32km/20mi + 8km/5mi
Today you will have to wake up early to visit the world’s largest flower auction in Aalsmeer. A cycling loop before breakfast will get you to the flower auction complex and back. Around 20 million flowers are sold each day in the 518,000 m2 (5.57 million sq ft) auction complex. From Aalsmeer the route continues westwards and becomes increasingly colorful as you enter the area with all the bulb fields stretching into the far distance. Lodging for tonight is either in Lisse or Hillegom, right in the center of the flower region.

25km/16mi
Another day of flowers. And the route we have planned gives you the best possible views and a chance to inhale the wonderful fragrances! The relatively short route allows enough time for a relaxing ride beside the tulip fields and a visit to the world-famous Keukenhof Spring Gardens, a 32 hectare (nearly 80 acres) flower exhibition with hundreds of different species of tulip. Eventually the route ends up in Leiden and your lodgings in the historic town center.

37km/23mi
Today you will cycle through the flower-growing region once more on your way to the coastal village of Noordwijk. You now turn northwards, and cycle along part of the North Sea cycle path. Then you continue inland through a chic residential area before reaching the center of Haarlem.

Comfort – 3 star hotels
Good hotels located in the historic town center. Mid size or larger room with private bathroom. Hotels with receptionist. Wireless internet. All rooms have TV and telephone. Mostly buffet breakfast.

Premium – 3-4 star hotels
Unique boutique style hotels located in the historic town center. Rooms with private bathroom. Hotels with receptionist. Wireless internet. All rooms have TV and telephone. Breakfast with special and/or local delights.

Breakfast is included in each overnight arrangement during your tour. In your route booklet you find our recommendations for lunch and dinner. There is a wide variety of restaurants and lunch rooms in the Netherlands. You can easily find a nearby restaurant wherever you are, and surprise yourself with one of the many Dutch culinary wonders. The staff at your hotel will be happy to advise you on the best place to have a meal.

Federal sales tax for the accommodation at 9% is included in the tour price. In some places there is also another kind of tax called Toeristenbelasting (Tourist or City Tax). The rate differs from one municipality to another. Sometimes Tourist Tax is charged at a fixed amount (Euro 2-4 per person, per night) and sometimes as a percentage of the overnight costs (3-12%). The Tourist Tax is incorporated in our accommodation bookings (and the tour price).

››    Holland Bike Tours can also book your pre- and or post-tour accommodation in the Netherlands.
Or check competative rates at our Booking.com account and book your hotel in Amsterdam or other places in Europe.

Option 1  –  Daily transfer service
Your luggage is transferred by van. We pick up your luggage after 09.45 (9.45 AM) and it arrives at your next destination before 16.00 (4 PM). All guided tours and road bike tours include luggage transfers. For recreational tours luggage transfers are an option.

With this option we provide you with a small pannier (recreational bike) or a small backpack (road bike) for storing your daily bits and pieces.

Option 2  –  In panniers
You carry your luggage in panniers, which are attached to the rear rack of your bicycle. Your bike has two panniers, each carrying approximately 20 liters / 44 lbs. Luggage that you do not want to bring along on your bike tour can be safely left behind at the start of the tour.

>>    Road bike tours
Other than our recreational bikes, our lightweight road bikes are not equipped with racks and therefore cannot take panniers. For this reason luggage transfers are included in all road bike tours. For these tours we provide you with a cyclist’s backpack, to carry your daily bits and pieces.

App navigation included

Our Ride With GPS Experience App provides all the essential details right on your phone. Access daily itineraries, detailed route maps, elevation profiles, and local dining spots, all designed to enhance your travel experience. Whether you’re cycling solo or with a group, our app is the perfect companion to support your journey, offering you everything you need for a seamless ride.

The Ride With GPS Experience App is a mobile app that turns your smartphone into a powerful cycling navigation tool. Download your tour maps and daily itineraries directly to your phone, and access them offline whenever you need. With voice-guided navigation on all routes, you can enjoy a hassle-free cycling experience, no matter where you are.

Read more about the App

Group discounts: We offer a group discount which goes up with the number of participants in a booking. The discounts are indicated at each tour.

Payment: Shortly after booking, you will receive our invoice by email, which shows the tour items, prices and the payment options. The initial payment (deposit) is 10% of the tour price, or a minimum of 200 if this is lower. The balance of the amount due for the tour should be paid 90 days before the tour starts. Tours that are booked within 90 days before the tour starts are charged in full. Tour payments can be made bank-to-bank or by credit card. Credit card payments are processed on a secure webpage.

Cancellation fee:•     60 or more days before the tour begins: 10% of the total tour sum
•     14 to 60 days before the tour begins: 50% of the total tour sum
•     0 to 14 days before the tour begins: 100% of the total tour sum
•     During the tour: No refund.
Further information can be found in Article 5 of our  General Conditions.

Equipment insurance: Bicycle insurance, covering damage and theft can be taken out at the tour start. Premiums are:
• Touring bicycle – €2.50 per day, with a minimum of €15
• Road bicycle – €3.50 per day, with a minimum of €20
• E-bike & other bicycles – €4.50 per day, with a minimum of €30
Holland Bike Tours Equipment Insurance Conditions