Highlights
Discovering the vibrant cities of Amsterdam and Bruges by bike and on foot
Cycling through the countryside past locks, windmills and cheese farms
Visiting interesting towns such as Antwerp, famous for its nightlife and Ghent with its cobble stone streets
Sampling local specialties including Belgian waffles, beer and mussels
Enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow passengers aboard a comfortable barge
Itinerary
Explore the cultural gems of The Netherlands and western Belgium on the Amsterdam to Bruges Bike & Barge Comfort tour. This eight-day guided journey blends leisurely cycling with the luxury of a river barge, taking you from Amsterdam through Antwerp, Ghent, and on to Bruges. Experience the 19 windmills of Kinderdijk, historic city centers, and the countryside’s tranquil beauty. Whether cycling independently or with a guide, evenings are for relaxing aboard your comfortable barge or wandering charming towns. The unique selling point of this group tour package is its perfect mix of active exploration and serene river cruising, offering a fresh perspective on classic European destinations.
day 1Join barge in Amsterdam, cruise to Vianen, warm up cycle
Arrive Amsterdam and make your own way to the barge. Embarkation and check-in, where the crew will welcome you on board, is from 1-1.50pm. At 2.00pm the boat will leave Amsterdam and sail to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek, where we will spend the night. Here the bicycles will be distributed and you can enjoy a short bicycle ride.
You can leave your luggage on board from 11.00am.
day 2Cycle to Schoonhoven and Kinderdijk, ferry to Dordrecht (56km/34mi)
day 3Barge to Tholen, cycle to Kreekraksluis, cruise to Antwerp (20 or 36km/13 or 23mi)
day 4Cycle to Dendermonde (48 or 64km/29 or 39mi)
day 5Cycle to Ghent (52km/32mi)
day 6Cycle the Flemish countryside to Bruges (45km/28mi)
day 7Return cycle to the North Sea coast (38 or 51km/23 or 31mi)
day 8Trip concludes in Bruges
What's Included
Customer Reviews
We did the self-guided bike and barge trip from Amsterdam to Bruges. We loved everything about this trip - the atmosphere of the barge itself, getting to know other passengers, connecting with other self-guided passengers, the incredible bike routes and paths that kept us away from cars for much of the cycling. All in all an incredible experience.
Barge and biking was a wonderful trip. Great way to see the countries. Appreciate the setup and the ability to do it unguided.
The boat and hotel side of this holiday was great, but the cycling part of this trip was a little disappointing in comparison with our previous ventures. The weather didn't help us, as there was a headwind for a few of the days as well as some rainy grey days, but the routes were uninspiring (not a great deal to look at, or places to stop spontaneously) and the arrangements were a little less organised in advance as previously experienced. The guides, although very friendly, were both there for one week each, so not regular on that route and therefore the plans were not cohesive.
Had a good time. Barge crew, food and guides were excellent.
First class service on the boat - meals & amenities! Ability & ease to self guide our cycling. Bikes were terrific except for the hard seats - take your own gel seat cover!
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