Netherlands & Belgium Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
Netherlands & Belgium Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jul-Sep2026: Apr-Sep
From Amsterdam's Canals & Windmills to Flemish Bike Paths
In the Netherlands, there are more bicycles than people. And in Belgium, passion for biking is legendary. Hop on the saddle and you too will be smitten. Explore the flat-as-a-pannenkoek landscape, the flower fields and silent canals. Experience the bustling cities and storybook villages. Come with us on our Netherlands & Belgium bike tour. You'll feel the love.
Highlights
- Bike through scenery straight out of a Dutch masterpiece: windmills, canals, A-frame farmhouses and vast skies
- Luxuriate in hotels reminiscent of the 17th-century Golden Age with their old-world opulence and white-glove traditions
- Feast on Belgium’s national treasures—world-class beer, chocolate and waffles—as well as plenty of Dutch cheese
- Explore idyllic bike-friendly Amsterdam and medieval Bruges, two captivating gateway cities in two unique but deeply connected countries
StartAmsterdam
EndBruges
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Begin with a leisurely bike ride from Edam to Santpoort, located on the edge of a lush coastal forest • Pause for lunch on the banks of Lake Twiske, keeping an eye out for the local birds that nest in the reeds • Pedal past emerald-green fields, horse farms and windmills • Rest and relax at our country hotel on the edge of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park.
Night 1
A deluxe and historic country estate situated on the outskirts of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park with access to many beautiful nature trails.
Days 2-3
In April and early May, admire the floral designs at Keukenhof, the world’s largest flower garden • A landscape of dunes and seaside lanes lead the way to The Hague • Bike through polders and countryside to Gouda, where the beloved cheese originates • Delight in the World Heritage site of Kinderdijk, known for its 19 windmills once used to drain the surrounding floodplain • Indulge in traditional pannekoeken (pancakes) or a slice of appeltaart topped with homemade whipped cream • Biking is a way of life in Holland, and it’s a pleasure to join the locals as you cruise through the region, passing dikes and quaint villages.
Nights 2-3
Built in 1858 to host aristocrats and heads of state and still displaying its original Gothic Romantic characteristics, this opulent former palace is located among the cafés, restaurants and shops of the historic city center. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Bike over the border to Belgium on a scenic spin to romantic Bruges • Discover the secrets of this medieval city of narrow cobblestone streets, step-gabled brick houses, lofty spires and meandering canals • Thirsty? Try some of the world-renowned local beers • Follow dedicated bike paths to the Flemish town of Diksmuide, once the heart of Belgian resistance in World War I • Enjoy a final bike ride through leafy forests and over canals around Bruges • Visit one of the town’s many chocolate shops for some tasty souvenirs.
Nights 4-5
An 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)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
The Low Countries are famous for their love of bikes. And that love of bikes has created an amazing network of bike paths and routes that extend throughout each country. Many of the paths we utilize on this trip are the equivalent of scenic byways, linking quaint villages and big cities alike. Navigating these intricate bike routes may require more attention than usual—expect some stops to ensure you’re on the right track!—as well as increased attention to cycling etiquette, laws and traffic as you share the “road” with the many locals going about their business by bike. Note that these paths vary in road surface, with some sections of gravel, dirt and cobblestones.
The Low Countries may be flat, but cycling routes here are shaped by the weather. Gusty winds (this is the land of windmills, after all) can add a degree of challenge to even the flattest routes. In addition, rain is a regular feature of the climate year-round; our past guests have been glad to have packed extras like fully waterproof rain pants and waterproof shoe covers. Even if you hop in the shuttle as soon as there’s a turn in the weather, expect the occasional section of riding through adverse conditions—it’s just part of the adventure in this lush green region surrounded by the stormy North Sea.
If you visit during early spring’s tulip season, also be aware that you may encounter cold temperatures, hail or even snow.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
Premiere Hotel
A deluxe and historic country estate situated on the outskirts of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park with access to many beautiful nature trails.
Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
Built in 1858 to host aristocrats and heads of state and still displaying its original Gothic Romantic characteristics, this opulent former palace is located among the cafés, restaurants and shops of the historic city center. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
An 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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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Review Snapshot
by PowerReviews
Reviewed by 59 customers
A Dream on Two Wheels
Biking through the Netherlands and Belgium with Backroads was nothing short of extraordinary—an adventure that perfectly blended scenic beauty, rich culture, lots of good treats, and cycling-friendly charm. We were led by friendly, knowledgeable, and fun guides along flat, meticulously maintained bike paths that crisscrossed tulip fields, quaint villages, and picturesque canals. Dutch infrastructure is famously bike-centric, and it shows—every detail is designed with cyclists in mind. Moving into Belgium, Bruges, with its fairy-tale architecture, winding canals, and rich medieval history, was a definite highlight.
Wonderful first experience with Backroads!
Guides and support staff make a huge impact on a tour. All was going very well until guide M completely forgot me on our last evening and I missed the surprise horse-drawn carriages experience. I was very disappointed with how he handled it, most importantly. But overall, a great experience.
Incredible Trip
This trip checked all the boxes for us! We enjoyed biking through incredible locations with a great group of people and fantastic guides. The accommodations and food were first rate and the guides and support team went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience for everyone. We appreciated having a mix of time on our own and with the group. Also loved learning about the history, culture and people of the places we visited. Backroads does such a great job connecting guests with locals too!
The Netherlands And Belgium Cycling / Premiere Hotels ROCKS!
Fantastic guides, hotels, and food. The cycling routes, scenery and variety of riding options made the trip great. Two beautiful countries with amazing cycling infrastructure.
TULIP AND HISTOY RIDE NOT DAMPENED BY RAIN
Wonderful scenery good food and fellowship plus a great ride.
A wonderful trip that exceeded our high expectations.
A memorable and active trip full of adventure. We were well supported by three talented and energetic guides who were always eager to help us maximize our experience. Excellent accommodations, meals and snacks! Can't wait for our next trip.
Perfect trip for first-time Backroads bikers!
This was our 7th Backroads trip (biking and multi-adventure) and because of the flat terrain and the excellent paved bike path system, we would highly recommend it to those who are on the fence about a bike trip. Most of the others in our group were first-timers and everyone loved it! For more experienced bikers, this trip still had all the things that make for a phenomenal Backroads experience: exceptional leaders, group chemistry, lovely accommodations, and beautiful scenery. One of our favorites!!!
Wonderful trip! Beautiful countryside, villages, and food.
The leaders were a lot of fun and very helpful. Included cultural activities along the way. Always felt well supported.
Best Backroads Trip Ever!
The Netherlands and Brussels tour was the best Backroads trip we have ever taken. The guides were wonderful, lodgings were beautiful, and the number of guests (eleven) was small enough that we could really get to know each other well. I appreciated the use of local taxis from time to time so we were not always crammed into a single van for some of the transfers. The small towns and scenery was really interesting, and the distances we could cycle on the bike paths was impressive. The guides were well educated about the regions we were cycling through, and shared a lot of history as we cycled along. I can highly recommend this tour with Backroads.
We love every moment of our time in The Netherlands/ Belgium
This is a must-do if you love exploring, great food, good people of course cycling!
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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