+33(0)2 54 78 62 52Pearls of Holland by bike
- Visit of Amsterdam
- Idyllic countryside
- Haarlem, Leiden, Delft and Gouda : typical old Holland cities
/ 12 testimonials
Reference : HL2
Difficulty : Easy
Round trip
From May to September
Departure: daily
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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.
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
- from June 1st to September 30th
- Departure: daily
225 € / pers.*
- from May 1st to 31st
- Departure: daily
225 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 6 nights in 3-star & 4-star cat. hotels, with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages
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Equipped cycle rental (without helmet) for 5 days
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1 travel folder (per room) including colour maps, detailed route directions in French or English and tourist brochures
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Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (6 nights included)
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Any ferry crossings
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Parking at the hotel
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City taxes
According to the category(price per person)
(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.
+ 100 € / pers.
+ 75 € / pers.*
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)
+ 110 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.*
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
(per GPS)
(up to 2 persons)(in the case of a single person per booking) Indicative price – please contact us.
Your cycle hire
Man or Lady frame
- 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
- 1 front pannier with map holder
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
Helmet NOT included.
Universal frame
- 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
Helmet NOT included.
- 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.
> 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
France
travel date: 08 August 2022.
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.
France
travel date: 19 August 2021.
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 !
France
travel date: 06 August 2021.
Bonne organisation. On peut compter sur la réactivité de RandoVélo en cas de pépins.
France
travel date: 24 August 2019.
Très bonne première expérience. Découverte, plein air, très bonne organisation tout était là.
France
travel date: 12 August 2019.
Nous avons apprécié la bonne organisation du voyage qui nous a permis de profiter de cette très belle randonnée à vélo en toute tranquillité.
France
travel date: 01 August 2019.
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!
France
travel date: 02 May 2019.
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.
France
travel date: 19 April 2019.
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.
France
travel date: 18 April 2019.
Voyage bien structuré pour un découverte de la Hollande. L’arrêt à Keukenhoff a été un bonus très apprécié.
France
travel date: 12 July 2018.
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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