Bike and Barge 2027
Join Us for an Unforgettable Spring Adventure in Holland
Imagine cycling through endless fields of colorful tulips, charming villages, and historic cities… then returning each evening to your floating boutique hotel where a chef-prepared dinner awaits.
The Villages Ski Club invites you to experience an incredible
11-day Netherlands Bike & Barge Tulip Tour
March 29 – April 8, 2027
Trip leaders Gerry and Mary Smith
2959 Buttercup Way
The Villages Fl 32163
706 835 7353
🚲 Why This Trip is So Special
This journey combines the best of active travel and relaxed luxury. After two nights exploring beautiful Amsterdam, we board a comfortable barge that becomes our floating hotel for a week of cycling through the most picturesque parts of Holland.
Each day we ride scenic bike paths through:
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Endless tulip fields in full bloom
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Historic Dutch villages and canal towns
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The famous windmills of Kinderdijk
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The charming cheese city of Gouda
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Coastal dunes and quiet countryside
One of the highlights will be visiting the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens, where millions of tulips create one of the most spectacular floral displays on earth.
🛳 Your Floating Hotel
For seven nights we travel aboard a charming Dutch barge featuring:
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Private double cabins with bath
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Cozy lounge and bar
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Sun deck for relaxing after rides
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A professional crew including a chef preparing delicious meals
🌍 Trip Highlights
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2 nights in a beautiful Amsterdam city center hotel
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7 nights aboard our private bike & barge
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Daily scenic cycling with an experienced guide
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Entry to the world-famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens
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Charming Dutch towns, windmills, canals and countryside
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Chef-prepared dinners and daily breakfasts
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E-bikes included for comfortable riding
This is a relaxed, social adventure designed for active travelers who enjoy great scenery, good food, and unique experiences.
💰 Estimated Price $2,900 per person
(double occupancy, airfare not included)
🚨 Limited Space
Bike & Barge trips are extremely popular and cabins are limited. If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing Holland’s tulips from the seat of a bike, this is the trip.
Please reserve your spot now by completing a trip application and sending in your deposit ($1000) to Gerry Smith
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.
Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance
