The Netherlands by bike, North Amsterdam - 5 days

Noord Holland by bike

Your North Holland bike trip will be marked primarily by the presence of water: the canals, ponds, streams are countless!
You will be seduced by the calm of the region and by the magnificent landscapes. It is a harmonious mix between nature, culture and traditions of the villages, typically Dutch. Only 15 minutes from Amsterdam, the city of cycling.

Points of interest :

• Hoorn, Edam, Volendam
• Amsterdam
• the Polders
• Windmills
• Gastronomy

Day 1 : Towards Edam and Hoorn - 57 km

Arrival in Purmerend, check in at the hotel and pick up the bicycles. Departure for a first bike ride to Edam and Hoorn.
Edam, a small town known for its cheese, is also a port and was an important shipyard. Its town center is a reflection of its heritage: its cobbled streets, its bourgeois houses and of course its canals. Then, drive to Hoorn, a typically Dutch port town. During the Golden Age, Hoorn was the point of departure for ships to India and the Americas. You will cross the "Zeevang" polder before arriving at your hotel.

Day 2 : through the Beemster - 47 km

Today's route takes you through a rustic and picturesque region, the Beemster, the first polder in the Netherlands. Initially, this landscape was a lake drained by the many windmills. The region is so special and authentic that it is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also taste Beemster cheese. Discover the village of "De Rijp", a former fishing village and admire the view of the mills of Lake Schemer.

Day 3 : to Volendam and Amsterdam - 59 km

You take the direction of Volendam by bike, typically Dutch, famous for its cheese market, costumes and music. From there, we suggest you take the ferry boat (not included), to get to Merken Island, now connected by a dike. Admire the houses and traditional costumes. Then direction Amsterdam, the European capital of cycling.

Day 4 : towards the "Zaanse Schans" - 46 km

Today you set off to explore Zaanse Schans and its many wooden mills planted along the Zaan River. You can admire the traditional houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. usually painted green and white like windmills. Don't miss the clog maker and the cheese maker! You will then cross the "Wijdewormer" polder, which was once a lake, just like the Beemster.

Day 5 : End of your cycling holiday in the Netherlands after breakfast

Possibility of additional nights.

The order of the loops can be changed.

General informations :

• 5 days and 4 nights
• Accommodation comfort level: 4 * (local standards)
• Child rates: contact us

The dates :

Departure from Purmerend, every day from 03/27 to 10/28/2021
High season from 06/15 to 08/27.

Included :

• Breakfast stay
• Travel diary: information relating to the progress of your stay as well as the itinerary to confirm your reservation, subject to change.
• Unguided star circuit
• free parking near the hotel
• Tourist tax

Not included :

• Transport to the place of departure
• Personal expenses
• Ferry-boat Volendam - Marken, to be purchased and paid for on site
• Visits

Options:

• Half pension
• VTC or VAE rental
• Extra night (s) in Purmerend
• Theft insurance for the rented bike
• cancellation insurance

Levels :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Ground : 

Flat terrain. Circuit on cycle paths.

Weather :

Continental, mild sun, pleasant temperatures.

Technicality :

Cycling: 45 to 60 km per day or 3 to 5 hours of cycling.
Easy to follow route. Accessible to everyone.

Bibliography :

North Holland cycle map

Comfort accommodation:

Category 4 * hotels (local standard) with rooms equipped with showers and toilets. The comfort supplement corresponds to a larger room.

Meals:

- Breakfasts: generous (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, butter, bread, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch: not included
- Dinner: half-board option.

The bike :

- Rental bike: By default, the bikes rented are German brand 7-speed bikes (the circuit is flat).
If you rent a bicycle, it will be given to you upon arrival. At the end of the tour, you will need to leave this bike at the hotel and notify reception.

- Personal bike: We do not recommend bikes with small tires. Hybrid bikes and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before setting off.
At the end of the tour, you will need to take care of your own bicycle.

Assistance:

Assistance in the event of breakdown (except punctures for which we do not intervene).

Roadbook :

We will provide you with detailed maps and a description of the routes when you arrive at the hotel. We will also give you the vouchers.

Transport :

Amsterdam station is very well served, every day several trains come and go to France.
The Thalys is the fastest.
- By plane: International airport in Amsterdam - Schiphol.
From the airport, take the train to Amsterdam Central Station, then bus 107 to the Geeststraat Purmerend stop.
- By car: Motorway to Purmerend.

Parking :

Possibility of free parking, unguarded parking in Purmerend, near the hotel.

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 about insurance, click here.