What’s included:

  • trekking bicycle; frame size small /medium/large
  • multi-lingual tour guide
  • 7/10/17 days accomodation on board in a two person cabin with private facilities and lower beds
  • air conditioned ship with individual climate control in the cabins
  • bed linen and small & large towels
  • daily cleaning service
  • breakfast, packed lunch and 6/9/16 days a three course dinner
  • coffee and tea on board during the day
  • pannier bags and lock
  • water bottle
  • ferry fares on route
  • harbour fees, fuel and tourist tax

 

What’s not included:

  • reservation costs € 30,00 per booking
  • obligatory bike insurance € 15,00 per bike
  • all other bikes ( sizes ) we dot not offer in our standard offer
  • e-bike rental fees (on request)
  • admission to attractions
  • travel insurance
  • dinner on the last night of the trip and in Peronne on the 18 days tours
  • drinks on board

 

Additional Information:

  • Capacity: 16 guests
  • Length x Width: 39 x 5.3 meters
  • 8 cabins each equipped with a private shower, toilet, and washbowl
  • All cabins are furnished with two cupboards and equipped with central heating, air-conditioning, and 220V electricity with standard European plugs. Adaptors are not provided.
  • All cabins have two beds with some also allowing for a third person. Beds are 31 cm high (12 inches) and 2 meters long and 0.8 meters wide. Luggage should be able to fit under the bed, as storage space is limited in the cabins
  • Helmets are available to rent for the tour, €10 per person/tour
  • Basic laundry service available for €10 per load
  • There are sufficient e-bikes available to equip up to 20 people. Advanced reservation required.

 

Arrival & Departure: All our trips start at 02.00 PM and end on departure day at 9.00 AM

Single cabin use: Bookings are based on two persons per cabin. If you would like a single cabin for one person use we need to charge 50% extra. If you are willing to share the cabin with another person (of the same sex) we will not charge you the extra 50%. The number of single cabins we can offer are limited.

How about the other quests: There is a maximum of 16 persons. They come from all over the world but mainly from Canada, US, Australia and New Zealand.

Cycling experience and general good physical condition are required: On all our tours you will participate at your own risk. We are not responsible for accidents during your bicycle trip. It is important that you have recent cycling experience on roads with traffic and with the distances mentioned in the tour.

Our guided tours will follow a standard program. Depending on wind, weather, tide and availability of mooring places it is sometimes possible that the ship can drop you off at a point along the tour to shorten the daily cycle miles. After dropping you off the Elodie must continue to her destination to meet its schedule.

Meals & diets:  We serve a variety of very good quality meals with fresh vegetables and fruits. Meat and fish are baked in oil and we have fresh home made desserts. Within reasonable limits our chef can prepare diet meals. We are very sorry but we can not accomodate vegan diets. The charge for extra preparations and/or ingredients will be € 5,- per person per day. Please make a note on the reservation form if you require a diet meal. We can not take any responsibility for diets that could cause serious health problems.

WiFi: We don’t offer WiFi as a standard, because we can not guarantee that there is a sufficient internet connection available everywhere. We’ve also made the experience that a “digital diet” on board is good for the atmosphere and for the benefit of your vacation. On request, our captain will assist you with a connection. We recommend though, that you contact your local provider and bring your own gadgets to insure your internet connection if you feel it to be necessary throughout your trip.

Can I bring my children: Not all our tours are suitable for children and we can not supply children’s bicycles. Children and/or teenagers who are tall enough may use an adult’s bike. It is important that your child can control the bike safely and keep up with the group. Yet all children have to be under surveillance of a parent or guardian at all times. The same applies to toddlers and younger children who may stay onboard during the tour.

Cancellation and refunds: We recommend to insure this risk at your local insurance agent. We reserve the right to cancel a trip if there are less than eight participants. Please check your invoice about details. In this case we will suggest suitable alternatives, if available. If the alternative is not to your satisfaction you will get a full refund of the amount you had already paid.

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