Q: Where does the tour start and end?

A: It starts in Amsterdam (embarkation) and ends in Amsterdam (disembarkation).

Q: What are the embarkation and disembarkation times?

A: Embarkation and check-in are between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Disembarkation is after breakfast until 9:30 a.m.

Q: What meals are included?

A: 7 breakfasts, packed lunches and 7 three-course dinners. Coffee and tea on board are included until 4:00 p.m.

Q: Are there longer/shorter route options?

A: On some days you can choose between a longer and a shorter cycling route; distances listed are approximate.

Q: Can the itinerary change?

A: Yes, due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons, or other unforeseen events.

Netherlands: Hansa Highlights

Rhine & IJssel

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Tour

E-bike, Trekking bike, Bike & Boat

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Distance

486Km

Selfguided

Solo travelers

Minimum 1 person

This tour requires a minimum number of travellers to depart.

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Minimum age 16 years

Participants must be at least this age to join the tour.

3/5 Medium

Moderate, between 35 and 85 kilometers per day with an elevation gain between 300 and 1000 meters.

Loop

The starting point is the same as the ending point, with overnight stays in different hotels and daily stages.

Short Description

You will cycle through one of the most beloved regions of the Netherlands, where medieval cities, winding rivers, and open landscapes unfold at every turn. Each day, you will ride at your own rhythm, discovering historic Hanseatic towns and tranquil natural areas, before returning to your floating hotel moored in picturesque harbors.

Tour Program

Day 1: Amsterdam – Wijk bij Duurstede
You will embark in Amsterdam and sail along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to Wijk bij Duurstede for your first night.

Day 2: Wijk bij Duurstede – Wageningen – Arnhem – Doesburg (50 km)
You will cycle through the Lower Rhine valley to Arnhem and continue along the river to Doesburg.

Day 3: Doesburg – Zutphen – Deventer (45 km or 55 km)
You will ride via Bronkhorst and follow routes along the IJssel River to Zutphen and Deventer.

Day 4: Deventer – Wijhe – Kampen (40 km or 56 km)
You will cycle via Hattem and Zwolle before reaching Kampen.

Day 5: Kampen – Elburg – Harderwijk (48 km or 56 km)
You will follow the Border Lakes to Elburg and continue through Veluwe landscapes to Harderwijk.

Day 6: Harderwijk – Spakenburg – Huizen (45 km or 56 km)
You will ride along the lakes or through woodlands, passing Spakenburg to Huizen.

Day 7: Huizen – Naarden – Muiden – Amsterdam (35 km)
You will cycle to Naarden and Muiden before returning to Amsterdam.

Day 8: Amsterdam
You will enjoy breakfast before disembarkation.

✅ What is included in the trip?

Overnight stay and breakfast
Local telephone assistance 7/7
GPS or navigation APP
Luggage transfer
Welcome briefing
7 x 3 course dinner & 7 packed lunches
Semi guided cycling tours
Coffee and tea on board till 4 PM
Biodegradable water bottle

❌ What is not included?

Transfers not listed as Included
Journey to/from the starting point of the tour
Meals and drinks not listed as Included
Entrance fees ferries and anything not listed as Included
Travel insurance
Tourist taxes

Netherlands: Hansa Highlights

Cycling along Rhine and IJssel rivers
Hanseatic cities including Deventer and Kampen
Border Lakes landscapes
Historic towns Arnhem and Zutphen
Amsterdam start and finish

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

• Up to 84 days before the start of the trip: 20% of the travel price

• From 84 to 42 days before the start of the trip: 30% of the travel price

• From 42 to 28 days before the start of the trip: 60% of the travel price

• From 28 to 8 day before the start of the trip: 90% of the travel price

• 7 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package

Starting from

€1,099/ person

Available

26 Sept 2026

Departure dates

26 Sept 2026

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🙋 Frequently asked questions

Q: What is the duration of the tour?
A: 8 days / 7 nights.
Q: Where does the tour start and end?
A: It starts in Amsterdam (embarkation) and ends in Amsterdam (disembarkation).
Q: What are the embarkation and disembarkation times?
A: Embarkation and check-in are between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Disembarkation is after breakfast until 9:30 a.m.
Q: What meals are included?
A: 7 breakfasts, packed lunches and 7 three-course dinners. Coffee and tea on board are included until 4:00 p.m.
Q: Are there longer/shorter route options?
A: On some days you can choose between a longer and a shorter cycling route; distances listed are approximate.