Bike and barge tours in Flanders

Our promise to those who travel with us is this: cycle easy, travel light. These words capture the essence of what we do. Choose your favourite cycling holiday and leave the rest to us: itinerary, accommodation, and multilingual dedicated assistance. If you choose a self-guided cycling tour, you follow the stages at your own pace with route maps; if you join a group tour, just follow your guide.

Flanders offers the perfect mix of flat bike routes, historic cities and rich cultural experiences, all within short distances. From peaceful canals to vibrant towns like Bruges and Ghent, it’s a region made to be explored at a slow pace.

If you’d like to dive deeper into what makes this destination so special, take a look at our guide to Flanders and discover all the reasons to fall in love with it.

Our bike and barge holidays in Flanders include both self-guided and group options. On a self-guided trip, you ride at your own pace with all the route materials you need — maps and stage descriptions included. On a group trip, a guide takes care of everything.

In general, breakfast and dinner are served on board, while lunch is a packed lunch prepared with ingredients from the kitchen on board. As meal arrangements can vary by tour, we recommend checking the specific tour page for full details on what is and is not included.

Not at all. Bike and barge tours in Flanders are designed for people who enjoy cycling, not competitive athletes. The itineraries are easy and well-marked, ideal also for those who have never done a cycling holiday before!

You can rent the bike that suits you best — it will be ready and waiting at your starting point. You can choose between an e-bike and a standard bike. Check the trip page for full details on available bikes.

Yes, on almost all our trips you can rent an electric bike — a great help when the stages are hilly or when the heat kicks in. If you want to find out more before deciding, our blog has everything you need to know about e-bikes: how they work and why you might want to choose one.

Sure. Solo travellers are welcome on bike and barge tours. A single cabin supplement applies, as cabins are normally priced for double occupancy.

Of course! If you don’t feel like cycling one day, you’re welcome to stay on board and enjoy the cruise.

Every bike tour includes: overnight on board, breakfast and other meals (depending on the tour),route materials or tour leader and multilingual assistance. Depending on the trip, you can add extra services to your quote, such as bike rental, meals, extra nights and transfers.

We strongly recommend it. A good policy should cover medical expenses, trip cancellation and cycling-specific incidents. Travel insurance is not included in the tour price and must be arranged independently before your trip.

It is simple: choose your trip, get your quote, and book directly online by filling in the required details and paying a deposit by credit card or bank transfer. Within 3 working days we will send you a confirmation email or an update. If you have any questions or doubts, get in touch. We are available by phone or email.

From clothing and footwear to electronics and luggage tips, we’ve put together a complete cycling holiday packing list. Don’t forget the essentials: a raincoat, padded shorts, sunscreen and a power bank. Check out all our suggestions in this article: cycling holiday packing list