Cycling the Dutch Tulip Fields

$915 / Person
× $915 = $915
× $50 = $0
Total: $915

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
After breakfast, you are transferred to Glengoyne Distillery for a tour and tasting session. You are then transferred to Drymen to begin your walk on the West Highland Way, taking in views over Loch Lomond from the top of Conic Hill before descending into Balmaha for your evening stay.
  • Accommodation: Westcord Fashion Hotel or similar
  • Optional hotel upgrade: Westcord Art
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Accommodation: Hotel Selamat datang! Welcome to Malaysia. Your adventure begins with an important welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you have any free time beforehand, why not get out and explore this intriguing city that was born between the Borneo jungle and the South China Sea.
Day 2: Amsterdam – Haarlem | 53km
Your walk today takes you along the east side of Loch Lomond, clinging to the water’s edge along much of the way. This is a lovely, low level and relaxed stage as it meanders past pebbly beaches and giving you plenty of time to take in the surrounding scenery and wildlife.
  • Cycling for the day: 53km
  • Accommodation: Hotel Lion d’Or or similar
  • Optional hotel upgrade: Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg in Santpoort-Noord (includes dinner)
Day 3: Haarlem – Leiden | 38km
From Rowardennan, the path heads into thick woodland. There are two options here: the easier being the wide forest track which follows the contours up and down the hill; or the more time consuming, narrow path which skirts over rocks and exposed tree roots along the banks of the loch. The rocky and uneven path continues along the loch, hugging the water’s edge amidst ancient oak forest. The loch becomes noticeably narrower as the path approaches Inverarnan.
  • Cycling for the day: 38km
  • Accommodation: Tulip-Inn Leiden Centre, Golden Tulip Leiden Centre, Fletcher Wellness Hotel or similar
Day 4: Leiden – Amsterdam | 63km
Soon after leaving Inverarnan, the path runs alongside the picturesque, fast-flowing River Falloch before a long stretch on an old military road. The route here closely follows the West Highland Line railway and eventually passes underneath the tracks as the path nears a coniferous forest. The route continues through the forest along a winding, undulating path, eventually crossing the road and River Fillin. Views of the surrounding mountains are wonderful. A well-maintained path follows the River Cononish before reaching Tyndrum.
  • Cycling for the day: 63km
  • Accommodation: Westcord Fashion Hotel or similar
  • Optional hotel upgrade: Westcord Art

Tour info

Language
English
Departure
April 7, 2024
Physicality
9/10
Duration
9 days
Tour Type
Discovery
Best time to travel
Oct-Dec
Age
13+

About This Tour

A five day cycling break, taking place between the end of March and May so that you can take in the iconic tulip season, while also exploring some of the Netherlands’  most historic cities. Your journey around the Dutch tulip fields starts and ends in Amsterdam, with city stops at Haarlem and Leiden in between. The tulip reveal happens on day three, when your route takes you through Bollenstreek, boasting tulip fields of every colour. They have been grown here for over 400 years, where excavated dunes and sea air create the perfect growing (and cycling) conditions. E-bikes are also available.

Highlights

  • 7 nights in in en-suite cabins
  • Port charges
  • Captain‘s greeting and welcome cocktail
  • Gala dinner and farewell cocktail
  • Daily cabin cleaning, towels and bed linen
  • Full board: breakfast buffet, lunch on board (non-cyclists) or packed lunch (cyclists), afternoon coffee break, dinner (2/3 dishes to choose), evening snack
  • Trip manager on board (does not cycle with the group)
  • Daily information meeting
  • Detailed roadbook per cabin

Tour Map

The route is well signposted throughout, however, walkers must be vigilant at all times as there are paths and junctions along the way which deviate from the main route. We strongly advise you to follow only marked trails and never try to shorten the path through unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime. More detailed info on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.

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$915 / Person
× $915 = $915
× $50 = $0
Total: $915

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