Highlights of South Holland

6 days / 5 nights

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Ride through South Holland’s iconic Kinderdijk windmills, vibrant Rotterdam skyline, and serene Nieuwkoop lake district on an unforgettable Dutch adventure.

Starting point

Leiden

Finish point

Leiden

Season

From May to October

Fitness level

1/5

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  • Marvel at centuries-old architecture in Leiden and Holland’s oldest university
  • Pedal through the tranquil Nieuwkoop lake district, a haven for nature lovers
  • Stop by the world-renowned port of Rotterdam, hub of cultural inovation
  • Explore The Hague’s regal landmarks, including the Peace Palace and royal palaces
  • Cycle through South Holland’s iconic polder landscapes and serene canals
  • Visit the UNESCO windmills of Kinderdijk and witness their historical significance

What’s included in the price?

Self-guided

5 nights in 3-star hotels with breakfast
Digital guidebook with itinerary, route instructions, and practical information
GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app
Tour design and organization
Service and support during your tour
Luggage transfer

NOT INCLUDED

Tourist tax

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Airport transfer
E-bike
E-road bike
Gravel bike
MTB
Regular bike
Road bike
Single supplement

This journey through South Holland invites you to immerse yourself in a region where every path reveals something extraordinary, from world-class landmarks to serene natural beauty.

Cycling through South Holland is an experience of contrasts. You’ll glide along coastal dunes with sea breezes at your back, pedal past glittering canals and tranquil lakes, and weave through vibrant cities alive with history and innovation.

The landscapes shift effortlessly, from the expansive polders dotted with iconic windmills to picturesque villages where time seems to stand still.

Delft enchants with its artistic legacy and narrow canals, while Rotterdam dazzles with bold modern architecture and its dynamic energy. The Hague offers stately elegance with royal palaces and world-renowned institutions, and Leiden brims with academic charm and a thriving cultural scene.

The ride is as much about the journey as the destinations. Carefully curated cycling paths ensure a relaxed yet invigorating experience, whether you’re winding through nature reserves or soaking up the energy of bustling city streets.

It’s a seamless way to experience the Netherlands, with comfortable accommodations, detailed GPS routes, a digital guidebook, and our round-the-clock support ensuring your only focus is enjoying the ride.


Our Bikes

To ensure the best possible experience on your cycling adventure, we offer top-quality bikes for rent. Our fleet features the latest models, meticulously maintained for both performance and comfort.

To match each rider with the right equipment, our team will also assist you in selecting the most suitable bike based on your physical profile, personal preferences, and the technical requirements of the tour.

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Trekking Bikes

Best for: Multi-day touring, relaxed pace, and varied surfaces


These high-quality trekking bikes are built for comfort over multiple days. They feature a relaxed riding position, smooth-rolling wheels, and often come with practical additions like an adjustable stem, rear rack, or mudguards. They're not necessarily built for speed, but more for enjoying the ride.

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Touring E-Bikes

Best for: Comfortable trekking, touring, longer distances, and hilly routes


These pedal-assist electric bikes are designed to make riding easier and more enjoyable—especially on longer or hillier routes. They come with powerful mid-drive motors, long-lasting batteries, and comfortable riding geometry for smooth support across varied terrain. With intuitive controls and quality components, they’re a great choice for riders who want extra assistance without giving up the feel of a real ride.


Frequently Asked Questions

Our tours can be adapted to any bike type, whether road, gravel, or mountain bike. We are in constant communication with you to find the optimal conditions for your cycling holidays in Netherlands.

The most versatile option is a gravel bike, even if you are coming on a road cycling holiday. It does not really affect your road performance while allowing you to take some scenic backroads that can be in a slightly worse state than the main ones. A gravel bike is usually more comfortable as well.

We are always looking for the perfect fit for you. We use a few different accommodation providers that fit our standards but they are subjected to availability, especially in the high season. We can also adjust the holiday, keeping in mind your preferences and budget and can always find a more suitable solution for your taste.

We recommend booking as early as possible. Most of our tours run through very touristy places where accommodation is limited. Most of the great places start getting booked for summer before spring.

It really depends on the level of your restriction. Vegetarian options are fairly easy to find in Holland, also vegan dishes, but they may be a bit harder to find rural areas of the country and in smaller towns. Please note that the places where we stop for lunch are often traditional and may have difficulties accommodating you outside of their standard menu. We suggest you keep this in mind.

If you want to, sure! We are well aware that some people love to stay in groups while others prefer some more alone time on their trip. We wanted to give you the opportunity to do things your way. It is your holiday, after all! Please feel free to customize your itinerary and create your own adventure, with as much free time as you need. There are no set timelines (except having to reach your accommodation by the evening), so you can spend the ways as you please.

Depending on the tour, generally, spring (April – May) and early autumn (September) are the best times, summer is of course also always great and some of our holidays are also possible in winter! It also depends on your preferences, if you wish to avoid heat, October can also be a great possibility.

Most of the tours can be done even in light rain, as long as you dress accordingly. It is not unusual in the summer that there are afternoon thunderstorms, so early starts are advisable. If the weather looks really bad, we will try to adjust the tour or skip a stage with a shuttle.

On cycling trips, luggage transfer allows you to ride without carrying heavy bags. Each morning, you leave your luggage at the designated spot—often the hotel reception—and it’s transported to your next overnight stop. Your bags are usually waiting for you when you arrive. Weight limits and pickup times can vary slightly depending on the service provider.

Ratings & Reviews

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Greg Martin

Verified customer · 10 months ago

Great holiday. Really easy to follow routes, good choice of hotels and the en route places to eat and visit was really helpful. Super responsive to questions during my holiday. Would definitely use them again.

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Verified customer · 2 months ago

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Charles E. Stuart

Verified customer · 2 months ago

Bike and Barge Tours offers the best of Holland's people and scenery from a bike's saddle and a sailing ship's deck. We took the April Tulip Tour which was fantastic. We were able to see so much more than tulips however as we learned about Holland's historic and innovative battle with the water. The tour offered superb meals on board our three-mast sailing ship. Our Dutch guides were the best -- amiable and informative. I cannot recommend this company and tour enough.

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Andrija V.

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Verified customer · 9 months ago

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SHONA Goaman

Verified customer · 10 months ago

Well organised, great route and lovely hotels.

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Those who like a good adventure and limitless flexibility should go on a self-guided cycling holiday. We prepare the itinerary and book your accommodations; You enjoy the journey without our guide, being fully in charge of all the daily decisions. While you’ll have the full support of our team in case of any emergencies or concerns, a certain level of self-reliance is required.

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