Bike and Boat tour - Impressions from the Danube

It is possible to travel alone and stay in a single room on this journey. If you wish, this can be selected on the booking form.

All departures require a minimum of 50 guests to depart. Departures are cancelled no later than 21 days before departure. It is therefore important that you wait until you have received final confirmation from us before arranging transport to the destination.

Be aware that a cruise ship on the Danube is not only your hotel, but also a machine that also works with engine power at night. Especially when passing locks and bridges - and the preparation work - noise can occur. If you are sensitive, please bring your own earplugs.

Upon request, it is possible to bring your own bicycle on this tour. Approval from the boat is required, as there is a limit to the number of bicycles that can be accommodated. Your bicycle must be insured, and you must understand that it will be stored together with rental bicycles, packed tightly, and handled by the onboard staff.

Please note that the boat disclaims responsibility for damages and theft of privately brought bicycles.

If bringing an e-bike, it is required that the battery can be removed and brought into the cabin.

There will be a handling fee for bringing your own bicycle - see details on the booking page.

There are different rules for bicycle helmets and other safety in the countries this tour passes through.

In Austria, bicycle helmets are compulsory for children under the age of 12.
In Slovakia, helmets are mandatory for everyone when cycling outside built-up areas.
In addition, reflective vests are mandatory in both Slovakia and Hungary for cyclists riding in poor visibility and at night.

We ALWAYS recommend that you wear a helmet and that you bring your own. It is not possible to buy helmets on board.  
Also bring your own reflective vest (hi-vis vest) if you want to cycle on days with poor visibility.

The flight to Passau is not included in the tour price. We recommend that you find your own flight on e.g. momondo.

We recommend that you wait to book your flight until we have confirmed your journey.

Here's what you do:
1. You book your trip with us
2. We confirm your journey (usually within 3-5 working days)
3. You arrange your transport to the destination

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If you'd like us to arrange your flight for you, you can book a quote for your journey including flights. This can take two working days. Please note that we charge a fee of SEK 350 per ticket, which means that you get the flight cheaper by booking it yourself.

On this journey, you stay on the boat for the entire trip in your chosen cabin. There are three cabin options:

    Cabin on the main deck at the front or back of the boat
    Cabin on the middle deck
    Cabin on the upper deck

All meals are included in the price of the trip. This means

    7x Breakfast
    6x Packed lunch
    6x Afternoon coffee and cake
    7x Evening meals (3-course menus)

On the day of arrival, a welcome meeting will be organised for all guests. Find out more about this on arrival at the boat.

In addition, travel meetings are held every evening to go over tomorrow's leg of the journey.

• For a stress-free start to your trip, it is recommended to arrive at the starting point early in the evening of the day before. The individual return journey will take place on the last day of the trip.
• The indicated cycling distance is an approximation and may differ from the actual distance.
• This journey is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Further important information about your trip by bike and boat:

There is always a possibility of changes in the schedule and programme. In the event of extremely high or low water levels, the shipping company reserves the right to bridge parts of the route with a bus or to cancel the trip at short notice without liability (water level is force majeure). The same applies in the case of officially arranged lock and/or bridge repairs not previously announced or in the case of engine damage not caused by the fault of the ship.

Also be aware that your riverboat is both your "holiday hotel" and a working machine, constantly moving with engine power, even at night (sometimes with lock and bridge passengers and consequent ejection and retraction of structures). Particularly noise-sensitive guests are advised to bring earplugs. Lock passages are particularly associated with noise nuisance - it is the same on all boat trips - and unfortunately cannot be changed!

Please note that storage space in the cabin is very limited. In your luggage you should pack good rainwear (jacket and trousers), a helmet, sun hat and sun cream and sports shoes.

Tips are not included in the price.
It is customary to tip the crew of the riverboat at the end of the trip. The level is about 7-10€ from each participant. per day. On a trip like this of 7 days duration, about 50-70€ per person would be appropriate - depending on your experience.
There will typically be an envelope in the cabin for this purpose, or information will be provided to this effect at the end of the trip.

Starting in 2025, travelers from visa-exempt countries will need an ESS or ETIAS authorization to enter EU nations. This system enhances border security while simplifying entry procedures. Ensure compliance by applying online before your trip to avoid delays.
You can read more about it here.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

Join the special ‘Bering Cycling Holidays’ group on Facebook. Here you'll be notified about new holidays, special offers and much more.

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Note: you need to request membership, but everyone is approved.

When you book a trip with us, we plant a tree in Kenya.

Bering Travel partners with Growing Trees Network, which has been planting trees in Kenya since 2020 in collaboration with Seniorer uden Grænser (Seniors Without Borders). The trees are planted with small-scale local farmers in the Mount Kenya region, as well as at schools, where the fruit helps supplement students’ diets and is incorporated into their learning.

The trees are planted using the shamba method – a sustainable approach that combines reforestation with agricultural crops. This keeps the soil covered with vegetation throughout the year, helping to prevent nutrient loss and reduce erosion.

The contribution to tree planting comes directly from Bering Travel’s own earnings and is not added to the price of your trip.

This initiative is not intended as a carbon offset for travel, but as a way to make a positive contribution.

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