Bruges to Amsterdam Bike & Barge - Deluxe

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in a twin share cabin

• 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, 6 dinners (does not include drinks). Continental breakfasts are served and will usually consist of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. At breakfast you will prepare your packed lunch for the day which will be sandwic

• 7 nights in a twin share cabin with ensuite facilities on a Deluxe* category barge (cabins are configured with two lower beds - supplement applies for premium twin or upper deck suite on select departures, or single cabin. A discount applies for LaMar cab

• Bike rental with handbrakes, 7 speed (Magnifiques), waterproof pannier, helmet and water bottle (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)

• Cycling Map (1 per cabin) plus navigational App with GPS tracks

• Welcome drink and briefing on the first evening

• Two multilingual tour guides for fully guided cycling tours (group sizes of 22 passengers or more, except LaMar which is only one tour guide), daily briefings

• Several short city walks

• Linen and change of towels as required

• Daily cabin cleaning

• Entrance to Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp, Tasting of Belgian products, Canal trip through Ghent

• WIFI

• Fees for ferries

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Bruges and from Amsterdam

• Dinner in Antwerp or Bruges

• Drinks (available for purchase on board)

• Entrance fees and excursions not specified

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Transfers not specified

• A supplement will apply if you are booking a single cabin (we do not match single travellers)

• Tips - while tipping is not obligatory, it is customary to offer a tip if the guide and crew have done a good job. As a guide we would recommend EUR30-60 per person (to be distributed between the guide/s, captain and crew).

• Catering for special diets (except Vegetarian). A supplement is payable for example lactose or gluten free diets - EUR65pp (subject to change) paid locally on board.

• Bike insurance - payable locally (EUR10 for standard bikes and EUR25 for e-bikes) - further details of this Limitation of Liability (damage) policy are available on request

• Fee to bring your own bike (note this is not possible on Zwaantje due to space limitations)

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Dinner in Antwerp (Zwaantje) / Antwerp or Bruges (Magnifiques)

• Catering for special diets (except Vegetarian). A supplement is payable for lactose or gluten free diets - EUR50pp (subject to change) paid locally on board. See below for further details regarding catering for dietary requirements.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the panniers provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, water and camera.

Grading

INTRODUCTORY - GRADE 1
The cycling is introductory (1) grade with daily cycling distances from 11 to 57km (6 to 36mi). As with all of our cycling programs, wind and poor weather could make the trip grade change. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos, visit a museum or enjoy the market places in many of the interesting towns visited. It is considered suitable for children, as long as they have road sense, are familiar with the workings of a bike (gear change etc) and are comfortable cycling alongside moving vehicles at times. Should you not wish to cycle it's possible to stay on board on board and relax while the boat cruises to the next landing place. *For safety reasons, we highly recommend that cycle helmets be worn during cycle sections.

Mode of Transport

Travel by bike and barge, with bike rentals including handbrakes, 7-speed gears, waterproof panniers, helmets, and water bottles. Electric bikes are available on request for an additional fee.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in a twin share cabin with ensuite facilities on a Deluxe category barge, featuring daily cabin cleaning, linen, and towel changes as required.