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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from€849

E-bikeTrekking bikeBike & Boat8 days / 7 nights486 km3/5MediumLoop

Short Description

An 8-day bike and boat tour through the Netherlands covering 486 km of historic Hanseatic cities and flat Dutch landscapes. You sleep on board the ship and cycle a different stretch each day, with a tour leader riding along. Rivers, canals and car-free cycling paths. From €1,099 per person.

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.

Available departures

Year

Month

Next: 5 Sept 2026 · 4 departures · from €949 p.p.

Sept 2026

- Twin Lower deck€1,379
- Superior twin low€1,529
- Double Upper€1,629
- Twin Upper deck€1,629
- Superior double low€1,529
- Twin Upper deck€1,149

Oct 2026

- Superior twin low(on request)€949
- Double Upper€1,049
- Twin Upper deck€1,049
- Single Lower deck€979

Tour details

LoopSelfguidedSolo travelersMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ 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 (guest cycle independently tour leader also cycles the tour)
☕️ 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
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes

🙋 Common 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.
Q: Can the itinerary change?
A: Yes, due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons, or other unforeseen events.

📋💸 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

or €1,165

Available

26 Sept 2026

Departure dates

26 Sept 2026

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from€849 p.p.

Next departure: 5 Sept 2026

Starting from

€1,099/ person

or €1,165

Available

26 Sept 2026

Departure dates

26 Sept 2026

6 other tours on this route

Amsterdam → Amsterdam · From €1,099

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Tour details

✅ What is included in the trip?

❌ What is not included?

🙋 Common questions

Q: What is the duration of the tour?

Q: Where does the tour start and end?

Q: What are the embarkation and disembarkation times?

Q: What meals are included?

Q: Are there longer/shorter route options?

Q: Can the itinerary change?

📋💸 Cancellation fees

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Organized by

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