Northern Holland Boat & Bike Tour

by Freedom Treks
Region
Northern Holland
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Tour across the flat polderlands of Northern Holland and ride to the North Sea coast, stopping off at romantic fishing villages and authentic waterside towns. The former marshlands and expansive pastures you'll ride past are scattered with windmills and were reclaimed from the sea in the 17th century - a historic process you can learn about en route at an open-air museum village. Cycling along the most scenic coastal stretches, you can take a break whenever you please and spend your evenings exploring historic harbour towns.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Amsterdam, cruise to Zaandam

Arrive in Amsterdam, cruise to Zaandam

Day 2: Zaandam – Zaanse Schans – Alkmaar

27 km 0 m

D1

Zaandam – Zaanse Schans – Alkmaar

Day 3: Alkmaar – Alkmaar – Den Helder

20 km 0 m

D1

Alkmaar – Alkmaar – Den Helder

Day 4: Den Helder – Texel – Den Oever

21 km 0 m

D1

Den Helder – Texel – Den Oever

Day 5: Den Oever – Stavoren

27 km 0 m

D1

Den Oever – Stavoren

Day 6: Stavoren – Medemblik – Hoorn – Enkhuizen

24 km 0 m

D1

Stavoren – Medemblik – Hoorn – Enkhuizen

Day 7: Enkhuizen – Volendam – Waterland – Amsterdam

17 km 0 m

D1

Enkhuizen – Volendam – Waterland – Amsterdam

Day 8: Depart from Amsterdam

Depart from Amsterdam

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Northern Holland

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