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Northern tour bike and boat on Wending

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Exceptional trip to Holland by bike and boat aboard the Wending, full board! An experience of encounters, sharing and discovery.

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North Amsterdam by bike and boat on the tradition route aboard the Wending

 

Explore the Dutch countryside by bike on the Tradition Route for a unique stay aboard the Wending.
The northern route follows routes through the famous Dutch polders and the most beautiful dune region in the Netherlands: from Bergen to Schoorl. Also discover the island of Texel, charming Dutch villages and of course the beautiful city of Amsterdam on this exceptional bicycle cruise.

 

The highlights of the stay:

  • The fishing villages of Volendam and Enkhuizen
  • Texel Island
  • Beemster Polder
  • Windmills at Zaanse Schans

Day 1 - Amsterdam, boarding at 4 p.m. / 15-20 km

 

On board the boat, boarding between 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. and storage of your luggage in your cabin. Meet the guide, skipper, his crew and other passengers. Then, you can try your bike for a short tour north of Amsterdam. The program of the stay will be explained to you at dinner time.


Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, was in the 12th century a simple village on the banks of the Amstel river which had an open connection with the sea. The marshes and the sea around Amsterdam are now polders. The Zuiderzee (the south sea) became the IJsselmeer (the lake of IJssel).


Day 2 - Amsterdam - Hoorn 46 km

 

You cycle through the beautiful region of Waterland, here the roads and houses are almost at the same level as the water!
Then you visit Marken which was an island barely a century ago. You can only visit Marken on foot or by bicycle. Car traffic is prohibited there, except for residents.
After Marken, you cycle to the historic town of Volendam, once a small fishing village. Now it is an important tourist center, where some locals still wear the traditional costume.
You then sail to Hoorn, also an important port town in the 17th century where you can admire old facades, canals and bridges.

 

Day 3 - Hoorn - Enkhuizen 45 km

 

The route to Enkhuizen follows the dike with a magnificent view of the Markermeer on the right and the small Dutch villages on the left. The Enkhuizen dike in Lelystad was built recently to create a new large polder: the Markerwaard. But the project was not successful as the environment and the supply of fresh water became a priority.
The stage ends in Enkhuizen. Here you can visit the Zuiderzee Museum, which shows everyday life on the Zuiderzee seaside, life before the construction of the Afsluitdijk. This dike transformed in 1932 the Zuiderzee (a sea in open connection with the North Sea) into IJsselmeer (a lake in fresh water).

 

Day 4 - Enkhuizen - Medemblik, then navigation to Texel 34 km

 

You follow the IJsselmeer dike and then continue your way through typical villages of the region. At Medemblik, where Radboud Castle bears witness to a glorious past, you board the Wending to sail the IJsselmeer and the Waddenzee (the Wadden Sea) to the island of Texel. The Waddenzee is known to be the world's largest uninterrupted system of mudflats and sandbanks. There is a multitude of habitats there: tidal channels, sandbanks, seagrass meadows, mussels, mudflats, salt marshes, estuaries, beaches and dunes. As well as many different species of plants and animals, including marine mammals such as seals.

 

Day 5 - Texel, round trip 35/48 or 62 km

 

The island of Texel is the largest island in the Netherlands with an average length of 20 km and a width of 8 km. Texel is very popular with ornithologists because there are no less than 300 different species of birds. The dune ridge presents a hilly expanse of flowers and wild grasses and the beaches are very wide. The wheat fields alternate with the meadows colonized by cows. A visit to this island with its many cycle paths will leave you with excellent memories. You can choose between 35, 48 or 62 km loops.

 

Day 6 - Texel - Alkmaar 58 km

 

The boat takes you back inland and you disembark at Den Helder, the main port of the Netherlands Navy. By bike, you cross the dunes and the Zwanenwater, which is an impressive nature reserve, with its lakes and marshes.

On the dike of Hondsbossche Zeewering, you have a beautiful view of the North Sea. Towards Schoorl you contemplate the highest dunes in the country. Over the past century, many pine trees have been planted there and the dunes are covered with dense forest.


The stage ends in Alkmaar, a beautiful historic town with 400 monuments classified as national monuments, one of the most famous of which is the Grote Kerk which dates from the 15th century. Alkmaar is known as the 'city of cheese' because it was weighed and sold Waag-style cheese (an ancient word for 'balance').

 

Day 7 - Alkmaar - Amsterdam 55 km

 

After a possible visit to the cheese market, you cross some remarkable polders. In the 17th century, 2 lakes were drained and turned into agricultural land. The Beemster Polder is an impressive example of land taken from water. It has preserved its landscape of fields, roads, canals, dikes and developed villages.


On the road to Amsterdam you will discover Zaansche Schans, with its traditional wooden houses, warehouses and superb windmills. You have the possibility to visit a cheese factory, a clog factory and a traditional bakery.


Back in Amsterdam, leave your bike to enjoy a final evening on the town.

 

Day 8 - Amsterdam


End of stay after breakfast before 10am.

 

Due to the navigation plan, the route may be reversed or changed.

 

 

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General information :

  • 8 days and 7 nights
  • Comfort level of the barge : Standard
  • Child prices : please contact us

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Departure from Amsterdam 

 

Departure from Amsterdam on Thursdays from 18/07 to 08/08/2024

  • 07/18, 07/25, 08/01 and 08/08/2024

 

Included :

  • Full board stay (picnic lunch)
  • Travel book : we will provide you with the information about your stay as well as the itinerary at the validation of your reservation, subject to change.
  • accompanying guide
  • coffee and tea on board
  • at least 3 city walks with the guide
  • free wifi limited to the lounge and deck
  • GPS tracks on request
  • road book in English on site

Not included :

  • Transport to the place of departure
  • Personal expenses
  • Visits

Options :

  • Bike rental (helmet included)
  • Theft insurance for rented bikes
  • Cancellation insurance
  • Extra night(s) at the start or end of the tour in a hotel in Amsterdam

Level :


1 2 3 4 5 6

 

Ground :


Flat, very smooth roads and paths. 90% program on cycle paths.

 

Weather :


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

 

Technicality :


0 to 49 km of cycling per day, or about 3 to 4 hours of cycling.

 

Bibliography :


Guide and maps about the Netherlands on cartovelo.fr

 

Participants :


On board, you will meet an international community of all ages, men, women, singles and couples with children. We offer boats with 20 to 26 places in cabins of 2 and 3 people.

 

Accompaniment :


People responsible for your bike and boat holidays are : 
On board, the captain and his mate. They are responsible for the smooth running of the vacation on the boat, and bring the boat from stage to stage. The cook prepares the meals.
Participants are accompanied by a guide. This will help you in the event of a breakdown, advise you on the route to follow and give you the necessary tourist information. He or she is multilingual.

 

Meals :


Breakfast : on board, you will find a substantial and dutch breakfast, worthy of a cyclist.
Lunch : after the breakfast, you will prepare by yourself a “lunch” (sandwich, fruit, snack, drinks).
Snack : after the daily route, you will find, when you arrive on the boat, various drinks such as tea and coffee prepared for your return, with a cake.
Dinner : at least three very good quality dishes. 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.

 

Bike :


At the beginning, on Saturday afternoon, a bike corresponding to your height, will be assigned to you. After a test ride, you will sign a receipt. The bike (21-speed bike) will be at your disposal all week until Friday afternoon, when the bike is handed over. The bike will be fitted with panniers as well as an anti-theft device, a container and a tire repair kit. If you prefer a 7-speed bike, please let us know (this must be specified when booking). It will not be possible to order a bicycle once on the boat. 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 anti-theft. The return of your bike will be at your expense.

Personal electric bikes not allowed on board.

 

Transport :


By train : the departure towns for the bike and boat tours are served by the railway.
Amsterdam train station is very well connected : several trains daily run to and from France.
Thalys is faster.
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.

 

Cancellation insurance :


In order to guarantee the refund of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. 

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