10-day motorcycle tour from/to Harwich (incl. ferry from/to Hoek van Holland).
Pricing
| - The prices shown are minimum prices for the low season. Please ask for an individual offer for your desired travel dates. - Prices for bookings as of01.02.2024: | |
| Price per person in double room and 2-bed inside cabin (rider) | €999.00 $1,091.31 ? |
| Price per person in double room and 2-bed inside cabin (pillion passenger) | €879.00 $960.23 ? |
| Price per person in a single room and 1-bed inside cabin (rider) | €1,679.00 $1,834.15 ? |
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| Bookable options (surcharge): | |
| Outside cabin on the ferry/ferries. Price per cabin. | €52.00 $56.81 ? |
| Evening buffet on the ferry Hoek van Holland - Harwich. Price per person and route. Cannot be booked at a later date, only possible when booking the trip! | €18.00 $19.66 ? |
| Breakfast buffet on the ferry Hoek van Holland - Harwich. Price per person and route. Cannot be booked at a later date, only directly when booking the trip! | €14.00 $15.29 ? |
| Evening buffet on the ferry Harwich - Hoek van Holland. Price per person and route. Cannot be booked at a later date, only possible when booking the trip! | €18.00 $19.66 ? |
| Breakfast buffet on the ferry Harwich - Hoek van Holland. Price per person and route. Cannot be booked at a later date, only directly when booking the trip! | €14.00 $15.29 ? |
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| Early bird prices for bookings until 31.01.2024: | |
| Price per person in double room and 2-bed inside cabin (rider) | €949.00 $1,036.69 ? |
| Price per person in double room and 2-bed inside cabin (pillion passenger) | €829.00 $905.61 ? |
| Price per person in a single room and 1-bed inside cabin (rider) | €1,629.00 $1,779.53 ? |
Included
| Ferry passages Hoek van Holland - Harwich - Hoek van Holland in a 2-bed cabin inside (bunk beds) with shower/WC (without on-board catering) |
| Motorcycle transport on the ferries |
| 7 overnights in good middle-class hotels or bed-and-breakfast accommodation in rooms with bath or shower/WC |
| Breakfast |
| Route description and GPS data (see More details) |
| Maps |
| one travel book per room |
| Everything not listed under services |
| Parking fees, toll if applicable, local tax if applicable (payable on-site) |
More details
| Accommodation: |
| As a rule, you will be accommodated in hotels, but in individual cases we use selected bed-and-breakfast accommodation. These may also be located outside of towns. |
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| Arrival: |
| The tour is ridden on your own motorcycle. Arrival and departure by ferry from/to Hoek van Holland and motorcycle transportation on the ferry are already included in the price. |
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| Catering on the ferries: |
| On the ferries, meals are offered in the on-board restaurants - payable on-site. For some ferry connections, we offer meal packages that can be booked in advance. These can then be found under optional services in the price section of the trip and can only be booked directly in connection with the trip; it is not possible to add them at a later date. |
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| Route description and GPS data: |
| The route description and GPS data correspond to the course of the trip as described in the invitation to tender. Individual changes and optional programs are not taken into account. The start and end points of our GPS data are usually the city/town centers of the day's destination, as the hotels we usually book may vary. You will not receive route descriptions or GPS data for customized trips. |
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| Parking spaces: |
| For this trip, we generally use hotels that have available parking spaces. We reserve a parking space for you when you book (where possible, no obligation). Parking fees may apply, which you must pay on-site. The amount of the parking fees can vary greatly depending on the location and hotel. |
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| Accessibility: |
| Please note that the trip is not suitable for people with physical disabilities, or only suitable to a limited extent. |
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| Health regulations: |
| Please contact your family doctor for vaccination advice for the destination. Please read the travel advice of the Federal Foreign Office at www.auswaertiges-amt.de |
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| Please note that these links take you to external websites. We have no influence on the content and design of these sites. |
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| Start dates: On request |
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| Language: This offer is usually suitable for English and/or German speaking participants. Please enquire for language options. |
| Mobility: The offer is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please contact us for more information. |
Description
The winding roads of England and Wales are the terrain of this motorcycle tour - so riding fun is guaranteed. You have a whole day to explore the typical English countryside of the Cotswolds with its small cottages and villages before heading to Wales. You will reach the beautiful coast of Pembrokeshire and pass through the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia National Parks. This includes cliffs, secluded bays, and barren mountain landscapes as well as lush green valleys and pastures inhabited by sheep. The landscape and the attractive route are the main focus of this individual motorcycle tour.
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Tour character:
Almost 1,600 km of riding through England and Wales are on the program of this motorcycle tour. The daily stages of the motorcycle tours are moderate and allow for breaks and stopovers. In the Cotswolds, you have two overnight stays in a row, which allows you to do a day tour without luggage. The road conditions are generally good to very good.
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Highlights:
- moderate motorcycle tour with manageable daily stages
- incl. GPS data and route description
- with a ferry journey from/to Hoek van Holland
- Winding roads and fascinating landscapes
- Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire Coast & Snowdonia National Parks
- luggage-free day tour through the Cotswolds
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival
Individual arrival in Hoek van Holland, embarkation, and departure (approx. 22.00 hrs) in the direction of Great Britain. Overnight stay on board.
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Day 2: Harwich - Gloucester (approx. 290 km)
Arrival in Harwich in the morning (approx. 6.30 am). Your round trip through the most beautiful landscapes of England and Wales begins! Via the venerable university town of Oxford - you will have plenty of time to get to know the city on the way back - you will reach the west of England. Your destination for the day is Gloucester, the starting point for a tour of one of England's most typical regions the following day. Overnight stay in/near Gloucester.
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Day 3: Cotswolds (approx. 170 km)
You will visit perhaps one of the most "English" areas of the British Isles: the Cotswolds region is famous for its villages nestled in the picturesque landscape and experienced great wealth through the wool trade. The area is still prosperous today. The gently rolling hills and valleys, the cottages, and the small villages with their limestone architecture make a wonderful backdrop for a day trip on a motorcycle. Overnight stay in/near Gloucester.
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Day 4: Gloucester - Brecon Beacons National Park - Pembrokeshire Coast (approx. 240 km)
Off to Wales! Ride through small villages to the Brecon Beacons National Park, which is dominated by heath, moorland, and the highest peak, Pen y Fan, at almost 900 meters. From here you ride to the south coast of Wales. You head for the southern Pembrokeshire Coast, a large part of which is also a protected national park. Cliffs with rugged rock formations, secluded bays, the shimmering Atlantic, and countless seabirds await you here. Overnight stay in/near Pembroke.
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Day 5: Pembrokeshire Coast - Aberaeron (approx. 130 km)
You follow the beautiful coastline and should take time for a stop here and there along the way. The view of the Atlantic is simply magnificent! Via Fishguard and Cardigan, you reach Aberaeron, your destination for today. In the evening, the small town invites you to stroll through the streets and along the colorful houses of Belle View Terrace. Overnight stay in/near Aberaeron.
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Day 6: Aberaeron - Snowdonia National Park - Betws-y-Coed (approx. 190 km)
You ride to Snowdonia National Park. It is named after the highest mountain in Wales, Snowdon, at 1,085 meters. This area is popular with hikers and boasts barren mountain ridges, waterfalls, charming hilly lands, a cape, and unique wildlife. Today's partly winding route promises an interesting tour. Overnight stay in/near Betws-y-Coed.
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Day 7: Betws-y-Coed - Llandrindod Wells (approx. 190 km)
Once again following a winding route, you head south again. Your destination for the day, Llandrindod Wells, is a popular spa town. Overnight stay in/near Llandrindod Wells.
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Day 8: Llandrindod Wells - Oxford (approx. 200 km)
You cycle via Gloucester towards Oxford. On the way, you cross the picturesque Cotswolds region again. If you wish, you can visit the ruins of Goodrich Castle near Ross-on-Wye beforehand. After you arrive in Oxford, you can explore the famous university city. The first colleges were founded here as early as the 13th century. The Carfax Tower, Christ Church Cathedral and Radcliffe Camera are well-known sights. Overnight stay in/near Oxford.
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Day 9: Departure
From Oxford, you travel to Harwich (approx. 220 km), where you start your journey home by ferry in the evening (departure approx. 23.00 hrs). Overnight stay on board.
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Day 10: Arrival in Hoek van Holland
You arrive in Hoek van Holland in the morning (approx. 8.00 a.m.).
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Any times and dates mentioned are subject to change.