Green Heart of Holland Boat & Bike Tour

by Freedom Treks
Region
Green Heart of Holland
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Cycle at your own pace as you journey through the ‘Green Heart’ of Holland. Starting and finishing in Amsterdam, you’ll ride to historic cities and towns, passing farms, canals and coastal dunes. Staying aboard your boat, you’ll set off on relaxed daily cycle rides with the choice of longer or shorter routes. Each evening you’ll dock near fascinating towns and cities, where you can step ashore and explore on foot. Along the way, you’ll discover cheese in Gouda, blue porcelain in Delft, and silversmiths in Schoonhoven. Art lovers can also look forward to Leiden and Haarlem, where famous Dutch artists like Rembrandt once lived. On day five, you’ll experience the 19 UNESCO windmills at Kinderdijk, which date back to the 18th century. During your last full day, you’ll have the option to visit the world’s largest flower market before cycling or cruising back to Amsterdam.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Amsterdam

Arrive in Amsterdam

Day 2: Amsterdam - Zaandam - Zaanse Schans - Haarlem

40 km 0 m

D1

Amsterdam - Zaandam - Zaanse Schans - Haarlem

Day 3: Haarlem - North Sea Coast - Leiden

42 km 0 m

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Haarlem - North Sea Coast - Leiden

Day 4: Leiden - Delft

35 km 0 m

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Leiden - Delft

Day 5: Delft - Kinderdijk - Gouda

23 km 0 m

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Delft - Kinderdijk - Gouda

Day 6: Gouda - Kudelstaart

45 km 0 m

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Gouda - Kudelstaart

Day 7: Kudelstaart - Aalsmeer - Amsterdam

32 km 0 m

D1

Kudelstaart - Aalsmeer - Amsterdam

Day 8: Depart from Amsterdam

Depart from Amsterdam

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

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What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Green Heart of Holland

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