40km/25mi or 30km/18mi
You will meet our representative at your Haarlem hotel or B&B for equipment delivery and tour instructions at 10:00 (10 AM). Today your route brings you to Leiden, another famous Dutch town. Leiden is the home of some interesting museums and is famous for the Siege of Leiden that took place between 1573 and 1574 when the Spanish attempted to capture this rebellious city during the ‘Eighty Years’ War, but didn’t succeed. The shorter route option takes you through an agricultural region with pleasant cycling along the little backroads. If you prefer to cycle for a little longer, we have planned a route along part of the famous North Sea cycling path, wending its way through the beautiful dunes.

25km/16mi or 45km/28mi
Again there are two interesting route options today for cycling to the delightful town center of Delft. The shorter route heads out of Leiden and alongside a lake and through a park area. The longer route initially takes you to the fishing village of Katwijk. You now turn southwards, and cycle along another part of the North Sea cycling path. Then you continue inland to chic residential area of Wassenaar before reaching Delft.

A day full of options:
• Spend the day in Delft to explore the historic town center and take a boat tour on the city canals.
• Bike (25km/16mi loop tour) or go by train (15 minutes) to The Hague and visit its museums and the parliament buildings.
• Go to Rotterdam by train (15 minutes) and experience the modern architecture of its town center and the vibrant harbor complexes.

35km/22mi or 50km/31mi
East of Delft is an area of intense agricultural activity, and because of the many glasshouses for growing crops, it is also called the “glass city”. Once you have left this behind, you enter the ‘Green Heart’ of Holland. You cycle past the windmills at Zevenhuizen and also one of the oldest polders in Holland before eventually arriving in Gouda. Your overnight stay is in the historic town center. Gouda is famous for its cheese, candles and clay pipes. The center is dominated by a number of ancient churches and of course the imposing and beautifully decorated town hall, standing right in the middle of the large market square.
The longer 50 kilometer route heads south, through one of the lowest polders in the Netherlands. You first cycle to Rotterdam, where you take the fast ferry to Kinderdijk. You will cycle along the famous group of windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A short ferry crossing of the Rhine river brings you to the village of Bergambacht and further north to Gouda.

42km/26mi
You head northwards into the ‘Green Heart’ of Holland again. The first part takes you along a small river and picturesque villages. Midway through the day you pass through the historic town center of Woerden. Today you also pass through quaint farming villages and through the typical Dutch pastoral green grasslands. Eventually you reach the lakes at Nieuwkoop and your accommodation for the night.

40km/25mi
The last day of your tour brings you back to Haarlem. Say goodbye to your bicycle with a picturesque ride through cow dotted polders, small villages and along waterways and lakes. Half way you pass the Haarlemmermeer, this used to be a lake but is now reclaimed land 5 meters / 16 feet below sea level. You will meet our representative at the Haarlem railway station. You can either take the train to continue your journey (e.g. 15 minutes to Amsterdam central or 30 minutes to the airport) or add an extra overnight in 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