Traveling by bike with children is the perfect opportunity to discover new destinations and have a fun holiday. All mothers, however, know that a family trip requires a few more precautions than when traveling alone.

This is particularly the case when choosing a biking holiday: the priority is indeed to make the journey not too difficult, but especially dynamic, so that even the smallest ones can enjoy it peacefully.

Bike and boat holidays can prove to be the ideal solution for those traveling with family and if you don't already know them, in this article we explain how they work.

Bike and boat: how they work

Bike and boat holidays with children are the perfect mix to make your holiday never boring and always stimulating, but how do they work?

During the day you cycle along beautiful family bike routes discovering natural landscapes, art cities, castles and ancient villages. In the evening, you return to your boat-hotel, which is your point of reference for accommodation for the entire vacation.

The boat can follow you along your route or it can be stationed in a specific area from which you can develop beautiful daisy tours. When planning bike holidays with children, it is essential to have a base that provides security every night, because changing hotels every day can be stressful for the little ones. This is why when talking about family bicycle holidays, the solution that combines bike and boat is always appreciated.

Furthermore, sleeping inside the cabins of a sailing ship or a boat, will make your holiday a real adventure.

Another point in favor of this type of trip is the transport of luggage: by staying on a boat it will not be necessary to use a luggage transport service that follows you along the whole route because your floating hotel will meet you at the end of the stage. This is certainly one of the main reasons why families often choose this type of trip: bike holidays with children should be simplified to the maximum.

Last but not least, bike and boat tours often include dinner onboard, for a super fun experience as true sea wolves and a wonderful opportunity to continue socializing with other little guests!

Bike and boat with children: where to go?

At this point, the spontaneous question is: where can I go with my children?

The great thing about bike and boat holidays is that you can choose many destinations across Europe, whether you prefer to sail on rivers or instead the sea experience.  

One of the most loved destinations is certainly Holland. Bike holidays in Holland with children never disappoint: the routes are generally simple and without particular difficulties, the attractions are numerous including the beautiful windmills and the experience of navigating the canals always enchants even the smallest ones.

In addition, Holland is perfect to live in all seasons and in the spring period the fairytale tulip bloom is a must.

Among the perfect destinations for bike and boat holidays with children are also Belgium, which like Holland is ideal for those with less experience, France to navigate along the Seine or through the vineyards of Bordeaux, Germany with the Danube which is one of the most loved holidays by families and allows you to discover many cities and villages.

For those who already have a little more experience and want to discover new destinations, bike and boat tours in Ireland or Scotland are perfect for experiencing Celtic atmospheres, amid boundless landscapes aboard a sailing ship. Greece and Croatia on the other hand are the perfect destinations for those who want to enjoy the sea and relax, but without giving up the bike.

Would you like to take a bike and boat tour with children, but don't know how to organize it? On Cyclando you can find many travel proposals, bookable directly online with a simple click!