Green Heart of Holland Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 4 nights
VISITING: The Netherlands
Overview
Why we love this tour
The rural beauty of Holland's polders, meadows and rivers
Charming towns and fascinating cities of Utrecht, Amsterdam and Gouda
Flat cycling terrain through the Dutch countryside
Guiding
Distance
Level
Standard
Departs
Runs
Code
Fly to
Good for
Return
Ride around the heart of Holland and discover the charming cities, iconic canals and beautiful landscapes of this cycling haven. Your tour will start with a ride to Amsterdam, cycling along river-bank paths lined with grand houses built in the 17/18th centuries. Arriving in Amsterdam, you’ll have time to explore the art galleries, museums and historic canals.
You’ll pedal out of the Dutch capital, along the river Vecht which is lined by grand stately homes and well-kept gardens. From here you'll ride into a beautifully green and rural landscape with charming little towns surrounded by meadows, rivers and woodland. Staying in cities including Gouda and Utrecht, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy typical Dutch markets, museums and churches.
The Trip
Route
Please note, route maps on our website do not follow the exact route of the tour.
Accommodation
3 & 4* Hotels
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 3 and 4-star hotels, all offering en-suite rooms and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour.
Example hotels
Utrecht - Hotel Mitland
Amsterdam - Westcord Art Hotel
Gouda - City Hotel
Four nights in 3* and 4* hotels
Breakfast included
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
4 nights accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels
Board basis: Bed and breakfast
Navigation app with maps, route notes & GPS tracks, electronic travel guide with points of interest
Luggage transportation (one suitcase per person (max. 20 kg))
Local contact number for general assistance
Bike breakdown pass (when you hire a bike)
Tourist tax
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Cycle helmets
Ferry crossings
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Bike hire includes a pannier and lock. Hybrid bike hire also includes a handlebar bag.
Hybrid bike (with breakdown pass)
Hybrid bike with 24 gears
E-bike (with breakdown pass)
Minimum height 160cm
Optional printed route book
Extras
Other Extras
Helmet
Helmet hire
:
Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
To fly from Amsterdam, Take the train (NS) to Amsterdam Schiphol airport. Alternatively take the Eurostar.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
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We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly hotels to maximise availability. This helps us do our best to secure your preferred dates, regardless of the time of year. Hotels are typically chosen for their secure bike storage, proximity to cycle routes, and accessibility for the luggage transfers. They all feature en-suite rooms and come with breakfast included as standard.