Tulip Blossom of Holland Sail + Bike

across the blooming tulip fields

from 1.199,00 €
172-257 km
7 Nächte

7 nights
Bike & Boat

Bike & boat: biking only if you want, the hotel is following you! No daily packing, mostly full board, very personal/individual support. >> all Bike & Boat trips
Level 1

Level 1 - Easy: Easy cycling in mostly flat areas, without uphill stretches, generally short daily bike-tours - that give you enough time to enjoy the region additionally to your biketour. >>all Level 1 tours
GuidedIndividual

Guided Tour: One of our professional tour guide escorts you by bike on your daily bike legs. >> all guided tours
Individual Tour: You decide for yourself the pace you want to cycle, the sights you want to see along the way and when to take a break. Our detailed maps and route descriptions show you the way. >>all individual tours

Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Experience the Dutch spring in all its glory on this wonderful bike and sailing tour! Smell the tulip fields as you cycle through the countryside, feel the freedom as you glide across the North Sea and the Lake IJssel and enjoy the comfort on our beautiful sailing ships. You will visit the world famous Keukenhof Park, but also cycle through the lesser known and at least as beautiful tulip areas of North Holland and through impressive dune landscapes. Furthermore, you will discover the beautiful historic cities of Alkmaar and Enkhuizen and experience the typical Dutch culture up close. The beauty of the North Sea beaches, the bike-friendly island of Texel, the brightly colored tulip fields, the small quaint farming villages and the romantic, picturesque harbor towns will inspire you.

Our Tip: Book early, those bike & boat trips fill up fast!

Route

Tour profile

The cycling tours lead you on paved bike paths, and side roads with less traffic. There are no uphill climbs.

Day 1: Amsterdam – Hoorn

Individual arrival. Embarkation between 1:00 and 2:00 pm. Departure towards Hoorn at approx. 2:30 pm. During the trip, your tour guide will explain the route, bicycle and safety regulations. After arrival, you will have the opportunity to take a short test ride. After a delicious dinner on board, your tour guide will accompany you on a walk through Hoorn, a former city of the Dutch East India Company, which in the 17th century was one of the most important port cities in the world.

Day 2: Hoorn – Schoorl – Medemblik, approx. 39-47 km

The first bike tour takes you through the polders of the province of North Holland, nestled between the North Sea and the IJsselmeer. This area used to be a tidal sea, and during your ride you will see numerous windmills that once helped the Dutch keep the land dry. Near Alkmaar, the first colorful tulip fields come into view. You will pass the historic city center of the cheese city of Alkmaar, which delights with well-preserved buildings from the 17th century and picturesque canals. The nearby artists’ village of Bergen is also worth a visit. The bike tour ends in Schoorl, from where a bus transfer will take you to the ship.

Day 3: Medemblik – Schoorl – Den Helder/Oudeschild, approx. 42-50 km

After an overnight stay in Medemblik and a hearty breakfast, you will be taken back to Schoorl by bus transfer. Your destination today is Den Helder. First you cycle along the North Sea coast over dikes and through dunes, before heading inland, past polders and impressive tulip fields. Have your camera ready! Den Helder is the most important port for the Dutch Navy and a center of the offshore industry. Weather permitting, you will continue sailing to the island of Texel (Oudeschild) in the evening or stay in Den Helder for the night.

Day 4: Den Helder/Oudeschild – Texel Island round trip, approx. 42-50 km

If you have not yet crossed over, today you will first go to Oudeschild on the island of Texel before starting your bike tour on this enchanting island. You have the choice between a shorter and a longer option. During the trip, you will discover beautiful nature parks, and even on Texel you will cycle through blooming flower fields! Well-marked cycle paths will lead you through picturesque villages and diverse landscapes to the Ecomare seal center. At the end of your bike ride, you can enjoy a well-deserved locally brewed beer in a small brewery near Oudeschild.

Day 5: Oudeschild – Enkhuizen

Today your ship sets course for the harbor of Enkhuizen. If you like, you can help navigate and set the sails – but sailing experience is not required. Of course, you are also invited to simply relax and enjoy the sailing and the view of the IJsselmeer. During the trip, a hearty lunch will be served on board. In the afternoon, the ship will arrive in Enkhuizen, a historic town with centuries of maritime tradition. You will have time to explore the city on your own – Enkhuizen, also known as “the herring city”, offers a beautiful old harbor and an old town full of history. Dinner will not be served on board tonight so that you can discover the culinary delights of this fascinating city.

Day 6: Enkhuizen – Keukenhof – Amsterdam (full-day coach excursion)

Today a comfortable coach ride takes you through the oldest tulip fields in the Netherlands to the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens. You will have plenty of time to discover the most beautiful flower garden in the world – Keukenhof is where spring comes into bloom. A breathtaking sea of colors awaits you: seven million blooming tulips in a unique 32-hectare landscape of traditional and modern garden architecture. In addition to tulips, you can admire hyacinths, daffodils and many other bright flowers. In the afternoon, the bus will take you back to Amsterdam, where your ship is docked today.

Day 7: Amsterdam – Zaandam – Zaanse Schans – Amsterdam, approx. 43 km

Our last bike tour takes us on a round trip to Zaandam and the Zaanse Schans. The Zaanse Schans is a unique village where people live and work in historic houses, surrounded by original windmills, right on the Zaan River. The oldest windmill dates from 1673 and was used, among other things, to make mustard, spices and pigments, to extract oil and to saw wood. During your walk through the village, you can visit various museums, including a clock museum, a historic grocery store, a traditionally furnished house, a clog-making workshop and a cheese dairy. On your way back to Amsterdam, you will pass through the Twiske recreation area and the beautiful open landscape of Waterland, which is not far from the capital.

Day 8: Amsterdam

Individual departure after breakfast until 9:30 am.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to different wind and weather conditions, as well as organizational necessities, we reserve the right to change the itinerary. The skipper and his crew discuss the possibilities daily with the guests and will do everything to offer you an unforgettable, varied and active week.

Services

7 nights in the booked cabin category with shower/WC
Full board (7x breakfast, 5 packed lunches and 1x lunch on board, 6x three-course dinner and 1x "lunch" box on Texel)
Coffee and tea in the afternoon
Welcome drink
Bedding and bed linen, on request daily fresh towels
Daily cabin cleaning
Bike tour guide (fully guided tours)
Daily route explanaton
Some short city tours
Full day excursion by bus including Keukenhof Gardens
Rental pannier
GPS tracks
WI-FI
Detailed maps and information material per cabin
For the environment’s benefit: use of a biodegradable water bottle and compensation of the CO2 emitted by the NGO Justdiggit.

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Dates & Prices

There are no more dates available for this tour.

Prices - MV THALASSA

Accommodation	Occupancy	Season 1 04.04. - 24.04.2025	Season 2 11.07. - 17.07.2025	Season 3 04.07. - 10.07.2025	Season 4 20.06. - 03.07.2025
2-bed-cabin	2-4 Pers.	2.799	2.999	3.199	3.399
1-bed-cabin	1-1 Pers.	4.199	4.499	4.799	5.099

Prices - MV ERATO

Accommodation	Occupancy	Season 1 18.04. - 01.05.2025	Season 2 10.10. - 23.10.2025
2-bed-cabin	2-4 Pers.	2.999	3.199
2-bed-cabin single use	1-1 Pers.	4.499	4.799

Extras

Bicycle & equipment
7-speed-bike-Unisex	91
E-bike	245
Rental helmet	10
Parking own bicycle	14
Parking own E-bike	28

Additional nights Amsterdam
Amsterdam (dbl/sgl)	122/213
Amsterdam Arrival Saturday (dbl/sgl)	153/244
*no addidtional nights possible on following dates: April 18-20, April 25-26, May 07-10, May 19-21, June 06-08, June 21-22, June 24-25, August 29-31 and September 27-30

Extras
Gluten and lactosefree diet (payable locally)	70
Limitation of liability (damage) rental bicyle per week	14
Limitation of liability (damage) rental E-bike per week	28

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!

All prices per person in EUR

Ship

Welcome on board!

Two elegant and extravagant three-masted schooners offer you a very special holiday experience on the Frisian Sea!

MARE FAN FRYSLÂN

The MARE FAN FRYSLAN was built in 1960 as a freight ship, was then completely renovated in 2006 and has been used as a beautiful, three-mast schooner on Dutch waters since 2007. »»more

LEAFDE FAN FRYSLAN

The imposing LEAFDE FAN FRYSLÂN, a three-masted barquentine, makes its maiden voyage for Sail & Bike travel in 2018 and is managed by its owners-operators, Joris and Rinske de Wit. For many years, they have run the MARE FAN FRYSLAN, a three-masted clipper. For the 2024 season, the ship will be expanded by a 4th mast, 14 meter and various features and cabins. »»more

Bicycle

Rental-Bicycles & equipment

The following bikes are available for rental:

UNISEX-touring/trekking bicycles with a comfortable, deep entrance and 7-or 8-speed-hub circuit with hand pedal brake, as well as paniers.
E-Bikes
Other bikes: children’s bike, tandem, children’s seat, bikes with back pedal... on request

Electric bikes | E-Bikes | Pedelecs

We provide you with modern quality e-bikes with 7- or 8-speed hub gears and step-by-step selectable assistance for pedalling power. The range of the battery depends on the support level, riding style, body weight and terrain.

IMPORTANT: book early, because of limited capacity!

Bicycle breakdowns

Breakdowns can happen, also when bikes are well serviced and maintained. Flats can be fixed by yourself. If there’s a difficult repair you may call the local representative. Please don’t get any repairs done on the bike without informing the tour operator/local representative and their approval.

Bringing of own bikes

Bringing your own bicycles is ony available in a limited number and a fee needs to be paid as there is not much space. Due to safety reasons you must not charge your E-Bike batteries in your cabin!

If you bring your own bicycle, please pay attention to the following aspects: You are personally responsible for your own bike on board and ashore. Protect your bike against theft on board, as well as on land with a lock. The bikes will be brought on board and from board by the crew. Due to the local conditions we cannot prevent scratches and damages on the bikes.

Please understand that we cannot accept any liability. The bikes on board are exposed to weather conditions because the parking is not covered. Please bring along your own spare material and repair kit for your bike. The fees for parking of own bikes on board you can find under prices.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Amsterdam Schipol (AMS)
From Schiphol airport to the ship you best take a train to Amsterdam Centraal. You can buy a ticket in the central arrival hall at the airport.
Travel planner (also in English) for the Dutch railway - find information >>here.
You can also take a taxi from the airport to the ship. We recommend to use the official Schiphol Travel Taxi - find more information >>here.

Arrival by train

Train station: Amsterdam Centraal
From there you best take a taxi
Find your Travel planner >>here.

Arrival by car

Almost everywhere in Amsterdam - within the Ringweg ring road - parking is only allowed in official car parks and multi-storey car parks. Parking in the city centre of Amsterdam is now charged at around €5,-/hour. There are several car parks in the city centre. Some are connected to the parking guidance system. The blue and white signs of this system point to the next car park where there are still free spaces. Parking on yellow kerbs is prohibited. Caution: Wheel clamps (Wielklemm) may be used. Fines for parking violations are high.

Oosterdock car park
A monitored multi-storey car park right next to the Central Station (exclusively for cars up to 2.10 m high). The economy rate is about € 275,- per week. No advance reservation possible. You can find more information >>here.

Centralparking.nl/Valet Parking Services
We are happy to reserve a parking space for you on request and subject to availability. On the day of arrival, your car will be picked up at the pier and returned to the ship on the day of departure. Cost per week (8 days/7 nights) - car: approx. € 185,- (payment in cash on site) >>booking-form.

For more information and other P+R parking spaces, please visit the Iamsterdam page under "Plan your trip" / "Transport" / "Parking in Amsterdam".

Additional information

Diet: (i.e.: lactosefree, glutenfree) possible on request, supplement € 65,- payable locally. (except vegan diet) Must be booked at least 14 days prior to departure.

In the netherlands the use of helmets is not mandatory.

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