Embarking aboard the tall sailing ship Atlantis, our colleagues traced the ancient Ăresund trade routes, discovering charming villages and cycling the Danish Riviera and Swedenâs coastal gems. A journey blending history, adventure, and breathtaking landscapes. https://www.boatbiketours.com/tours/sail-bike-denmark-and-sweden/
Northern Tour of Holland
You may be surprised by this - you may think of the Netherlands as crowded and very busy - but we have some beautiful nature reserves as well. Tidy cycle paths criss-cross them, so itâs easy to get to places where all you see is heathlands, dune grasslands, sea views or forests. Take your binoculars along and you might spot seals or grazing horses, and youâll certainly see lots of birds! Check out the video to see some of these nature reserves!
Sunny greetings from our interns Enya, Carolin and Laura on board De Amsterdam! đ Theyâre so enthusiastic about the picturesque landscapes and the charming villages theyâre discovering on their bike tour through South Holland! But it's not just the breathtaking nature areas, the countless windmills and the delicious cheese that they'll remember: âWe're currently having an unforgettable time with two other passengers, Tricia and Jill from America, who we met by chance on this tour. We definitely won't forget biking with them and the many laughs we shared. We hope to be reunited with them in the US soon after this tour!â
It may be a hilly landscape, but the cycling is easy and beautiful along the Mosel River on the Metz-Cochem route. The landscape alternates between beautiful green woods and neat rows of grapes for the regionâs specialty wines. As you cycle your daily routes, thereâs always time to taste the local wines as well ... sounds good, doesnât it? đ·
Have you ever heard of the Wadden Sea? Itâs the shallow intertidal zone in the north of the Netherlands (and partly in Germany and Denmark too) and itâs a UNESCO World Heritage site. Thatâs because of its importance for biodiversity and because of how itâs an undisturbed product of wind and tides. Itâs also a beautiful place for biking and sailing: through the dunes of the Wadden Sea islands of Texel and Terschelling, for example, or the historic fishing villages of Friesland. And sailing across it, hearing nothing but the sounds of the wind in the sails and the sea slapping on the hull, is absolutely magical!
Have you ever been to Amsterdam? Many of our tours start and/or end there, as you know. But have you thought about how it might be to see Amsterdam from this different perspective? The whole center of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and itâs breathtakingly beautiful with its concentric rings of canals and 16th-17th century rowhouses. Our tours show you this special city from a whole new angle: from the saddle of a bike and from the deck of a boat cruising through the canals. Itâs the best way to see this magnificent city!
Interested in a sailing adventure in the Mediterranean? Discover the dreamy Aeolian Islands along the shores of Sicily on the Sundial. After your daily cycling and hiking tours, you can enjoy the sweet life on board your ship, the Sundial: relax in the cozy lounge areas and spend pleasant evenings in lively conversation on deck. And in between, dive into the clear waters of the Mediterranean to cool off. Active holidays can also be luxurious!
Our Amsterdam-Bruges Tour by Wesley
Check out this video posted by Wesley from SAVVY! It gives a very quick impression of the Amsterdam-Bruges tour, but youâll have to come take the tour to see it at a normal speed! đ
The Winner of our Interactive Audio and Video
Last December you were able to take part in an interactive audio and video adventure to crack the code for a fantastic bonus and win a Boat Bike Tour for two. Today, it has come to an end, and we want to thank everyone for participating! We are also happy to announce the winner of the grand prize. Congratulations, Ute!
Happy Holidays!
Whatever you celebrate, we wish you the most delightful time this holiday season: quality time with loved ones and the most scrumptious food. In short: laughter, love and feasting! Happy holidays from all of us at Boat Bike Tours!
Update of the Magnifique I
Remember we posted about how the Magnifique I is being enlarged, and how that involved cutting it in half and adding an extra middle piece? The remodeling is coming along well - weâve added some pictures to the album so you can see its progress. Weâre excited to see the final result!
Justdiggit
Have you ever heard of Justdiggit? Itâs an organization that works to slow global warming by helping to re-green Africa. We at Boat Bike Tours think itâs a very valuable project, so weâve been supporting it as a partner for several years. At the end of October three representatives of Justdiggit visited our office and gave us an interesting and enlightening talk!
Always close to the water
âI love the combination of cycling and sailing, because you are always close to the water,â says blogger/vlogger Jessica de Korte , who is on our trip from Metz to Cochem this week. âWe see the beauty of a canal or river every day. It gives me peace of mind. Cormorants fly by, swans let themselves be carried away by the current. Our pace is wonderfully calm, both on the bike and on the ship. Just relax and enjoy.â
Congratulations! đ„ł
Congratulations, Diane Wilkens! Our Summer Challenge involved watching short videos of guests on our tours, then answering quiz questions about what they had to say about the Boat Bike Tours experience: always good things! Dianeâs name was drawn from all the people who answered the questions correctly. Diane, youâve won a trip for two on a Boat Bike Tour! Looking forward to seeing you on board! đđ€©
Discover Germany from a different perspective
Thinking of going to Germany for vacation? See it from a different angle: from the water, and from a bike. A boating and cycling trip will take you to places youâd never get to see by car or train. Take our Cochem to Metz tour (or vice-versa) and enjoy the most beautiful views, historic cathedrals and atmospheric little towns. This video will give you a quick taste!
Sail & Bike Tulip Tour: Experience Dutch landscapes and literally millions of tulips
Set course for spring! Our Sail & Bike Tulip Tour is an unforgettable adventure where you experience the typical Dutch landscapes around the IJsselmeer and the spectacular tulip fields from a unique perspective. Would you like a small taste of the tour? Sit back and watch our short video!
The best way to see tulips in the Netherlands
On Boat Bike Toursâ 5-day tulip tour, youâll not only visit Keukenhof, the famous tulip show garden, but youâll visit the largest flower auction house in the world! Youâll spend your days bicycling by the most brilliantly colorful tulip fields, and get a look a the Netherlands thatâs authentic and wonderfully picturesque. This video gives just a taste of what youâll see!
Boat Bike Tours wishes you a happy and healthy 2023!
We wish you a happy and healthy new year! We would like to thank you with a short video message for your trust and support over the past year and are already looking forward to welcoming you back on board with us in 2023!
Sail & Bike
This may be the prettiest part of the Netherlands for boating and biking, and yet almost no tourists go there! Charming old villages, wind-blown former fishing harbors, sand dunes, green fields, castles: itâs all around the Wadden Sea. Check out this video to get a taste!
