Travel Details
After boarding at around 2:00 p.m., the ship will sail to Weesp, where you can test your bike on a short tour. After dinner, there will be time for a stroll through this charming little town.
Your bike tour starts in Weesp and takes you along the beautiful River Vecht, whose banks are lined with magnificent villas. Along the way, you will stop at a traditional Dutch cheese farm. In Utrecht, you will board the ship again. Cruise to Vianen, a small fortified town on the River Lek.
You cycle through typical Dutch countryside to Leerdam. Later, your cycle tour takes you along idyllic paths along the Linge to Gorinchem, a charming little town on the River Waal. This is followed by a boat trip to the fortified town of Heusden.
During breakfast, the ship will sail from Heusden to Lith. This is where your bike tour will start, along the Meuse River via Ravenstein and Grave. Both are historic places with sights from the Middle Ages and the French Revolution. You will continue cycling along the Meuse River and meet your ship again in Cuijk. You will spend the night there. After dinner, you will visit the Ceuclum Museum in Cuijk, where you can climb the tower to enjoy a beautiful view of the Meuse Valley.
Today, a scenic bike ride through the Meuse Valley via Afferden and Heyen, through the Maasduinen National Park to Well awaits you. Here you will find one of the most beautiful moated castles in the Netherlands, Well Castle. Today's destination is Arcen with its famous castle gardens.
Today, your bike tour continues along the Meuse River. Every now and then, you will cross the river by ferry or bridge to follow the most interesting routes. First, you will head to Venlo with its numerous monuments. Then you will reach Kessel, one of the oldest villages on the Meuse, and cycle to the beautiful village of Beesel on the other side of the river. Your tour ends in the bishopric town of Roermond, where the rivers Rur and Meuse converge. There are still many historic buildings in the town center. Dinner (not included) will be in the town at a restaurant of your choice (recommendations are available on board).
First, cycle to the famous border village of Thorn, the “white village,” known for its whitewashed houses. From there, cycle across the Dutch/Belgian border to Maaseik in Belgium. In Born, you will meet up with your ship again. The destination of your journey is Limburg's capital Maastricht, a beautifully preserved city with Roman roots and a city for true bon vivants. Experience the vibrant city center and the warm hospitality of the people of Maastricht. Take your time to visit the numerous sights.
Disembarkation and individual journey home by 9:30 a.m.
Tour Character
The large number of bike paths makes Holland a paradise for cyclists. The routes are generally flat and can be classified as easy.
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Prices and dates
Services & Information
Organizer: Boat Bike Tours, Aambeeldstraat 20, 1021 KB, Amsterdam
- 7 nights in outside cabins in the booked cabin category
- Program as per itinerary
- All port, bridge, and lock fees
- Daily cabin cleaning, bed linen and towel change as required
- Welcome drink
- Meals: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for bike tours, 6x coffee and tea on board, 6x 3-course dinner
- Daily bike tour briefing on board
- Biodegradable water bottle
- Fully guided bike tours
- GPS data
- Bike maps and information material for individual bike tours 1x per cabin (only available on site)
- Ferry fees
- Some short tours, admission to the Ceuclum Museum in Cuijk
- WLAN/Wi-Fi (limited data volume)
Services not included
Arrival and departure, parking fees, transfers, bike rental, helmet rental, admission and sightseeing fees, as well as excursions, city maps, travel insurance, tips, drinks, 1 dinner and personal expenses.
Equipment of rental bikes (MS SARAH):
- 7-speed rental bike from “Velo de Ville” with hand brakes without coaster brakes
- 7-speed e-bike from “Velo de Ville CEB 200” with hand brakes without coaster brakes and 4 assistance levels
- Includes luggage rack bag
- E-bikes are only available in limited numbers
- Please indicate your height when booking.
Stay safe on the road: We recommend that you wear a bicycle helmet. You can rent a bicycle helmet for €10 each when booking.
Boarding from 2 p.m.
Disembarkation by 9:30 a.m.
Minimum number of participants None, guaranteed departure. You can cancel your trip at any time after booking. Please refer to the terms and conditions for cancellation fees.
The terms and conditions of the tour operator apply: Boat Bike Tours, Aambeeldstraat 20, 1021 KB, Amsterdam.
Bringing your own bikes Due to limited space on the sun deck, bringing your own bike is only possible on request and to a limited extent. For safety reasons, it is not possible to charge the batteries of your own electric bikes in your cabin. The crew will inform you where you can charge your battery on deck/on board. In this case, the ship's crew and the tour operator are not liable for any damage, loss, or theft of your own bicycle or e-bike.
Timetable and program changes are subject to change. If, for example, a route cannot be navigated due to low water, high water, or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a reason for free cancellation). The same applies to lock and/or bridge repairs ordered by the authorities that were not announced in advance.
Other information Please bear in mind that your riverboat is not only your “vacation hotel” but also a working vessel that is powered by engines and must be operated continuously, even at night (in some cases with lock and bridge passages). We recommend that guests who are particularly sensitive to noise bring earplugs. Passing through locks causes disruption and unfortunately cannot be avoided.
Travel documents EU citizens (who do not have any special circumstances, e.g., dual citizenship, primary residence abroad, or temporarily issued travel documents) require a valid ID card or passport for this trip, which must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. If you have a different citizenship or multiple citizenships, or if you have to comply with special legal requirements, please check the respective visa and entry requirements with your local consulate.
This trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
We recommend taking out international health insurance with repatriation, accident, baggage, and travel cancellation insurance.
Services & Information
Organizer: Boat Bike Tours, Aambeeldstraat 20, 1021 KB, Amsterdam
- 7 nights in outside cabins in the booked cabin category
- Program as per itinerary
- All port, bridge, and lock fees
- Daily cabin cleaning, bed linen and towel change as required
- Welcome drink
- Meals: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for bike tours, 6x coffee and tea on board, 6x 3-course dinner
- Daily bike tour briefing on board
- Biodegradable water bottle
- Fully guided bike tours
- GPS data
- Bike maps and information material for individual bike tours 1x per cabin (only available on site)
- Ferry fees
- Some short tours, admission to the Ceuclum Museum in Cuijk
- WLAN/Wi-Fi (limited data volume)
Services not included
Arrival and departure, parking fees, transfers, bike rental, helmet rental, admission and sightseeing fees, as well as excursions, city maps, travel insurance, tips, drinks, 1 dinner and personal expenses.
Equipment of rental bikes (MS SARAH):
- 7-speed rental bike from the brand “Gazelle Chamonix” or “Velo de Ville C100” with hand brakes without coaster brakes
- 7-speed e-bike from the brand “Velo de Ville CEB 200” with hand brakes without coaster brakes and 4 assistance levels
- Includes luggage rack bag
- E-bikes are only available in limited numbers
- Please indicate your height when booking.
Stay safe on the road: We recommend that you wear a bicycle helmet. You can rent a bicycle helmet for €10 per helmet when booking.
Boarding from 2 p.m.
Disembarkation by 9:30 a.m.
Minimum number of participants None, guaranteed departure. You can cancel your trip at any time after booking. Please refer to the terms and conditions for cancellation fees.
The terms and conditions of the tour operator apply: Boat Bike Tours, Aambeeldstraat 20, 1021 KB, Amsterdam.
Bringing your own bikes Due to limited space on the sun deck, bringing your own bike is only possible on request and to a limited extent. For safety reasons, it is not possible to charge the batteries of your own electric bikes in your cabin. The crew will inform you where you can charge your battery on deck/on board. In this case, the ship's crew and the organizer are not liable for any damage, loss, or theft of your own bicycle or e-bike.
Timetable and program changes are subject to change. If, for example, a route cannot be navigated due to low water, high water, or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a reason for free cancellation). The same applies to lock and/or bridge repairs ordered by the authorities that were not announced in advance.
Other information Please bear in mind that your riverboat is not only your “vacation hotel” but also a working vessel that is powered by engines and must be operated continuously, even at night (in some cases with lock and bridge passages). We recommend that guests who are particularly sensitive to noise bring earplugs. Passing through locks causes disruption and unfortunately cannot be avoided.
Travel documents EU citizens (who do not have any special circumstances, e.g., dual citizenship, primary residence abroad, or temporarily issued travel documents) require a valid ID card or passport for this trip, which must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. If you have a different citizenship or multiple citizenships, or if you have to comply with special legal requirements, please check the respective visa and entry requirements with your local consulate.
This trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
We recommend taking out international health insurance with repatriation, accident, baggage, and travel cancellation insurance.
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