Amsterdam to Bruges Bike & Barge - Deluxe

What's Included

• Meals

  7 breakfasts, 6 packed 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 sandwiches.

• Accommodation

  7 nights in a twin share cabin with ensuite facilities on a Deluxe category barge (cabins are configured with two lower beds - supplement applies for premium twin or upper deck suite on select departures, or single cabin. A discount applies for LaMar cabin).

• Bike Rental

  Bike rental with handbrakes, 7 speed (Magnifiques), waterproof pannier, helmet and water bottle (electric bike available on request - supplement applies).

• Cycling Map and App

  Cycling Map (1 per cabin) plus navigational App with GPS tracks.

• Welcome Drink and Briefing

  Welcome drink and briefing on the first evening.

• Tour Guides

  Two multilingual tour guides for fully guided cycling tours (group size of 22 passengers or more, except Zwaantje which is one tour guide only), daily briefings.

• Walking Tours

  Several short walking tours.

• Linen and Towels

  Linen and change of towels as required.

• Daily Cabin Cleaning

  Daily cabin cleaning.

• Museum Entrance and Tastings

  Entrance to Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp, Tasting of Belgian products, Canal trip through Ghent.

• Wi-Fi

  Wi-fi.

• Ferry Fees

  Fees for ferries.

• Emergency Hotline

  Emergency hotline.

What's Not Included

• Travel to and from Tour Locations

  Travel to Amsterdam and from Bruges.
  
  

• Meals Not Included

  Meals not listed as included: dinner in Antwerp.
  
  

• Drinks

  Drinks (available for purchase on board) except as noted.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance - mandatory.
  
  

• Single Cabin Supplement

  A supplement will apply if you are booking a single cabin (we do not match single travellers).
  
  

• Entrance Fees and Excursions

  Entrance fees and excursions not listed as included.
  
  

• Transfers

  Transfers not listed as included.
  
  

• Tips

  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).
  
  

• Special Diet Catering

  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.
  
  

• Bike Insurance

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

• Fee for Own Bike

  Fee to bring your own bike (note this is not possible on Zwaantje or Fleur due to space limitations).
  
  

• Personal Items

  Items of a personal nature.
  
  

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. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Grading

INTRODUCTORY - GRADE 1
The cycling is introductory (1) grade with daily cycling distances from 15 to 56km (9 to 34mi). As with all of our cycling programs, wind and poor weather could make the trip grade change. 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. Should you not wish to cycle it's possible to stay on board on board and relax while the boat cruises to the next landing place. *For safety reasons, we highly recommend that cycle helmets be worn during cycle sections.

Mode of Transport

Travel includes cycling with provided bikes, cruising on a barge, and a fast ferry ride. Bike rental includes handbrakes, 7-speed gears, waterproof pannier, helmet, and water bottle.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in a twin share cabin with ensuite facilities on a Deluxe category barge. Cabins are configured with two lower beds, and daily cabin cleaning and linen change are provided as required.