Holland & Belgium Bike Tour

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"A Dutchman without a bike is like a fish without water" so the saying goes. In Holland, with nearly one bicycle for every person, everyone rides—even the royals. And in bike-crazy Belgium, home of cycling great Eddie Merckx, passion for le vélo is legendary. You'll find it in the pastoral flat-as-a-pannekoek landscape, amid the flower fields and silent canal...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Uncover the captivating history and culture of two countries in a single trip
    • Windmills, canals, pitch-roofed farmhouses and vast skies—scenery straight out of a Dutch masterpiece
    • A welcoming bike culture of epic proportions
    • Luxuriate in hotels reminiscent of the 17th-century Golden Age
    • "Beauty lies in the hands of the beer holder"—sample Belgium's national treasure

What's this trip about?

    "A Dutchman without a bike is like a fish without water" so the saying goes. In Holland, with nearly one bicycle for every person, everyone rides—even the royals. And in bike-crazy Belgium, home of cycling great Eddie Merckx, passion for le vélo is legendary. You'll find it in the pastoral flat-as-a-pannekoek landscape, amid the flower fields and silent canals. And in the bustling cities and storybook villages. You'll even find it post-ride—whether in the form of a fine Belgian Lambic or a pot of steamed mussels. Come bike with us in Holland and Belgium. And feel the love.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAmsterdam
End CityBruges

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Belgium
  • Netherlands

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Bruges

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature

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Itinerary

Travel Map

DAYS 1-2: Timeless scenery straight out of a Dutch masterpiece
  Begin with a leisurely ride from Alkmaar to Santpoort, located on the edge of a scenic coastal forest  Savor traditional pannenkoeken (pancakes) by day and Michelin-starred cuisine by night  In the spring, admire the vibrant floral designs at Keukenhof, the world's lar...
DAY 3: Bike through hamlets and countryside to Gouda,
where the beloved cheese originates  Delight in a visit to the World Heritage site of Kinderdijk, known for its 19 windmills once used to drain the surrounding floodplain  Taste a wedge of distinctive Gouda—or perhaps a slice of appeltaart?  Biking is a way of life in the Netherlands, and it's a pleasure to join the locals as you cruise through the region, passing dikes and quaint villages.

DAYS 4-6: Uncover the captivating history and culture of two countries in a single trip 
Bike over the border—welcome to Belgium!  It's a scenic spin to romantic Bruges—nearly car-free and ideal for exploring on foot Discover the nooks and crannies of this stunningly preserved medieval city of narrow cobblestone streets, steep-gabled brick houses, lofty spir...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,198
Price per day$700
Single supplement (single occupancy)$1,020
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Excellent vacation, biking in Holland and Belgium, 6 days

Excellent vacation biking around Holland & Belgium with Backroads. See my videos to get a flavor for the trip. https://vimeo.com/97188922 Biking in Netherlands,...

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Aug 2020

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What's excluded

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    • Passport and visa fees
Cancellation policy

Number of days Prior to trip start (Per Person)

96+ days: Cancellation Fees is $200        

61-95 days Cancellation Fees is 30%

31-60:  Cancellation Fees is 60%

0-30 days will be 100%

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Meals Included

All Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
backro-HolBelBac

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