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Belgium – Flanders Short Bike and Beer Tour

(6 Reviews)

4 Nights / 5 Days
Difficulty: Fit 3+/5
Self-guided hybrid cycling tour
Hybrid, Road & E-bikes for Rent - See Rates Section
May 1 - October 15
~50 km/Day

Short Version of the classic! Self-Guided Belgium Flanders Bike Tour: Everyone knows that Beer and Belgium are inseparable, but Pure Adventures Tours believes that cycling should also be part of that inseparable equation! That is why we’ve organized a shorter version of our standard Belgium tour so that you can easily tack it onto any other travel plans! This 5-day self-guided cycling tour of Belgium hits 2 of the must-see stops! Our tour starts in Gent and finishes in Bruges- “Venice of the North” – and takes you through cycling-friendly Flemish scenery. A cycle node network combines the coastal polder region with traditional, historical, artistic cities, and the charming Flemish Ardennes. Mainly flat country routes give you the opportunity to discover cultural highlights and typical local farm dishes after a day on the bike. And of course, you can taste the very best of Flemish beers! On this Belgium Flanders bike tour, enjoy cycling at your own pace and the freedom to travel the way you wish: from the seat of your bike!

Pro Tip for Beer Lovers: Add an extra day for a fully-guided beer safari!

Get your adventure!

1. Call or email with questions: +1-970-230-5896 or email us.

2. Book the trip, pay a deposit, and get excited about your adventure!

Arrival & Departure Locations

Tour begins in Gent and finishes in Bruges.

Price Includes

4 nights lodging in 3 and 4-star deluxe properties
4 buffet breakfasts
Orientation at the Gent hotel with bike set up and testing
2-hour guided city walk or bike in Gent with an English-speaking guide
Hotel-to-hotel luggage transfers
GPX files for all rides, local rides in Gent, Damme, Bruges
Roadbook notes with suggestions for dining, local breweries, and recommended visits
Telephone assistance is available 24/7 throughout the trip; our local expert is always available for help or questions.
Bike return at the end of the tour
Hotels that have facilities to safely store your bikes

Not Included:

Choice of bike rental
City tax payable at hotel check-out, 1-3 euros
Handlebar mount for smartphone navigation – we recommend bringing your own

Lodging

Gent: 2 nights at Hotel Harmony ****
Bruges: 2 nights at Hotel Adornes ***

Optional Add-On Experiences

Additional Nights (along the route)
Extra Day of Guided Beer Safari (available Sat, Sun, Wed & Thurs)
Transfer from Gent to Brugges (instead of cycling)
Travel Insurance is Required

Guides and Local Support

Local Expert: Ken is our local Belgian who will meet you and offer you a very warm welcome to his country! He is fluent in many languages and has years of experience with bike travel in Belgium. We developed these routes with Ken to ensure that you not only experience the best cycling in Flanders, but also the best beer and not-to-be-missed sites!

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:

Cycle through the medieval cities of Gent, Damme, and Bruges
Guided city tour of Gent on foot or bike, with English-speaking guide
Discover local artisanal beer and delicious local cuisine
Map system allows daily rides to be shorter or longer depending on your preference
Cycling routes are predominantly on bike paths

Need to Know:

Tour starts any day possible from May 1st till mid-October.
The riding is mostly flat during the entire week except for some steep but very short
‘Bergs’(hills) near Oudenaarde.
This trip is recommended for solo, couples, or small groups.
Climate is mild throughout the year but always prepare for 4 seasons in one day.
Travel Insurance is required on all Pure Adventures tours.

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Itinerary

Day 1Arrival Day & Gent & City Bike Tour: 20 km

Arrive during the day at Hotel Harmony, conveniently located in the historic center of Gent. Enjoy this beautiful medieval town with its Gothic cathedral, Medieval castle, and belfry. Meet and greet with our local expert, who will deliver the rental bikes. During your welcome orientation at your hotel, you will also receive additional notes and tips for your upcoming travels. Timing on this is flexible, depending on your arrival time, but in order to do the guided city bike tour, you must be to your hotel by 4:00 PM.

Meals: on own
Distance: 20 km / 12 mi, +/-133m
Overnight: Gent

Day 2Gent Loop Ride: 24 km

Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast in the hotel and get ready for your first ride. This short route takes you along the beautiful and quiet rivers in the area surrounding Gent. After the ride, be sure to stop and taste a local beer in the city brewery of ‘Gruut’, located in the center of town.

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 24 km / 15 mi, +/-38m
Overnight: Gent

Day 3Gent to Bruges: 47 km

After eating a hearty buffet breakfast at your hotel, it is time to gear up for your ride! Today you ride from Gent, in the southern direction to Bruges, the medieval masterpiece of Belgium! Bike along the canal, which links the two cities. Take in the rolling green hills and beautiful scenery along the way! Today’s ride is relatively flat, with the exception of two bridges that you cross. Arrival to Bruges with the entire town at your fingertips to explore!

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 47 km / 29 mi, +/-191m
Overnight: Bruges

Day 4Bruges Loop: 19 or 36 km

Today provides some leisure time to explore this beautiful town as you wish. We included a GPS route to Damme, another Medieval masterpiece located just outside of Bruges, which has very nice restaurants and coffee bars. If the weather is warm, another option is to take your bike and visit the exclusive sea resort of Knokke, where you can enjoy its beautiful sandy beaches.

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 19 km / 12 mi, +/-28m or 36 km / 22 mi, +/-56m
Overnight: Bruges

Day 5Departure Day

Your tour ends today, after breakfast. We are happy to help you organize additional nights in Belgium. Or, if you wish to travel on to Paris or Amsterdam, we can assist you as needed, with advance notice.

Meals: breakfast

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Dates & Rates

Dates: Plan your trip at a time that best fits your schedule! Pure Adventures tours have flexible start dates.

2025 Tour Rates:
Rates are shown based on 2-4 persons. Single supplement is for single room occupancy.

Belgium Flanders – 4 nights
Double Occupancy:	1090 euros/person
Single/Solo Supplement:	432 euros/person

Bike Rentals:

Cube Touring Bike w/ luggage rack for panniers: 259 euros
Aluminum Road Bike – Trek Emonda ALR 4: 259 euros
E-bike – City Bike style: 288 euros
Carbon Road bike – Flanders (local brand): 345 euros
Pannier rental: 26 euros

Notes About Bike Rentals:

Bikes are based on availability and may vary slightly in the model, year to year.
A handlebar mount for your smartphone or navigation device is not provided due to so many variations in size/model; we recommend bringing your own.
Deposit is payable on-site for each bike: 150 euros hold; refunded at tour completion.
Bike rental includes helmet, flat pedals, 1 spare tube, levers, pump, 1 water bottle, lock, and flat tire essentials. Bike lights are included on all bikes except road bikes.

New! Travel Insurance is now required to participate in this tour. You can book through our preferred vendors or your own. Proof of coverage will be required.

Next steps:

1. Call or email with questions: +1-970-230-5896 or email us.

2. Book the trip, pay a deposit, and get excited about your adventure!

6 Reviews

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SOReilly

Couple Traveller

Very organized trip planning. We’ve have done several self guided cycling trips with this company and each one has been great. I highly recommend Pure Adventures for anyone interested in self guided cycling.

October 10, 2023

RR Nasdor

Family Traveller

The custom Belgium & Beer trip organized by Pure Adventures was wonderful and we are already recommending it to friends. This is the first self-guided tour we have done, and the style of travel was perfect for us. Only wish we had more time to explore more of the country. There were so many highlights for us. Historic cities of Ghent and Bruges, cycling and the museum in Oudenaard, breathtaking countryside and quiet roads to Ypres, WWI history in Ypres, a night in the St. Bernardus guesthouse, brewery tours, and of course, a glass of Westvleteren at St.Sixtus and bringing home a case of beer. Even stopped by a few football (soccer) stadiums on the route that our son wanted to see. The local Pure Adventures representative were great, and my son really enjoyed talking football with Hans who was a former coach. Wonderful trip for all of us. Thank you so much.

September 1, 2023

Heather Indergaard

Couple Traveller

The tour in Belgium was really enjoyable. The Ghent city tour with Hans was a real highlight, so great to have a local take on the city.

The cycle routes were great and the bikes and equipment were good as well. It was really wonderful being on dedicated paths away from traffic. I would have happily kept biking for another 4 days! Many thanks to the Pure Adventures team!

July 2, 2023

Laura Jansen

Group Traveller

Fun trip with a group of friends; perfect length and good daily cycling distances. We loved the recommendations provided and enjoyed the food, culture, and beer!
Belgium is a great place to visit by bike!

September 23, 2022

Gregory Filmore