Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands Bike + Boat Tours
Mini barge/bike tour during Tulip Time!
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length5 days
- Prices from€874 Rates
Overview
This five-day bike and boat tour in Holland during peak tulip season goes through some of the most beautiful areas of the "Garden of Amsterdam."
The tulips and other spring flowers herald the awakening of Spring in all their color and glory. This cycling vacation provides an up-close and personal experience of the Keukenhof and the Alsameer, as well as the opportunity to visit the most beautiful highlights in and around the capital of the Netherlands.
There are many museums and shops to entice you in Amsterdam, the smallest metropolis in Europe, and the canals, which quite recently have been listed on the UNESCO world heritage list, are famous all over the world.
Welcome Spring in Holland, the land of flowers, windmills, and water.
Highlights
- The historical city of Haarlem
- World-famous flower exhibition, the Keukenhof
- World's largest flower auction near Aalsmeer
- Mill visit at Zaanse Schans
- Entrance North Holland Dune reserve
- Tulips and more
A comprehensive list of all of our bike & barge tours in Holland can be found here.
Itinerary
All distances are approximate. Itineraries are subject to change, even on very short notice, due to changing wind and weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, docking location changes, lock repairs, etc.
Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam at 2 pm (luggage can be brought on board at 11 am) | Amsterdam - Zaandam
Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans- Zaandam | Zaandam - Haarlem, 14 mi. (24 km) or 21 mi. (34 km)
Day 3: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Oude Wetering, 24 mi. (39 km) or 35 mi. (57 km)
Day 4: Oude Wetering - Nieuwe Meer | Nieuwe Meer - Amsterdam, 18 mi. (28 km)
Day 5: Departure from Amsterdam, disembarkation after breakfast by 9.30 a.m.Distances in italics covered by ship.
On this Tulip Tour with more than 22 guests, the daily cycling tours will be accompanied by 2 knowledgeable and multi-lingual tour leaders. On most days the tour leaders will offer a long and a short (or a quicker and more relaxed) bike itinerary option. Not all mentioned highlights will be visited during the short bike option.
You can also choose to ride individually with the help of a map and route notes (available on board). GPS tracks will be sent to you 4 weeks before the start date of the tour.Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam | Amsterdam - Zaandam
Embarkation begins at 2 pm. It is possible to bring your luggage on board beginning at 11 am but cabins will not be ready for check-in. As soon as all guests have arrived a short cruise will lead to Zaandam, famous for its windmills. Here, your barge will berth in the center of the city for the night. Once you arrive in Zaandam, you may take your rental bike for a brief test ride through the surrounding area. In the evening, enjoy a short walk through the picturesque center of Zaandam.Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans- Zaandam | Zaandam - Haarlem, 14 mi. (24 km) or 21 mi. (34 km)
Following an easy 5 km bicycle ride, you will arrive at the open-air museum “Zaanse Schans” with its beautiful windmills, traditional wooden houses, an old Dutch village, a cheese farm, and a traditional wooden clog maker. Here, life in the 18th and 19th centuries comes alive.In the afternoon, you will have two options available to you.
1. You can either cycle (14 mi./24 km) to Haarlem
2. Stay onboard your vessel and enjoy the passing scenery. or take it easy and join the barge while enjoying the scenery. I
Once in Haarlem, you will visit the historical inner city with the Grote Markt and St. Bavo church. Your barge will be berthed not far from the center of Haarlem for the night, so you will have time to enjoy a short city walk in the afternoon or in the evening.
Day 3: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Oude Wetering, 24 mi. (39 km) or 35 mi. (57 km)
Today will be a highlight of your entire Tulip Tour experience as you will cycle to the Keukenhof, the garden of the world. Every year the flower park is dedicated to a specific theme. Hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and many other flowers are featured planted by design accordingly. After an extensive visit, you will get back on your bicycle at noon and will head to Oude Wetering, a small village, where the ship welcomes you once again.Day 4: Oude Wetering - Amsterdam, 18 mi. (28 km)
You continue your tulip and flower theme today! An early (optional) visit by bus (6.30 a.m.) to the biggest flower auction in the world at Aalsmeer is offered. In the morning millions of flowers are auctioned off here and are instantly sent out to all parts of the world*. By 9 am you will return to the barge where a late breakfast will be waiting for you before you make your way to Amsterdam by bicycle. Later in the afternoon, there is time to discover this amazing city. Visit the inner city flower market, go to a museum, do some shopping… there is just so much to do!Important:
*The Aalsmeer flower auction is closed during weekends and on public holidays. This is an optional visit. Please be aware that on some departure dates a visit to the flower auction is not possible.
Day 5: Departure from Amsterdam
End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast by 9.30 a.m.Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam, Amsterdam - Zaandam
Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans- Zaandam | Zaandam - Haarlem, 14 mi. (24 km) or 21 mi. (34 km)
Day 3: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Oude Wetering, 23 mi. (38 km) or 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 4: Oude Wetering - Nieuwe Meer | Nieuwe Meer - Amsterdam 18 mi. (28 km)
Day 5: Departure from AmsterdamDistances in italics are covered by ship.
On this Tulip Tour with more than 22 guests, the daily cycling tours will be accompanied by 2 knowledgeable and multi-lingual tour leaders. On most days the tour leaders will offer a long and a short (or a quicker and more relaxed) bike option. Not all mentioned highlights will be visited during the short bike option.
You can also choose to ride individually with the help of a map and route notes (available on board). GPS tracks will be sent to you 4 weeks before the start date of the tour.Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam, Amsterdam - Zaandam
The crew will warmly welcome you on board during the embarkation and check-in process, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. Once all guests have arrived, a delightful short cruise will commence, taking you to the charming town of Zaandam, renowned for its iconic windmills. Your barge will moor at the heart of the town, providing a perfect base for the night. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to take your new bike for a quick spin around the beautiful surroundings. Later in the evening, you can relish a leisurely stroll through the quaint and picturesque center of Zaandam.Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans- Zaandam | Zaandam - Haarlem, 14 mi. (24 km) or 21 mi. (34 km)
Following an easy 5 km bicycle ride, you will arrive at the open-air museum “Zaanse Schans” with its beautiful windmills, traditional wooden houses, an old Dutch village, a cheese farm, and a traditional wooden clog maker. Here, life in the 18th and 19th centuries comes alive.In the afternoon, you will have two options available to you.
1. You can either cycle (14 mi./24 km) to Haarlem
2. Stay onboard your vessel and enjoy the passing scenery
Once in Haarlem, you will visit the historical inner city with the Grote Markt and St. Bavo church. Your barge will be berthed not far from the center of Haarlem for the night, so you will have time to enjoy a short city walk in the afternoon or in the evening.
Day 3: Haarlem - Keukenhof - Oude Wetering, 23 mi. (38 km) or 34 mi. (55 km)
Today will be a highlight of your entire Tulip Tour experience as you will cycle to the Keukenhof, the garden of the world. Every year the flower park is dedicated to a specific theme. Hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and many other flowers are featured and planted by design accordingly. After an extensive visit, you will get back on your bicycle at noon and will head to Oude Wetering, a small village, where the ship welcomes you once again.Day 4: Oude Wetering - Nieuwe Meer | Nieuwe Meer - Amsterdam, 18 mi. (28 km)
Get ready for an extraordinary experience this morning as you embark on an early bus trip (6:30 a.m.) to the world's largest flower auction located in Aalsmeer. Witness the auction of millions of flowers taking place in the morning, which are promptly dispatched to various parts of the globe. By 9 a.m., you will return to your barge where a scrumptious late breakfast will be awaiting you. After a brief bike excursion, you will rejoin the barge for an afternoon of cruising through the mesmerizing city of Amsterdam. There, you will have the chance to explore this fantastic metropolis and indulge in various activities such as visiting the flower market in the city center, browsing museums, shopping, and much more. Do note that the Aalsmeer flower auction is closed during weekends and public holidays, and the visit is optional.Optional: end-of-day canal tour in Amsterdam.
Day 5: Departure from Amsterdam
End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast by 9.30 a.m.You can view all of our bike & boat tours or look at our featured bike trips, specials, and news.
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Boats & Bikes
- Magnifique II
Deluxe Class Barge
In 2016, we saw the launch of a new premium barge, the Magnifique II, to wonderful reviews. The ship boasts a classical style with an emphasis on superior comfort. This ship has earned the deluxe designation! Read More
- Magnifique III
Deluxe Class Barge
Following the success of her sister ships, Princesse Royal and the Magnifique II, Magnifique lll was launched in 2018, adding to her owner/captain's portfolio of designing and constructing deluxe ships. The partially covered sundeck with sun loungers and a hot tub provide is the perfect spot for relaxation. The tastefully decorated lounge with large panoramic windows, located on the upper deck is wonderfully inviting and the combined light-filled restaurant, bar, and lounge adds to the ambience. Read More
- Magnifique IV
Deluxe Class Barge
Following the overwhelming success of the premium barges Princesse Royal, Magnifique II (2016), and Magnifique III (2018), we are proud to now offer a new addition, the Magnifique IV. Read More
- Fluvius
Comfort Class Barge
We are pleased to announce, during the winter of 2023/2024, the Fluvius will undergo many renovations. These will include a new air filtration system, new air conditioning units, remodeled bathrooms, new flooring and ceilings in all the cabins, new beds, as well as several updates to the salon area. The MS Fluvius accommodates 44 guests. With a large common area, complete with lounge, bar, & dining area, and a lovely partially covered sundeck, there is enough room on board for everyone to… Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
Magnifiques
- Accommodations for 5 day/4 nights
- Welcome presentation with a complimentary drink
- Climate-controlled cabins
- Daily cleaning of cabins
- 4 breakfasts, packed lunches, & 4 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea
- 7-speed unisex touring bicycle (Batavus Dinsdag) with step-through frame, hand brakes, gel saddle, pannier, helmet, frame lock, & water bottle
- Bike Protection
- Two cycling tour guides so guests can opt for longer/shorter or quicker/slower cycling tours (depending on the route)
- A few short walking tours
- Entrance to the Keukenhof
- Entrance North Holland Dune Reserve
- Mill visit at Zaanse Schans
- Fees for ferries
- WiFi (signal strength & speed may not be what you are accustomed to)
- GPS tracks
- Tour maps & notes (one set per cabin)
- Accommodations for 5 day/4 nights
- Climate-controlled cabins
- Complimentary welcome beverate
- 4 breakfasts, packed lunches, & 4 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea
- 7-speed unisex hybrid touring bicycle (Bikkel) with handbrakes, equipped with pannier, repair kit, & pump. Helmet rental is available for a supplement.
- Cycling tour guide
- Fees for ferries
- Tour maps & notes (one set per cabin)
- WiFi is available however you may pay a fixed fee of approx. €10 to €15 per week
- A GPS app is available for guests who wish to cycle individually and at their own pace
Fluvius
What’s Not Included
- Transfers to and from the port in Amsterdam
- Drinks on board
- Excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Helmets on the Fluvius available for surcharge, see pricing & please reserve at time of booking
- Electric bicycle. Available for supplement. See pricing
- Gratuities
- Bike Protection (Fluvius)
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Deluxe class
Magnifique II
Saturday, April 6; Wednesday, April 10; Sunday, April 14, 2024
Magnifique III
Saturday, March 30*; Wednesday, April 3; Sunday, April 7; Thursday, April 11; Monday, April 15; & Friday, April 19, 2024
Magnifique IV
Monday, April 1; Friday, April 5; Tuesday, April 9; Saturday, April 13; Wednesday, April 17; Sunday, April 21, 2024
March - April 5 April 6 - April 25 Twin $ 1652 £ 873 $ 1,495 € 994 kr 152385 ₪ 4077 ¥ 169873 Mex$ 18357 NZ$ 1811 NOK 11858 zł 4346 S$ 1478 kr 11856 $ 1,093 $ 1918 £ 1013 $ 1,736 € 1154 kr 176913 ₪ 4733 ¥ 197217 Mex$ 21311 NZ$ 2103 NOK 13767 zł 5045 S$ 1716 kr 13765 $ 1,269 Upper deck suite $ 2317 £ 1224 $ 2,097 € 1394 kr 213706 ₪ 5717 ¥ 238233 Mex$ 25744 NZ$ 2540 NOK 16630 zł 6094 S$ 2073 kr 16628 $ 1,533 $ 2583 £ 1364 $ 2,338 € 1554 kr 238235 ₪ 6373 ¥ 265577 Mex$ 28698 NZ$ 2832 NOK 18538 zł 6794 S$ 2311 kr 18536 $ 1,709 Premium Twin (Mag II) - $ 2167 £ 1145 $ 1,961 € 1304 kr 199909 ₪ 5348 ¥ 222852 Mex$ 24082 NZ$ 2376 NOK 15556 zł 5701 S$ 1939 kr 15554 $ 1,434 Single (Mag III) $ 2084 £ 1101 $ 1,886 € 1254 kr 192244 ₪ 5143 ¥ 214307 Mex$ 23158 NZ$ 2285 NOK 14960 zł 5482 S$ 1865 kr 14958 $ 1,379 $ 2483 £ 1312 $ 2,247 € 1494 kr 229037 ₪ 6127 ¥ 255323 Mex$ 27590 NZ$ 2722 NOK 17823 zł 6532 S$ 2222 kr 17820 $ 1,643 Twin/single-use $ 2400 £ 1268 $ 2,172 € 1444 kr 221372 ₪ 5922 ¥ 246778 Mex$ 26667 NZ$ 2631 NOK 17226 zł 6313 S$ 2148 kr 17224 $ 1,588 $ 2799 £ 1479 $ 2,533 € 1684 kr 258165 ₪ 6906 ¥ 287794 Mex$ 31099 NZ$ 3069 NOK 20089 zł 7362 S$ 2505 kr 20087 $ 1,852
Twin for triple use, discount per person $ 83 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7665 ₪ 205 ¥ 8545 Mex$ 923 NZ$ 91 NOK 596 zł 219 S$ 74 kr 596 $ 55 Triple suite, discount per person, Mag III $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15330 ₪ 410 ¥ 17090 Mex$ 1847 NZ$ 182 NOK 1193 zł 437 S$ 149 kr 1193 $ 110 Note: Third bed in triple cabins is only suitable for children up to 15 years old.
Comfort Class
Fluvius
Monday, April 1; Friday, April 5*; Tuesday, April 9, 2024
April Small twin/lower deck $ 1453 £ 767 $ 1,315 € 874 kr 133988 ₪ 3584 ¥ 149366 Mex$ 16141 NZ$ 1593 NOK 10426 zł 3821 S$ 1300 kr 10425 $ 961 Regular twin/lower deck $ 1502 £ 794 $ 1,360 € 904 kr 138587 ₪ 3707 ¥ 154493 Mex$ 16695 NZ$ 1647 NOK 10784 zł 3952 S$ 1344 kr 10783 $ 994 Twin cabin for single use/lower deck $ 2183 £ 1153 $ 1,976 € 1314 kr 201365 ₪ 5387 ¥ 224476 Mex$ 24257 NZ$ 2393 NOK 15669 zł 5742 S$ 1953 kr 15667 $ 1,445 Twin/upper deck $ 1702 £ 899 $ 1,540 € 1024 kr 156984 ₪ 4200 ¥ 175000 Mex$ 18911 NZ$ 1866 NOK 12216 zł 4477 S$ 1523 kr 12214 $ 1,126 Double/upper deck $ 1901 £ 1004 $ 1,721 € 1144 kr 175380 ₪ 4692 ¥ 195508 Mex$ 21127 NZ$ 2085 NOK 13647 zł 5001 S$ 1701 kr 13646 $ 1,258 Deluxe Class
Magnifique II
Saturday, March 29; Wednesday, April 2; Sunday, April 6, 2025
March - April 4 April 5 - May Twin $ 1718 £ 908 $ 1,555 € 1034 kr 158517 ₪ 4241 ¥ 176709 Mex$ 19095 NZ$ 1884 NOK 12335 zł 4520 S$ 1538 kr 12334 $ 1,137 $ 2051 £ 1084 $ 1,856 € 1234 kr 189178 ₪ 5061 ¥ 210889 Mex$ 22789 NZ$ 2249 NOK 14721 zł 5395 S$ 1835 kr 14719 $ 1,357 Premium twin $ 2001 £ 1057 $ 1,811 € 1204 kr 184579 ₪ 4938 ¥ 205762 Mex$ 22235 NZ$ 2194 NOK 14363 zł 5264 S$ 1791 kr 14361 $ 1,324 $ 2333 £ 1233 $ 2,112 € 1404 kr 215239 ₪ 5758 ¥ 239942 Mex$ 25928 NZ$ 2558 NOK 16749 zł 6138 S$ 2088 kr 16747 $ 1,544 Upper deck suite $ 2417 £ 1277 $ 2,187 € 1454 kr 222905 ₪ 5963 ¥ 248487 Mex$ 26852 NZ$ 2649 NOK 17345 zł 6357 S$ 2162 kr 17343 $ 1,599 $ 2749 £ 1452 $ 2,488 € 1654 kr 253565 ₪ 6783 ¥ 282667 Mex$ 30545 NZ$ 3014 NOK 19731 zł 7231 S$ 2460 kr 19729 $ 1,819 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 2508 £ 1325 $ 2,270 € 1509 kr 231336 ₪ 6189 ¥ 257886 Mex$ 27867 NZ$ 2750 NOK 18002 zł 6597 S$ 2244 kr 17999 $ 1,660 $ 3007 £ 1588 $ 2,721 € 1809 kr 277328 ₪ 7419 ¥ 309156 Mex$ 33408 NZ$ 3296 NOK 21580 zł 7909 S$ 2690 kr 21578 $ 1,989 Magnifique III
Monday, March 31; Friday, April 4; Tuesday, April 8; Saturday, April 12; Wednesday, April 16; Sunday, April 20; Friday, April 25, 2025
March - April 4 April 5 - May Twin $ 1718 £ 908 $ 1,555 € 1034 kr 158517 ₪ 4241 ¥ 176709 Mex$ 19095 NZ$ 1884 NOK 12335 zł 4520 S$ 1538 kr 12334 $ 1,137 $ 2051 £ 1084 $ 1,856 € 1234 kr 189178 ₪ 5061 ¥ 210889 Mex$ 22789 NZ$ 2249 NOK 14721 zł 5395 S$ 1835 kr 14719 $ 1,357 Upper deck suite $ 2417 £ 1277 $ 2,187 € 1454 kr 222905 ₪ 5963 ¥ 248487 Mex$ 26852 NZ$ 2649 NOK 17345 zł 6357 S$ 2162 kr 17343 $ 1,599 $ 2749 £ 1452 $ 2,488 € 1654 kr 253565 ₪ 6783 ¥ 282667 Mex$ 30545 NZ$ 3014 NOK 19731 zł 7231 S$ 2460 kr 19729 $ 1,819 Single $ 2184 £ 1154 $ 1,977 € 1314 kr 201442 ₪ 5389 ¥ 224561 Mex$ 24266 NZ$ 2394 NOK 15675 zł 5745 S$ 1954 kr 15673 $ 1,445 $ 2599 £ 1373 $ 2,353 € 1564 kr 239768 ₪ 6414 ¥ 267286 Mex$ 28883 NZ$ 2850 NOK 18658 zł 6838 S$ 2326 kr 18655 $ 1,720 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 2508 £ 1325 $ 2,270 € 1509 kr 231336 ₪ 6189 ¥ 257886 Mex$ 27867 NZ$ 2750 NOK 18002 zł 6597 S$ 2244 kr 17999 $ 1,660 $ 3007 £ 1588 $ 2,721 € 1809 kr 277328 ₪ 7419 ¥ 309156 Mex$ 33408 NZ$ 3296 NOK 21580 zł 7909 S$ 2690 kr 21578 $ 1,989 Magnifique IV
Tuesday, April 1; Saturday, April 5; Wednesday, April 9; Sunday, April 13, 2025
March - April 4 April 5 - May Twin $ 1718 £ 908 $ 1,555 € 1034 kr 158517 ₪ 4241 ¥ 176709 Mex$ 19095 NZ$ 1884 NOK 12335 zł 4520 S$ 1538 kr 12334 $ 1,137 $ 2051 £ 1084 $ 1,856 € 1234 kr 189178 ₪ 5061 ¥ 210889 Mex$ 22789 NZ$ 2249 NOK 14721 zł 5395 S$ 1835 kr 14719 $ 1,357 Upper deck suite $ 2417 £ 1277 $ 2,187 € 1454 kr 222905 ₪ 5963 ¥ 248487 Mex$ 26852 NZ$ 2649 NOK 17345 zł 6357 S$ 2162 kr 17343 $ 1,599 $ 2749 £ 1452 $ 2,488 € 1654 kr 253565 ₪ 6783 ¥ 282667 Mex$ 30545 NZ$ 3014 NOK 19731 zł 7231 S$ 2460 kr 19729 $ 1,819 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 2508 £ 1325 $ 2,270 € 1509 kr 231336 ₪ 6189 ¥ 257886 Mex$ 27867 NZ$ 2750 NOK 18002 zł 6597 S$ 2244 kr 17999 $ 1,660 $ 3007 £ 1588 $ 2,721 € 1809 kr 277328 ₪ 7419 ¥ 309156 Mex$ 33408 NZ$ 3296 NOK 21580 zł 7909 S$ 2690 kr 21578 $ 1,989 Comfort Class
Fluvius
Tuesday, April 1; Saturday, April 5; Wednesday, April 9, 2025
April 1 April 5 & 9 Small twin/lower deck $ 1439 £ 760 $ 1,303 € 866 kr 132762 ₪ 3552 ¥ 147998 Mex$ 15993 NZ$ 1578 NOK 10331 zł 3786 S$ 1288 kr 10330 $ 952 $ 1522 £ 804 $ 1,378 € 916 kr 140427 ₪ 3757 ¥ 156543 Mex$ 16916 NZ$ 1669 NOK 10927 zł 4005 S$ 1362 kr 10926 $ 1,007 Regular twin/lower deck $ 1489 £ 787 $ 1,348 € 896 kr 137361 ₪ 3675 ¥ 153125 Mex$ 16547 NZ$ 1633 NOK 10689 zł 3917 S$ 1333 kr 10688 $ 985 $ 1572 £ 831 $ 1,423 € 946 kr 145026 ₪ 3880 ¥ 161670 Mex$ 17470 NZ$ 1724 NOK 11285 zł 4136 S$ 1407 kr 11284 $ 1,040 Twin cabin for single use/lower deck $ 2171 £ 1147 $ 1,965 € 1306 kr 200216 ₪ 5356 ¥ 223194 Mex$ 24119 NZ$ 2380 NOK 15580 zł 5710 S$ 1942 kr 15578 $ 1,436 $ 2295 £ 1213 $ 2,077 € 1381 kr 211713 ₪ 5664 ¥ 236011 Mex$ 25504 NZ$ 2516 NOK 16475 zł 6038 S$ 2054 kr 16473 $ 1,519 Twin/upper deck $ 1689 £ 892 $ 1,528 € 1016 kr 155757 ₪ 4167 ¥ 173633 Mex$ 18763 NZ$ 1851 NOK 12120 zł 4442 S$ 1511 kr 12119 $ 1,117 $ 1772 £ 936 $ 1,603 € 1066 kr 163423 ₪ 4372 ¥ 182178 Mex$ 19686 NZ$ 1942 NOK 12717 zł 4660 S$ 1585 kr 12715 $ 1,172 Double/upper deck $ 1921 £ 1015 $ 1,739 € 1156 kr 177220 ₪ 4741 ¥ 197559 Mex$ 21348 NZ$ 2106 NOK 13790 zł 5054 S$ 1719 kr 13789 $ 1,271 $ 2004 £ 1059 $ 1,814 € 1206 kr 184885 ₪ 4946 ¥ 206104 Mex$ 22272 NZ$ 2198 NOK 14387 zł 5272 S$ 1794 kr 14385 $ 1,326 Extra Options
Magnifiques
Electric bike rental* $ 158 £ 83 $ 143 € 95 kr 14564 ₪ 390 ¥ 16235 Mex$ 1754 NZ$ 173 NOK 1133 zł 415 S$ 141 kr 1133 $ 104 Canal cruise tickets $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 kr 2453 ₪ 66 ¥ 2734 Mex$ 295 NZ$ 29 NOK 191 zł 70 S$ 24 kr 191 $ 18 *There are a limited number of e-bikes available. Advanced reservation is required.
Fluvius
Electric bike rental* $ 141 £ 75 $ 128 € 85 kr 13031 ₪ 349 ¥ 14526 Mex$ 1570 NZ$ 155 NOK 1014 zł 372 S$ 126 kr 1014 $ 93 Helmets $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1533 ₪ 41 ¥ 1709 Mex$ 185 NZ$ 18 NOK 119 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Canal cruise tickets $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 kr 2453 ₪ 66 ¥ 2734 Mex$ 295 NZ$ 29 NOK 191 zł 70 S$ 24 kr 191 $ 18 *There are a limited number of e-bikes available. Advanced reservation is required.
Magnifiques
Electric bike rental* $ 153 £ 81 $ 138 € 92 kr 14104 ₪ 377 ¥ 15723 Mex$ 1699 NZ$ 168 NOK 1098 zł 402 S$ 137 kr 1097 $ 101 Canal cruise tickets $ 30 £ 16 $ 27 € 18 kr 2759 ₪ 74 ¥ 3076 Mex$ 332 NZ$ 33 NOK 215 zł 79 S$ 27 kr 215 $ 20 *There are a limited number of e-bikes available. Advanced reservation is required.
Fluvius
Electric bike rental* $ 146 £ 77 $ 132 € 88 kr 13491 ₪ 361 ¥ 15039 Mex$ 1625 NZ$ 160 NOK 1050 zł 385 S$ 131 kr 1050 $ 97 Helmets $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1533 ₪ 41 ¥ 1709 Mex$ 185 NZ$ 18 NOK 119 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Canal cruise tickets $ 30 £ 16 $ 27 € 18 kr 2759 ₪ 74 ¥ 3076 Mex$ 332 NZ$ 33 NOK 215 zł 79 S$ 27 kr 215 $ 20 *There are a limited number of e-bikes available. Advanced reservation is required.
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
Easy guided bike and boat tour with relatively low mileage. Terrain is very flat and consists mainly of well-maintained cycling paths. Headwinds can at times be bothersome
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (AMS)
Local Travel
There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from the airport to Amsterdam Central Station. It takes about 16 minutes. The price for a train ticket Schiphol-Amsterdam Central is approx. €4,20 per person for a single journey. The airport train station is located on the lower level of the airport. Depending on what boat you are on, the mooring location could be within walking distance or otherwise, a short taxi ride away.
Climate
Please note: the tulip season in Holland extends from the end of March to approx. the first week in May but is completely dependent on temperatures and the weather. Going early or late in the season may affect what is in bloom. Please check local conditions prior to arrival. Holland is near or below sea level and experiences a Maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean and has the perfect climate and soil for the Tulips. The Dutch have a saying “April doet wat hij wil”. It means that April does whatever it wishes to do. Keep this in mind as you pack for your cycling holiday. Though cooler in April, the sun does shine on average 177 hours.
Day of Rest
Any day can be designated a day of rest by remaining on board and enjoying the scenery from the comfortable deck. Do keep in mind that you will then limit your sightseeing possibilities.
Recommended
Discounted ticket for a one-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam: €18 in 2024. Please book your ticket in advance and you can collect it on board the ship on the first day of the tour.
Remarks
Bicycle rental is optional. You may bring your own touring or electric bike (a discount will be applied) but there will be a charge for reserving a parking/charging space on board. In 2024, this will be €7 for a touring bike and €17 per electric bike. Please be aware that there are a limited number of parking spaces on board.
Important to know
Travel Documents
Before you travel, please check your passport expiration and 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 on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa
Ride with GPS
For those who want to cycle self-guided, or 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. You can then upload all tour information to your phone, 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.
Extra Stay
As you will begin and end your tour in Amsterdam, why not book extra nights and visit the world-famous museums like the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum (with Rembrandts’ Night watch), the Anne Frank House, and enjoy the abundance of terraces and boutique-style cafes. And of course, the markets abound; the Flea Market, Flower Market, Noorder Markt, and Albert Kuip Markt! Extra nights in Amsterdam are always recommended. 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, can read customer reviews and ratings.
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