Holland Beach & Towns

Behind the Dunes ...

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile / Level 1

Flat, asphalted bike paths and side roads, ideal for children.

Day 1: Utrecht

Individual arrival.

Day 2: Utrecht – Amsterdam, approx. 62 km

Idyllic scenery today as you cycle to Amsterdam on the banks of the lovely River Vecht. Characteristic for this area are the many stately homes and summerhouses built by rich Amsterdam merchants in the 17th and 18th Centuries. At the end of the day, Amsterdam awaits you! Everyone has his own reasons for loving this remarkable city. What will yours be?

Day 3: Amsterdam – Zandvoort/Noordwijkerhout, approx. 32-52 km

You’ll love the elegant city of Haarlem, voted best city for shopping. Remember to look up at the façades of historical buildings and see if you can spot the pretty stepped gables. Our bike route then continues through Zuid-Kennemerland, a colourful area rich in natural beauty. In well known beach resort Zandvoort you will stay the night by the sea.

Day 4: Zandvoort/Noordwijkerhout – Scheveningen, approx. 36-42 km

Today you’ll cycle through the Dune and Bulb Region. The windswept dunes not only protect the hinterland from the sea, but also harbour many species of dune flora and fauna. April is your best bet for visiting colourful bulb fields (daffodils, hyacinths and tulips) just behind the dunes. On the coast, check out the resorts and beaches. Once you reach Scheveningen, you will be spoilt for choice of things to do.

Day 5: Scheveningen – Gouda, approx. 53 km

First you will cycle to The Hague, home to the government and the Queen. The city is brimming with things to do and see. You might like to take the opportunity to see Vermeer’s famous painting “The Girl with the Pearl Earring” in Mauritshuis Museum. Another favourite is Mesdag’s cylindrical Panorama of Scheveningen in 1881. After looking around The Hague, ride through open grassland to pretty “cheese town” Gouda, also known for its syrup waffles and candles. If possible, plan your holiday so you can see the Thursday morning traditional cheese market.

Day 6: Gouda – Utrecht approx. 50 km

Woods, stately homes, parks, rivers, polders, lakes and marshy fens make today’s scenery. Opt to stop off at a cheese dairy or visit De Haar Castle. At the end of the day, explore the heart of the lively city of Utrecht. Discover the pretty Museum Quarter and admire the beautiful canal Oude Gracht. Its wharves are unique to Utrecht and make a pleasant setting for waterside cafes.

Day 7: Utrecht

Individual departure or extension.

Services

  • 6 nights in a room with shower/WC

  • Daily breakfast

  • Luggage transport

  • Tourist taxes

  • Maps and information material per room

  • Cycling app (we recommend taking a power bank and cell phone holder to ensure a smooth process)

  • For the environments benefit: If you decide to use only the digital version of our route book, you will receive a discount of €20 per room as a thank you!

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here 

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Season / Period
Type
  29.03. - 16.04.25
  20.04. - 23.04.25
  26.04. - 05.05.25
  10.05. - 27.05.25
  31.05. - 04.06.25
  08.06. - 19.06.25
  22.06. - 22.06.25
  25.06. - 27.08.25
  31.08. - 10.09.25
  16.09. - 25.09.25

Extras

Discount 3rd bed in room with 2 full payers
0-3,99 Jahre -100%
4-11,99 Jahre -20%
12-99 Jahre -10%
   
Fahrräder & Zubehör
24-speed bike 80
E-Bike 180
Child bike 67
Child seat 33
Trailer 117
Tagalong 40
Helmet 10
   
Additional nights*
Amsterdam (dbl/sgl) on request
all other destinations (dbl/sgl) on request
   
Extras
Bicycle accident/service insurance 27
Bike theft insurance 20
E-Bike theft insurance 40
additional Luggage 25
addidtional day bike/e-bike 13/30


*Overnight stay in Amsterdam on the following dates: 18- (always inclusive) 20.04, 25-26.04, 29-31.05, 06-08.06, 21-22.06, 24-25.06, 29-31.08.
only possible with a minimum of 2 consecutive nights in Amsterdam!


Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel Samples

Utrecht: Hotel Mitland
Amsterdam:  Westcord Art Hotel
Zandvoort: NH Hotel Zandvoort
Scheveningen: Boulevard Hotel Scheveningen
Gouda: Best Western Hotel Gouda


Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bicycles inclusive panniers

The offered bikes are touring bikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: mudguards, trip computers, comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres.

You can choose between the following bikes:

  • 24-speed-bike with hand brakes
  • E-bikes unisex (on request)

E-bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelecs

By popular demand, we have now invested in a considerable number of e-bikes, much favoured by cyclists who love the great Outdoors, but prefer to let the bike take the strain. The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern E-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.

Note: E-bikes are a great development, but should be - due to their driving characteristics (high weight + high speed) - booked only by very safe and experienced cyclists with a very good sense of balance. Not suitable are electric bikes for people who rarely ride a bicycle


Private bicycles

You are welcome to bring your own bicycle. It is adapted especially to your needs. Do not forget to bring a repair kit with all necessary tools such as: keys, reserve tube and lock. Please check your own bicycle for operability upon arrival.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Train from Amsterdam Schiphol to Utrecht. 4 times per hour. Duration: approx. 30 minutes. Costs: approx. € 10,- per person. For details see your final travel documents.


Arrival by train

Train station: Via Amsterdam to Utrecht 
From the train station you will reach your first hotel by taxi or public transportation. You will receive the detailed description with the travel documents.


Arrival by car

Parking: parking at the start hotel in Utrecht € 23,50/week, P+R near central station Amsterdam approx. € 100,-/ week.


Additional information

Tour start with own bikes in each city possible, with rental bikes in Utrecht or in Amsterdam.

In case of an additional night during the tour, the bike rental increses by €13,-/day and E-bikes €30,-/day.

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