40km/25mi or 55km/35mi
On the second day of the tour, you cycle from Nijkerk towards the mid-size town of Apeldoorn. Your GPS device will guide you along agricultural farming areas and woods, right through the heart of the green Veluwe region. Apeldoorn is famous for the royal Het Loo Palace with its stunningly beautiful gardens and parklands. Your accommodation lies close to the royal palace. The Dutch often say that the altitude changes here when cycling over the low sand dunes of the Veluwe. But remember this is still Holland: these dunes are only ‘a bridge high’.

25km/16mi
You reach Otterlo after a relatively short bike ride through the Royal Forests around Apeldoorn. This quaint little village is located on the border of ‘De Hoge Veluwe’ National Park. It’s very unique landscape was created during the last Ice Age and the park represents one of the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands. It covers approximately 55 square kilometers, and has a wide topographical range including heathlands, sand dunes and woodlands, supporting a great variety of wildlife and birds.

10 km/6 mi or 35km/22mi
Today you have ample time to explore all of the National Park. It has over 37 kilometers of bicycle paths, as well as the famous Kröller Müller Museum (closed on Mondays). The museum has the second largest Van Gogh collection in the world. Masterpieces from Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondriaan are also part of the permanent exhibition. The museum is located only 3 kilometers from your accommodation in Otterlo. You can also visit the St. Hubertus Hunting Lodge in the park for a guided tour. The lodge was designed for the Kröller Müller family by the famous Dutch architect Berlage in 1914.

35km/21mi
Ready to return westward? Get back on your bicycle and ride the paths, passing through small villages, greeting Dutch cyclists as you pass them by and enjoying the timeless farming landscapes and neat grasslands. The route eventually takes you to Amersfoort. When you arrive early you can explore the historic city center of Amersfoort on foot, to admire its charming little streets, old bridges, city canals and national monuments.

55km/35mi
The longer route option for today includes cycling over the Utrechtse Heuvelrug (hill ridge). This might sound challenging but in the slopes are not steep and the height of these hills is not more than 75 meters / 230 feet.

40 km / 25 mi
The final day of this tour heads further west and first takes you over a wooded section, after you have left Amersfoort. During the last 20 km/12mi you enter the lowlands again, with interesting cycling stretches along the mid Holland lakes and the River Vecht. Our representative will meet you at the railway station in Abcoude late afternoon. Or we can arrange one or more nights in a quiet hotel in the historic village center of Abcoude, from where you can easily (20 minutes transfer) make your daily visits to the vibrant city center of Amsterdam.

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.

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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