Boat Bike Tours has prepared an entire bouquet of tulip tour departures for spring 2026: From late March to early May, the company will operate 54 departures across six different itineraries, catering to various preferences in tour length, vessel type and cycling style.
“Being from the Netherlands, tulip tours are our specialty—and we’ve got a wide variety of ways to see the spring bloom,” said Laurens Winkel, CEO of Boat Bike Tours, in a press statement. “Choose a short 5-day tour, our popular 8-day premium tour aboard a Magnifique barge, a sail-and-bike trip into the Wadden Sea or our new tulips and Dutch heritage tour. With all of them, you’re sure to enjoy fields upon fields of colorful flowers, our equally famous windmills and cheeses, picturesque towns and more by boat and bike.”
Pedal Through Tulip Season with Boat Bike Tours
These tours showcase the Netherlands’ famous tulip fields and cultural highlights. All journeys begin and end in Amsterdam, and include visits to the world-famous Keukenhof gardens to observe millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.
The 5-day tours are designed for travelers looking to experience the essence of the Dutch spring within a compact timeframe. Meanwhile, the 8-day itineraries offer a more comprehensive exploration, venturing into less-frequented yet equally picturesque areas of the country.
Depending on the chosen route, your clients may have the opportunity to witness the massive bulb fields near Den Helder, explore the bustling Aalsmeer flower auction or discover rare and historic bulbs at the Hortus Bulborum garden in Limmen. Visits to iconic Dutch landmarks and experiences complement these attractions.
Every tour includes a stop at the Zaanse Schans heritage site, where functioning windmills, traditional houses and artisanal crafts offer a look at Dutch history. Additional highlights may include the Schermerhorn windmill museum, cheese-making demonstrations in Zoeterwoude, and visits to famous cheese towns such as Alkmaar, Gouda, or Edam.
The itineraries also include towns such as Haarlem, Leiden, De Rijp and Hoorn, as well as natural attractions like the North Sea dunes, the Wadden Sea island of Texel and the IJsselmeer lake.
Boat Bike Tours’ accommodation options range from intimate barges with a casual atmosphere to larger, more modern cycling cruise ships equipped with spacious lounges and panoramic windows. For those seeking a maritime adventure, classic 2-, 3-, and 4-masted schooners are also available, offering a true sailing experience with ample deck space for taking in the stunning sea views.
Most tulip tours are guided, with professional tour leaders providing insights into local history and culture along the route. For more experienced cyclists, an independent biking option is available, allowing your clients to explore at their own pace using detailed maps and the Ride With GPS app.
Boat Bike Tours also welcomes group bookings and charters.
For more information, visit boatbiketours.com.
