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4WINDS SPECIALTY TOURS

Kennewick, Washington
United States
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River Country Route - Bike/Barge Combo

This route presents the relatively unknown center of the Netherlands. Follow rivers like the Linge, Bergse Maas and Lek. You will be passing the medieval castles Loevestein and Ammershoyen and staying overnight in fortified towns like Gorinchem and Heusden. You will also have a chance to visit the famous natural reserve Biesbosch. By bike and by ship you will be able to enjoy both this unique scenery and the rivers that run through it. Some stretches of the route will be done by barge.

Route: Amsterdam - Culemborg- Gorinchem - Heusden - Dordrecht - Gouda - Uithoorn - Amsterdam

Tour Details

Duration 8 Days/7 Nights
Location Holland
Season July and August
Tour Type Combo
Nearest City Amsterdam
Physical Condition Required Fair
Destination(s)  Holland, Netherlands
Distance Traveled 265km
Skill Levels Accommodated Easy
Fully Guided Yes
Guest Capacity 18-30
Support Vehicles No
Bike Rentals Available Yes
Bike Brands Included are seven-speed bikes upright postion. Dutch brands.
Accommodations On standard or standard plus barge in double cabins in double with private bathrooms. Only standard or standard plus barges on this route. No comfort barges.
Transportation to Start Site By train from airport to Amsterdam Central Railway station (20 minutes) not included.
Dining All meals included, from dinner first night till breakfast last day.
About Liquor Can be purchased on board.
Rates
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Additional Rate Info Rates are based on double occupancy.

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday: Cycling, 10km
After embarking at 1:00pm, sail the Amsterdam-Rijn canal to Vreeswijk, your stop for the night. In the evening, test the bikes with a short ride around the town.

Day 2: Sunday: Cycling, 50km
Following the river Lek, cycle to Culemborg, an old fortified town. After a walk through town, follow the river Linge to Leerdam, known for its glassware. Continue along the river to Gorinchem, your stop for the night. In the evening take time to explore this fortified town.

Day 3: Monday: Cycling, 30km
Cross the river with a little ferry and visit the Castle "Loevestein". After this, you will continue your cycle trip to Poederoijen and Ammerzoden, with visits to two more castles. Cross the river again by ferry and continue to the fortified town of Heusden, where you will spend the night.

Day 4: Tuesday: Cycling, 45km
Ride the Drunense Duinen (sand dunes) to Dongen. Following the river Donge and crossing the rivers Oude Maas and Bergse Maas, cycle to Dussen and Geertruidenberg, known as the oldest fortified town of Holland and for its scenic location along the river Amer. Here you’ll embark and leave by barge for Dordrecht, one of the six towns known as "The Secrets of Holland".

Day 5: Wednesday: Cycling, 30km
The barge stays in Dordrecht and the cycle trip leads to and through the national reserve "Biesbosch". Instead of taking a bike trip through this unique national reserve, you can also stay in town for shopping.

Day 6: Thursday: Cycling, 35km
Crossing the polders just outside Dordrecht, pass Oud Alblas and Alblasserdam on your way to the 19 windmills of Kinderdijk. One of these mills is open to the public. Via the polderland of Krimpenerwaard, arrive in Gouda, another town of "The Secrets of Holland". A visit to a pottery, a candle maker, to the St. Jans church (unique stained windows) and a walk in town are recommended.

Day 7: Friday: Cycling, 40km
The lake area of the Reeuwijkse plassen has many cycle lanes, providing nice views. Via Woerden, cycle to Uithoorn, where you’ll embark to continue your route by barge over the river Amstel to the center of Amsterdam, the starting point of the tour. In the evening you may wish to take a walk through the center or take a canal tour.

Day 8: Saturday: Depart
End of tour after breakfast.


This Package Includes

  • Seven Nights Accommodations on Barge (Double Cabin)
  • All Meals While on Barge (Dinner on Saturday to Breakfast the Following Saturday)
  • Services of a Local Guide
  • Route Description with Map
  • Use of Seven-Speed Bicycles
  • Bicycle Insurance
  • Booking Fee
  • Coffee and Tea on Barge

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