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Pedal and Cruise Southern Holland: 12 of the Most Picturesque Routes

Looking for a new way to see Holland? It doesn’t get much better than a boat and bike tour—the views are fabulous on land and on water. There’s nothing like exploring the Green Heart of Holland on a bike or capturing the perfect shot the medieval spires of Haarlem as you sail along the river. Don’t believe us? Check out some of the sights and experiences that await you on a tour of southern Holland.   1. Marvel at the magnificent castles along the River Vecht The River Vecht traces…


6 of the best nature destinations in the Netherlands

The Netherlands may have a reputation for windmills, farms and flower fields, but it has many hidden pockets of superb natural beauty too. From dunes to forested woodlands, tidal wetlands to rolling hills covered in heath, nature in the Netherlands has a fairytale quality that is utterly transporting. Are you curious to learn about some of the most beautiful natural areas in the Netherlands? Here’s our pick! Our Tours in the Netherlands 1. Wadden Sea Maybe one of the best-kept secrets in the Netherlands, the Wadden Sea is the largest…


Through the vineyards of the Moselle

The Moselle is a charming river that runs through France, Luxembourg and Germany. Blogger Jessica de Korte traveled with the Magnifique III from Metz to Cochem and enjoyed plenty of beauty, wine and friendly encounters: “Come on, we’ll treat you to some wine!” I’m just taking a picture of the St. Michael winery when a few Canadians from the group arrive by bike. Not much later, we’re sitting in the sun outside a café. Far below us, the mesmerizing Moselle River flows between its steep banks, where the vines stand…


Captain Joris: “Sailing on the Wadden Sea is fantastically beautiful”

Have you ever sailed on the Wadden Sea? If it was up to Captain Joris de Wit, everyone should be able to experience this. During the Sail & Bike Wadden Sea you’ll sail across the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea, you’ll visit the islands of Texel and Terschelling and harbor towns such as Harlingen, Makkum and Hindeloopen. “The Wadden Sea is a fantastically beautiful nature reserve. When do you ever get to sail on a three-and four masted ship? It’s super cool.” See our tour Atmospheric sailing ships If you…


Where are the best tulip fields in Holland?

Holland is famous for its tulips. In fact, our most popular Boat and Bike Tour routes are the springtime ones that center around seeing the tulips. So where are the best tulip fields in Holland? Here are our recommendations: See our Tulip Tours Keukenhof Certainly Keukenhof is the most famous place to see tulips. Claiming to contain about 7 million (!) tulips, it has grown from a castle garden to become an exhibition park: a place for bulb growers to display their wares. The grounds are carefully landscaped to show…


Kit Parks’ Greek Odyssey: Cycling, Sailing, and Savory Stories from the Cyclades – A Podcast Adventure

When Kit Parks of the Active Travel Adventures podcast took the Cyclades and Saronic Islands cycling and sailing tour, she’d never been to Greece, but was bowled over by the beauty of the islands, the sea around them and, as she mentions numerous times in her podcast about her trip, the food. In the podcast, she offers lots of observations and advice, most of which involve trust and flexibility. See our tour  Trust the locals Kit starts her story even before she starts the tour, with a pre-tour lunch in…


Divine delights: Why discovering the landscapes of France is a great idea

Do you ever have an insatiable yearning to be in a particular country? For many of us Francophiles around the world, that country is la belle France. Why, I hear you ask. Maybe it’s because of the warm summer evenings with their aroma of lavender and pine trees. Or perhaps it’s the incomparably beautiful landscapes, the atmospheric historical cities, or the good wine… Or maybe it’s just the dangerously good pastry shops that keep calling us back. There are so many great reasons for a holiday in France that it’s…


Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Netherlands with Boat Bike Tours!

Did you know? There are 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands. And you can visit 10 of them on our tours by bike and boat. It probably comes as no surprise that many Dutch UNESCO sites have to do with water management and flood protection – after all, the Dutch are world champions in this field. Other places are on the World Heritage List because of their special and innovative architecture or their unique nature. Curious about which special places? Read our blog and get inspired! Kinderdijk The…


An island paradise in the Mediterranean: A cycling and sailing adventure in the Aeolian islands

This trip has it all! Enjoy the sweet Italian life, be awed by nature’s wonders, immerse yourself in thousands of years of history and discover the surprisingly diverse world of the Aeolian islands by bike, on foot and by sailing ship. This volcanic archipelago off the coast of Sicily is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is not considered one of the best-kept secrets of the Mediterranean for nothing. We’ll take you on an exciting journey of discovery to this amazingly beautiful island paradise. Laurens Winkel, owner of Boat Bike…


7 facts about the majestic Danube – An extraordinary river!

It’s no secret that the Danube region is one of the most popular destinations for travel by bike and boat. Would you like to know why? This extraordinary river not only breaks all records, but also offers amazing variety. The route along the Danube is like a small trip around the world where you’ll encounter many different landscapes and cultures! May we take you on an exciting journey of discovery? 1. The Danube is the only river in Europe that flows from west to east You may know that the…