The Friesland region, situated on northern shores of the Netherlands, is a unique and amazing place for travellers where you can explore towns and villages with the iconic windmills surrounded by fields of tulips.
Quirky cobbled streets, wooden bridges and well preserved houses will reflect a unique identity of the rich heritage of the region.
The historical cities of Makkum and Bolsward are full of 17th century history, Sneek has interesting architecture, especially the great gate of the waterport and the city hall, which are built in a rococo style.
Akkrum is full of great restaurants; Grouw is quiet and peaceful with remarkable Dutch houses.
The stunning fishing village of Hindeloopen offers great fishing and is also where the Le Boat base is situated.
Friesland will usher you into a realm of unique boating and cycling, built upon well-developed waterways and cycling infrastructures.
All the cities and towns that are mentioned, you can view and visit as you meander through the canals on your luxury and fully equipped self-drive Le Boat.
The Netherlands are one of the most bicycle-friendly places in the world and with the vast water ways, the choices of routes are unlimited.
By combining both cycling and boating, you will have the opportunity to explore and visit all the amazing and varied sites of Friesland.
Le Boat offers modern, fully equipped self-drive boating holidays for groups of two, up to twelve, in ten different destinations in the UK, Europe and Canada.
Best of all, no licence or prior experience is required. So take the helm, captain your very own boat, and discover what the Netherlands has to offer.
Prices start from A$462pp for a group of four traveling for seven nights on a four star Caprice boat.
For more information and to order the new 2018 Le Boat brochure visit www.leboat.com.au or call 0800 449 891