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 category A+ barge (cabins are configured with two lower beds - supplement applies for premium twin or upper deck suite on select departures, or single cabin). We do not match clients together so

• Bike rental with handbrake - 7 speed (Magnifiques & Princesse Royal) and 21 speed (Zwaantje), waterproof pannier, helmet and water bottle (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)

• Information pack including route notes & maps (one set per cabin), GPS tracks on request

• 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 Zwaantje which is only ever 1 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

• 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 Category A+ barge (cabins are configured with two lower beds - supplement applies for premium twin or upper deck suite on select departures, or single cabin). We do not match clients together so

• Bike rental with handbrake or backpedal brake - 7 speed (Magnifiques) or 21 speed (Zwaantje), waterproof pannier, helmet and water bottle (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)

• Information pack including route notes & maps (one set per cabin), GPS tracks available on request

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

• 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 cabi

• Bike rental with handbrake or backpedal brake - 7 speed, waterproof pannier, helmet and water bottle (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)

• 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

What's Not Included

• Travel to Bruges and from Amsterdam

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

• Drinks (available for purchase on board) and other items of a personal nature

• Entrance fees and excursions not specified

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• 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 lactose or gluten free diets - EUR50pp (subject to change) paid locally on board. See below for further details regarding catering for dietary requirements.

• 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

• Transfers not specified

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

• 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.

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

• Dinner in Antwerp or Bruges

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

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. Should you not wish to cycle there are walking options available. 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. *For safety reasons, we highly recommend that cycle helmets be worn during cycle sections.

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.