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South Netherlands family cycling holiday

South Netherlands family cycling holiday

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Duration

8 Days

Length

113 km

Enjoy a Netherlands family cycling holiday, explore the south of the country riding away from traffic among woods, windmills and many thrilling activities.

Day 1: Zoetermeer
Individual arrival at your hotel, near the centre of Zoetermeer. In neighbouring city of The Hague you will find numerous tourist attractions, shops and museums.

Day 2: Zoetermeer – Scheveningen (31 km/19 miles)
After a hearty breakfast, the first leg of the tour takes you to the seaside resort of Scheveningen. On the way, you will pass through Wassenaar, a village with leafy surroundings, scattered villas and country houses. Rich town dwellers used to build their summer retreats here. Today, opt to visit Duinrell amusement park. Top attractions include the Dragonfly rollercoaster and a waterslide paradise. Don’t forget your swimming gear!

Day 3: Scheveningen
On a summer’s day you can paddle in the sea and build sand castles. There are surfing schools located up and down the beach. If the weather takes a turn, SeaLife aquarium or LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre will save the day. On the seafront, there’s a fun collection of 23 groups of sculptures called “Fairy Tale Sculptures by the Sea” (free). Beach restaurants cater to all tastes. Why not do as the Dutch do and buy the kids pancakes (pannekoeken); or chips with mayonnaise. Another option is a 10-minute bike ride to Madurodam (Miniature Holland – fascinates younger children!). In the evening, watch the sun set into the sea.

Day 4: Scheveningen – Delft (17 km/10 miles)
Today you will cycle through the city of The Hague to the city of Delft. There’s culture in the air! If your kids appreciate the arts you can take them to see quaint Panorama Mesdag or the amazing Escher Museum of optical illusions, both in The Hague. The old part of Delft, with its canals and lovely old buildings, is as charming as can be and the whole family will enjoy a walkabout. The city is known for its blue and white pottery and you can see artists at work in their studios (look next to Nieuwe Kerk church). Visit the university Science Centre (students’ own creations) for hands-on activities such as Dike Patrol and designing your own airplane wing. Just outside town is a recreational area with a lake for free swimming: Delftse Hout.

Day 5: Delft – Rotterdam (33 km/20 miles)
The route continues to Schiedam, a village with a remarkable skyline! Five giant windmills rise up above the houses. Soon after, you’ll spot the skyscrapers of Rotterdam. You’ll be spoilt for choice of things to do in this modern city. Opt to take a boat tour to explore the port and old and new harbour areas from the water. Climb Euromast for a fabulous view of Rotterdam. For a rainy day: at a ten-minute bike ride from your hotel, Villa Zebra creates interactive visual art exhibitions for children aged 4 – 12. Tonight you’re in for a treat because you will spend the night aboard an enormous cruise ship, moored in the centre of the city.

Day 6: Rotterdam
After a hearty international cruise breakfast, you could take a guided tour of the ship (there’s a fee!) and get to see the engine room, radio room, chart room and much more. After taking your leave of the cruise ship, board the Waterbus with your bikes, and decide where you want to go today. If you buy a day card you can get on and off wherever you want. This way, you could visit Blijdorp Zoo, or the famous windmills at Kinderdijk, or cycle through Biesbosch National Park near the town of Dordrecht. Alternatively, the very adventurous might like to go tree climbing at Fun Forest (age 8+ / 130 cm). You’ll need to calculate three hours for safety instructions followed by all six treetop courses. There’s also a playground for younger children.

Day 7: Rotterdam – Zoetermeer (32 km/20 miles)
This is your last day of cycling. The route takes you mainly along the River Rotte back to Zoetermeer. It’s one of the most scenic in the country. You’ll see many mills, locks, marinas and villages.

Giorno 8: Zoetermeer
End of services after breakfast.

Included

Travel/Medical Insurance 24/24
Overnight stay and breakfast
GPS Tracks
Luggage transfer
Local telephone assistance 7/7
City tax
Detailed description and maps of the itinerary

Not included

APP
Transfers not listed as "Included"
Tips
Journey to/from the starting point of the tour
Meals and drinks not listed as "Included"
Bike rental
Extras
Entrance fees, ferries and anything not listed as "Included"
Welcome briefing

Cancellation penalties

From 21 days before departure date 50%
From 14 days before departure date 75%
From 5 days before departure date 100%

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Why leave for this family cycling holiday in the Netherlands?

To start your Netherlands family cycling holiday by relaxing with a walk through the beautiful Westerpark or having fun at the National Videogame Museum in Zoertermeer, departure and arrival city of this tour
To cycle through the woods surrounding the village of Wassenaar and meet its inhabitants such as weasels, skunks and stoats
To let loose, after the ride, at Duinrell amusement park, riding the rollercoaster and water slides
To spend a whole day in the main seaside resort of Holland where you can swim in the sea, build sand castles, take surfing lessons, visit the aquarium or have great fun at the Legoland Discovery Centre, living an unforgettable experience together with all the family
To immerse yourself in art and sciences, visiting the beautiful museum dedicated to Escher in The Hague, visiting an atelier of ceramic decorators or transforming yourself into a researcher of the Technical University of Delft by taking part in one of the exciting labs of the Science Center
To see the windmills of Schiedam, the tallest in the world, and climb to the top of the Euromast in Rotterdam from where you will enjoy an amazing view over the city
To sleep aboard a cruise ship docked in the center of Rotterdam and explore the city by Waterbus
To be enchanted by the famous windmills of Kinderdijk, immerse yourself in the nature of Biesbosch National Park, or spend a day tree climbing
To ride on one of the most scenic cycle routes of the Netherlands, along the Rotte river, among windmills, locks, marinas and picturesque villages
To enjoy an exciting cycling holiday specially designed for the joy of the whole family and discover Holland by bike, riding on safe routes away from traffic and combing the bike with many other interesting activities

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Can I bring my own bike?

Of course! You can enjoy each tour on your own bike or you can rent one. However, we do recommend renting a bike, because not all bikes have the same parts, so we can only guarantee the best mechanical assistance when you hire directly from us.

What kind of assistance will I have during the trip?

You will always have an emergency phone number you can call. On self-guided trips, you will need to be able to make your own minor repairs, such as replacing an inner tube in the event of a puncture, or fixing a slipped chain, but you can always count on assistance on site for more serious damage.

How can I know if a tour matches my level of ability?

We rank our tours on a scale of 1 to 5, based on the length, elevation changes and complexity of the itinerary, but if you have any doubts then please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help you find the trip that is right for you.

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