
Holland & Belgium Bike & Boat: Amsterdam to Bruges
Guided Bike & Boat
- Daily Mileage: 10 - 44|
- Biking: 1 - 4|
Starting From
12-day Air Package
$6,195
8-day Bike Tour Only
$4,695
Per person, double occupancy
Holland & Belgium Bike & Boat: Amsterdam to Bruges
Enjoy the privacy of VBT’s exclusive barge as you journey through the charming canals of Holland and Belgium. Unpack only once, then relax in the comfort of your floating home—including a comfortable lounge and dining area—as you watch the scenery float past from the splendid sundeck. By day, cycle easy bike paths past Holland’s windmills and polder villages—rubbing elbows with bike-commuting locals along the way. In the evenings, enjoy delicious meals of local specialties prepared by your boat’s on-board chef—plus special treats such as a Belgian beer tasting, and a night of festive camaraderie at the home of our Dutch friends. With VBT’s deep roots in Holland and Belgium, there are many opportunities to experience the region’s rich cultural heritage with the people who live here.
Tour Highlights
- Cycle along tranquil rivers and past meadows, dairy farms, quaint villages, and polder countrysides.
- Get acquainted with local people—and local life—during a visit to a family home.
- Join a local guide for a boat tour of Ghent, whose history dates to around 600 AD.
- View the famous Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO Heritage site.
- Sip authentic Belgian beer during a special tasting on board.
What to Expect
This tour offers easy terrain on bike paths and roads through both urban and rural areas. You will encounter traffic, especially in urban areas. Some of the bike paths are unpaved, and the terrain can lack shelter from the wind. Our VBT support vehicle is available every day at designated points for those who need assistance.
- Daily Mileage: 10 - 44|
- Biking: 1 - 4|
- Group Size: 22
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May61º/46º
Jun66º/52º
Jul69º/55º
Aug70º/55º
Sep64º/51º
Oct57º/46º
Average
Precipitation:
May2 in
Jun2.4 in
Jul2.9 in
Aug2.4 in
Sep3.2 in
Oct4.1 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Amsterdam and two nights in Bruges in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
7 nights aboard a private canal barge | ||
14 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners |

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Step-Through Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Amsterdam
2 Nights From $445 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $345
- 2 nights at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre

We thoroughly enjoyed our VBT adventure. The leaders were exceptional and shared local history and stories with us as we biked. The time split between biking, walking tours and visiting towns was perfect and we enjoyed each and every location where we stopped. We also really enjoyed the home visit that was arranged by VBT for an evening. The crew of our barge were wonderful and the food was excellent. We hated to see our tour end. We feel that we met great new friends who became family.
Holland and Belgium Bike & Boat: Amsterdam
This was our fourth trip with VBT and wonderful like the previous trips. Trip leaders were delightful, knowledgeable, and helpful. Accommodations on the Sailing Home were very comfortable and delicious food was served. Daily biking was through emerald pastures speckled with cows and sheep, beautiful homes and water! You won't regret it!
Holland and Belgium Bike & Boat: Amsterdam
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