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 $ 2144 £ 1132 $ 1,940 € 1290 kr 197905 ₪ 5287 ¥ 220931 Mex$ 23799 NZ$ 2356 NOK 15378 zł 5667 S$ 1922 kr 15408 $ 1,418 $ 1978 £ 1045 $ 1,790 € 1190 kr 182564 ₪ 4877 ¥ 203805 Mex$ 21954 NZ$ 2173 NOK 14186 zł 5227 S$ 1773 kr 14214 $ 1,308 $ 1779 £ 939 $ 1,609 € 1070 kr 164154 ₪ 4385 ¥ 183253 Mex$ 19740 NZ$ 1954 NOK 12755 zł 4700 S$ 1594 kr 12780 $ 1,176 Twin $ 2477 £ 1308 $ 2,241 € 1490 kr 228588 ₪ 6107 ¥ 255184 Mex$ 27489 NZ$ 2721 NOK 17762 zł 6545 S$ 2220 kr 17797 $ 1,638 $ 2311 £ 1220 $ 2,090 € 1390 kr 213247 ₪ 5697 ¥ 238057 Mex$ 25644 NZ$ 2539 NOK 16570 zł 6106 S$ 2071 kr 16602 $ 1,528 $ 2111 £ 1115 $ 1,910 € 1270 kr 194837 ₪ 5205 ¥ 217506 Mex$ 23430 NZ$ 2320 NOK 15140 zł 5579 S$ 1892 kr 15169 $ 1,396 Junior suite $ 2809 £ 1484 $ 2,542 € 1690 kr 259271 ₪ 6926 ¥ 289437 Mex$ 31179 NZ$ 3087 NOK 20146 zł 7424 S$ 2517 kr 20186 $ 1,858 $ 2643 £ 1396 $ 2,391 € 1590 kr 243930 ₪ 6516 ¥ 272310 Mex$ 29334 NZ$ 2904 NOK 18954 zł 6985 S$ 2369 kr 18991 $ 1,748 $ 2444 £ 1290 $ 2,211 € 1470 kr 225520 ₪ 6025 ¥ 251759 Mex$ 27120 NZ$ 2685 NOK 17524 zł 6457 S$ 2190 kr 17558 $ 1,616 Upper deck suite $ 3308 £ 1747 $ 2,993 € 1990 kr 305296 ₪ 8156 ¥ 340816 Mex$ 36713 NZ$ 3635 NOK 23723 zł 8742 S$ 2964 kr 23769 $ 2,188 $ 3142 £ 1659 $ 2,842 € 1890 kr 289954 ₪ 7746 ¥ 323690 Mex$ 34869 NZ$ 3452 NOK 22531 zł 8302 S$ 2815 kr 22574 $ 2,078 $ 2942 £ 1554 $ 2,662 € 1770 kr 271545 ₪ 7254 ¥ 303138 Mex$ 32655 NZ$ 3233 NOK 21100 zł 7775 S$ 2637 kr 21141 $ 1,946 Single $ 2975 £ 1571 $ 2,692 € 1790 kr 274613 ₪ 7336 ¥ 306563 Mex$ 33024 NZ$ 3269 NOK 21339 zł 7863 S$ 2666 kr 21380 $ 1,968 $ 2809 £ 1484 $ 2,542 € 1690 kr 259271 ₪ 6926 ¥ 289437 Mex$ 31179 NZ$ 3087 NOK 20146 zł 7424 S$ 2517 kr 20186 $ 1,858 $ 2610 £ 1378 $ 2,361 € 1570 kr 240862 ₪ 6434 ¥ 268885 Mex$ 28965 NZ$ 2868 NOK 18716 zł 6897 S$ 2339 kr 18752 $ 1,726 Twin/single-use $ 3615 £ 1909 $ 3,270 € 2175 kr 333601 ₪ 8912 ¥ 372414 Mex$ 40117 NZ$ 3972 NOK 25922 zł 9552 S$ 3239 kr 25972 $ 2,391 $ 3365 £ 1777 $ 3,045 € 2025 kr 310589 ₪ 8297 ¥ 346725 Mex$ 37350 NZ$ 3698 NOK 24134 zł 8893 S$ 3016 kr 24181 $ 2,226 $ 3066 £ 1619 $ 2,774 € 1845 kr 282974 ₪ 7559 ¥ 315897 Mex$ 34029 NZ$ 3369 NOK 21988 zł 8103 S$ 2748 kr 22031 $ 2,028 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15342 ₪ 410 ¥ 17126 Mex$ 1845 NZ$ 183 NOK 1192 zł 439 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 $ 2194 £ 1159 $ 1,985 € 1320 kr 202508 ₪ 5410 ¥ 226069 Mex$ 24353 NZ$ 2411 NOK 15736 zł 5799 S$ 1966 kr 15766 $ 1,451 $ 2360 £ 1247 $ 2,135 € 1420 kr 217849 ₪ 5820 ¥ 243195 Mex$ 26198 NZ$ 2594 NOK 16928 zł 6238 S$ 2115 kr 16961 $ 1,561 $ 2028 £ 1071 $ 1,835 € 1220 kr 187166 ₪ 5000 ¥ 208943 Mex$ 22508 NZ$ 2228 NOK 14544 zł 5359 S$ 1817 kr 14572 $ 1,341 Junior suite $ 2527 £ 1334 $ 2,286 € 1520 kr 233191 ₪ 6230 ¥ 260322 Mex$ 28042 NZ$ 2776 NOK 18120 zł 6677 S$ 2264 kr 18155 $ 1,671 $ 2693 £ 1422 $ 2,436 € 1620 kr 248532 ₪ 6639 ¥ 277448 Mex$ 29887 NZ$ 2959 NOK 19312 zł 7116 S$ 2413 kr 19349 $ 1,781 $ 2360 £ 1247 $ 2,135 € 1420 kr 217849 ₪ 5820 ¥ 243195 Mex$ 26198 NZ$ 2594 NOK 16928 zł 6238 S$ 2115 kr 16961 $ 1,561 Single $ 2693 £ 1422 $ 2,436 € 1620 kr 248532 ₪ 6639 ¥ 277448 Mex$ 29887 NZ$ 2959 NOK 19312 zł 7116 S$ 2413 kr 19349 $ 1,781 $ 2859 £ 1510 $ 2,587 € 1720 kr 263874 ₪ 7049 ¥ 294575 Mex$ 31732 NZ$ 3142 NOK 20504 zł 7556 S$ 2562 kr 20544 $ 1,891 $ 2527 £ 1334 $ 2,286 € 1520 kr 233191 ₪ 6230 ¥ 260322 Mex$ 28042 NZ$ 2776 NOK 18120 zł 6677 S$ 2264 kr 18155 $ 1,671 Twin/single-use $ 3191 £ 1685 $ 2,887 € 1920 kr 294480 ₪ 7867 ¥ 328742 Mex$ 35413 NZ$ 3506 NOK 22882 zł 8432 S$ 2859 kr 22927 $ 2,110 $ 3440 £ 1817 $ 3,112 € 2070 kr 317492 ₪ 8482 ¥ 354432 Mex$ 38180 NZ$ 3780 NOK 24670 zł 9091 S$ 3083 kr 24718 $ 2,275 $ 2941 £ 1553 $ 2,661 € 1770 kr 271468 ₪ 7252 ¥ 303052 Mex$ 32645 NZ$ 3232 NOK 21094 zł 7773 S$ 2636 kr 21135 $ 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 $ 2194 £ 1159 $ 1,985 € 1320 kr 202508 ₪ 5410 ¥ 226069 Mex$ 24353 NZ$ 2411 NOK 15736 zł 5799 S$ 1966 kr 15766 $ 1,451 $ 2360 £ 1247 $ 2,135 € 1420 kr 217849 ₪ 5820 ¥ 243195 Mex$ 26198 NZ$ 2594 NOK 16928 zł 6238 S$ 2115 kr 16961 $ 1,561 $ 2028 £ 1071 $ 1,835 € 1220 kr 187166 ₪ 5000 ¥ 208943 Mex$ 22508 NZ$ 2228 NOK 14544 zł 5359 S$ 1817 kr 14572 $ 1,341 Twin/single-use $ 3191 £ 1685 $ 2,887 € 1920 kr 294480 ₪ 7867 ¥ 328742 Mex$ 35413 NZ$ 3506 NOK 22882 zł 8432 S$ 2859 kr 22927 $ 2,110 $ 3440 £ 1817 $ 3,112 € 2070 kr 317492 ₪ 8482 ¥ 354432 Mex$ 38180 NZ$ 3780 NOK 24670 zł 9091 S$ 3083 kr 24718 $ 2,275 $ 2941 £ 1553 $ 2,661 € 1770 kr 271468 ₪ 7252 ¥ 303052 Mex$ 32645 NZ$ 3232 NOK 21094 zł 7773 S$ 2636 kr 21135 $ 1,945 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15342 ₪ 410 ¥ 17126 Mex$ 1845 NZ$ 183 NOK 1192 zł 439 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 $ 2352 £ 1242 $ 2,128 € 1415 kr 217082 ₪ 5799 ¥ 242339 Mex$ 26105 NZ$ 2584 NOK 16868 zł 6216 S$ 2108 kr 16901 $ 1,556 Twin $ 2685 £ 1418 $ 2,429 € 1615 kr 247765 ₪ 6619 ¥ 276592 Mex$ 29795 NZ$ 2950 NOK 19252 zł 7094 S$ 2406 kr 19290 $ 1,776 Junior suite $ 3017 £ 1593 $ 2,730 € 1815 kr 278448 ₪ 7439 ¥ 310845 Mex$ 33485 NZ$ 3315 NOK 21637 zł 7973 S$ 2704 kr 21679 $ 1,995 Upper deck suite $ 3682 £ 1944 $ 3,331 € 2215 kr 339814 ₪ 9078 ¥ 379351 Mex$ 40864 NZ$ 4046 NOK 26405 zł 9730 S$ 3300 kr 26456 $ 2,435 Single $ 3183 £ 1681 $ 2,880 € 1915 kr 293790 ₪ 7848 ¥ 327971 Mex$ 35330 NZ$ 3498 NOK 22829 zł 8412 S$ 2853 kr 22873 $ 2,105 Twin/single-use $ 3931 £ 2076 $ 3,557 € 2365 kr 362827 ₪ 9693 ¥ 405040 Mex$ 43632 NZ$ 4320 NOK 28193 zł 10389 S$ 3523 kr 28248 $ 2,600 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15342 ₪ 410 ¥ 17126 Mex$ 1845 NZ$ 183 NOK 1192 zł 439 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 $ 2518 £ 1330 $ 2,278 € 1515 kr 232424 ₪ 6209 ¥ 259465 Mex$ 27950 NZ$ 2767 NOK 18060 zł 6655 S$ 2257 kr 18095 $ 1,666 $ 2352 £ 1242 $ 2,128 € 1415 kr 217082 ₪ 5799 ¥ 242339 Mex$ 26105 NZ$ 2584 NOK 16868 zł 6216 S$ 2108 kr 16901 $ 1,556 $ 2103 £ 1110 $ 1,902 € 1265 kr 194070 ₪ 5184 ¥ 216649 Mex$ 23338 NZ$ 2310 NOK 15080 zł 5557 S$ 1884 kr 15109 $ 1,391 Junior suite $ 2851 £ 1506 $ 2,579 € 1715 kr 263107 ₪ 7029 ¥ 293718 Mex$ 31640 NZ$ 3132 NOK 20444 zł 7534 S$ 2555 kr 20484 $ 1,886 $ 2685 £ 1418 $ 2,429 € 1615 kr 247765 ₪ 6619 ¥ 276592 Mex$ 29795 NZ$ 2950 NOK 19252 zł 7094 S$ 2406 kr 19290 $ 1,776 $ 2435 £ 1286 $ 2,203 € 1465 kr 224753 ₪ 6004 ¥ 250902 Mex$ 27028 NZ$ 2676 NOK 17464 zł 6436 S$ 2182 kr 17498 $ 1,611 Single $ 3017 £ 1593 $ 2,730 € 1815 kr 278448 ₪ 7439 ¥ 310845 Mex$ 33485 NZ$ 3315 NOK 21637 zł 7973 S$ 2704 kr 21679 $ 1,995 $ 2851 £ 1506 $ 2,579 € 1715 kr 263107 ₪ 7029 ¥ 293718 Mex$ 31640 NZ$ 3132 NOK 20444 zł 7534 S$ 2555 kr 20484 $ 1,886 $ 2435 £ 1286 $ 2,203 € 1465 kr 224753 ₪ 6004 ¥ 250902 Mex$ 27028 NZ$ 2676 NOK 17464 zł 6436 S$ 2182 kr 17498 $ 1,611 Twin/single-use $ 3682 £ 1944 $ 3,331 € 2215 kr 339814 ₪ 9078 ¥ 379351 Mex$ 40864 NZ$ 4046 NOK 26405 zł 9730 S$ 3300 kr 26456 $ 2,435 $ 3433 £ 1813 $ 3,105 € 2065 kr 316802 ₪ 8463 ¥ 353661 Mex$ 38097 NZ$ 3772 NOK 24617 zł 9071 S$ 3076 kr 24665 $ 2,270 $ 3059 £ 1615 $ 2,767 € 1840 kr 282284 ₪ 7541 ¥ 315126 Mex$ 33946 NZ$ 3361 NOK 21935 zł 8083 S$ 2741 kr 21977 $ 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 $ 2518 £ 1330 $ 2,278 € 1515 kr 232424 ₪ 6209 ¥ 259465 Mex$ 27950 NZ$ 2767 NOK 18060 zł 6655 S$ 2257 kr 18095 $ 1,666 $ 2685 £ 1418 $ 2,429 € 1615 kr 247765 ₪ 6619 ¥ 276592 Mex$ 29795 NZ$ 2950 NOK 19252 zł 7094 S$ 2406 kr 19290 $ 1,776 $ 2103 £ 1110 $ 1,902 € 1265 kr 194070 ₪ 5184 ¥ 216649 Mex$ 23338 NZ$ 2310 NOK 15080 zł 5557 S$ 1884 kr 15109 $ 1,391 Twin/single-use $ 3682 £ 1944 $ 3,331 € 2215 kr 339814 ₪ 9078 ¥ 379351 Mex$ 40864 NZ$ 4046 NOK 26405 zł 9730 S$ 3300 kr 26456 $ 2,435 $ 3433 £ 1813 $ 3,105 € 2065 kr 316802 ₪ 8463 ¥ 353661 Mex$ 38097 NZ$ 3772 NOK 24617 zł 9071 S$ 3076 kr 24665 $ 2,270 $ 3059 £ 1615 $ 2,767 € 1840 kr 282284 ₪ 7541 ¥ 315126 Mex$ 33946 NZ$ 3361 NOK 21935 zł 8083 S$ 2741 kr 21977 $ 2,023 Triple cabin (3rd bed is a bunk bed) available on request in very limited number. $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15342 ₪ 410 ¥ 17126 Mex$ 1845 NZ$ 183 NOK 1192 zł 439 S$ 149 kr 1194 $ 110 discount per person will apply.
Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 226 £ 119 $ 205 € 136 kr 20864 ₪ 557 ¥ 23292 Mex$ 2509 NZ$ 248 NOK 1621 zł 597 S$ 203 kr 1624 $ 150 Helmet rental: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1534 ₪ 41 ¥ 1713 Mex$ 184 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 23626 ₪ 631 ¥ 26375 Mex$ 2841 NZ$ 281 NOK 1836 zł 676 S$ 229 kr 1839 $ 169 Helmet rental $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1534 ₪ 41 ¥ 1713 Mex$ 184 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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