Netherlands, Bike & Barge Tulip Tour
Fantastic 11 day trip to Amsterdam and Northern Holland April 28 - May 08, 2025
We start with 2 days in Amsterdam city center. Then we board our floating hotel for 8 days of a bike and barge tour. We will ride through the green heart of Holland, with its meadows, ditches and farms. The route leads us through vast fields of tulips between Leiden and Haarlem. We will visit the world-famous, 32-hectares flower garden The Keukenhof, where we can admire the wonderful colorful fields with flowering bulbs in peace and quiet. We will also see the famous cheese city of Gouda. The 19 windmills of Kinderdijk (World Heritage List).The international port of Rotterdam and The Hague.
Lodging
We are staying in Amsterdam City Center for 2 days at The NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace. We will be within walking distance of museums, restaurants, coffee shops and the barge.
The breakfast buffet is included for both days. Prepared fresh each morning, the buffet includes a wide variety of fresh fruit juices, pastries, cold cuts, cheeses, fruit, yogurt, breads and much more. You can also request hot dishes made to order.
The Barge will be our floating hotel complete with on board Chef. 3 meals per day included. On the lower level are 13 double cabins (two twins or one double bed) and private bathroom. The upper level has the salon, a roomy lounge a cosy bar and a sun deck.
The four person crew consists of the skipper, sailor, cook and hostess.
This amazing trip includes:
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Round trip bus to/from The Villages to the Orlando Airport (no need to pay for parking)
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Private bike tour guide
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2 nights lodging Amsterdam
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8 days/7 nights aboard the Barge
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Entrance tickets and train to Keukenhof
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E24-Speed Me or E bike (with handbrakes, bike helmet, pannier bags, lock, water bottle, bike insurance)
In Amsterdam
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2 Nights in the NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
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One club happy hour
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Made to order breakfast
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On our own tour of the city and museums
On the Barge
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7 Nights
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Double cabin with 2 twins or 1 double bed
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Hot & cold breakfast
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Packed lunch (to eat while we are riding and touring)
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3-course chef prepared dinner
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Coffee and tea on board
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WiFi
Barge Amenities
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air conditioning
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private bathroom
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safe
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hair dryer
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soap, shampoo, shower gel
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central heating
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220 voltage
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a porthole or window (cannot be opened)
Trip Pricing
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$3,000 per person
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Must be a Villagers Ski Club member
Payment Schedule:
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Deposit of $500 p/p is due with application
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Sept 15, 2024 $1500 p/p
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Nov 01, 2024 Balance due
Airline Information
Outbound
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Delta 1576: MCO - ATL 3:10 pm - 4:48 pm
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Delta 72: ATL - AMS 5:45 pm - 8:00 am (Tuesday)
Return:
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Delta 75: AMS - ATL 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Delta 2035: ATL - MCO 6:05 pm - 7:39 pm
Flight numbers and times subject to change
Trip cancellation
Money paid and owing for any trip, by any member is refundable under certain circumstances. Factors controlling refunds are dependent upon time frames, lodging policy, the ability to find a replacement for your slot, and arrangements pertaining to each particular trip. For refund consideration, cancellation must be made in writing to the trip leader. The Cancellation fee is $50 plus costs incurred if any.
The Villagers Ski Club may waive cancellation penalties if the participant offers an acceptable, eligible alternative. The Club will make every reasonable effort to accommodate the change. However, in certain circumstances, i.e. gender related problems associated with bed assignments, the Club may reject the proposed substitution or require supplemental funds.
Travel Insurance
Travel is a perishable product. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that participants purchase travel insurance to cover your investment. Look at the Links section on this website for travel insurance company suggestions.