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Cycling & Sailing tour in the Frisian Sea - WAPEN FAN FRYSLÂN

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8 Days / 7 Nights
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Island hopping in the West Frisian Wadden Sea and IJsselmeer

Wind and salt on your skin and a feeling of freedom! Sailing trips are something special. It's a bit like exploring the seas as a pioneering sailor...

Experience the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea up close on the Wapen fan Fryslȃn. Pure nature and elements: sea, wind, and sun. The Wadden Sea stretches out off the North Sea coast, a nature reserve that is unique in the world.

On the mainland of the provinces of North Holland and Friesland, you can expect wide landscapes, tranquil villages, and picturesque fishing towns. Look forward to a stiff breeze in the sails and endless views of the water, dunes, and dry sandbanks.

If you feel like it, you can lend a hand on deck – but you don't have to. No sailing experience is necessary either. What are you waiting for? Cast off!

Please note: For this trip, only the port of embarkation and disembarkation in Enkhuizen is fixed in advance. The route to be covered depends primarily on the weather and tides and is determined on a day-to-day basis. Route changes are therefore always subject to change. The skipper of the Wappen Fan Fryslȃn and his crew will do everything they can to offer you a varied mix of culture and nature. Let yourself be surprised!

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Cycling & Sailing tour in the Frisian Sea - WAPEN FAN FRYSLÂN

Bike and boat
8 Days / 7 Nights
Self guided
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€1,049
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Island hopping in the West Frisian Wadden Sea and IJsselmeer

Wind and salt on your skin and a feeling of freedom! Sailing trips are something special. It's a bit like exploring the seas as a pioneering sailor...

Experience the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea up close on the Wapen fan Fryslȃn. Pure nature and elements: sea, wind, and sun. The Wadden Sea stretches out off the North Sea coast, a natural area that is unique in the world.

On the mainland of the provinces of North Holland and Friesland, you can expect wide landscapes, tranquil villages, and picturesque fishing towns. Look forward to a stiff breeze in the sails and endless views of the water, dunes, and dry sandbanks.

If you feel like it, you can lend a hand on deck – but you don't have to. No sailing experience is necessary either. What are you waiting for? Cast off!

Please note: For this trip, only the port of embarkation and disembarkation in Enkhuizen is fixed in advance. The route to be covered depends primarily on the weather and tides and is determined on a day-to-day basis. Route changes are therefore always subject to change. The skipper of the Wappen Fan Fryslȃn and his crew will do everything they can to offer you a varied mix of culture and nature. Let yourself be surprised!

Cycling & Sailing tour in the Frisian Sea - WAPEN FAN FRYSLÂN
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Bike and boat
8 Days / 7 Nights
Self guided
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Travel Details

Individual arrival in Enkhuizen, located approximately 65 km (60 minutes by car) northwest of Amsterdam. Embarkation from 2:00 p.m. In the evening, the skipper will tell you interesting facts about the trip and the ship over an aperitif and inform you about the safety measures on board. You will spend the evening and the first night on the ship in the port of Enkhuizen.

Your first bike tour begins in the pretty harbor town of Enkhuizen with its historic old town. You cycle along the IJsselmeer to the old harbor town of Medemblik. Then you continue by boat to Den Oever with its small fishing harbor, which is well worth seeing. Depending on the weather, the boat may already set sail today for the Wadden Sea and the island of Texel.

Explore Texel, the largest West Frisian island, with its varied landscape and picturesque villages on a circular bike tour today. Tip: Take the well-signposted Thijsseroute (approx. 40 km) and visit the Ecomare seal sanctuary.

Today, the sails are set. Your destination is the island of Terschelling, located further east. You will cross the Wadden Sea with its many sandbanks, where you may see seals. During the sailing trip today, a hearty lunch will be served instead of dinner. Weather permitting, you will dine on deck. The exact route and duration of the trip depend on the tidal currents and wind. You will arrive on Terschelling in the afternoon. The pretty villages on this narrow, approximately 30 km long island have retained much of their old charm. No dinner will be served on board today, giving you the opportunity to explore the harbor of this beautiful island with its many nice restaurants and pubs.

Yesterday you mainly sailed, today you will be cycling again. Terschelling has a lot to offer: nature and culture, 70 km of cycle paths and four beautiful villages. West-Terschelling is the largest town on the island with numerous shops and pubs. The island's landmark can be seen from afar, the 400-year-old “Brandaris” lighthouse. Also worth seeing is the heathland area “De Boschplaat,” characterized by mudflats, beaches, and dunes. With a little luck, you will see lots of ducks, stilts, and large colonies of spoonbills and black-headed gulls. In the late afternoon, you will sail to Harlingen, the most important port in Friesland.

Your bike tour starts in Harlingen, a lively Frisian port town with a beautiful historic city center. Via Franeker, with its famous Eise Eisinga planetarium, the cycle route continues through the wonderful, expansive Frisian countryside to Makkum. This pretty holiday resort on the eastern shore of the IJsselmeer offers a beach promenade, many small restaurants, and shops. The longer tour option also takes you to Bolsward, one of the eleven Frisian cities.

From Makkum, you cycle to Stavoren. The short route takes you through the old trading town of Hindeloopen. Hindelooper painting is world-famous. The first Frisian ice skating museum is also located here. The long route takes you past several lakes in the Frisian Lake District, revealing a completely different landscape. From Stavoren, the ship sets course for Enkhuizen.

After breakfast, disembarkation by 9:30 a.m. and individual journey home.

Travel Details

Individual arrival in Enkhuizen, located approximately 65 km (60 minutes by car) northwest of Amsterdam. Embarkation from 2:00 p.m. In the evening, the skipper will tell you interesting facts about the trip and the ship over an aperitif and inform you about the safety measures on board. You will spend the evening and the first night on the ship in the port of Enkhuizen.

Your first bike tour begins in the pretty harbor town of Enkhuizen with its historic old town. You cycle along the IJsselmeer to the old harbor town of Medemblik. Then you continue by boat to Den Oever with its small fishing harbor, which is well worth seeing. Depending on the weather, the boat may already set sail today for the Wadden Sea and the island of Texel.

Explore Texel, the largest West Frisian island, with its varied landscape and picturesque villages on a circular bike tour today. Tip: Take the well-signposted Thijsseroute (approx. 40 km) and visit the Ecomare seal sanctuary.

Today, the sails are set. Your destination is the island of Terschelling, located further east. You will cross the Wadden Sea with its many sandbanks, where you may see seals. During the sailing trip today, a hearty lunch will be served instead of dinner. Weather permitting, you will dine on deck. The exact route and duration of the trip depend on the tidal currents and wind. You will arrive on Terschelling in the afternoon. The pretty villages on this narrow, approximately 30 km long island have retained much of their old charm. No dinner will be served on board today, giving you the opportunity to explore the harbor of this beautiful island with its many nice restaurants and pubs.

Yesterday you mainly sailed, today you will be cycling again. Terschelling has a lot to offer: nature and culture, 70 km of cycle paths and four beautiful villages. West-Terschelling is the largest town on the island with numerous shops and pubs. The island's landmark can be seen from afar, the 400-year-old “Brandaris” lighthouse. Also worth seeing is the heathland area “De Boschplaat,” characterized by mudflats, beaches, and dunes. With a little luck, you will see lots of ducks, stilts, and large colonies of spoonbills and black-headed gulls. In the late afternoon, you will sail to Harlingen, the most important port in Friesland.

Your bike tour starts in Harlingen, a lively Frisian port town with a beautiful historic city center. Via Franeker, with its famous Eise Eisinga planetarium, the cycle route continues through the wonderful, expansive Frisian countryside to Makkum. This pretty holiday resort on the eastern shore of the IJsselmeer offers a beach promenade, many small restaurants, and shops. The longer tour option also takes you to Bolsward, one of the eleven Frisian cities.

From Makkum, you cycle to Stavoren. The short route takes you through the old trading town of Hindeloopen. Hindelooper painting is world-famous. The first Frisian ice skating museum is also located here. The long route takes you past several lakes in the Frisian Lake District, revealing a completely different landscape. From Stavoren, the ship sets course for Enkhuizen.

After breakfast, disembarkation by 9:30 a.m. and individual journey home.

Tour Character

The large number of bike paths makes Holland a paradise for cyclists. The routes are flat and can be classified as easy.

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Island hopping in the West Frisian Wadden Sea and the IJsselmeer from/to Enkhuizen

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Prices per person in EUR

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 passenger and port fees
  • Welcome drink
  • Daily cabin cleaning
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Full board: 7x breakfast, 5x packed lunch for bike tours and 1x lunch on board, 6x coffee and tea, 6x 3-course dinner and 1x packed lunch for dinner
  • Biodegradable water bottle
  • Daily bike tour briefing by the crew
  • Maps and route descriptions for bike tours (1x per cabin)
  • GPS data for the bike tours
  • Wi-Fi

Services not included

Arrival and departure, parking fees, transfers, bike rental, helmet rental, entrance and sightseeing fees, as well as excursions, city maps, ferry fees, travel insurance, tips, drinks, and personal expenses.

Boarding from 4:00 p.m.

Disembarkation Disembarkation from 9:30 a.m.

Minimum number of participants None, guaranteed departures. You can cancel your trip at any time after booking. Please refer to the travel conditions for cancellation fees.

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.

Timetable and program changes Subject to change without notice. If, for example, a route cannot be navigated due to low water, high water, or bad weather, the skipper reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a reason for free cancellation). In calm or unfavorable winds, your ship will also travel under motor power.

Travel documents EU citizens (who do not have any special circumstances, e.g., dual citizenship, primary residence abroad, or provisionally issued travel documents) require a valid identity 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.

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.

Car parking in Enkhuizen

(subject to change)

Free parking at Enkhuizen train station, located directly at the harbor. Reservations are not possible.

Pia Blechschmidt

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Pia Blechschmidt

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