Holland - Windmills and Golden Beaches - Bike and Barge Holiday
Holiday Highlights
- The historic village of Monnickendam
- Forests, dunes and beaches
- The beautiful city of Hoorn
- Staying overnight on the isle of Texel
- The city of Den Helder, the Dutch naval port, situated at the mouth of the Noord-Hollandskanaal
- The unique nature reserve Het Zwanenwater (The Swans’ Water),
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| Day | Description | Distance | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival Amsterdam - Loop Ride | 9 Miles / 15 Kms Approx. | D |
| 2 | Amsterdam to Hoorn | 29 Miles / 46 Kms Approx. | B L D |
| 3 | Hoorn to Enkhuizen | 21 Miles / 34 Kms Approx. | B L D |
| 4 | Enkhuizen to Texel | 21 Miles / 34 Kms Approx. | B L D |
| 5 | Loop Ride - Texel and the Wadden Islands | 22/30/39 Miles / 35/48/62 Kms Approx. (3 options available) | B L D |
| 6 | Texel to Alkmaar | 36 Miles / 58 Kms Approx. | B L D |
| 7 | Alkmaar to Amsterdam (via Zaanse Schans) | 34 Miles / 55 Kms Approx. | B L D |
| 8 | Departure Amsterdam | B | |
Key: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
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Holiday Information
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Holiday Feedback
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Planning another holiday!
Saddle Skedaddle made it very easy from the start. Making it simple to organise our holiday and offering good advice about travelling there. This put our minds at ease straight away as this was my families first cycling holiday. We were told not to expect luxury but were pleasantly surprised to find our cabin on the barge spacious with good quality beds, en suite, air con and plenty of space for storage. Definitely going on another cycling holiday. Bitten well and truly by the cycling holiday bug!
Colin, Newcastle
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As seen in the press...
Free from troublesome gradients, Holland is the perfect choice for family escapes by pedal power. Saddle Skedaddle runs a regular “Windmills & Golden Beaches” group excursion specifically aimed at travellers with children. It takes eight days to progress through North Holland, the peninsula and province that juts out above Amsterdam, ticking off the coastal hotspot of Hoorn, the port of Den Helder and Texel island, with its windswept dunes.
The Telegraph (June 2015)
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Brilliant service...
We could not fault the service provided by Ton and Annie, Ton in particular as he had led groups many times before, whereas it was the first time for Annie. She made up for lack of knowledge with lots of enthusiasm. The captain and the catering staff were great too.
Linda, Surrey
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Excellent...
Cabins were a little small but plenty of storage space with air con and free wifi. Lovely lounge/dining/communal area. All meals were delicious and plentiful too.
Loved Texel, a lovely island, like the Netherlands in miniature.
Pamela, Lincolnshire
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Holiday Summary
- Duration:
- 8 days
- Prices From:
- £800
- Estimated flight price
- £200
Optional
- Bike Hire
- £120
- Electric Bike Hire
- £240
- Comfort Cabin (Twin Beds) Anna Antal:
- £150
- Comfort Cabin (Twin Beds) Anna Antal:
- £150
- Single Cabin (Anna Antal):
- £235
- Single Cabin (Anna Antal):
- £235
- Single Cabin (Wending):
- £190
- Single Cabin (Wending):
- £190
- Single Cabin (Zwaan):
- £445
- Single Cabin (Zwaan):
- £445
- Single Cabin (Liza Marleen):
- £425
- Single Cabin (Liza Marleen):
- £425
- Superior Cabin (Liza Marleen):
- £100
- Superior Cabin (Liza Marleen):
- £100
- Bike Maps:
- £20
- Bike Maps:
- £20
- Insurance - Europe 10 Day:
- £47
- Insurance - Europe 10 Day:
- £47
Holiday Details
Anna Antal: £800
Wending: £950
Liza Marleen: £1040
Zwaan: £1060
Place to place
7 nights barge accommodation
6 days riding
Breakfast, lunch and evening meals
Bike and barge
Daily route information provided
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Last Updated: 02/11/2017