Holland & Belgium Family Biking
- Uncover the captivating history and culture of two countries in a single trip
- Windmills, canals, pitch-roofed farmhouses and vast skies - scenery straight out of a picture book
- Flat terrain and easy-going routes perfect for a range of abilities
- Luxuriate in hotels reminiscent of the 17th-century Golden Age
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From the Dutch Countryside to Beautiful Bruges
"A Dutchman without a bike is like a fish without water" so the saying goes. In Holland, with nearly one bicycle for every person, everyone rides - even the queen. And in bike-crazy Belgium, home of cycling great Eddie Merckx, passion for le vélo is legendary. You'll find it all makes sense, the Dutch and Belgian zeal for two wheels. You'll find it in the pastoral flat-as-a-pannekoek landscape, amid the flower fields and silent canals. And in the timeless towns and storybook villages. You'll even find it post-ride - whether in the form of a fine Belgian Lambic or a pot of steamed mussels. We invite you and your gang to bike with us in Holland and Belgium. And feel the love.
Days
1-2 Timeless scenery straight out of a Dutch masterpiece 
Begin with a leisurely ride from Bergen to Santpoort, located on the edge of a scenic coastal forest Emerald-green fields and horse farms lead the way to The Hague, our home for the next two nights Keep an eye out for "Oreo Cookie" cows as you bike past windmills dotting the serene farmland.
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3 Bike through hamlets and countryside to Gouda, where the beloved cheese originates Delight in a visit to the World Heritage site of Kinderdijk, known for its 19 windmills once used to drain the surrounding floodplain Continuing north, discover how Gouda cheese is made and taste a wedge of the distinctive orange rounds Biking is a way of life in this region and it's a joy to join the locals as you cruise through the region, passing dikes and quaint villages.
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4-6 Uncover the captivating history and culture of two countries in a single trip 
Pedal over the border into Belgium! It's a scenic spin to romantic Bruges - nearly car-free and ideal for exploring on foot Discover the medieval city's nooks and crannies, narrow cobblestone streets, steep-gabled brick houses, lofty spires and meandering canals Kids learn about chocolate making and are treated to a tasting at a local shop.
Guests Reviews About This Trip
Overall, the trip was wonderful for our family. We felt immersed in this picturesque trip into a culture in motion with bikes, canals and windmills as a way of life.Newport Coast, CA
We love Backroads and tell everyone that they are the best vacations our family has had. We have four kids and it is not often that everyone loves the same thing. We will anticipate our next trip with pleasure.Mercer Island, WA
It was fantastic!! Best vacation ever!! We loved it and so did our kids. Everyone was happy.Beverly Hills, CA
Premiere Inns
Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg
Santpoort, Holland (1 night) A historic country estate situated within a national park, and featuring a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Hotel des Indes
The Hague, Holland (2 nights) Built in 1858 to host aristocrats and heads of state, this opulent former palace is set on the shady Lange Voorhout among the cafés, restaurants and shops of the historic city center.
Hotel De Tuilerieën
Bruges, Belgium (2 nights) A sumptuously elegant hotel - originally a 15th-century noble residence - overlooking Den Dyver, the most picturesque canal in Bruges. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool)
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Family:
This Trip Is Rated Level 1-4
Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of
interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one
day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat
from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each
day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Daily Route Options | ||||||||||
| Day | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | ||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | |
| 1 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||||||
| 2 | 12* | 0 | 42 | 0 | ||||||
| 3 | 14 | 0 | 25* | 0 | 40* | 0 | ||||
| 4 | 20* | 0 | 30* | 0 | 42 | 0 | ||||
| Kids: Chocolate tasting (1 hour) | ||||||||||
| 5 | 19* | 0 | 28* | 0 | 60 | 0 | ||||
| 6 | 17 | 0 | ||||||||
On this Family Trip, our routes follow rolling terrain. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.
* Includes a shuttle
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