Netherlands & Belgium Hiking & Walking Tour
Windmills, Canals & Villages
From the canals of Holland to Belgium’s pastoral Amblève Valley, walking is the perfect way to explore the Low Countries’ lush fields, magnificent architecture and handsome castles up close.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $5,899 - $5,999/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Saunter down canal-side promenades and soak up the relaxed Dutch farm culture
- Marvel at the waterworks of monuments such as Kinderdijk, whose wooden windmills still work to protect Holland from the tides
- Walk through a variety of landscapes—from forested hills and pastures to the flower-filled Keukenhof Gardens to bustling villages
- Celebrate a day’s hike with a glass of Belgian beer and outstanding farm-to-table meals
- Enchanting Amsterdam and regal Brussels, the perfect bookends, beg you to spend some time before and after your trip on urban exploring
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Amsterdam Airport & Travel Details
- Kick off your journey with a tasty lunch at a rural farm
- Experience the masterful spring landscaping—notably the famed tulips and other flowers—of Keukenhof Gardens
- Discover The Hague’s Gothic architecture, interesting history and lively culinary and cultural scene.
Night 1
Luxury Hotel
Built in 1858 to host aristocrats and heads of state and still displaying its original Gothic Romantic characteristics, this opulent former palace is located among the cafés, restaurants and shops of the historic city center. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Walk through a uniquely Dutch landscape of polders, dikes and farming canals to the quintessential windmills of Kinderdijk, a World Heritage Site
- Taste organic Gouda—a Dutch classic—made fresh by local farmers
- Hills in Holland? You bet! Hike through leafy forests, meadows and heathland to the beautiful village and castle of Amerongen, nestled along the Rhine
- Get to know the tree-lined canals and promenades of Utrecht, a vibrant university town and one of the Netherland’s oldest cities.
Nights 2-3
Luxury Hotel
This centrally located and historic property along the Utrecht canal was built in the 1300s as a monastery and has housed nobles throughout the centuries.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Cross the border and immerse yourself in idyllic Belgian villages, local farms, cow-dotted pastures and fruit orchards
- Explore the pristine broadleaf forests and abundant trails of the Ardennes, a hiker’s paradise
- Medieval castles and an integral World War II history are just part of Belgium’s intrigue
- Taste centuries-old recipes for Belgian beer, chocolate, Herve cheese and rare delicacies in this culinary hot spot
- Savor a farm-to-table lunch in the Amblève Valley
- Visit the town of Spa, whose mineral-rich thermal waters attracted 18th-century royalty and inspired the now-ubiquitous term
- Find your own spa bliss at our state-of-the-art retreat, a building inspired by the grandeur of Versailles.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
A former manor—inspired by the palace of Versailles—has been reimagined as a luxury boutique hotel featuring a wellness center, a fairy-tale garden and a unique on-site dining experience. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Brussels Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
