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Bicycles are as much a part of the Netherlands as its tulips, windmills and wooden clogs. Children learn how to ride a bike before they can walk, and doing the shopping by bicycle is certainly no uncommon sight. It appears that even the Queen herself has been seen on her two-wheeled iron steed.
Holland's 17 million inhabitants are the proud owners of approximately 18 million bicycles. The country's infrastructure has been purposely adapted to accommodate the use of a bicycle as a major form of transportation. There exists a network of bicycle paths 20,000 kilometers long(!), incorporating bridges, tunnels and ferries.
It is no surprise to learn therefore, that one of the largest and most experienced organizers of cycling vacations was established in this cyclists' paradise.
With a single trip to the south of France, Cycletours began its enterprise in 1981. Today, well-established and greatly expanded, Cycletours offers its customers 200 different vacations in 35 countries: from Mexico to China and South Africa to Norway. Options exist to suit both the recreational and the more advanced cyclist as well as for those preferring to travel within a group or individually. Furthermore, trips have also been designed for active senior citizens, parents with small children and young individuals.
Cycletours Holland
originated in 1989 as a seperate division, specializing in Bike & Boat Holidays, especially designed for the overseas tourist wanting to discover Holland. Cycletours Holland was the first company to offer trips such as these, combining regular cycling tours with overnight stays on a ship, serving as hotel and luggage transport all-in-one!
This has lead to an increasing interest in the Netherlands as a tourist destination from many American and Canadian guests.
Our 25 years worth of experience have taught us exactly what the cycling tourist requires: attractive bicycle routes, comfortable quarters with quality food and luggage transport, a sturdy bicycle of the right size, a clear itinerary, and for the groups, a competent guide to assist with technical problems. All the guest has to do is keep the pedals moving round and admire the view - Cycletours will do the rest. We have a staff of 30 employees in Amsterdam constantly working to ensure your satisfaction.
We're all set to go - care to get on your bicycle and join us.
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