Personalized tours to the Netherlands

The Netherlands is a country built around two wheels and big skies. We design easy-paced private tours that string canal towns, dunes and national parks together in a way you’d never figure out from a guidebook.

Bring a relaxed schedule and a love of fresh air — the rest takes care of itself.

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A TALE OF THREE GREAT EUROPEAN CITIES – LONDON, PARIS, AMSTERDAM

A Tale of Three Great European Cities – London, Paris, Amsterdam

Amidst the cobblestone streets and shimmering canals lie the timeless tales of London, Paris, and Amsterdam, ready to captivate you on this extraordinary expedition.

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Introduction to the Netherlands

The Netherlands rewards a slower kind of adventure — long, flat cycle paths, polders that go on forever, beaches you reach by bike, and small cities that feel like big living rooms. Our personalised trips dip into the bustle of Amsterdam and Utrecht, then take you out into the quieter Frisian coast, the woodlands of De Hoge Veluwe, or the rolling hills around Maastricht. It’s a country best explored at handlebar height.

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High Point Holidays is an independent tour operator creating unique and authentic trips in Europe, with a focus on France, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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Why Travel with high point holiday?

Individually designed

Every trip is shaped entirely around you — your interests, your pace, your dreams — crafting a journey that feels unmistakably yours.

Responsible Travel

We tread lightly wherever we go — supporting local communities, protecting wild places, and ensuring every journey leaves more than it takes.

Flexible Travel

Plans change, and so do we — adapting itineraries on the move, so your journey always reflects how you feel in the moment.

In our hands

From the first spark of an idea to your safe return home, every detail is handled with care — so you can simply enjoy the journey.

Local experts

Our people live and breathe their destinations — sharing hidden corners, trusted contacts, and the kind of insight no guidebook could capture.

Carefully Selected Partners

Handpicked for their passion and depth of knowledge, our guides turn every moment into a story — bringing each place vividly to life.

Our most recommended places to visit in the Netherlands

Amsterdam

Amsterdam fits seventeenth-century merchant houses, 165 canals and first-rank galleries into a compact centre you can cross by bike in half an hour.
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Utrecht

Slower, smaller, and arguably lovelier than its big sister. Sunken canals, a stunning cathedral tower, and a bike-everywhere rhythm.
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Haarlem & the Coast

An elegant old town twenty minutes from the dunes and the North Sea. Cycle to the beach, swim, cycle back for dinner.
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De Hoge Veluwe National Park

Forest, heath, and drifting sand — explored on the park's free white bikes. Don't miss the Kröller-Müller and its outdoor sculpture garden.
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Frisian Coast & Wadden Islands

Wide skies, oyster-rich tidal flats, and a string of car-light islands you reach by ferry. Wild, quiet, and properly different.
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Maastricht

The country's surprise: hills, vineyards, a southern food scene, and a soft Limburg accent. Closer to Brussels and Aachen than to Amsterdam in feel.
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accommodation types

Canal-house hotels, design-forward city stays, and quiet B&Bs in the polder — Dutch hospitality is understated and warm. We pick spots that feel local and put you within easy reach of a bike path.

Hotel

From canal-house hotels in Amsterdam and Utrecht to design-led stays in Rotterdam and quiet coastal hotels in Zeeland, Dutch hospitality is understated and excellent.

Bike storage is, of course, taken seriously.

Apartment

A self-catered apartment in a canal-side neighbourhood is the perfect Dutch base — wake up, hop on the bike, and be at a museum or a windmill before the morning crowd.

We work with hosts who know the city beyond the postcards.

Guest house

Dutch B&Bs are a quiet pleasure — often in old farmhouses, polder-side cottages, or canal-front townhouses, with hosts who speak excellent English and great breakfast.

The perfect counterpoint to a busy day on two wheels.

Campsite

The Netherlands invented orderly, friendly camping. Expect well-run sites in the dunes, alongside the Frisian lakes, or deep in the Veluwe forest — all within a short cycle of somewhere good for dinner.

Experiences for everyone

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FAQs

Old towns, castles, and big history. Also great food, wine, thermal baths, and amazing nature like mountains and lakes. We mix famous highlights with smaller local spots so it feels real.

We offer a range, from stylish boutique hotels to cozy guesthouses and unique stays. We focus on places with good location, comfort, and strong reviews. If you want something special, we can add it.

Rules depend on your passport and the countries you visit. We can share general guidance, but you must check and confirm the latest rules yourself with the official authorities (embassy, consulate, or government site). Do this before booking and again close to departure.

Usually, no special vaccinations are needed for most travelers, but it depends on your situation and route. It’s smart to ask your doctor for up-to-date advice. Also make sure your routine vaccines are current.