day 2
Start biking in De Rijp, a colorful town with green gabled houses and a long whaling heritage. After visiting a working windmill, cycle over canals and wooden drawbridges to seafaring towns like Schermerhorn and Hoorn. For lunch, enjoy local fare at a cafe in Hoorn. Spend tonight near the picture-perfect harbor of Enkhuizen.
Accommodation: Hotel Suydersee, Enkhuizen
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Biking: Up to 31 miles (50 kilometers), easy
Day 3
Board the ferry to Stavoren, then bicycle along Lake IJsselmeer on small roads and dikes to the old port of Hindeloopen. It’s the perfect chance to learn a bit of history and visit charming towns steeped in tradition. Settle for the night overlooking the yachts of Lemmer.
Take advantage of a night on your own to explore the town center.
Accommodation: Hotel Iselmar, Lemmer
Meals: Breakfast
Biking: Up to 39 miles (63 kilometers), easy
Day 4
Today’s carefree bike ride leads through forests and watery landscapes highlighted by a visit to Giethoorn. Known as the Venice of Holland, it is a wonderful canal-laced village with thatched houses and humpback bridges.
This evening we’ll stay at the grand Kasteel de Havixhorst.
Accommodation: Chateau De Havixhorst, Staphorst
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Biking: Up to 50 miles (80 kilometers), easy
Day 5
Start the day greeting hundreds of storks and peacocks at a bird sanctuary on the grounds of your hotel. Then spin along forested bicycle paths through dreamy hamlets tucked deep in the woods.
Visit the craft village in Orvelte before continuing on to peaceful Exloo and our cozy hotel, and later a dinner of savory Dutch pancakes.
Accommodation: Hotel De Hunzebergen, Exloo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Biking: Up to 40 miles (64 kilometers), easy
Day 6
Today’s ride travels on dramatic moors dappled with purple heather and dotted with prehistoric stone beds. Later, head over to the outdoor market in Emmen and visit its outstanding, prize-winning zoo. Then follow fertile pastures and dense woodlands to the thatched village of Eext.
Back in Exloo, share memories of the trip as everyone enjoy a farewell dinner together.
Accommodation: Hotel De Hunzebergen, Exloo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Biking: Up to 27 miles (43 kilometers), easy
Day 7
Enjoy breakfast before your guide transfers you to Amsterdam for your departure home. The two-and-a-half-hour shuttle will give you plenty of time to relax and reflect on your trip before heading home.
Accommodation: Not applicable
Meals: Breakfast
*Trip itineraries are subject to change without notice due to road, weather and other factors outside of our control, for the safety and enjoyment of our guests, as deemed necessary and appropriate.
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You’ll be inspired and exhilarated, enjoying mind-blowing scenery on foot, in a sea kayak, or by bike - all at your own pace.
We're proud of our New Zealand roots and you’ll love our professional and warm style of hosting. We’re always here to help with planning... even hiking boot recommendations!
We've got everything covered – top-notch meals, comfortable transport, superb accommodation, amazing guides and INCREDIBLE service.
With an average of 12 guests per departure and an industry-leading average 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio, you'll get to know your fellow travelers and have the flexibility to go at your own pace.
All our carefully selected guides are highly experienced and have deep personal connections to nature and culture. You’ll enjoy an authentic local experience.
We could hang around all day telling you how wonderful our trips are... but the best people to hear it from are our guests themselves.