Holland & Belgium Bike & Boat: Bruges to Amsterdam
Guided Bike & Boat
- Daily Mileage: 11-36 miles|
- Biking: 2-4 hours|
Starting From
12-day Air Package
$6,195
8-day Bike Tour Only
$4,695
Per person, double occupancy
Holland & Belgium Bike & Boat: Bruges to Amsterdam
Enjoy the privacy of VBT’s exclusive barge as you journey through the charming canals of Holland and Belgium. Unpack only once, then relax in the comfort of your floating home—including a comfortable lounge and dining area—as you watch the scenery float past from the splendid sundeck. By day, cycle easy bike paths past Holland’s windmills and polder villages—rubbing elbows with bike-commuting locals along the way. In the evenings, enjoy delicious meals of local specialties prepared by your boat’s on-board chef—plus special treats such as a Belgian beer tasting, and a night of festive camaraderie at the home of our Dutch friends. With VBT’s deep roots in Holland and Belgium, there are many opportunities to experience the region’s rich cultural heritage with the people who live here.
Tour Highlights
- Cycle along tranquil rivers and past meadows, dairy farms, quaint villages, and polder countrysides.
- Get acquainted with local people — and local life — during a visit to a family home.
- Join a local guide for a boat tour of Ghent, whose history dates to around 600 AD.
- View the famous Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Sip authentic Belgian beer during a special tasting on board.
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
What to Expect
This tour offers easy terrain on bike paths and roads through both urban and rural areas. You will encounter traffic, especially in urban areas. Some of the bike paths are unpaved, and the terrain can lack shelter from the wind. Our VBT support vehicle is available every day at designated points for those who need assistance.
- Daily Mileage: 11-36 miles|
- Biking: 2-4 hours|
- Group Size: 22
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May61º/46º
Jun66º/52º
Aug70º/55º
Sep64º/51º
Average
Precipitation:
May2 in
Jun2.4 in
Aug2.4 in
Sep3.2 in
Air Package |
Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare |
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Airport car service for arrival and departure |
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Two nights in Bruges and one night in Amsterdam in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast |
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7 nights aboard a private canal barge |
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14 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners |
Step-Through Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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See More >Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2025 Post-Trip Extension - Amsterdam
2 Nights From
$495
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $395
2 nights at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre or at the Amrath Grand Hotel Frans Hals in Haarlem for the September 7-14, 2024 tour
Airport car service for departure
Daily breakfast
City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Amsterdam airport will be provided (an approximately 40- to 60-minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
The Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre is a modern, 4-star hotel located on the edge of the River IJ, near the Oosterdok canal and the Amsterdam Central Station. Its spacious rooms provide stunning views of Amsterdam city and the harbor. This luxury property is also within walking distance of downtown and many of Amsterdam’s renowned attractions. Plus, free WiFi and air conditioning are available throughout the hotel.
Air Package Only
2024 Post-Trip Extension - Amsterdam
2 Nights From
$395
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $345
2 nights at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre or at the Amrath Grand Hotel Frans Hals in Haarlem for the September 7-14, 2024 tour
Airport car service for departure
Daily breakfast
City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Amsterdam airport will be provided (an approximately 20- to 30-minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
The Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre is a modern, 4-star hotel located on the edge of the River IJ, near the Oosterdok canal and the Amsterdam Central Station. Its spacious rooms provide stunning views of Amsterdam city and the harbor. This luxury property is also within walking distance of downtown and many of Amsterdam’s renowned attractions. Plus, free WiFi and air conditioning are available throughout the hotel.
The Belgium and Holland Bike and Barge Tour was like biking through scenes of the Dutch masters paintings. The countryside is so peaceful, and the unhurried pace of the tour gives you an opportunity to absorb this tranquility. The small towns have an old world charm about them, enhanced by the narrow roads and colorful gardens. Our fellow riders were a friendly group of people with varied interests. Having a master chef prepare the tasty and creative meals was a nightly dining treat. This was our first VBT Tour, and we are already planning our next trip.
Easy riding through beautiful scenery
Our first VBT trip. It was very well-organized and accommodated a range of cyclists' speed levels. Highly experienced trip leaders who took care of us, from fixing a broken chain to teaching us about Belgium beer. The terrain was pancake flat, with only the bridges as hills. Beautiful countryside, interesting cities from Bruges to Amsterdam. Barge was a great way to travel, very good food, nice wine choices at dinner, very hospitable crew. We loved not having to repack for the 7 nights onboard. Well-designed route instructions and GPS. Enjoyable group of fellow travelers, some on their 2nd to 7th VBT trip.
Wonderful trip!
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