Amsterdam and Lake IJssel Cycle

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duration 8 days
tour type Private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Self-guided
Tour Code BM-31066
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Operated in English

Starts Huizen, Holland
Ends Huizen, Holland

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Exploring the old fishing villages and trading towns situated around Amsterdam's Lake IJssel
Cycling through classic Dutch landscapes
Visiting Amsterdam and the Hanseatic cities of Kampen and Elburg

Start and end in Huizen, the tour "Amsterdam And Lake IJssel Cycle" is a self-guided bicycle trip that takes 8 days. You will travel through Harderwijk, Hoorn, Lemmer and 6 other destinations in Holland. "Amsterdam And Lake IJssel Cycle" is a private tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Discover Amsterdam's Lake IJssel and numerous Dutch highlights by bike. Numerous highlights are packed into this carefully planned cycling route through the old fishing villages and trading towns situated around Amsterdam's Lake IJssel. As you pedal through classic Dutch landscapes, cycling below sea level at times, there is ample opportunity to visit the star shaped fortified town of Naarden and "Amsterdam Castle" (Muiderslot), along with Edam, famous for its cheese, the fishing village of Volendam, the island of Marken and the historical towns of Enkhuizen and Hoorn which flourished during the Golden Ages with the VOC (United East India Company). Explore the lakes of Friesland and the Weerribben-Wieden National Park with their rich birdlife, take in the Hanseatic cities of Kampen and Elburg and the old fishing villages of Harderwijk and Bunschoten-Spakenburg, where some locals still wear traditional costumes. If you plan to do just one cycle tour of Holland, this itinerary provides the quintessential Dutch experience.

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Day 1 : Arrive in Huizen
Day 2 : Cycle via Naarden to Amsterdam (37km/23mi)
Day 3 : Continue to Hoorn (61km/38mi)
Day 4 : By bike and ferry at Lake IJsselmeer to Oudemirdum / Rijs (64km/40mi)
Day 5 : Cycle through the Weerribben-Wieden National Park to Zwartsluis (65km/40mi)
Day 6 : Pedal past Kampen en route to Harderwijk (65km/40mi)
Day 7 : Continue along the shores of Randmeren lakes to return to Huizen (49km/30.5mi)
Day 8 : Trip concludes

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

7 nights in 3-4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

Meals

7 breakfasts: Breakfasts are usually continental style and will consist of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices

Others

21 speed bike rental with pannier, helmet, repair kit and lock (e-bike available on request - supplement applies)
Information pack provided digitally including route notes & navigational app for use with your smartphone
Luggage transfer between hotels - limited to 1 piece of luggage per person weighing a max 20kg - excess charge for extra luggage items to be booked and paid before departure. Please note that small bags cannot be attached to the main luggage. They will be charged as separate pieces of luggage.
Emergency hotline

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel to and from Huizen
All drinks, lunches and dinners
Items of a personal nature
Entrance fees
Guide - this is a self guided tour
Transfers
Travel insurance - mandatory
Ferry crossings - Enkhuizen to Stavoren on day 4 (allow EUR17pp including bike, subject to change)
Excess luggage - supplement applies. Each piece of extra luggage will be charged, cannot weigh more than 20kg per piece due to work safety rules.
A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Amsterdam and Lake IJssel Cycle tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 187 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Amsterdam and Lake IJssel Cycle tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Amsterdam and Lake IJssel Cycle tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.

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