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Dutch Islands cycling trip
- Island hopping aboard a Dutch clipper: a traditional sailing vessel
- The natural beauty of the West Frisian Islands
- Relaxed cycling along the seashore and through wetlands, passing dunes and polders
- Typical island architecture and stunning landscapes
- An extraordinary paradise for birds
From: 725 €
Tripcode: NLSB020
2.5 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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1 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 7 days
Details
Cycling the Wadden Coast
A marvellous sailing and cycling trip in the Northern Dutch Wadden Islands aboard a comfortable Dutch clipper, the Succes. A unique cocktail of natural beauty, fascinating culture and true relaxation. Unforgettable tour of the West Frisian islands of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog, each with its own authentic atmosphere. Choice of cycling routes to gorgeous beaches or breathtaking nature reserves.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1-2: Arrival in Den Oever & Exploring the island of Texel
Arrival Saturday at the harbour in Den Oever. Time to settle into your cabin. Introduction to the sailing program and safety chat. Welcome cocktail while setting sail for Oudeschild. By bike from the harbour into Den Burg on Texel, with numerous cafes, bars and restaurants. You will also find a good selection of restaurants in Oudeschild itself. Sunday: a day to explore the island of Texel.
Day 3-4: To the island of Terschelling
5-6 hours sailing to the island of Terschelling, to then anchor in West, a village which maintains much of its old charm and architecture. The remainder of Monday and all day Tuesday to discover the variety and beauty of this island.
Day 5: To the island of Ameland
By boat to Ameland or, if weather permits, Schiermonnikoog. A trip through the many channels and tidal trenches of the Wadden Sea. Chance of spotting seals on sandbars between the islands.
Day 6: To the island of Vlieland
Sail on to Vlieland, an island of unspoilt nature. The only village, just five minutes by bike from the harbour, could be described as an oasis of peace. An immense beach stretches far as the eye can see.
Day 7: Sailing to Den Oever
By boat from Vlieland back to Den Oever. On our way we might visit the scenic and traditional city of Harlingen in the province of Friesland. If there is time in we can stroll round admiring this historic 'Hanze city'. In the afternoon you leave the ship to go home.
Practical info
Included:
- 7-days accommodation in a comfortable double cabin on board the clipper Succes
- (6-days on date 31 July - discount 100 p.p.)
- Welcome drink and snack as you set sail
- Extensive breakfast buffet and provisions necessary to prepare your own pack lunch
- Lunch on board when out sailing at midday
- While sailing, coffee and tea onboard at appropriate times
- Bicycle rental on the islands (min. 7 gears)
- Safety insurance during your stay on board
Not included:
- Transfer to and from Den Oever
- All other meals and drinks
- Travel and cancellation insurance
How to get there:
The best airport of arrival is Amsterdam Schiphol airport which is also served by several low cost carriers. You take the train from station Amsterdam Schiphol. Your transfer to the first accommodation is included.
About the bikes:
You are provided with comfortable 7-speed bicycles which will be reserved for you in advance on the islands. All bicycle hire companies on the islands offer you standard a 'misfortune-set' in case of mechanical problems, together with a leaflet containing all the cycle-routes on the island.
Reviews
Start: Den Oever
Finish: Den Oever
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Saturday start date. More information under 'Dates & Prices'
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 persons cabin (double occupancy): | 725 €/person |
| 2 persons cabin (single occupancy): | 825 €/person |