Boat and Bike tour in Holland

This cycling holiday is unfortunately no longer bookable in 2023.

Your cruiser: De Holland

Meeting point of the river cruiser, De Holland, is the big sundeck. It is fitted with tables and chairs to enjoy pleasant evenings and the play of light on the shore. And if it gets a bit breezy, move to the saloon. It has a lovely bar serving different specialty coffees and other refreshing beverages.

Day 1: Individual arrival in Amsterdam, Amsterdam – Wijk bij Duurstede (by boat)

The colourful variety of Dutch traditions and international flair in Amsterdam draws many visitors to the city every year from all over the world. Embarkation starts at 14.00, and at around 15.00 the boat departs for Wijk bij Duurstede. From the water you have fine views of the windmills on the dykes – a wonderful welcome from one of Holland's most well-known sights.

Day 2: Wijk bij Duurstede – Wageningen (by boat), Wageningen – Arnhem, approx. 35 / 45 km

While you're having breakfast, the boat takes you to Wageningen. Now that you're fortified, you can set off on your first bike section. The level route through the valley of the Lower Rhine is great for cycling. You soon pass the nature sanctuary De Blauwe Kamer. Small herds of wild ponies live here in this unspoiled piece of countryside. You also go past another nature reserve called Veluwe. Cycling via Zijpendaal you arrive in Arnhem.

Day 3: Arnhem – Doesburg (by boat), Doesburg – Deventer approx. 45 / 55 km

The boat takes you to the harbour of the Hanseatic town of Doesburg. Setting off on your bike you follow the Hanseatic Route along the River IJssel. Now you have to decide whether you want to cycle past castles and elegant country estates or whether you want to take the shorter route along the river to the next destination. It doesn't matter which you choose – they are both beautiful.

Day 4: Deventer – Wijhe (by boat), Wijhe – Kampen, approx. 40 / 55 km

While you're having your breakfast enjoy sailing on the De Nassau to Wijhe, where you then, feeling refreshed, hop on to your bike. You're now spoilt for choice: The shorter tour takes you along the bank of the river straight to Hattem; the longer route goes through Veluwe, the biggest area of forest land in The Netherlands. With its unspoiled town centre from the 16th-18th century, Hattem is a perfect place to stop for a break. Just a few kilometres further on you reach the Hanseatic town of Zwolle and then follow Yssel to Kampen, the biggest Hanseatic town in The Netherlands.

Day 5: Kampen – Elburg – Harderwijk, approx. 50 km

If you're up for more action, you can take the longer section to Harderwijk. The wonderful coastline of Veluwemeer and the heath at Elspeet line your way. You can also follow the coast to the mouth of the IJssel and then along the so-called Randseen – the lakes that skirt the IJsselmeer – to Elburg. Your destination is the old fishing port of Harderwijk.

Day 6: Harderwijk – Spakenburg / Huizen, approx. 45 / 55 km

Blue or green? That's what you have to ask yourself today. You can cycle along the coastline of the IJsselmeer or explore the forests further inland. Sailors will love Bunschoten-Spakenburg: Lots of old sailing boats are moored here - boats that used to be used for fishing. The place is well known for its traditional costumes, which are exhibited in the Costume Museum Vurhuus.
On the tour on board the De Holland you will stay overnight in Huizen. If you are traveling with the Lena Maria, you will stay overnight in Spankenburg.

Day 7: Huizen – Amsterdam, approx. 35 km

Huizen is where you start the last leg of your tour. You cycle past lovely towns such as Naarden with its magnificent fortifications and Muider Castle in Muiden, which rises, almost enchanted, out of the water. You soon reach Amsterdam and have sufficient time to explore this exciting metropolis.

Day 8: Individual departure

After breakfast your boat and bike trip in Holland along the hanseatic route through Gelderland comes to an end. You will disembark and return home.

Not included: 

• Drinks on board
• Tips
• Fees for excursions, entries and ferries
• Transfers

No minimum number of participants

Changes are possible on a ship journey due to the weather, water level or technical conditions. We reserve the right to make changes.

Accommodation

De Holland

• 34 outer cabins, approx. 10 m² (three twin beds, all beds can be separated, on the upperdeck: with french balcony)
• therefrom one Suite on the upper deck
• ground-level beds
• Fittings: windows, the cabins are fitted with centrally controlled air condition, that can be individually regulated, shower / WC, TV, wardrobe, mini-safe, hairdryer, 230 V power connection
• Upper deck: windows can be opened
• Lower deck: windows cannot be opened

Boat facts

• Built in 1952, Renovated in 2017 / 2018
• 2 passenger decks | 34 outer cabins
• Maximum capacity: 71 passengers
• Crew: 11
• Length: 78 m
• width: 7 m
• Fittings: sun deck (partially roofed), bar and saloon on the upper deck, wifi, restaurant
• Languages on board: German, English

Types of rental bikes

• 7-gear unisex bike hub gears with free-wheel
• Electric bike

Fittings

Pannier