Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
Netherlands Bike + Boat Tours
Exploring the Frisian Islands by bike
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€1064 Rates
Overview
You have heard of bike and barge tours, and now we offer you a bike and sail adventure in the Netherlands!
Experience the purity of nature - the water, sun, and sea breezes - as you explore the open water of the northern part of the Lake IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Biosphere.
The Frisian region is a world in itself, a fragile balance between land and sea. High and low tide alternate every six hours, transforming the landscape as if by magic. One moment, everything is totally submerged, and the next, you can walk on the seabed across to the islands that lie just off the coast. The first islands are the five Dutch Wadden Islands, and they are all “pearls in the sea”, each with a unique atmosphere and character.
The Frisian islands and the coasts of North Holland and Friesland are a true “El Dorado” for cyclists.
What are you waiting for? Cast off!
Highlights
- North Sea Islands of Texel and Terschelling
- Beautiful natural areas
- Small, picturesque villages
- Picture perfect beaches
- Bird watching
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival and embarkation in Enkhuizen
Day 2: Enkhuizen - Medemblik | Medemblik - Den Oever -Texel, 14 or 22 mi. (24 or 37 km)
Day 3: Texel - round tour from Oudeschild, 26 or 30 mi. (43 or 49 km)
Day 4: Island of Texel | Island of Terschelling, sailing day (5 to 6 hrs)
Day 5: The Island of Terschelling | Terschelling - Harlingen, 1 to 24 mi. (1 to 40 km)
Day 6: Harlingen - Franeker - Makkum, 29 or 36 mi. (48 or 58 km)
Day 7: Makkum - Stavoren | sailing to Enkhuizen, 19 to 30 mi. (32 to 49 km)
Day 8: Enkhuizen*All distances are approximate. The planned itinerary is subject to change due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons and other unforeseen circumstances. If there is low or high water, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety even with no advance notice. During the days when two tour length options are possible, you can make a choice for the longer or the shorter option, but not all mentioned highlights will be visited during the short bike option.
Italicized portions are by boat.
Day 1 Arrival and embarkation in Enkhuizen
It is possible to bring your luggage on board from 11 am, but the cabins will not be ready for check-in at this time. Embarkation and check-in where the crew will welcome you on board is from 2 p.m. near the beautiful center of Enkhuizen and close to the railway station. After unpacking your luggage the skipper will join you for an aperitif before giving you a rundown of what to expect on the journey, details about the ship, and will discuss safety on board. In the evening take a stroll through the historical center of Enkhuizen, a quaint town that was the home of the Dutch merchant fleet during the Golden Age of The Netherlands. Enjoy your first night on board in Enkhuizen on the western bank of Lake IJsselmeer.Day 2: Enkhuizen - Medemblik, 14 or 22 mi. (24 or 37 km) | Medemblik - Den Oever -Texel
Today the ship sails from Enkhuizen to Den Oever. You can stay on board and sail over the IJsselmeer or you can hop on your bike and start your first cycling tour along the IJsselmeer coast through the beautiful polder-landscape via Medemblik up to the fishing harbor of Den Oever. Depending on the weather, in the evening, the ship will sail across the Wadden Sea to the Island of Texel.Day 3: Texel - round tour from/to Oudeschild, 26 or 30 mi. (43 or 49 km)
The island of Texel has varied scenery and picturesque villages. On the agenda today is a roundtrip cycling tour on the largest of the Dutch North Sea islands. It is highly recommended that you use the well-signposted Thijsse-route (about 24 miles/40 km) and visit some villages and the seal sanctuary station, EcoMare. Also along the way is the traditional beer brewery in the harbor of Oudeschild.Day 4: Island of Texel - Island of Terschelling, sailing day (5 to 6 hrs)
If the tide and weather cooperate, the ship will sail to the island of Terschelling. You will maneuver through the sandbanks of the Wadden Sea and maybe even be able to see seals resting on the sandbar. In the afternoon, the ship will arrive on the Island of Terschelling, which features a number of picturesque villages situated between the polder and sand dunes along its 30 km expanse. While sailing you will enjoy an extensive lunch on board. In 2019, no dinner will be served tonight, to enable you to explore the island, but you can make yourself a picnic meal or try one of the nice restaurants at Terschelling (not incl.).Day 5: The Island of Terschelling, 1 to 24 mi. (1 to 40 km) | Island of Terschelling - Harlingen
Terschelling has a lot to offer including nature, culture, cycling paths that stretch 70 km, and four beautiful villages. You decide how much or how little you would like to cycle. West Terschelling is the largest village on the island with quaint little shops and pubs. The landmark of the island, the 400-year-old lighthouse, "Brandaris", can already be seen well from a distance. Also worth seeing is the European nature reserve, “Boschplaat”. It captivates with its mud, beaches, and dunes. You might even spot a number of ducks, black-winged stilts, and large colonies of spoonbills and great black-backed gulls. After a day of cycling, you can relax in comfort once you have arrived on board. In the late afternoon, the ship will cross the Wadden Sea sail to Harlingen, the most important harbor city of the province of Friesland.Day 6: Harlingen - Franeker - Makkum, 29 or 36 mi. (48 or 58 km)
Via Franeker, with the famous planetarium of Eise Eisinga, you cycle through the beautiful wide Frisian countryside along several rural villages to the small harbor of Makkum on the eastern bank of the lake IJsselmeer. If you take the long cycling trip, you will also visit Bolsward, one of the Eleven Frisian Cities.
Day 7: Makkum - Stavoren | sailing to Enkhuizen, 19 to 30 mi. (32 to 49 km)
From Makkum you will cycle to Stavoren. The short tour leads you via the old trading town of Hindeloopen. This local art of painting – a type of traditional decorative painting – is quite famous. Apart from this, you’ll find the First Frisian Museum of Ice Skating in Hindeloopen. The long tourruns along several Frisian lakes and shows you a different type of landscape. From Stavoren the ship will set sail to cross the IJsselmeer to Enkhuizen in the late afternoonDay 8: Enkhuizen
Disembarkation by 10:00 am. A beautiful journey full of new experiences has come to an end.Be sure to check out all of our featured bike & boat tours, or our full list of tours, trips, & cruises.
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Boats & Bikes
- Leafde fan Fryslân
Comfort Class Sailing Ship
The Leafde fan Fryslân is a majestic three-masted barquentine. The atmosphere on board and the itinerary, navigating Lake IJsselmeer and the Frisian Sea, provide a unique bike and sail experience. Read More
- Mare fan Fryslân
Standard Class Sailing Ship
The Mare fan Fryslân was built in 1960 as a freight ship and was then completely renovated in 2006 to be used as a beautiful, elegant, three-masted schooner. Get ready for an authentic sailing experience! Read More
- Wapen fan Fryslân
Standard Class Sailing Ship
In 1965, this sailing ship was launched as a freight ship and then in 2003 it was completely transformed into a sailing passenger ship. Today is the largest two-master schooner on the Dutch waterways. Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations on board selected boat for 7 nights
- 7 breakfasts, 5 packed lunches, 1 lunch onboard, 6 three-course dinners onboard & 1 packed dinner
- Welcome drink
- Coffee & tea onboard until 4 pm
- 7-speed unisex city touring bicycle (handmade in the Netherlands by Azor) aluminum frame, Selle-Royal adjustable gel saddle, integral frame lock, anti-puncture tires, & pannier bag
- Onboard tour guide (remains on board, does not cycle with group)
- Daily briefings of the tours
- Fresh towels on request
- Light daily cleaning of cabins
- Route descriptions & maps (one set per cabin)
- GPS tracks
- WiFi
What’s Not Included
- Transfers to & from the docking place in Enkhuizen
- Entrance fees & excursions
- Fees for ferries
- Drinks on board other than those mentioned
- Helmet ( available for a surcharge)
- Gratuities
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Comfort Class
Leafde fan Fryslân
Sunday departures
Season C: May 5*, May 12*, May 19*, May 26*, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25, September 1, & September 8, 2024
Season D: September 15 & September 22
Season F: September 29, 2024Season C Season D Season F Small twin $ 2145 £ 1133 $ 1,941 € 1290 kr 197766 ₪ 5288 ¥ 220591 Mex$ 23912 NZ$ 2354 NOK 15409 zł 5641 S$ 1919 kr 15402 $ 1,418 $ 1979 £ 1045 $ 1,790 € 1190 kr 182435 ₪ 4878 ¥ 203491 Mex$ 22058 NZ$ 2171 NOK 14214 zł 5204 S$ 1770 kr 14208 $ 1,308 $ 1779 £ 940 $ 1,610 € 1070 kr 164038 ₪ 4386 ¥ 182971 Mex$ 19834 NZ$ 1952 NOK 12781 zł 4679 S$ 1592 kr 12775 $ 1,176 Twin $ 2478 £ 1309 $ 2,242 € 1490 kr 228427 ₪ 6108 ¥ 254791 Mex$ 27619 NZ$ 2718 NOK 17798 zł 6516 S$ 2216 kr 17790 $ 1,638 $ 2312 £ 1221 $ 2,091 € 1390 kr 213097 ₪ 5698 ¥ 237691 Mex$ 25766 NZ$ 2536 NOK 16603 zł 6079 S$ 2067 kr 16596 $ 1,528 $ 2112 £ 1116 $ 1,911 € 1270 kr 194700 ₪ 5206 ¥ 217171 Mex$ 23541 NZ$ 2317 NOK 15170 zł 5554 S$ 1889 kr 15163 $ 1,396 Junior suite $ 2810 £ 1484 $ 2,543 € 1690 kr 259089 ₪ 6928 ¥ 288991 Mex$ 31327 NZ$ 3083 NOK 20187 zł 7391 S$ 2514 kr 20178 $ 1,858 $ 2644 £ 1397 $ 2,392 € 1590 kr 243758 ₪ 6518 ¥ 271891 Mex$ 29473 NZ$ 2901 NOK 18992 zł 6953 S$ 2365 kr 18984 $ 1,748 $ 2445 £ 1291 $ 2,212 € 1470 kr 225361 ₪ 6026 ¥ 251371 Mex$ 27249 NZ$ 2682 NOK 17559 zł 6429 S$ 2186 kr 17551 $ 1,616 Upper deck suite $ 3309 £ 1748 $ 2,994 € 1990 kr 305081 ₪ 8158 ¥ 340291 Mex$ 36888 NZ$ 3631 NOK 23770 zł 8703 S$ 2960 kr 23759 $ 2,188 $ 3143 £ 1660 $ 2,843 € 1890 kr 289750 ₪ 7748 ¥ 323191 Mex$ 35034 NZ$ 3448 NOK 22576 zł 8265 S$ 2811 kr 22565 $ 2,078 $ 2943 £ 1555 $ 2,663 € 1770 kr 271353 ₪ 7256 ¥ 302671 Mex$ 32810 NZ$ 3229 NOK 21143 zł 7741 S$ 2633 kr 21133 $ 1,946 Single $ 2977 £ 1572 $ 2,693 € 1790 kr 274419 ₪ 7338 ¥ 306091 Mex$ 33180 NZ$ 3266 NOK 21381 zł 7828 S$ 2662 kr 21371 $ 1,968 $ 2810 £ 1484 $ 2,543 € 1690 kr 259089 ₪ 6928 ¥ 288991 Mex$ 31327 NZ$ 3083 NOK 20187 zł 7391 S$ 2514 kr 20178 $ 1,858 $ 2611 £ 1379 $ 2,362 € 1570 kr 240692 ₪ 6436 ¥ 268471 Mex$ 29102 NZ$ 2864 NOK 18754 zł 6866 S$ 2335 kr 18745 $ 1,726 Twin/single-use $ 3616 £ 1910 $ 3,271 € 2175 kr 333366 ₪ 8914 ¥ 371841 Mex$ 40308 NZ$ 3967 NOK 25974 zł 9510 S$ 3234 kr 25962 $ 2,390 $ 3367 £ 1778 $ 3,046 € 2025 kr 310370 ₪ 8299 ¥ 346191 Mex$ 37527 NZ$ 3694 NOK 24183 zł 8854 S$ 3011 kr 24171 $ 2,226 $ 3067 £ 1620 $ 2,775 € 1845 kr 282775 ₪ 7561 ¥ 315410 Mex$ 34191 NZ$ 3365 NOK 22032 zł 8066 S$ 2743 kr 22022 $ 2,028 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15331 ₪ 410 ¥ 17100 Mex$ 1854 NZ$ 182 NOK 1194 zł 437 S$ 149 kr 1194 $ 110 discount per person will apply.
*200 Euro discount per person. Valid for reservations on or after April 11, 2024
Standard Class
Mare fan Fryslân
Saturday departures
Season A: April 20, April 27, September 14, & September 21, 2024
Season B: May 4, May 11*, May 18*, May 25*, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31, September 7, 2024
Season E: September 28, 2024Season A Season B Season E Twin $ 2195 £ 1159 $ 1,986 € 1320 kr 202365 ₪ 5411 ¥ 225721 Mex$ 24468 NZ$ 2408 NOK 15767 zł 5773 S$ 1963 kr 15760 $ 1,451 $ 2361 £ 1247 $ 2,136 € 1420 kr 217696 ₪ 5821 ¥ 242821 Mex$ 26322 NZ$ 2591 NOK 16962 zł 6210 S$ 2112 kr 16954 $ 1,561 $ 2029 £ 1072 $ 1,835 € 1220 kr 187034 ₪ 5001 ¥ 208621 Mex$ 22615 NZ$ 2226 NOK 14573 zł 5335 S$ 1815 kr 14566 $ 1,341 Junior suite $ 2528 £ 1335 $ 2,287 € 1520 kr 233027 ₪ 6231 ¥ 259921 Mex$ 28175 NZ$ 2773 NOK 18156 zł 6647 S$ 2261 kr 18148 $ 1,671 $ 2694 £ 1423 $ 2,437 € 1620 kr 248357 ₪ 6641 ¥ 277021 Mex$ 30029 NZ$ 2956 NOK 19351 zł 7085 S$ 2410 kr 19342 $ 1,781 $ 2361 £ 1247 $ 2,136 € 1420 kr 217696 ₪ 5821 ¥ 242821 Mex$ 26322 NZ$ 2591 NOK 16962 zł 6210 S$ 2112 kr 16954 $ 1,561 Single $ 2694 £ 1423 $ 2,437 € 1620 kr 248357 ₪ 6641 ¥ 277021 Mex$ 30029 NZ$ 2956 NOK 19351 zł 7085 S$ 2410 kr 19342 $ 1,781 $ 2860 £ 1511 $ 2,588 € 1720 kr 263688 ₪ 7051 ¥ 294121 Mex$ 31883 NZ$ 3138 NOK 20545 zł 7522 S$ 2558 kr 20536 $ 1,891 $ 2528 £ 1335 $ 2,287 € 1520 kr 233027 ₪ 6231 ¥ 259921 Mex$ 28175 NZ$ 2773 NOK 18156 zł 6647 S$ 2261 kr 18148 $ 1,671 Twin/single-use $ 3192 £ 1686 $ 2,888 € 1920 kr 294273 ₪ 7869 ¥ 328236 Mex$ 35581 NZ$ 3502 NOK 22928 zł 8394 S$ 2855 kr 22918 $ 2,110 $ 3442 £ 1818 $ 3,113 € 2070 kr 317269 ₪ 8484 ¥ 353886 Mex$ 38361 NZ$ 3776 NOK 24720 zł 9050 S$ 3078 kr 24709 $ 2,275 $ 2943 £ 1554 $ 2,662 € 1770 kr 271277 ₪ 7254 ¥ 302585 Mex$ 32800 NZ$ 3228 NOK 21137 zł 7738 S$ 2632 kr 21127 $ 1,945
Wapen fan Fryslân
Saturday departures
Season A: April 27, September 14, & September 21, 2024
Season B: May 4, May 11*, May 18*, May 25*, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31, September 7, 2024
Season E: September 28, 2024Season A Season B Season E Twin $ 2195 £ 1159 $ 1,986 € 1320 kr 202365 ₪ 5411 ¥ 225721 Mex$ 24468 NZ$ 2408 NOK 15767 zł 5773 S$ 1963 kr 15760 $ 1,451 $ 2361 £ 1247 $ 2,136 € 1420 kr 217696 ₪ 5821 ¥ 242821 Mex$ 26322 NZ$ 2591 NOK 16962 zł 6210 S$ 2112 kr 16954 $ 1,561 $ 2029 £ 1072 $ 1,835 € 1220 kr 187034 ₪ 5001 ¥ 208621 Mex$ 22615 NZ$ 2226 NOK 14573 zł 5335 S$ 1815 kr 14566 $ 1,341 Twin/single-use $ 3192 £ 1686 $ 2,888 € 1920 kr 294273 ₪ 7869 ¥ 328236 Mex$ 35581 NZ$ 3502 NOK 22928 zł 8394 S$ 2855 kr 22918 $ 2,110 $ 3442 £ 1818 $ 3,113 € 2070 kr 317269 ₪ 8484 ¥ 353886 Mex$ 38361 NZ$ 3776 NOK 24720 zł 9050 S$ 3078 kr 24709 $ 2,275 $ 2943 £ 1554 $ 2,662 € 1770 kr 271277 ₪ 7254 ¥ 302585 Mex$ 32800 NZ$ 3228 NOK 21137 zł 7738 S$ 2632 kr 21127 $ 1,945 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15331 ₪ 410 ¥ 17100 Mex$ 1854 NZ$ 182 NOK 1194 zł 437 S$ 149 kr 1194 $ 110 discount per person will apply.
*200 Euro discount per person. Valid for reservations on or after April 11, 2024
Comfort Class
Leafde fan Fryslân
Sunday departures
Season B: July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10 & August 24, 2025Season B Small twin $ 2353 £ 1243 $ 2,129 € 1415 kr 216929 ₪ 5801 ¥ 241966 Mex$ 26229 NZ$ 2582 NOK 16902 zł 6188 S$ 2105 kr 16894 $ 1,555 Twin $ 2686 £ 1419 $ 2,430 € 1615 kr 247591 ₪ 6621 ¥ 276166 Mex$ 29936 NZ$ 2947 NOK 19291 zł 7063 S$ 2402 kr 19282 $ 1,775 Junior suite $ 3018 £ 1594 $ 2,731 € 1815 kr 278252 ₪ 7440 ¥ 310366 Mex$ 33644 NZ$ 3311 NOK 21680 zł 7937 S$ 2700 kr 21670 $ 1,995 Upper deck suite $ 3684 £ 1946 $ 3,332 € 2215 kr 339575 ₪ 9080 ¥ 378766 Mex$ 41058 NZ$ 4041 NOK 26458 zł 9687 S$ 3295 kr 26446 $ 2,435 Single $ 3185 £ 1682 $ 2,881 € 1915 kr 293583 ₪ 7850 ¥ 327466 Mex$ 35497 NZ$ 3494 NOK 22875 zł 8375 S$ 2848 kr 22864 $ 2,105 Twin/single-use $ 3933 £ 2077 $ 3,558 € 2365 kr 362571 ₪ 9695 ¥ 404416 Mex$ 43839 NZ$ 4315 NOK 28250 zł 10343 S$ 3518 kr 28237 $ 2,600 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15331 ₪ 410 ¥ 17100 Mex$ 1854 NZ$ 182 NOK 1194 zł 437 S$ 149 kr 1194 $ 110 discount per person will apply.
Standard Class
Mare fan Fryslân
Saturday departures
Season A: April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30 & September 6, 2025
Season C: September 13 & September 20, 2025
Season D: September 27, 2025Season A Season C Season D Twin $ 2519 £ 1331 $ 2,279 € 1515 kr 232260 ₪ 6211 ¥ 259066 Mex$ 28083 NZ$ 2764 NOK 18097 zł 6625 S$ 2253 kr 18088 $ 1,665 $ 2353 £ 1243 $ 2,129 € 1415 kr 216929 ₪ 5801 ¥ 241966 Mex$ 26229 NZ$ 2582 NOK 16902 zł 6188 S$ 2105 kr 16894 $ 1,555 $ 2104 £ 1111 $ 1,903 € 1265 kr 193933 ₪ 5186 ¥ 216316 Mex$ 23449 NZ$ 2308 NOK 15110 zł 5532 S$ 1882 kr 15103 $ 1,391 Junior suite $ 2852 £ 1506 $ 2,580 € 1715 kr 262921 ₪ 7030 ¥ 293266 Mex$ 31790 NZ$ 3129 NOK 20486 zł 7500 S$ 2551 kr 20476 $ 1,885 $ 2686 £ 1419 $ 2,430 € 1615 kr 247591 ₪ 6621 ¥ 276166 Mex$ 29936 NZ$ 2947 NOK 19291 zł 7063 S$ 2402 kr 19282 $ 1,775 $ 2436 £ 1287 $ 2,204 € 1465 kr 224595 ₪ 6006 ¥ 250516 Mex$ 27156 NZ$ 2673 NOK 17499 zł 6407 S$ 2179 kr 17491 $ 1,610 Single $ 3018 £ 1594 $ 2,731 € 1815 kr 278252 ₪ 7440 ¥ 310366 Mex$ 33644 NZ$ 3311 NOK 21680 zł 7937 S$ 2700 kr 21670 $ 1,995 $ 2852 £ 1506 $ 2,580 € 1715 kr 262921 ₪ 7030 ¥ 293266 Mex$ 31790 NZ$ 3129 NOK 20486 zł 7500 S$ 2551 kr 20476 $ 1,885 $ 2436 £ 1287 $ 2,204 € 1465 kr 224595 ₪ 6006 ¥ 250516 Mex$ 27156 NZ$ 2673 NOK 17499 zł 6407 S$ 2179 kr 17491 $ 1,610 Twin/single-use $ 3684 £ 1946 $ 3,332 € 2215 kr 339575 ₪ 9080 ¥ 378766 Mex$ 41058 NZ$ 4041 NOK 26458 zł 9687 S$ 3295 kr 26446 $ 2,435 $ 3434 £ 1814 $ 3,107 € 2065 kr 316579 ₪ 8465 ¥ 353116 Mex$ 38278 NZ$ 3768 NOK 24666 zł 9031 S$ 3071 kr 24655 $ 2,270 $ 3060 £ 1616 $ 2,768 € 1840 kr 282085 ₪ 7543 ¥ 314641 Mex$ 34107 NZ$ 3357 NOK 21979 zł 8047 S$ 2737 kr 21968 $ 2,023 Wapen fan Fryslân
Saturday departures
Season A: May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30 & September 6, 2025
Season C: September 13 & September 20, 2025
Season D: September 27, 2025Season A Season C Season D Twin $ 2519 £ 1331 $ 2,279 € 1515 kr 232260 ₪ 6211 ¥ 259066 Mex$ 28083 NZ$ 2764 NOK 18097 zł 6625 S$ 2253 kr 18088 $ 1,665 $ 2686 £ 1419 $ 2,430 € 1615 kr 247591 ₪ 6621 ¥ 276166 Mex$ 29936 NZ$ 2947 NOK 19291 zł 7063 S$ 2402 kr 19282 $ 1,775 $ 2104 £ 1111 $ 1,903 € 1265 kr 193933 ₪ 5186 ¥ 216316 Mex$ 23449 NZ$ 2308 NOK 15110 zł 5532 S$ 1882 kr 15103 $ 1,391 Twin/single-use $ 3684 £ 1946 $ 3,332 € 2215 kr 339575 ₪ 9080 ¥ 378766 Mex$ 41058 NZ$ 4041 NOK 26458 zł 9687 S$ 3295 kr 26446 $ 2,435 $ 3434 £ 1814 $ 3,107 € 2065 kr 316579 ₪ 8465 ¥ 353116 Mex$ 38278 NZ$ 3768 NOK 24666 zł 9031 S$ 3071 kr 24655 $ 2,270 $ 3060 £ 1616 $ 2,768 € 1840 kr 282085 ₪ 7543 ¥ 314641 Mex$ 34107 NZ$ 3357 NOK 21979 zł 8047 S$ 2737 kr 21968 $ 2,023 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15331 ₪ 410 ¥ 17100 Mex$ 1854 NZ$ 182 NOK 1194 zł 437 S$ 149 kr 1194 $ 110 discount per person will apply.
Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 226 £ 119 $ 205 € 136 kr 20850 ₪ 558 ¥ 23256 Mex$ 2521 NZ$ 248 NOK 1625 zł 595 S$ 202 kr 1624 $ 150 Helmet rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1533 ₪ 41 ¥ 1710 Mex$ 185 NZ$ 18 NOK 119 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Gluten-free and dairy-free meals, payable onboard: pending
Electric bike rental $ 256 £ 135 $ 232 € 154 kr 23609 ₪ 631 ¥ 26334 Mex$ 2855 NZ$ 281 NOK 1840 zł 673 S$ 229 kr 1839 $ 169 Helmet rental $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1533 ₪ 41 ¥ 1710 Mex$ 185 NZ$ 18 NOK 119 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Gluten/diary free dietary meals, payable on board on request Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy, self-guided bike and sailing tour, with average daily distances between 1 and 65 km. The route is predominantly flat on well-maintained bike lanes with little traffic. Each day / route can be done at your own pace. Daily instructions are on board and detailed bicycle maps and route notes are available. GPS tracks will be sent to you 4 weeks before the tour starts.
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
Local Travel
From the airport, you can take a train to Enkhuizen. Travel time is 1 1/2 hour with one transfer. Cost is approximately €15. The train station at AMS is located on the lower level of the airport. A good app to download to your mobile device is the NS app (which can be found on the App Store or Google Play). You can use the app to plan your journey using every mode of public transport, not just from the train station to train station, but to any address. You can also see the current location of your bus, tram, and metro, as well as the current departure times.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. Below you will find more information regarding the regional weather.
Day of Rest
Any day can be used as a day of rest to remain on board.
Remarks
The tour guide remains on board and provides daily briefings of the route. Children are welcomed onboard providing that they are able to manage a cycle trip of ca. 30-55 km. Children’s bikes, tandems, parent-child-tandems, slip streamers, etc. are available on request. Of course, you may stay one or more days onboard instead of cycling (children under the age of 18 years must be under supervision). Child discount on request. Life jackets for children can be arranged on request.
Important to know
Travel documents
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc.
*Important note: Please check the status of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), as once implemented, will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit.
Tour documents
Your final travel information will be emailed approx. one month before your tour date. If you are interested in having the route on your personal smart device, Ride With GPS is an app that you can download for free on your mobile phone. Your phone then becomes your own cycling navigation device, a bike route mapping tool for cyclists. This option is in addition to traditional printed route notes and printed maps. Once the app is installed, you can then download tour maps and daily itineraries directly to your smartphone. You will be able to use voice navigation on all the routes and access your tour content anytime, all from your phone. In your final travel information, you will find the code you can use to access your specific tour. An account is not required.
Life on board
A little bit of adventure is a part of every Bike and Sail tour as this is a tour that depends on the wind! The captain decides the best route to be taken each day and discusses all options with the participants. The crew does everything in its power to ensure that the program runs according to plan and to offer you as fascinating, varied, and active week as possible, in which nature and culture play a major part. It is, however, also possible that departure times and the time spent on the water – and even the order of the program itself – may be adjusted. Enjoy the ride and let yourself be led by the elements! Whenever possible, various passages will be undertaken fully rigged and anyone who would like to help the crew to sail and steer the boat is welcome to do so. This is of course absolutely up to you and no sailing experience is necessary!
Carbon offset
This tour is carbon neutral. To offset emissions that can't yet be reduced by any other means, carbon credits are purchased through the organization Justdiggit. Their mission is to cool down the planet by regreening Africa through rainwater harvesting, tree restoration, and the development of grass seed banks.
Extra Stay
As you will most likely arrive and depart from Amsterdam, why not book extra nights and visit the world-famous museums like the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum (Rembrandts’ Night watch), the Anne Frank House, and enjoy the abundance of terraces and boutique-style cafes. We advise Booking.com for researching and reserving your extra nights. You can read a detailed description of the hotels offered including a clear listing of amenities, but more importantly, you can read customer reviews and ratings.
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