By bike and boat through Holland - North route

A special way to travel...

Cycling in the province of Northern Holland, a peninsula between North Sea, the mudlat and the IJsselmeer. A landscape marked by water, dikes and dunes, local recreation areas and a lot of picturesque cities. Highlight of the tour: Amsterdam with its canals, the North Sea island Texel, the Zuiderzee museum in Enkhuizen and a lot more.

Characteristic:
Almost all time flat, on cycle paths along the channels or on sideways with hardly any traffic you will get to know the most bike friendly country of Europe. You live on a typical river boat, which accompanies you during your cycle trip and you can also stay on board and enjoy the tour on the boat. You do not have to look for a hotel, not any annoying packing of suitcases, just cycling without any luggage.
Level of difficulty: 1
Total length: approx. 145 - 264 bicycle kilometres


Itinerary:

1. Day: Amsterdam - Hoorn
Individual arrival to Amsterdam. Embarkment between 03.00 pm and 04.30 pm. At approx. 06.00 pm boat trip to Hoorn.

2. Day: Hoorn - Enkhuizen (approx. 20 - 26 km)
After a visit of the historical old town of Hoorn you start to cycle to Enkhuizen. There is much to see (Zuiderzee museum, old town).

3. Day: Enkhuizen - Lemmer (approx. 32 - 45 km)
Today you start with a boat tour through the IJsselmeer to Lemmer. At a round tour you discover the surroundings.

4. Day: Lemmer - Stavoren - Oudeschild (approx. 33 km)
You cycle to Stavoren. Afterwards you embark on the boat and cycle to Oudeschild on the island Texel.

5. Day: Island Texel - Den Helder (0 - approx. 70 km)
Free day on the biggest Dutch North Sea island Texel: Relax on the beach or make an island round trip (different routes are available). At approx. 06.00 pm boat trip to Den Helder.

6. Day: Den Helder - Alkmaar (approx. 25 - 55 km)
Along the North sea coast you cycle in the direction of Alkmaar. You can embark on the boat in St. Maartensvlotbrug or you cycle the whole route. There is also the possibility to go to St. Maartensvlotbrug by boat and cycle the last part to Alkmaar.

7. Day: Alkmaar - Wormerveer - Amsterdam (approx. 35 km)
The cheese market in Alkmaar (approx. April - September) is worth a visit. At noon you cycle by boat to Wormerveer. Via the museum village "Zaanse Schans" and the national recreation area you cycle back to Amsterdam.

8. Day: Amsterdam
Debarkation until approx. 09.30 am and individual departure.


On the MS Serena are 46 double cabins à approx. 8 - 9 qm (therefrom 29 on the main deck), 3 single cabins à approx. 6 qm (therefrom 2 on the main deck) and 2 junior suites à approx. 12 qm (only on the main deck). All cabins have shower/toilet, a ventilation system and a window to open. In addition the boat offers a salon, bar and restaurant (air-conditioned) and a covered sundeck with sitting places.

Dates:
02.04.16 till 08.10.16 Travel beginning: on Saturdays, Duration: 8 days (7 nights)

Additional Infos and Extras:
- In collaboration with a local contract partner
- Route and programme are subject to alterations
- Parking possibilities in Amsterdam available for a fee resp. accommodation in Volendam with free long-term parking (details on request!)
- Minimum number of participants: 50 people

Prices per person: IN-HON8VP
Single cabin: EUR 499.00
2-bed-cabin: EUR 499.00
Surcharge for promenade deck cabin: EUR 130.00
Hired bicycle (7-speed-unisex-touring bicycle with back-pedalling brake) + 1 pannier bag: EUR 70.00
Electric bicycle + 1 pannier bag: EUR 165.00
Seasonal supplement arrival dates (07.05.2016-27.08.2016): EUR 250.00
Seasonal supplement arrival dates: (23.04.2016-23.04.2016, 30.04.2016-30.04.2016, 03.09.2016-03.09.2016, 10.09.2016-10.09.2016): EUR 200.00
Seasonal supplement arrival dates (09.04.2016-09.04.2016, 16.04.2016-16.04.2016, 17.09.2016-17.09.2016, 24.09.2016-24.09.2016): EUR 100.00

Characteristics:

Participants:
from 50
Tourtype:
individual
Children:
yes
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Benefits:

  • Accommodation in the booked cabin with shower/toilet
  • Full board (breakfast buffet, 6x lunch package or snack, in the afternoon coffee and tee, 3-course dinner menu)
  • Welcome drink
  • Harbour and lock charges
  • Bed-linen and towels
  • Daily cabin cleaning
  • Detailed travel documents with maps
  • Board travel guide and daily tour meeting
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  • Cabin and season prices see tour description
  • Surcharge for promenade deck cabin
  • Hired bicycle (7-speed-unisex-touring bicycle with back-pedalling brake) + 1 pannier bag
  • Electric bicycle + 1 pannier bag

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