The Netherlands Bike & Boat: Springtime in Holland, Aboard the Princesse Royal
Guided Bike & Boat
- Daily Mileage: 15 - 25 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 4 hours|
Starting From
11-day Air Package
$5,845
8-day Bike Tour Only
$4,845
Per person, double occupancy
The Netherlands Bike & Boat: Springtime in Holland, Aboard the Princesse Royal
Nobody does springtime in Holland quite like VBT. We’ve planned for you an itinerary of cycling past windmills and polder villages followed by relaxing on your group’s private Dutch barge. As your cozy ship floats along Holland’s network of canals, you’ll cycle easy paths past massive fields of blossoms, stopping to learn about the history of tulips, daffodils, and other bulbs at the unique garden museum Hortus Bulborum. Visit the family home of farmers in Gouda—and learn about the famous cheese-making traditions there. During this exceptional springtime bicycling vacation, your experienced VBT trip leaders and dedicated barge crew will open the doors to Holland’s most celebrated season.
Tour Highlights
- Learn how historic windmills work and how they are used to reclaim land called “polders.”
- View rare and historic flower bulbs at the flower garden museum, Hortus Bulborum.
- Explore the living catalogue of spring flowers at Keukenhof Gardens.
- Explore Holland’s “Green Heart,” a rural and peaceful nature zone.
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support The Museum Molen with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. The Museum Molen aims to preserve and educate guests on the valuable cultural heritage of the Schermer mills and how they fuel the water system in the Netherlands. The museum’s mill functions as a flagship of the 49 mills in the Schermer province.
What to Expect
This tour is rated Easy, and both hybrids and E-bikes are offered. Riding is primarily on paved roads and paths with very few hills, although wind may increase the difficulty factor since there is often little or no shelter. Cyclists may stay on the barge on windy days if they wish, but they will miss out on some of the incredible scenery, which is best viewed while pedaling. Support vehicle assistance is not available on the bike path sections of the ride.
- Daily Mileage: 15 - 25 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 4 hours|
- Group Size: 30
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Mar48º/37º
Apr53º/40º
Average
Precipitation:
Mar3.5 in
Apr1.5 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Den Haag and one night in Amsterdam in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
7 nights aboard a private canal barge | ||
15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners |
Step-Through Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Biking Packages Include:
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 - Den Haag
2 Nights From $345 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at the Boutique Hotel Corona
- 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 Amsterdam airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your hotel in Den Haag. From your centrally located hotel, 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
Boutique Hotel Corona
Air Package Only
2024 Post-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 departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring 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 continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, transportation to the Amsterdam airport will be provided (an approximately 40- to 60-minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
Amazing staff, great food, lots to see lots to do.
Holland in Springtime Bike & Boat: Aboard Magnifique
The barge staff and VBT leaders were terrific .They all made the trip as enjoyable as possible. Being that the weather this time of year is not the best way to travel around by bike, I would postpose this trip a week or so until the weather warms up a bit. The barge leaves a little to be desired. My room and bathroom were without heat. It took a few days for the staff to provide a portable heater which was cumbersome due to the lack of space and outlets. 'There was also an outbreak of Covid. I did contract…
Holland in Springtime Bike & Boat: Aboard Magnifique
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