Unisex 24-gear bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel
High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry.
The route
This is a fairly easy cycling holiday. The route is almost entirely on paved two-lane cycle paths along roads. The route is completely flat and there are virtually no climbs on the tour.
Easy cancellation up to 35 days before departure
This tour is covered by our special easy cancellation policy up to 35 days before departure.
Itinerary
See the day-by-day itinerary below.
Individual arrival in Harderwijk, unless you bring your own bikes, the rental bikes are stored in the hotel garage. Discover the medieval trading town. A walk through the town will almost always take you past the Church of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk). It's a basilica with a three-part elevation from the 14th and 15th centuries. You'll stay one night in Harderwijk.
Hotel (example): TBA
Enjoy the Arkemheen-Eemland National Park and the wide, flat landscape with its unusual vegetation. Black-tailed godwits strut across the moors. Cycle along the banks of the Randmeren to Huizen, the twin village on the Eemmeer with a costume and fishing museum. Naarden is a beautiful town in the green Gooi region and one of the best preserved fortress towns in Europe. It was one of the most important defences of the New Dutch Water Line, which still amazes people today. You'll spend the night in Bussum/Naarden/nearby.
Hotel (example): TBA
Travelling along the IJsselmeer, you'll come to the medieval water castle ‘Muidenschloss’. Your way leads you to Amsterdam. Enjoy the historic buildings, the magnificent museums and the cosy atmosphere. Take a canal cruise, walk through Vondelpark, visit the floating flower market and shop in the old town. Amsterdam is truly unique! Due to the short stage, you'll have plenty of time to explore this beautiful city. You'll spend the night in Amsterdam.
Hotel (example): TBA
After a few kilometres you'll reach the typical old Dutch town of Monnickendam, a real harbour town. Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the IJsselmeer to Volendam, Katwoude or Hoorn. Enjoy your breaks in traditional fishing villages that have a past as thriving trading towns. Volendam is famous for its costumes and is said to be home to a delicious smoked eel. You'll spend the night in Volendam/Katwourde or Hoorn.
Hotel (example): TBA
In Edam, you'll soon realise that the city has more to offer than its world-famous cheese. Hoorn is a small shopping paradise with many terrace cafés and restaurants where you can relax and enjoy life.
The picturesque town of Enkhuizen attracts thousands of tourists every year. Some love it for its many historic buildings and monuments, others for its harbour and excellent water sports facilities. Take a walk around the city and visit the Zuiderzee Museum with its recreated old Zuiderzee town. You'll spend the night in Enkhuizen.
Hotel (example): TBA
Cross the waves of the IJsselmeer by ferry (not included) before landing in Stavoren. Discover the nostalgic charm of the oldest of the eleven Frisian towns in the Netherlands. Cycle through the gently sloping and wooded Gaasterland with its cliffs to Lemmer or nearby. The cosy town centre with its many terraces right on the water, the cafés and the many attractions, such as the old lock, represent the joie de vivre of the town. You'll spend the night in Lemmer.
Hotel (example): TBA
You'll cycle through the National Park ‘De Weerribben’. Canoeists are not the only ones who love this marshland, which is home to rare plants and animals - thanks to the many canals. One of the jewels of Blokzijl is the historic harbour area.
It is not surprising that it is a protected cultural heritage site. The nature landscape De Wieden borders the Weerribben. Together they form the largest continuous flat moorland in Western Europe. Zwartsluis (the black lock) took over the role of a transit harbour for peat in the 18th century.
It has had a tradition of trade and shipping for centuries and this is still evident today. In this trading town you will see more than 500 monuments, including the Sint Nicolaaskerk, the Gothic Huis, the city gates and a replica of the medieval trading ship ‘De Kamper Hanze Kogge’. You'll spend the night in Kampen.
Hotel (example): TBA
When you cycle along the dam, you'll come to Elburg. The traditional sailing ships, originally called ‘Botte’, were once used for fishing. Travelling along Lake Veluwe, you'll return to your starting point: Harderwijk. Here the tour ends where it started.
If you want to spend an extra night in Harderwijk, you can opt for this when you book your tour.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
Prices per person in EUR
Price includes
- 7 nights in 3-star hotels, inns and guesthouses
- Breakfast every day
- Standard bike hire (optional - see details below)
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- Detailed descriptions of the carefully suggested routes (route maps, route descriptions and important phone numbers - in English)
- Direct phone number to a service hotline for the entire trip
- Access to the route in our GPS app, which also works offline
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a package holiday and is covered by the Travel Guarantee Fund and the Package Travel Act - see what benefits this brings you - click here
Optional extras
- Electric bike upgrade (selected when booking the tour)
Not included
- Transport to the Netherlands
- Administration fee
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Tourist taxes, if applicable
Bikes
On this tour you can select between the following bikes.
Unisex 7-gear bike
Hub gears with coaster brake
High-quality unisex touring bike with coaster brake on the rear wheel.
Unisex 30-gear PLUS bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel
Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike.
Unisex 8-speed E-bike
Hub gears with freewheel
High quality unisex e-bike with comfortable low entry.
Practical information
Here you can get answers to various questions about the trip
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The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form.
Equipment included in the bike rental:
- Saddle bag (water repellent)
- Handlebar bag (water repellent)
- Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
- Combination lock
Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.
Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.
Flights to Amsterdam are not included in the price of the trip. We recommend that you find the flights yourself, for example via www.momondo.com.
We recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your journey before arranging transport.
On this tour you can select between two categories of accommodation. The base price is based on Category B.
Category B: 3-star hotels, inns and guesthouses
Category A: 3- and 4-star hotels
In the itinerary you can see examples of the hotels we most often use on this journey. If the hotels are not available when you book your trip, we will book hotels of similar quality.
Breakfast is included every day. It's easy to find both lunch and dinner in the cities along the route.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags, specific local vouchers and if you have rented a bike, they will also be handed out at the first hotel. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
This tour has difficulty grade 1.
Grade 1
Suitable for cyclists who enjoy shorter distances in flat or gently rolling terrain. Ideal if you just want to explore the area by bicycle at a leisurely pace. On most itineraries it will be possible to shorten the trip distance, or skip a cycling day.
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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.
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After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
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.
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