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Holland Family Barge & Bike

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8 days (Amsterdam)

Destinations visited: The Netherlands, Amsterdam, World

Grading:

introductory

Grading Definitions

Discovery & Cruising

These are our least demanding trips. These journeys of discovery and cruises involve little or no extended activity and are suitable for people with a basic level of fitness and good health. The itinerary may take place in remote areas (with basic facilities) and may involve long travel days on various types of transport. Sightseeing may be conducted on foot and all participants should be capable of carrying their own luggage from vehicle to hotel rooms. These adventures do not go above 2500m and rarely involve camping.
Suggested preparation: Once or twice a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour, for at least 2 -3 months prior to departure.

Adventure Touring

Suggested preparation: Two or three times a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour or more, for at least 3 months prior to departure.

Introductory

These trips involve trekking or walking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to five or six hours a day at a slow but steady pace and should never be misinterpreted to mean they are easy trips. These trips do not spend time at altitudes above 4000m and are usually a week in duration. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and good health.
Suggested preparation: 30 minutes of aerobic type exercise, (either cycling or jogging) three times a week for three months leading up to your trek. For trekking, hill walking with a daypack in variable weather conditions is also recommended. For a cycling adventure, road cycling twice a week for three months prior to departure is recommended.

Introductory to Moderate

These trips involve a combination of what is described in our INTRODUCTORY and MODERATE levels. The emphasis is on introductory activity with several moderate stages

Moderate

These adventures involve trekking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to 6 or 7 hours a day at a steady pace. These trips may spend successive days at altitudes not generally exceeding 5,500m and are usually between 10 and 15 days in duration. You will need a good level of fitness and be in good health.
Suggested preparation: 45 minutes of aerobic type exercise, three to five times a week for the three months leading up to your trek. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or road cycling is also recommended depending upon the activity you plan to undertake.

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Experience the delight of cycling through Holland with your family

The flat cycle ways and pretty canals of Holland offer some of the most enchanting and safe cycling opportunities in Europe. Aboard your hotel barge and in the company of other families, visit castles as you cycle through the Dutch riverlands. During the day there is plenty of opportunity to visit interesting towns such as the famous cheese town of Gouda, take advantage of local family friendy attractions such as Dutch golf and view the 19 windmills of Kinderdijk. Specially designed for kids from 7 to 11 years old, the pace is relaxed ensuring that all members of the family are able to fully participate in the days cycle.

Highlights

Cycling through countryside Holland at a relaxed pace
Visit the mediaeval castle of Loevestein and the world famous 19 windmills of Kinderdijk
Discover the famous cheese town of Gouda
Enjoy a game of Dutch golf with the kids
Soaking up the hospitality onboard the comfortable barge

Itinerary

Day 1 Join barge in Amsterdam, sail to Vreeswijk, orientation cycle (10km)

Arrival in Amsterdam, check in aboard the barge. Today you will meet your crew and your tour leader. We begin with a sailing trip to Vreeswijk, where you stay the night. We will also take a short test ride to get to know your bikes.

Day 2 Cycle from Vianen to Gorinchem (20km)

The barge will first take you Vianen, the starting point for today’s cycling. You will follow a winding canal until you reach the town of Gorinchem, where we will stay for the night.

Day 3 Visit markets before taking the ferry to Castle Loevestein, cycle to Heusden (20km)

In the morning, visit a cosy market in down town Gorinchem before travelling by ferry to visit Castle Loevestein, which used to be a prison in the middle ages. Once, a famous Dutchman escaped from from the castle in a bookcase! Continue cycling to picturesque Heusden, a fortified town, where you will spend the night.

Day 4 Free day: visit local attractions including the fairy-tale park Efteling, cycle to Waspik

Today is Family Day! You are free to spend the day with your own family (or join another family if you wish!) as you please. Here are some wonderful ideas: a visit to the fairy-tale park Efteling, take a splash at a local swimming-pool or spend the day at the dune area of Drunen (where you can walk to visit the nearby playground). Late afternoon, cycle back (on your own) to the barge in the village of Waspik.

Day 5 Sail to the famous 19 windmills of Kinderdijk then cycle to Gouda (20km)

We begin this morning with an early sailing trip to the famous 19 windmills of Kinderdijk. Nowhere else in the world will you find so many traditional windmills so close together! From here, cycle through the polderland Krimpenerwaard, which is approximately 2 metres below sea level, towards the famous cheese town of Gouda.

Day 6 Visit cheese farm and play Dutch golf (20km)

From Gouda you cycle to a cheese farm where the whole family have the opportunity to enjoy a game of Dutch golf. Dutch golf means your golf club is a wooden shoe! In the afternoon there’s time to explore the town of Alphen aan de Rijn and you also have the opportunity to visit Avifauna, a bird zoo.

Day 7 Cycle along the Amstel River to Amsterdam (25km)

The barge will drop the family off at Kudelstaart, where you will begin the days cycle trip alongside the river Amstel all the way to the port in Amsterdam. The afternoon is free for exploring Amsterdam. After dinner your guide will take you for a short city walk and you may wish to make a roundtrip of the Amsterdam canals.

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Day 8 Trip concludes Amsterdam

After breakfast, trip concludes.

Additional Information

Inclusions

7 breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 dinners (does not include drinks) Continental breakfasts are served and will usually consist of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. At breakfast you will prepare your packed lunch for the day which will be sandwiches, fruit & juice. If you choose not to cycle on a particular day, the crew will serve lunch onboard. Dinner will consist of three courses inclusive of either a pasta, vegetarian or meat dish.
7 nights accommodation in bunk bed cabin (shared shower / toilet)
Bicycle with gears and pannier and insurance
Entrance fee to Castle Loevestein and Farmer's golf
One city walking tour
Detailed information package
Experienced guide

Summary

BARGE

Trip Main Activities

GUIDED CYCLING

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Accommodation Summary

During the trip you will be accommodated on a hotel barge which holds between 15 and 35 passengers depending on the barge used on your departure. There are a number of different barges in the fleet which are used for the trip and these range from 4 star for our regular departures to 5 star for the comfort departures. Ask our office for details of the barge used for the date you are interested in travelling.

Equipment Required

Bike helmet, wet weather gear, sunscreen, jogging shoes and sun hat. (A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking).

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