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After
two days in Amsterdam exploring the city and its exceptional
museums and cultural activities, we will board a boat for
the remainder of the trip. The peninsula making up the province
of North Holland is the focus of this bike/boat tour. After
leaving the city center of Amsterdam for the countryside,
we'll ride via Marken, where some of the old houses are built
on poles and to the fishing village of Volendam, where traditional
Dutch costumes are still worn. We will travel to the quiet
picturesque harbor of Enkhuizen and to the island of Texel,
a vacationer's dream with 80 km of foot and bike paths and
white sandy beaches. Next, we'll travel to the famous cheese
town of Alkmaar and on to the Zaanse Schans in Zaandam where
the large Open Air Museum authentically depicts Dutch life
during the 17th and 18th centuries. We will finish the tour
back in Amsterdam.
Includes:
• Airfare to Amsterdam (from NYC)
• 7 nights accommodations on board ship plus 2 nights
in Amsterdam
• Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, 3-course dinners
on ship (breakfast only in Amsterdam)
• Coffee & tea on board (other beverages extra)
• Tour guide
• 7 or 24-speed hybrid bicycle
• Route information
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Ferry fares en route Not Included:
• Travel
to NYC for flights
• Airport
taxes & fees (about $150)
• Bike Insurance (optional) $17 per bike
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ADDED SPECIAL
Because the return flight stops in Reykjavik, Iceland, you
have the option of making a Hot Stop in Iceland. Without any
added cost to the airfare, you can spend up to 7 extra nights
(lodging extra) in the Land of the Midnight Sun and visit
its famous geothermal Blue Lagoon.
ORGANIZERS:
Sandra Pollack of Journey Weavers: Educational Tours and Deborah
Jones of Hand Held Tours are arranging this trip in conjunction
with Hennie van den Hengel of The Netherlands and Pack & Pedal
Europe, Inc. With their connection to Icelandic Air and local
barge companies in The Netherlands, we can offer this trip
at a reasonable price.
BOAT INFORMATION:
The Standard Plus class of ships come equipped with cabins
with bunk or twin beds, private shower/toilet in all cabins,
hot and cold (drinkable) water, central heating, bed sheets,
pillow, towels. Each ship has a saloon/dining room and a sun
deck/bicycle deck. Most cabins are double cabins, but there
are some with 3- and/or 4-person cabins. Generally ships hold
between 15 to 30 participants. If a ship is available and
we have 12-14 women registered by the end of November we may
be able to charter our own ship.
BIKING INFORMATION:
Biking in the Netherlands is a way of life with extensive
bike trails on level ground. This trip is considered an easy
trip with average daily distances of ± 30 miles on flat terrain
and good asphalt roads with little or no traffic. You also
have the option of lengthening or shortening the day's distance.
The guide helps you in choosing alternative routes.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT EITHER SANDRA POLLACK at journeyweavers@aol.com
or DEBORAH JONES at artemisdj@hotmail.com
Cancellation Policy:
90 days before trip $150
65+ days before trip 300
65-46 days before trip 50% of price
45-30 days before trip 65% of price
29-0 days before trip 100% of price
Note:
Except for medical emergencies, $250 of the airfare is non
refundable after 90 days before the trip.
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