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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…


Scandinavia: A bike and boat trip full of exciting contrasts

The indescribable light of the long Scandinavian summer days. The variety of cities and landscapes of the Öresund. And surrounding it all: the scent of the sea … Jan Timmermans is still full of impressions from his bike and boat trip around the fascinating strait between Denmark and Sweden, where he was helping plan the new route on the three-masted ship, the Atlantis, for the 2024 season. The director of Boat Bike Tours spent eight days and enthusiastically tells us about his experiences. Come along on this exciting adventure by…


6 reasons Schokland is so special

The former island of Schokland is located in the middle of the province of Flevoland, an area that’s been reclaimed from the sea. Where the inhabitants once fought against the power of the sea, today it’s a beautiful landscape. This is, of course, because part of the former Zuiderzee was diked in and then drained back in the 1930s. The sea floor dried out and the current Noordoostpolder was created. You can still clearly see that Schokland used to be an island: it’s now a hill surrounded by meadows, which…


Tulips, windmills and the North Sea: Discover the most beautiful parts of North Holland!

This is a bike tour that you’ll never forget: visit real historical windmills, take a walk on a North Sea beach and cycle through colorful tulip fields. Today we will take you on one of the most beautiful bike routes that you can experience: our Tulip Tours. See 5 highlights of this route and discover how varied a day on a bike in North Holland can be! Our tuliptours 1. Holland like in a picture book: Zaanse Schans It doesn’t get more Dutch than this! Windmills, a wooden shoe workshop,…


From Passau to Budapest: Sandra’s dream trip on the Danube

Three capitals, four different countries and one of the most exciting rivers in Europe: “Highlights of the Danube” is a brand-new and exciting route. Of course, our two travel experts, Sandra and Paula, curious about the trip, tried out the 8-day tour right away. In this article, Sandra describes what she liked best about it, and also includes a few tips on how to make the most of this special tour. Our tours 1. Passau: A perfect start “We had glorious weather when we arrived in Passau by train the…


5 beautiful landscapes in North Holland

North Holland is known for its beautiful monumental cities: places like Amsterdam, Haarlem, Alkmaar and Hoorn. But the province also has plenty of nature reserves, where you can see wild horses grazing and hear birds chirping. It’s perfect for cyclists! If you like biking on flat terrain, you can cycle through the meadows, but there are hilly places too. For example, cycle through the dunes near Alkmaar or the forests on the Wadden Island of Texel. The cycling and boating tours “North Holland landscapes and seascapes” and ‘‘Northern Tour of…


A look behind the scenes: Azor bikes

When we talk about boating and biking vacations, we usually talk about the ship: its size, what type it is, and what facilities it offers. But at least as important are the bikes, because the fact is you spend a lot of your time on a bike during your tour. Most of Boat Bike Tour’s bicycles are from the Dutch brand Azor, based in the eastern town of Hoogeveen. Director Jan Rijkeboer was happy to tell us about this business that he founded 25 years ago. Our bikes The bicycle…


Blogger Jessica discovers the good life in Burgundy, France

You can both literally and figuratively taste the good life in France during a cycling and sailing vacation through Burgundy. Blogger Jessica de Korte sailed with us on the ship Fleur for a week. She cycled from medieval Moret-sur-Loing to the wine town of Auxerre, with the most beautiful encounters along the way. Take, for example, visiting a cider maker, a music-making pub owner and a wine producer, not to mention her fellow-passengers. A swan perches on the water. Frogs croak. Slowly we sail on the Yonne, a tributary of…