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Bike and boat on Tulip Tour - Wending 2025

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8 days and 7 nights bike and boat trip from Amsterdam with full board aboard the Wending. Unique and original bike cruise on the Tulip Route in the Netherlands.

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Cycling the Netherlands on the Tulip Route aboard the Wending

 

Discover the green heart of Holland and the Kagerplassen lakes on short cycling tours, connecting Delft, Leiden, Haarlem and Amsterdam. Embark on the comfortable cruise ship Wending for a unique and memorable cycling adventure.

On the famous "Tulip Route", follow in the footsteps of great Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh. In spring, from the end of March to May, you can also enjoy the spectacular tulip blooms.

 

Highlights of your Tulip Route cycling cruise in Holland:

  • Immerse yourself in the historic cities of Haarlem, Delft and Leiden
  • Visit Keukenhof, the largest flower park in the world
  • Admire the UNESCO World Heritage windmills of Kinderdijk
  • Taste cheese specialties in the city of Gouda

 

Day 1: Amsterdam to Oude Wetering (sailing) then cycling loop (approx. 10 km)
Embark at Oosterdok, in the heart of Amsterdam, between 12:30 and 13:30. After settling into your cabin, share a welcome coffee or tea, then meet your guide and the crew of the Anna Antal. You then leave Amsterdam by sailing on the Amstel River to Oude Wetering. During dinner on board, your guide will explain the week’s programme and safety instructions. At the end of the day, you will take charge of your bikes during a short ride of about 10 km around the village.

 

Day 2: From Oude Wetering to Gouda (45 km)
Starting from Oude Wetering, you will cycle through the Dutch countryside along the canals, through the “Green Heart” and the polders, to Gouda, famous for its cheese. You will also discover the production of “stroopwafels” (caramelised wafers), pottery and earthenware.
Gouda offers an authentic and preserved city centre. After dinner, you will have the opportunity to follow your guide on foot for a night tour of the city.

 

Day 3: From Gouda to Delft (40 km by bike via Kinderdijk)
From Gouda, you will cycle to Rotterdam through the Alblasserwaard region. The route will take you to Kinderdijk, a must-see UNESCO site for its historic windmills that were once used to manage the water level.
From Kinderdijk, a ferry will drop you off in Rotterdam where you will board the Wending again towards Delft, famous for its blue earthenware. Don't miss a visit to the Prinsenhof Museum, housed in the former St. Agatha's Monastery.

 

Day 4: From Delft to Katwijk then Leiden (36 or 48 km)
You will leave Delft for The Hague, crossing the Haagse Bosch forest and passing the royal palace Huis ten Bosch. Then, a cycle path will take you through the dunes to Wassenaarse Slag, an isolated seaside access north of The Hague. This area is renowned for its unspoiled nature, including Meijendel, the largest dune belt in South Holland.
Here you can still see remains of the Atlantikwall (Atlantic Wall) built during the Second World War, with its bunkers now converted into bat shelters. Take a break at one of the local breweries on the beach, before continuing to Katwijk aan Zee, a former fishing village. You will then follow the Oude Rijn (Old Rhine) to Leiden, a historic city with many courtyards (hofjes), where buildings dating from the 15th to the 18th century still exist.

 

Day 5: Leiden and Keukenhof Gardens
You will visit Keukenhof, an exceptional park where millions of tulip bulbs, rhododendrons and azaleas bloom in varied gardens, both classic and modern. The flower exhibitions and the works of art scattered throughout the park are also worth a visit.
Keukenhof highlights Dutch horticultural know-how, in particular bulb cultivation, with almost 7 million plants in flower in spring. The bus journey (public transport) and entrance to the park are included in the price of the stay.

 

Day 6: From Leiden to Haarlem via the tulip fields (40 km)
Leaving Leiden, you will cross impressive fields of bulb flowers in full bloom (depending on the season: daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, lilies) to Haarlem.
In Haarlem, don’t miss the typical “hofjes” (houses overlooking an inner courtyard) and the picturesque canals. You can admire the Grote Markt (large square), the City Hall and the Saint Bavo Church. Ancestor of New York’s Harlem, this lively city is full of interesting shops and museums, including:

  • The Teylers Museum (the oldest in the Netherlands)
  • The Frans Hals Museum (dedicated to the famous painter of the Dutch Golden Age)

After dinner, your guide will take you on a walking tour of the city to take in its atmosphere.

 

Day 7: Haarlem to Amsterdam (40 km)
In the morning, you will sail to Spaarndam, a charming village near Haarlem. Its name comes from the dam built on the Spaarne River to contain flooding. On the IJdijk dike, you will see the statue of Hansje Brinker, the hero of an American novel, who is said to have saved the region from a flood by plugging a leak with her finger.
You will cross the North Sea Canal with the Buitenhuizen ferry, then head to Zaanse Schans. This village with its wooden houses and period mills is still inhabited and lively, home to a cheese dairy, a clog factory and a traditional bakery.
At the end of the day, you will return to Amsterdam and return your bikes.

 

Day 8: Amsterdam
After breakfast, the trip ends around 10am.

 

Note: Depending on the sailing conditions, the itinerary may be reversed or modified.

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General informations :

  • 8 days and 7 nights
  • Boat comfort level: Standard
  • Languages ​​spoken on board: English and Dutch
  • Child rates: contact us

 

The dates :

Departures on thursdays : 03/04, 10/04, 24/04

Complete by 2025

 

Included :

  • Full board stay (picnic lunch)
  • yea and coffee on board
  • A guide to accompany you on your excursions
  • At least 3 evening visits with the ship's guide
  • Wifi access
  • Admission to Keukenhof Park (public trasport included)
  • Ferry fees on the way
  • Travel diary: we will provide you with the information relating to the progress of your stay as well as the itinerary to confirm your reservation, subject to change.
  • Guided circuit

 

Not included :

  • Transport to the place of departure
  • Personal expenses
  • Visits
  • Parking costs and organization
  • Potential fuel surcharge

 

Options :

  • Standard or e-bike rental (personnal ebike are not allowed on board)
  • Parking for own bike (compulsory if no bike rented, not possible for own ebike)
  • Special meals supplement
  • Bike theft insurance (for rented bikes)
  • Cancellation insurance

 

Level :

1 2 3 4 5 6

 

Ground :

Flat, very smooth roads and paths. 

 

Weather :

Contrary to popular belief, the temperature in the Netherlands is similar to the temperature in France. Near the coast, the climate is sometimes windy.

 

Technicality :

  • 0 to 45 km of hiking per day, or 3 to 4 hours of cycling.
  • Easy to follow route. No difficulties, accessible to all.

 

Bibliography :

Guide and maps on the Netherlands on cartovelo.fr

 

The participants :

On board you will meet an international community of all ages.

 

Support :

Here are the people responsible for your bike and boat holidays:
On board, the captain and his boy. They are responsible for the smooth running of the vacation on the boat, and take the boat from stage to stage. The cook prepares the meals.
Each morning you can, if you wish, benefit from the tour leader's advice on the route to follow and additional tourist information.

 

Meals :

  • Breakfasts: on the boat you will find, Dutch breakfast.
  • Lunches : after breakfast, you will prepare a “packed lunch” (sandwiches, fruits, snacks, drinks).
  • Snack : after the daily trip, you will find, when you arrive on the boat, different drinks such as tea and coffee prepared for your return.
  • Dinners : After dinner you will have a choice of coffee and tea.

Other drinks, such as wine, beer, lemonade and mineral water, are not included but can be purchased on board at a reasonable price.

 

The bike :

  • At the beginning of the tour, a bike corresponding to your height will be assigned to you. After a test ride, you will sign a receipt. The bike will be at your disposal from day 1 to day 7.
  • The bikes will be fitted with saddlebags, as well as a bike lock and a tire repair kit. There is no helmet on board.
  • If you take your own bike, it cannot be insured against theft by our company, you will have to make the necessary arrangements with your usual insurer. Do not forget your lock.
  • Personal electric bikes not allowed on board.

 

Transport: 

  • By train : The departure cities of the bicycle and boat circuits are served by the railway. Amsterdam station is very well served: several trains run to and from France daily. The Thalys is the fastest.
  • By plane : AMSTERDAM international airport.

 

Your vehicle :

We strongly advise against parking cars on the streets of Amsterdam. Information on guarded parking lots in the city can be found on the following website: parkingcentrumoosterdok.nl/.

 

Cancellation insurance :

In order to guarantee the reimbursement of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more, click here.

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