Bruges to Amsterdam Bike & Barge - Comfort

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in a twin share cabin

• 7 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches, 6 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 sandwi

• 7 nights accommodation aboard a Category A barge (Fluvius) with ensuite facilities on a twin share basis. All cabins are air conditioned, twin share cabins are configured with two lower beds, while double cabins are configured with a double bed. The trip

• Rental bike with helmet and pannier (e-bike available on request - supplement applies)

• Experienced multilingual tour leader for daily briefings (while the trip is self guided, the tour leader also cycles the tour and is available during the day to assist if required). Optional guided package available - supplement applies

• Cycling Map (1 per cabin) plus navigational App with GPS tracks

• Welcome drink and briefing on the first evening

• Several short walking tours

• Linen and change of towels as required

• Daily cabin cleaning

• Daily tea and coffee during breakfast and 3-4pm

• WIFI

• Carbon offset

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Bruges and from Amsterdam

• Meals not listed as included, drinks other than afternoon tea & coffee

• Special dietary requirements (except Vegetarian). A supplement is payable for example lactose or gluten free diets - EUR70pp (subject to change) paid locally on board.

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Entrance fees and excursions not listed as included

• Transfers not listed as included

• Tips - while not obligatory, it is customary to offer a tip if the guide and crew have done a good job. As a guide we suggest EUR30-60 per person (to be distributed between the guide/s, captain and crew).

• Optional canal tour of Amsterdam - tickets can be purchased on board

• Fees for ferries and Waterbus

• Guide - this is a self guided cycle trip. Optional guided package - supplement applies. Includes Fees for ferries and Waterbus

• Bike insurance. Optional bike insurance is available (Limitation of Liability for damage), fee applies, must be prepaid - ask our team

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Catering for special diets (except Vegetarian). A supplement is payable for lactose or gluten free diets - EUR50pp (subject to change) paid locally on board. See below for further details regarding catering for dietary requirements.

• Bike insurance - payable locally (EUR10 for standard bikes and EUR25 for e-bikes) - further details of this Limitation of Liability (damage) policy are available on request

• Bike insurance - available only if pre-booked. Payable locally: rates are €10/week standard bike, €25/week e-bike

• 2024: guided option - supplement applies. Includes

• 2024: guided option - supplement applies. Includes the fees for ferries and Waterbus

• 2024: Fees for ferries and Waterbus

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the panniers provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, water and camera.

Grading

INTRODUCTORY - GRADE 1
The cycling is introductory (1) grade with daily cycling distances from 11 to 63km (6 to 39mi). As with all of our cycling programs, wind and poor weather could make the trip grade change. Should you not wish to cycle there are walking options available. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos, visit a museum or enjoy the market places in many of the interesting towns visited. It is considered suitable for children, as long as they have road sense, are familiar with the workings of a bike (gear change etc) and are comfortable cycling alongside moving vehicles at times. Electric bikes are available for a supplement and when used will ensure the cycling is comfortable for less physical cyclists - however it is still essential that you are comfortable cycling on roads and in light traffic in variable weather conditions. *For safety reasons, we highly recommend that cycle helmets be worn during cycle sections.

Mode of Transport

Travel by bike and barge, with daily cycling routes and barge cruises through scenic canals and rivers. Rental bikes with helmets and panniers are provided, and e-bikes are available on request.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights aboard a Category A barge with ensuite facilities, air-conditioned cabins, and daily cabin cleaning. Twin share cabins have two lower beds, while double cabins feature a double bed.