Holland Cycle Tours
Holland’s Big Rivers Tour
-
View Largegouda -
View LargeFietspad_naar_campus_Diepenbeek -
View Largepolder-dike -
View LargeUtrecht-cycle-path -
View LargeDordrecht-The-Hof-monastery -
View Largepaddle-tour -
View LargeBrabantse_Biesbosch -
View LargeUtrecht-centre
Along the most scenic rivers and waterways of Europe, surrounded by windmills, cows and nature, you will cycle through the typical Dutch landscape with tranquil green ridges and ancient farms. The route leads along the North Sea dunes, the ports of Rotterdam and old Dutch fishing villages such as Maassluis and Vlaardingen.
We drive through Schiedam with its mills and distilleries and the seaside resorts Scheveningen and Kijkduin Hook of Holland where the beach is almost right next to the bike path.
This area offers more than just a beautiful sandy beach, sun and sea. Indeed, there are also the boulevards to “strolling” and shopping, as well as many cafes and beach pavilions.
INFORMATION
TOUR MAP
- Utrecht (Overnight Stay: Day 1)
- Gouda (Overnight Stay: Day 2)
- Scheveningen (Overnight Stay: Day 3)
- Rotterdam (Overnight Stay: Day 4)
- Dordrecht (Overnight Stay: Day 5)
- Gorinchem (Overnight Stay: Day 6)
- Utrecht (Overnight Stay: Day 7) (Departure: Day 8)
STARTING PLACE
- Utrecht
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Total number of days: 8
- Hotel nights: 7
- Cycling days: 6
- Parking of car: free at your first hotel
- Train station: CS Utrecht
INCLUDED WITH THIS TOUR
- 7 hotel nights in three and mostly four star hotels
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- Buffet breakfast each morning
- Tourist information about all points of interests and sights along the route
- Detailed route directions and maps, both in digital and paper form
- The tour route in GPS files
- Service hotline (24/7)
- The option to rent bikes and/or trailers. More information here
- We can adapt the bike(s) to your needs
DAY TO DAY SCHEDULE
Day 1: Arrival in Utrecht
The first hotel you will be staying in is ideally located in the center of the Netherlands on the edge of the Rhine river. Utrecht has a wonderful old historic city center full of culture, shops and restaurants. Utrecht can be reached by train from Amsterdam Airport in approx. 45 minutes.
Day 2: Utrecht – Gouda
66 km
Today you cycle along numerous country houses, castles, woods and parks before reaching “cheese town” Gouda. There is a traditional thursday morning cheese market in Gouda. The town is also known for its syrup waffles (try one hot!) and candles.
Day 3: Gouda – Scheveningen
64 km
Through the green heart of the Netherlands you bicycle through grasslands to The Hague, the seat of government and royal residence of the Netherlands. The Hague offers many museums, beautiful buildings, events and shopping.
Day 4: Scheveningen – Rotterdam
55km
You cycle through the coastal towns Kijkduin and Hook of Holland to Maassluis, an old fishing village. In Schiedam you find distilleries and mills. After the former fishing village Vlaardingen you bike to the modern city of Rotterdam with its modern skyline and major port areas. During your boat trip it is easy to see how the ports are being redeveloped into attractive areas today. From the Euromast, the highest tower of the country, you have a wonderful view of the city and the surrounding area.
Day 5: Rotterdam – Dordrecht
37km
You continue your way by bike to Dordrecht. Dordrecht is one of the oldest cities of The Netherlands which is evident from all the historical buildings and churches you will encounter here. Also lots of cozy squares and streets to eat and drink something.
Day 6: Dordrecht – Gorinchem
56km
Along the edge of the island of Dordrecht, you continue your way through a special freshwater area, National Park De Biesbosch. You’ll cycle through and along polders, mills, willows, green pastures full of cows, farms, quaint villages, historic towns and wide rivers.
Day 7: Gorinchem – Utrecht
55km
In the towns Gorinchem and Woudrichem history is still vividly present. This is evident from the ramparts, city gates, armories and other monuments. A few miles later you reach Utrecht, the fourth largest city in the Netherlands, with its unique architecture, numerous museums, hundreds of years old canals with low yards full of restaurant terraces, nice shopping and nice cafes and pubs.
Day 8: Return Home
HOTELS
SELECTION OF HOTELS
For your overnight stays, we select the best hotels from our pool of quality accommodations. As some hotels may occasionally be fully booked, we use this selection system to ensure flexibility, allowing us to move to another hotel on the list if a hotel has no availability.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE HOTELS WE BOOK FOR YOU
- All hotels are three and mostly four star hotels selected for quality
- Breakfast is included every morning of your trip
- Luggage transportation from hotel to hotel
Hotel in ZandvoortPRICES
| Dutch Canals & Dunes Tour | Price |
|---|---|
| Price per person, 7 nights | €919 |
| Single Room | €75 per night |
| Additional Night In Location Of Choice | €110 per person per night |
| Breakfast | INCLUDED |
| Hotel-to-Hotel Luggage Transfers (1 piece per person) | INCLUDED |
| Extra Luggage Transfer | €5 per day per piece |
| Amsterdam Surcharge | €50 per person in high season. €25 per person for extra and Saturday nights. |
| Rental Bikes | Price |
|---|---|
| 27-speed Hybrid Bike | €13 per day |
| E-Bike | €29 per day |
| Children's Bike | €12 per day |
| More information and options here. |
| Additional Options | Price |
|---|---|
| Bike Theft Insurance (Standard Bike) | €3 per day |
| Bike Theft Insurance (E-bike) | €6 per day |
| Bike Breakdown Service | €5 per day |
| Cycling Helmet | €2 per day |
| Child Seat | €10 per day |
| Child Trailer | €19 per day |
| Tag-Along Bike | €10 per day |
Book This Tour