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![Man and woman on a red tractor with a large, wooden clog](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/LOCAL_WNBI_JNI_ST_22_149_VAR.jpg.webp?itok=CP8E-lx5)
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![Kids posing at fruit stand snack table](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BNBIF_PCO_ST_18_002.jpg.webp?itok=ZGHeZUDs)
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![Sand trail leading up to red and white tower](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_1537269554.jpg.webp?itok=HqSFp3dz)
![Longhorn cow in a grassy field](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_1501611224.jpg.webp?itok=oLeQkQSI)
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![Two waffles stacked on top of each other with strawberries](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_288159695.jpg.webp?itok=VhaBczet)
![Sky view of forest and gravel trails](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_551968642.jpg.webp?itok=4Rbknusf)
![Town full of green trees and grass](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_701055541.jpg.webp?itok=kaP14Wtv)
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Netherlands & Belgium Family Multi-Adventure Tour
From $5,399 - $5,699 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Netherlands & Belgium Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Aug
![Grassy fields with trees in the distance](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_774665044.jpg.webp?itok=rY_37ml0)
![Shot of small river, houses, wooden boat.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BNBI_JNI_ST_22_001_0.jpg.webp?itok=ZTOmfibX)
![Wide shot of grassy field, windmills, cows, sky, etc.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BNBI_JNI_ST_22_106_VAR.jpg.webp?itok=Lq_dZvkh)
![Man and woman on a red tractor with a large, wooden clog](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/LOCAL_WNBI_JNI_ST_22_149_VAR.jpg.webp?itok=CP8E-lx5)
![Family shot during rest break](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BNBIF_LRE_ST_22_001.jpg.webp?itok=-dutDEaU)
![Kids posing at fruit stand snack table](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BNBIF_PCO_ST_18_002.jpg.webp?itok=ZGHeZUDs)
![Field of lavender flowers and trees](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_29083783.jpg.webp?itok=rjdLSgCf)
![Close-up of confectionary shop. Chocolate orange peels, slices seen.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL_WNBI_JNI_ST_22_089_0.jpg.webp?itok=Yl8EDJ4w)
![Two guests, one on the other's back, both smiling for camera.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL-GENERIC_GCA_ST_23_114.jpg.webp?itok=H_m2D9zG)
![Sand trail leading up to red and white tower](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_1537269554.jpg.webp?itok=HqSFp3dz)
![Longhorn cow in a grassy field](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_1501611224.jpg.webp?itok=oLeQkQSI)
![Male hiker with arms around another hiker's head and shoulders](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/LOCAL-Generic_RHO_PRO_23_069.jpg.webp?itok=rwSMfWRa)
![Two waffles stacked on top of each other with strawberries](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_288159695.jpg.webp?itok=VhaBczet)
![Sky view of forest and gravel trails](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_551968642.jpg.webp?itok=4Rbknusf)
![Town full of green trees and grass](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_701055541.jpg.webp?itok=kaP14Wtv)
![Tall, stone castle in a town center](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/NB_shutterstock_1585855132.jpg.webp?itok=7fSrDTo0)
Canals, Windmills & Waffles from Amsterdam to Brussels
They call Belgium and the Netherlands the Low Countries, but they’re full of highs. The best waffles you’ve ever tasted. The most windmills you’ve ever seen in one place. The coziest country café. The biggest beach dunes. As for their celebrated bike paths and woodland walks? Those are just the sprinkles on the pancake.
Highlights
- Discover the diversity of these distinct but interrelated neighboring countries, from beaches and port cities to hills and forests
- Join commuters on Holland’s maze of family-friendly bike paths and follow a Belgian rail trail along a former Prussian railway
- Sample local delights from cheese in Gouda and fresh North Sea fish to Belgian waffles and chocolate
- Local guides, storytellers and your Backroads Trip Leaders bring 18th-century windmills, World War II battlegrounds and medieval city centers to life
![Netherlands and Belgium Family Multi-Adventure Tour map](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_page_map/public/2024/25_EM_MNBIF.jpg.webp?itok=CSjWN349)
Start Amsterdam
End Brussels
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
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Day 1
On your way to Holland’s charming coast, bike past emerald-green fields and classic windmills—timeless scenery straight out of a Dutch masterpiece • A ride past sand dunes and along seaside lanes leads the way to The Hague • Next door to the Palace Noordeinde, royal treatment for the whole family awaits at our exquisite hotel.
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Night 1
Once home to a bank, this beautiful art deco building has been transformed into a cozy urban home base with a stunning location in The Hague's exclusive core, right across from the royal palace.
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Days 2-3
Taste a wedge of distinctive Gouda cheese—or perhaps a slice of appeltaart? • Visit the World Heritage site of Kinderdijk, known for its 19 windmills once used to drain the surrounding floodplain • A private boat cruise gives us an exclusive perspective on Kinderdijk’s waterways • Kayak narrow canals through the center of urban Utrecht, a unique way to see the sights • As you bike through polders, keep an eye out for birds, swans and cows • Follow cycling paths through traditional villages and past grand manors and green farmland • Relax or play at our Utrecht digs, a converted palace where knights and emperors used to roam.
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Nights 2-3
This centrally located and historic property along the Utrecht canal was built in the 1300s as a monastery and has housed nobles throughout the centuries. (spa)
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Days 4-6
Bag two more countries as you cycle the Vennbahn, a rail trail that hops back and forth between Germany and Belgium following a former Prussian train line • Brewers talk parents through a flight of Belgian beers while kids decorate their own fresh Belgian waffles • Settle into our château in the heart of the Ardennes Forest • Learn about the role this area played in World War II from a local storyteller, then spot landmarks from his stories on our hike the next day • Grab a treatment in Spa, namesake of health resorts the world over • Kids get a chocolate-making lesson while adults trek along forest trails • Share an apple with a new four-legged friend on our last morning walk through relaxing horse pastures.
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Nights 4-5
A former manor—inspired by the palace of Versailles—has been reimagined as a luxury boutique hotel featuring a world-class wellness center, a fairy-tale garden and a unique on-site dining experience. (pool, spa)
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 Dutch and Belgians 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.
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.
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Night 1
Premiere Hotel
Once home to a bank, this beautiful art deco building has been transformed into a cozy urban home base with a stunning location in The Hague's exclusive core, right across from the royal palace.
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Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
This centrally located and historic property along the Utrecht canal was built in the 1300s as a monastery and has housed nobles throughout the centuries. (spa)
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Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
A former manor—inspired by the palace of Versailles—has been reimagined as a luxury boutique hotel featuring a world-class wellness center, a fairy-tale garden and a unique on-site dining experience. (pool, spa)
Gallery
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.
![Backroads Performance Racer 2.0](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/NEW_Equipment_Bikes_Performance_2.0_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=aU_EVsVj)
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
![Backroads Touring Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2024/Equipment_Bikes_Touring_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=B5CO-eD2)
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
![Backroads Electric-Assist Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/Electric_Assist_Bike.jpg.webp?itok=W7NEAvmZ)
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
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
![Child's Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2020/Equipment_Bikes_KidsBike_600x400_0.jpg.webp?itok=7TsM3IgR)
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
![Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2020/Equipment_Bikes_trailer_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=4gFKKkgI)
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.
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