Cycletours Holidays

In April and May we offer special tulip tours, centered around the Tulip theme and you visit of course the Keukenhof.The tulip originated in Turkey. The tulip bulb reached The Netherlands at the end of the 16th century. The flower and bulb were thought to be so special that a lively trade arose quite quickly. In 1634 there was one single bulb that was so expensive, a whole canalside house in Amsterdam could be bought with the money worth it. In 1637 the government took the speculation in hand and the bulbs dropped in price drastically. The bulb and flower became 'normal'. These days Aalsmeer controls a market share of 44% of the turnover of bulbs and tulip flowers. The route leads through vast fields of tulips. You will of course also visit the world-famous, 32-hectare park The Keukenhof, where you can admire the wonderful colorful fields with flowering bulbs in peace and quiet.From Leiden it is simple to take the bus and spend a wonderful day at the Keukenhof. At the end of the day you'll catch the bus back to Leiden. The bus admission costs are included in the tour price. Between Leiden and Haarlem you will cycle through the bulb fields.

This trip brings you a large variety of the best culture and nature the Netherlands has to offer. During the trip you experience The land of Mauve, situated in the heart of Holland. You can visit the hometown of the famous painter Piet Mondriaan Amersfoort and the blooming city of Utrecht. You can cycle through the wonderful National Park of Soestduinen, the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and the Royal Gardens.Amersfoort is a small city exactly in the center of the Netherlands. From the 98 meter high tower 'Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren', you get a wonderful view of the scenery of this trip. When the weather is clear, you can easily see the heather and forest landscape of 'The land of Mauve', and get a marvellous view of the wavy green landscape of the national park Utrechtse Heuvelrug and the flat polders alongside Eem.

This trip takes you to Lochem, a small city that lies between leafy estates and is surrounded by a beautiful hinterland. Lochem has a long history which dates back to the middle ages and before. The first time it was mentioned is in an old document dating back from 1059 while excavations in and around the Great or Saint Gudula church proved the existence of a wooden church around 900. In 1233 the city received city rights. This trip provides the perfect opportunity to experience the wonderful nature and culture Holland has to offer.

Lochem lies in the area called 'de Achterhoek'. It is a popular holiday area to slow down and get some rest. The area is filled with beautiful country estates, forests, small rivers and picturesque villages. Small-scaledness is the trump card here. The people here live in charming villages or beautiful historic little cities. These villages are ideal for short breaks during one of your trips. The area is declared by the Dutch as 'the best cycling area in the Netherlands'. Considering the fact that cycling goes hand in hand with the Dutch culture, it's a convincing statement about the area.

The IJsselmeer (formerly the Zuiderzee 'Southern Sea') is inextricably connected with the period of prosperity in the 17th century, the Golden Age, when Holland was one of the most powerful seafaring trading countries. After crossing the Ijsselmeer you arrive in the province of Friesland. The peace and nature have made Friesland extremely popular with skaters, but certainly also with cyclists. The route leads you through towns and villages, with the green watery countryside in between, where farming usually determines the horizon. Other important parts of the scenery consist of the numerous little bridges, that 'leap' the ditches and the sailing boats that cross the vast lakes like white swans. The last part of the tour you cycle along the Ijsselmeer back to Amsterdam again.One of the highlights on this tour is a visit to the Zuiderzee museum in Enkhuizen, which you can visit on Thursday. Here you will revive that rich past. Crafts typical of the time are practised in this open-air museum, and houses, boats and costumes can be admired.

Among the wilderness of camargue and the landscapes that were so dear to Van Gogh you will cycle through delicious Provençal villages and vineyards. This stunning region, with its rich history and beautiful light, has attracted travellers for centuries. It is here that Artists such as Van Gogh and Cézanne found their inspiration.A beautiful trip from the famous ‘pont d’Avignon’ to the Mediterranean sea. You will visit Avignon and Arles with their cultural and architectural highlights and cycle through the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh. Along the way you will discover picturesque Provencal villages and vineyards. You will start or end your tour in the stunning nature of the Camargue. Cane fields, salt lakes, horses and flamingos will be the background of the first or second part of your week.

Cruising on a boat and cycling through a colorful countryside is the perfect recipe for a successful holiday. Biking and active during the day, the boat accompanies you along the river to welcome you at the day's goal as your swimming hotel. And if you do not want to cycle you can enjoy the tour on board, admiring the passing scenery!

First you will bike through the flat, peaceful countryside of Holland, with the famous windmills along the way. You bike along the winding river Vecht with its impressive mansions on its banks and you visit a real Dutch cheese farm, where cheese is still produced according to traditional method. You will enjoy the gorgeous river scenery of the rivers IJssel and Rhine, first in the Netherlands and later in Germany. We follow the Rhine valley upstream, first wide and flat along farmland and meadows, later through industrial areas where we learn about the important history of the river. We also visit the charming old city of Düsseldorf and the tour ends in Cologne with her magnificent cathedral. Apart from the beautiful landscape, you will see cultural highlights, art treasures, and you can enjoy regional culinary specialities.

In April and May we offer special tulip tours. The program of this Bike & Barge Super Tulip Tour is totally dedicated to this beautiful flower. You will cycle through hectares of spring flowers and tulips, learn all about growing tulips and of course you visit the Keukenhof.

The tulip originated in Turkey. The tulip bulb reached The Netherlands at the end of the 16th century. The plant became very popular (the 'Tulip Mania'): In 1634 there was one single bulb that was so expensive, a whole canal side house in Amsterdam did cost the equivalent. Of course you also will visit the world-famous, 32-hectare park The Keukenhof, where you can admire the wonderfully colorful fields with flowering bulbs in peace and quiet.

On Tuesday morning you will have to wake up early to visit the impressive flower auction at Aalsmeer. Aalsmeer controls a market share of 44% for the turnover of bulbs and tulip flowers. At midday you will cycle from Amsterdam to the Zaanse Schans. The Zaanse Schans is a unique hamlet where people live and work, with original houses and windmills from the river Zaan area.Around Alkmaar you will find the most beautiful dunes in the country. From Alkmaar to Purmerend the route leads you through the 17th century polders. When time permits you will visit a water mill. The last part of the week the green 'Waterland' surrounds you, while you're cycling through the Beemster Polder.

The Netherlands, land of water, tulips, windmills and clogs, but also a land of beautiful skies and scenery, captured exquisitely on canvas by our famous Dutch masters. On this cycling tour you will discover our areas of natural beautiful, our historical villages and - depending on the season - our breath-taking tulip fields.

A journey of discovery, taking in the cultural highlights of the Netherlands. This is the land of Jan Adriaanszoon Leeghwater, Hansje Brinker and Rembrandt van Rijn. You will cycle through the dunes or past the Keukenhof, via the Zaanse Schans and the statue of Hansje Brinker, to reach Noordwijk. From here it's just a short trip to the beach or to Leiden. Did you know that this is where Rembrandt van Rijn was born? Although the trip is only one week, you will be amazed how many different sides of the Netherlands you will experience. From the stately town houses along the canals in Amsterdam to the architectural highlights of The Hague, but also traditional cheesemakers and the famous Flower Auction at Aalsmeer. This is the Netherlands in a nutshell.

Discover the Dune and Bulb Region of South Holland. Within cycling distance of your hotel in Noordwijkerhout you will find two of the Netherlands' famous seaside resorts as well as the 'Keukenhof' (the world's largest flower garden). The cities of Leiden and The Hague can also be reached by bike. Amsterdam and Delft are only an hour away on public transport.Stepping out the door of your hotel, you will find yourself in the middle of the Dutch bulb fields. If there aren't any tulips in bloom near the hotel, try the Keukenhof. In this beautiful park you will find 32 hectares of flowering bulbs and plants. For a microcosmic view of the Netherlands, visit Madurodam, an interactive miniature park. The city of Delft is known for its historic town centre, the famous painter Vermeer and, of course, Delftware.

Historic towns, picturesque villages, a rural environment abounding with water, dunes and beaches: those are the typical ingredients of the Southern tour. And let's not forget the eighteen breathtaking mills in Kinderdijk.This varied trip guarantees a striking introduction to the green and cultural heart of Holland. On one day you will be roaming the centre of Haarlem, Leiden or 16th Century Delft, the next day you will cycle along the reedy borders of the Lek or Amstel river. In the historic towns there is time for visiting a museum (Frans Hals, Rembrandt and Van Gogh), shopping, or relaxation in an outdoor café. You will visit the beach and the dunes near The Hague by bike, just like many Dutch people. You will sail through the world's largest seaport Rotterdam very appropriately by boat. Absolutely overwhelming are the eighteen mills in Kinderdijk driven by the wind and built around 1750. An optional canal tour by boat through Amsterdam will make this route complete.