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  • $4,498 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$860 for sgl. occ.)

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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included except 2 lunches and 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Arnhem, Holland/Amsterdam, Holland

Special Interest

Culture & History, Fine Wine & Cuisine

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Holland Netherlands Biking Vacations

Netherlands Biking

Carefree pedaling on quiet country pathways

With abundant fietspaden (bicycle paths) and flat terrain, Holland is a cyclist's dream. As you ride through Dutch landscapes immortalized by the Old Masters, with cobblestone streets and picturesque windmills, you'll discover a spellbinding countryside laced with canals and punctuated by tile-roofed villages. Marvel at the works of Rembrandt, Vermeer and van Gogh, indulge in delicious and hearty Dutch cuisine, and luxuriate in hotels reminiscent of the 17th-century Golden Age. Best of all, you'll get to know the Dutch people, who are always happy to show off their country and share the path with fellow cyclists.

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Days 1-2 arnhem

Rendezvous in Arnhem Shuttle to De Hoge Veluwe National Park and explore the 13,000-acre nature preserve by bike Surround yourself with masterpieces at the Kröller Müller Art Museum, renowned for its outdoor sculpture garden and extensive van Gogh collection Follow bike paths through the lush countryside, passing 14th-century castles and stopping at the Airborne Museum and the World War II cemetery in Oosterbeek.

Days 3-4 bosch en duin

Against a backdrop straight out of a Dutch painting, cycle along a dike wall that parallels the Neder Rijn River Indulge your sweet tooth with an appelgebak (apple tart) in the lively town of Rhenen Admire elegant Castle Amerongen, encircled by two moats Board a boat for a private cruise up the scenic Vecht River to Breukelen  On a tour of a family-run cheese farm, sample delectable boerenkaas, commonly known as Gouda  Perhaps indulge in a spa treatment at our luxurious hotel.

Days 5-6 Voorborg

Spin through the World Heritage site of Kinderdijk, known for its 19 windmills once used to drain the surrounding floodplain Savor local treats as you wander amid food stalls and Gothic structures in Gouda's market square Enjoy a tour of Gouda with a local guide Pedal to our stunning hotel in Voorborg Enjoy a final bike ride in the urban parks surrounding our hotel.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Biking through the Netherlands is the perfect trip with small kids: flat, bike paths everywhere like no other country in the world, lots of true "Back Roads," plenty of activities for kids and a beautiful country to enjoy.
Eduardo Muller - Coral Gables, FL

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Netherlands Biking

HEAVENLY RETREATS: Premiere Inns

Groot Warnsborn

Arnhem (2 nights): A stylish country manor house in a tranquil wooded setting, featuring luxuriously appointed rooms with classic touches.

De Hoefslag

Bosch en Duin (2 nights): This elegant member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World combines English country style with a Mediterranean flavor and presents a Michelin-starred restaurant and beautiful gardens.

Hotel Savelberg

Voorborg (1 night): This Relais & Châteaux property offers beautifully decorated rooms and is renowned for its innovative kitchen with a fantastic wine list.

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Groot Warnsborn

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Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • 7, 16 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 2 to 4 5 Route Options available
  • Morning routes: 15, 31 miles
  • Afternoon routes: 8, 16, 22 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 19, 30, 46 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 2 to 3  2 Route Options Available
  • 23, 40 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 6, 20, 45 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • 16 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

We bike on a mix of roadways and bike paths.

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Trips 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.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles