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Lake IJssel Bike Cruise for Families

Duración: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Localización: Lago Ijssel - Holanda
Precio: From 513€ : Prices 2020 Book Now
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  • Lake Ijssel Bike and Boat Tour

    Specially designed for families travelling with children between the ages of 7 and 11, this biking and sailing holiday adventure has some very interesting visits and activities planned. The route is located along the coast of Ijssel Lake and allows one to marvel at the Zuiderzee Works, which together with the Delta Works are considered one of the Seven Modern Marvels of the World, having taken most of the 20th century to build. You’ll sail to beautiful towns like Hoorn, Enkhuizen and Elburg. The Zuiderzee open air museum brings the past to life in the former fisherman’s villages. We’ll also go canoeing in the heart of the De Weerribben-Weiden National Park; and in Giethoorn, a ride in a punter, a traditional oak boat is a must. In Harderwijk you’ll have the day free to visit an attraction park, Walibi World, to check out dolphin shows at the Dolfinarium or spend a day at the beach.

  • Itinerary of the barge and bike tour around lake Ijssel for families

    Day 1 Saturday: Amsterdam – Lake Ijssel – 10 km / 6 miles

    From Amsterdam, your boatel sails through the locks to the IJssel Lake. The sailing trip to Hoorn takes approximately 4 hours and you’ll see several traditional sailing ships on the way. In the evening there’s a test ride on your bike in and around Hoorn.

    Day 2: Lake Ijssel coastline cycling – 20 km / 13 miles

    By bike we continue along the coastline of the IJssel Lake. In Enkhuizen you’ll visit the Zuiderzee museum. In this open air museum you will get a nice impression about everyday life in former days in the fisherman’s villages around the old ‘Zuiderzee’. In the afternoon the barge crosses the Ijssel lake to Urk in the province of Flevoland.

    Day 3: Sailing to Blokzijl, cycling – 22 km / 14 miles and canoe trip in the nature reserve Weeribben

    During the barge trip to Blokzijl you can see lots of smaller and bigger boats. In the afternoon we’ll give it a try ourselves: on the program is an adventurous canoe trip through to reedlands of the nature reserve the Weerribben-Wieden. Towards there and from there we go by bike, we sleep in Blokzijl. Here beautiful thatched farms line the water. They were built on islands, as it were, and you can only reach them via small bridges or by crossing the water.

    Day 4: Giethoorn – Zwaartsluis – 25 km / 16 miles

    The area called North-West Overijssel is spotted with little lakes surrounded by reedland and meadows. A visit to the village of Dwarsgracht is one of the highlights of today. Our destination today is the famous water village of Giethoorn, where in old days all transportation used to go by ship. We may recommend the rental of a so-called ‘whisper boat’ and steer it yourself through the canals! We stay overnight in Zwartsluis.

    Day 5: Elburg – Harderwijk – 30 km / 19 miles

    A sailing trip over lakes and canals takes you to the protected fortified town of Elburg. Here you disembark and after a visit you start cycling cross the woodlands of the Veluwe to the hanseatic town of Harderwijk.

    Day 6: Day for relax

    Today you make your own plans. Ideas for spending the day in Harderwijk are: a visit to attraction park Walibi World, the dolphin show in the Dolfinarium, a day at the beach at the Lake ‘Veluwemeer’, a visit to a swimming pool or shopping in down-town Harderwijk.

    Day 7: Sailing trip to Almere-Haven and bike to Muiden – 25 km / 16 miles

    By barge you head for Almere-Haven, an attractive ‘new’ town. Then by bike to Muiden, Schellingwoude and back to the ship in the centre of Amsterdam. In the evening you may wish to join the guide for a walk through the centre or you may (on your own account) go for a round trip of the Amsterdam canals.

    Day 8: Amsterdam – End of bike and barge trip or extension

    After breakfast your guide and the crew will say goodbye and your holiday has ended.

  • Ship Amsterdam

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    This ship is ideal accommodation for sailing holidays with a large group. At 37m and 5.5 wide she can accommodate a total 36 passengers. A class D economy barge provided with cabins and bunk beds. Shared showers and toilets.The view from the spacious living room is superb, and when weather permits the sun deck offers a well sheltered sitting area. All two person cabins together with two hygienic sanitary sections you find on the lower deck. As an extra the Amsterdam houses a small ships bar, where in the evenings you can enjoy a drink.

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  • What’s included in the bike and barge tour for families?

    Duration
    • 8 days / 7 nights
    Tour price
    • 2 adults and 2 children (up to age 11) 2052€, or 513€ per person
    • 2 adults and 1 child (up to age 11) 1614€, or 538€ pp
    • 1 adult and 2 children (up to age 11) 1467€, or 489€ pp
    • 1 adult and 1 child (up to age 11) 1026€, or 513€ pp
    • Adult or child over 11 years of age (when part of participating family) 655€
    • Surcharge for single occupancy cabin 185€, when part of a participating family
    Departure dates season 2020
    • Ship Amsterdam Saturday July 11th, 18th & 25th / August 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd
    Services included
    • Stay aboard 8 days/7 nights
    • Good to know: Toilets, washrooms and showers on this family cruise are shared
    • Full board:  Breakfast + packed lunch + 2-course dinner on boat
    • Tour leader
    • Visit open air Museum Zuiderzee
    • Canoe trip in the National Park Weerribben-Wieden
    • Bicycle with gears and cycle bag
    • Bike compensation
    • 1 City walk
    Not included
    • Journey there and back to Amsterdam
    • Drinks aboard
    • Excursions out of program
    Cancellation fees
    • If a reservation is cancelled each cancelled participant will be charged for cancellation costs. The following terms are valid:
    • On cancellation up to 56 days before the departure day: 150€ per person
    • On cancellation less than 57 days and up to 28 days before departure: 25% of the travel sum
    • On cancellation less than 29 days and up to 14 days before departure: 50% of the travel sum
    • On cancellation less than 15 days and up to 7 days before departure: 75% of the travel sum
    • On cancellation less than 8 days and up to the departure day: 90% of the travel sum
    • On cancellation on the day the holiday starts or in case of ‘no show’: 100% of the travel sum
    Useful links
    • Holland by train choose your language scrolling down
    • Amsterdam travel ticket unlimited travel across Amsterdam
    • Excursions out of program
    How to book this tour and payment?
    • 25% deposit per person upon reservation, final payment 6 weeks before tour departure. CC payments Visa or Master card do have an additional increase of 2,5%. We strongly recommend to sign up a cancellation policy regarding this trip through Bravo Bike.
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Lake IJssel bike and barge for families

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  • Price: from 513 €/person
  • Type of trip: guided on bike and boat
  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Starting point: Amsterdam Saturday
  • Final destination: Amsterdam
  • Total distance: 132 km / 82 miles
  • Bike type: See under “Additional Info”

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