Pearls of Holland by bike

from 895 € / pers.
/ 12 testimonials
Reference : HL2
7 days / 5 days riding
Difficulty : Easy
Round trip
From May to September
Departure: daily
Electric bike rental possible > Book this trip

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Your cycling tour in Holland:

Amsterdam, Haarlem, Leiden, Delft and Gouda are among our cyclists’ all-time favorite cities – each unique and all brimming with that typical Olde Holland character. We have decided to combine them into this one route for the ultimate cultural bike holiday. Cycling distances are relatively short allowing more time for sightseeing and museums. Although you will stay within the Randstad conurbation you will discover how rural and quiet the countryside can be, where polders, windmills, bulb flower fields (in spring!), lakes and rivers take the spotlight. In short, this route stands for seven days of enjoying cultural gems and idyllic countryside.

Day 1 : Arrival in Amsterdam


Your bicycle holiday starts in Amsterdam, famous for its gorgeous 400-year-old canal district; museums; street artists and performers on Dam, Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein; this city is brimming with things to see and do and you couldn’t wish for a more dynamic beginning to your holiday. Try to arrive early so you have time to admire the elegant tree-lined canals and tall narrow townhouses and warehouses dating from the 17th century (World Heritage Site).

Please note that a minimum stay of 2 nights in a row could be required in the hotel in Amsterdam on some special dates: please contact us.

Day 2 : Amsterdam - Haarlem | 30 km


Say “tot ziens!” to amazing Amsterdam and mount your bike to journey through Kennemerland where a great variety of lovely countryside awaits: vast polders, wild gardens, country estates, woods and beautiful peatland.
You will stay the night in the elegant city of Haarlem. The attractive city center offers a wealth of possibilities for shopping, delving into art and culture, or relaxing in cafes and restaurants.

Day 3 : Haarlem - Leiden | 43 km


Get set for a colorful bike trip through the Dune and Bulb Region. Try to time this holiday before mid-May to capture the bulb flower fields in their full splendor! Tulips, crocuses, daffodils and hyacinths are grown here commercially and temporarily transform the landscape into one of the country’s best-loved tourist attractions. Leiden is the oldest university town in Holland. It has a very busy cultural events calendar and a friendly city center with canals, monuments windmills and museums.

Day 4 : Leiden - Delft | 29 km


After taking your leave of lively Leiden, peace and quiet will reign once more in today’s typically Dutch scenery. Note all the orderly rectangles in this man-made polder Landscape. Let shining lakes and green pastures, old windmills and farmhouses pass you by whilst pedaling on to the famous city of Delft. The melancholy charm of historical Delft is breathtaking. Most will associate Delft with its blue and white hand-painted pottery: Delftware.

Day 5 : Delft - Gouda | 34 km


This stretch of the tour takes you through the Green Heart: a stronghold against urban sprawl in Randstad conurbation. Balancing atop polder dikes, delight in characteristic villages, far horizons and pleasingly strict rectangles cut by ditches in fields of vibrant green. As you wander around the city of Gouda at the end of the day, don’t miss the gothic town hall (1450); the Weighing House (1667); the romantic inner city canals and the stained glass windows in St. John’s Church. Gouda is also famous for making syrup waffles (try one hot!) and candles.

Day 6 : Gouda – Amsterdam | 80 km


After a hearty breakfast at your hotel, get back on your bike and set off on the longest leg of this bike tour! You will be making a tour via the rual Green Heart. On the way, the scenery is punctuated by rivers, polders and lakes. In this Green Haert of Holland only small villages, lakes and meadows.
Thus fortified, continue on your way back to Amsterdam pursuing beautiful River Amstel.

Please note that a minimum stay of 2 nights in a row could be required in the hotel in Amsterdam on some special dates: please contact us.

Option Extra night in Woerden + 1 extra day of rental bike

Would the 80 km be to long for you then you can split this day by booking an extra overnight in Woerden (making two legs: 39 km and 49 km).

Day 7 : Departure during the day


Select your category

standard category
Reference: HL2 STD
Low season
  • from June 1st to September 30th
  • Departure: daily
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
895 € / pers.
225 € / pers.*
High season
  • from May 1st to 31st
  • Departure: daily
 
2 persons basis :(price per person)
* Single supplement
975 € / pers.
225 € / pers.*

Category's details

Including :

• 6 nights in  3-star & 4-star cat. hotels, with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
• Luggage transport during the bike stages
• Equipped cycle rental (without helmet) for 5 days
• 1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
• Hotline 7 days a week

Not including :

• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
• Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
• Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
• Single room supplement (6 nights included)
• Any ferry crossings
• Parking at the hotel
• City taxes

According to the category(price per person)

standard category
Reference: HL2 STD
Extra night in Amsterdam
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom) Please note that a minimum stay of 2 nights in a row could be required in the hotel in Amsterdam on some special dates: please contact us.
* Single supplement
Any season
+ 100 € / pers.
+ 75 € / pers.*
Extra night in Woerden + 1 extra day of rental bike

including : 1 extra night’s accommodation in a two-person bedroom / 1 breakfast / 1 day cycle rental of VTC hybrid bike (if you rent an electric bike, please contact us)

* Single supplement
Any season
+ 110 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.*

Extras

• Bike discount
If you bring your own bike.
-70 € / pers.
• E-bike supplement
+ 120 € / pers.
• Supplement GPS rental

(per GPS)

(up to 2 persons)
+ 15 € (package)

• 'Solo' supplement
(in the case of a single person per booking) Indicative price – please contact us.
+ 500 € / pers.

Your cycle hire

VTC Hybrid Bike - 24 speed-gear

Man or Lady frame

  • 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
  • 1 front pannier with map holder
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 lock

Helmet NOT included.

Possibility to rent an electric assistance bike :
E-bike FREE BIKE ANTRA BLUE or similar
E-bike

Universal frame

  • 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
  • 1 repair kit
  • 1 lock

Helmet NOT included.

Practical details
  • Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
  • At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
> Departure day
> How to arrive in Amsterdam

Departure day

Starting dates possible daily from April 1st to September 24th, 2023.

 

How to arrive in Amsterdam

By car :
You can park in the hotel’s parking in Amsterdam (about 35€/night).

 By train :
From Paris Gare du Nord station >> Amsterdam station (by Thalys train).
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : Thalys

By plane :
Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam).

 


Trip overall rating : / 12 testimonials

Gabriel
France
travel date: 08 August 2022.
" Nous recommandons fortement cet itinéraire ! "

Super séjour aux Pays-Bas, avec de très bons vélos et des itinéraires de qualité. Nous avons pédalé sereinement en toute confiance le long des canaux hollandais avec un temps magnifique. Nous avons dormi dans de très bons hôtels, avons bien mangé lors des petits-déjeuners (qui nous ont permis de sauter le repas du midi), et les bagages étaient toujours arrivés à l’hôtel suivant avant nous.

Sandie
France
travel date: 19 August 2021.
" Merci pour cette organisation sans faille "

Merci pour cette organisation sans faille du parcours aux Pays-Bas, j’ai vraiment adoré ! Les hôtels étaient un peu chics pour moi, mais c’était une très bonne expérience et peut-être que je recommencerai en France. Je n’ai également pas eu de problème avec le vélo, on voit qu’ils sont de bonne qualité. Je recommande !

Franck
France
travel date: 06 August 2021.
" Beau voyage "

Bonne organisation. On peut compter sur la réactivité de RandoVélo en cas de pépins.

Hubert
France
travel date: 24 August 2019.
" A refaire "

Très bonne première expérience. Découverte, plein air, très bonne organisation tout était là.

Serge
France
travel date: 12 August 2019.
" Très belle randonnée à vélo "

Nous avons apprécié la bonne organisation du voyage qui nous a permis de profiter de cette très belle randonnée à vélo en toute tranquillité.

Anne Sophie
France
travel date: 01 August 2019.
" Superbe voyage ! "

La Hollande est le pays du vélo: infrastructure, peu de dénivelé. Les vélos sont très bien équipés. la campagne magnifique, faune et flore au rendez vous!

Claudine
France
travel date: 02 May 2019.
" Bonne organisation "

Nous sommes ravis de cet itinéraire, les incontournables de la Hollande à vélo. On voir les villes et la campagne.Bonne organisation générale. Les vélos sont en bon état. Seul bémol : il est préférable de parler anglais.

Delphine
France
travel date: 19 April 2019.
" Super voyage à vélo "

Super voyage à vélo de 9 jours avec 6 jours de vélo en Hollande au mois d’avril à travers les champs de tulipes ! Rando vélo s’est adapté à nos demandes et nous a permis de réserver 1 jour avant le circuit et repartir 2 jours après. Ils se sont occupés de tout, on a juste à prendre sa carte et à partir profiter la journée. Vacances dépaysantes et sportives à conseiller pour tous.

Robert
France
travel date: 18 April 2019.
" Très apprécié "

Voyage bien structuré pour un découverte de la Hollande. L’arrêt à Keukenhoff a été un bonus très apprécié.

Serge
France
travel date: 12 July 2018.
" Nous avons passé une superbe semaine en hollande! "

Très beau circuit pour découvrir la Hollande. Le roadbook fourni permet de bien se repérer à velo. Beaucoup de choses à découvrir dans les villes étapes. Bonne organisation. Hôtels de bon niveau. Et nous avions un temps ensoleillé tout le parcours.

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