Holland and Belgium - Amsterdam to Bruges - Bike and Barge Holiday

This is travelling in style

The barge accommodations were exceptional in our opinion. This is travelling in style with ample meals and wonderful four course dinners often served while the barge was travelling down scenic canals. And the entire crew was helpful and attentive.  

Bill & Lennie, USA

I loved this vacation.

Would absolutely recommend Skedaddle – service and product were excellent. I loved this vacation. I saw areas of Netherlands and Belgium that the average traveler would never see. The bike and barge was a prefect mix – cycle all day and relax on a nice river cruise ship at night. There were many extras i was not expected like the evening walking tours that made the experience just that much better.

Lisa, Canada

As seen in the press...

The Netherlands is paradise for cyclists: almost completely flat, with courteous drivers and segregated cycle paths everywhere. Cycling from Amsterdam across the border to Bruges, in equally bicycle-friendly Belgium, is perfectly possible in a week, but the distances are a little challenging: the first day’s ride, from Amsterdam to Gouda, is 80km. Another possibility is an organised bike and barge trip, sailing some of the way and cycling the rest, and eating and sleeping on board. A typical itinerary would involve rides of about 40km a day, spending nights in Dordrecht, Antwerp, Dendermonde and Ghent. From Bruges, there is a 37km loop to the beaches of the North Sea coast. And if it all gets too much, there is the option to skip a day’s cycling and stay on the barge.

The Guardian (June, 2019), 10 of the best easy cycling holidays in Europe

Very Enjoyable

All six days had interesting and varied points of interest along the way. Our guide, Tom, made us feel very safe. We appreciated his relaxed attitude, his knowledgeable and interesting comments on the culture and places we visited

Italia, Ontario, Canada

So photogenic

Really enjoyed the cycling over the various islands on the coast and the picturesque towns of Willemstad, Zierikzee, and Middelburg. Fantastic tasty meals, excellent care for my vegetarian requirements.

Sandra, Kent, UK

As seen in the press...

This gently paced route is great for less experienced cyclists and is led by a tour guide. During the week-long trip you will stay on a traditional Dutch barge, starting in Amsterdam and stopping at Antwerp, Ghent and Dordrecht before arriving in Bruges.

The Mirror (May 2016)