Enkhuizen round trip to Northern Holland Bike & Barge Tour

Flat countryside up to the horizon, windmills, canals (Grachten) and cycling, that are the Netherlands. And there is so much more. Discover the Netherlands in a unique way on an 8-days-journey by bike and boat. Well-built cycle paths as well as wide and extensive waterways guarantee an unforgettable holiday. Throughout the day you are cycling on your own through the beautiful landscapes in Rembrandt’s and Van Gogh’s country and in the late afternoon your swimming hotel will be at your disposal. And if you don’t like to cycle every day, you can stay on board and enjoy the passing countryside. 

The Province of the Northern Netherlands: The Dutch province of the North Netherlands is situated on a peninsula between the North Sea and the IJsselmeer (IJssel Sea). The Northern Netherlands were founded due to the separation of the north and south of the Netherlands in 1840. Discover the folklore and tradition in the flat Polderland, on the North Sea and in romantic ports. You are travelling through a former lake and marsh region that has been drained by the help of windmills since the 17th century. Experience varying, typically Dutch Polder-countryside, dunes and North Sea beaches, the North Sea island Texel and many picturesque harbour villages on the coast of the IJsselmeer.

Accommodation:

A comfortable river boat with restaurant and bar (air-conditioned). There is a partly roofed sundeck with seats and store place for the bicycles. The ship comprises 33 cabins on the Main Deck and 18 cabins on the Promenade Deck (approx. 8-9 sqm) with two single beds. The two Junior-Suites (approx. 12 sqm) on the Main Deck have a double bed. There are in total 3 single cabins (2 on the Main Deck and 1 on the Promenade Deck, 6 sqm). All cabins have windows that can be opened on both decks, shower/WC, colour TV and ventilation.

Included in the Bike and Barge Tour:

• 7 nights in outside cabins, shower/WC in the booked cabin category
• Programme according to routing from/to Enkhuizen
• Welcome Drink
• Room cleaning every day
• Changing of towels and bed cloths if wanted
• Full board consisting of 7x breakfast buffet, 6x lunch snack on board (non-cyclists) or lunch package for cycle tours, 6x coffee or tea in the afternoon,
• 7x 3-course-dinner
• All charges for harbours, bridges and locks
• Daily meeting for the cycling tours
• Printed instructions and detailed maps for daily individual bike tours (1 per cabin) plus GPS tracks

Not included in the tour:

• Journey to and from Enkhuizen
• Parking fees
• Shuttles
• Bike rental
• Entrance fees and excursions
• Ferry tickets
• Drinks on board
• Gratuities
• Travel insurances
• Helmet

If you would like to rent a bike (89 EUR) or e-bike (199 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

Notes:

• Promenade deck cabins (from 849 EUR p.p.)  and junior suites on lower deck from (699 EUR p.p.) 
• Please bring your own bike helmet as there is no selling on board
• Minimum 50 guests
• This trip is not suitable for those with reduced mobility
• Cycle tours: all distances are “approximate distances” of recommended bike tours. When a guest does not want to cycle one day, she/he can skip the bike tour and relax on board while cruising to the next harbour. The bike tours are individual, at your own pace, without a tour guide, but with daily briefings on board and detailed bicycle maps and directions. Nearly all cycle tours can be classified as being easy.
• Languages on board: German, English
• Excursions: we offer a small excursion program, that can be booked directly on board at the cruise director only. You will get a brief description together with your travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be carried out in 2 languages (German/ English).
• Luggage: we recommend: rainwear, bicycle helmet, sunhat and sneakers.

Parking / Departure:

• Free parking at the train station in Enkhuizen, located directly at the harbor, within walking distance of the berth. No reservation possible
• Embarkation from 4:00pm/ Disembarkation until 09:00 am
• Saturday departure only

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