Day 1 Haarlem
We'll meet early in Amsterdam and shuttle to Haarlem for an incredible bike ride along the coast. Manicured bike paths lead the way through cresting dunes and lively beach resorts, then wind through some of the loveliest neighborhoods in all of Holland. There's also an option to visit the Keukenhof tulip fields in the spring. Tonight, we'll enjoy a special welcome dinner. (bike tour mileage options: 17 / 28)
Climate in Holland
Day 2 Enkhuizen
We'll start biking in De Rijp, a colorful town with green gabled houses and a long whaling heritage. After visiting a working windmill, cycle over canals and wooden drawbridges to sea-faring towns like Schermerhorn and Hoorn. We'll spend tonight beside the picture-perfect harbor of Enkhuizen. (cycling tour mileage: 30)
Day 3 Lemmer
Board the ferry to Stavoren, then bicycle along Lake Ijselmeer on small roads and dikes to the old port of Hindeloopen. It's the perfect chance to learn a bit of history and visit charming towns steeped in tradition. We'll settle for the night overlooking the yachts of Lemmer. (bicycle tour mileage options: 23 / 28 / 33)
Day 4 Staphorst
Our carefree bike ride leads through forests and watery landscapes highlighted by a visit to Giethoorn. Known as the Venice of Holland, it is a wonderful canal-laced village with thatched houses and humpback bridges. This evening we'll stay at the grand Kasteel de Havixhorst. (bicycle trip mileage options: 31 / 38 / 43 / 50)
Day 5 Odoorn
Start the day greeting hundreds of storks and peacocks at a bird sanctuary on the grounds of our hotel. Then spin along forested bicycle paths through dreamy hamlets tucked deep in the woods. Visit the craft village in Orvelte before continuing on to peaceful Odoorn and our cozy hotel. (bike trip mileage: 39)
Day 6 Odoorn
Today’s ride travels on dramatic moors dappled with purple heather, dotted with prehistoric stone beds. We’ll visit the outdoor market in Emmen, then follow fertile pastures and dense woodlands to the thatched village of Eext. Tonight in Odoorn, try a dinner of savory pancakes or a Dutch favorite, Indonesian Rice Table.
(bicycle tour mileage: 27)
Day 7 Groningen
Our destination today is Groningen, the bicycle capital of the world! But first, see the botanical gardens in Haren, and enjoy the untamed beauty of the Paterswolde nature reserve. Tonight we'll dine at our luxurious hotel in the heart of the city. (bicyle tour options: 39 / 41)
Day 8
Transfer to Amsterdam Airport.
