Amsterdam to Bruges Bike & Barge - Comfort

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in a twin share cabin

• 7 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches, 6 dinners (does not include drinks) Continental breakfasts are served and will usually consist of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. At breakfast you will prepare your packed lunch for the day which will be sandwic

• 7 nights accommodation aboard a Category A barge with ensuite facilities on a twin share basis. Fluvius: all cabins are air conditioned, twin share cabins are configured with two lower beds, while double cabins are configured with a double bed. The trip

• Rental bike with helmet and pannier (e-bike available on request - supplement applies)

• Daily briefings. While you cycle independently, the tour leader also cycles each day. Optional guided package available - supplement applies

• Information pack including route notes & maps (one set per cabin), GPS tracks available

• Welcome drink and briefing on the first evening

• Several city walking tours

• Linen and change of towels as required

• Daily cabin cleaning

• Tea and coffee during breakfast and after the cycling tours til 4pm

• Carbon offset

• Travel to Amsterdam and from Bruges

• Meals not detailed in the itinerary

• Drinks and other items of a personal nature

• Entrance fees and excursions not specified

• Transfers not specified

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Tips - while tipping is not obligatory, it is customary to offer a tip if the guide and crew have done a good job. As a guide we would recommend EUR30-60 per person (to be distributed between the guide/s, captain and crew).

• Catering for special diets (except Vegetarian). A supplement is payable for example lactose or gluten free diets - EUR65pp (subject to change) paid locally on board.

• Optional canal tour of Amsterdam - tickets can be purchased on board

• Bike insurance - payable locally (EUR10 for standard bikes, EUR25 for e-bikes) - further details of this Limitation of Liability (damage) policy are available on request

• Fees for ferries and Waterbus

• Guide - this is a self guided cycle trip. Optional guided package - supplement applies. Includes Fees for ferries and Waterbus

What's Not Included

• Catering for special diets (except Vegetarian). A supplement is payable for lactose or gluten free diets - EUR50pp (subject to change) paid locally on board. See below for further details regarding catering for dietary requirements.

• 2024: guided option - supplement applies. Includes Fees for ferries and Waterbus

• Guided option - supplement applies. Includes Fees for ferries and Waterbus

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the panniers provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, water and camera.

Grading

INTRODUCTORY - GRADE 1
The cycling is introductory (1) grade with daily cycling distances from 15 to 64km (9 to 39mi). As with all of our cycling programs, wind and poor weather could make the trip grade change. Should you not wish to cycle there are walking options available. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos, visit a museum or enjoy the market places in many of the interesting towns visited. It is considered suitable for children, as long as they have road sense, are familiar with the workings of a bike (gear change etc) and are comfortable cycling alongside moving vehicles at times. Electric bikes are available for a supplement and when used will ensure the cycling is comfortable for less physical cyclists - however it is still essential that you are comfortable cycling on roads and in light traffic in variable weather conditions. *For safety reasons, we highly recommend that cycle helmets are worn during cycle sections.

Mode of Transport

Travel by barge from Amsterdam to Bruges, with daily cycling routes ranging from 15km to 64km. Rental bikes with helmets and panniers are included, and e-bikes are available on request for an additional fee.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights aboard a Category A barge with ensuite facilities, featuring air-conditioned twin share cabins with two lower beds or double cabins with a double bed. Daily cabin cleaning and linen changes are provided as needed.