Our tourleaders Archives

Our tourleaders

They come in all shapes and sizes, with different backgrounds and areas of interest. But they all have a few things in common: our tour leaders are enthusiastic, friendly, flexible, well-trained, and multilingual. Every one of them speaks English, German, and Dutch — and many also speak French or Italian.

Our tour leaders are responsible for the logistical and organizational aspects of your trip. They are also the first point of contact for guests. On fully-guided tours, they will accompany you during the cycling stages. Every evening after dinner, your tour leader will give a briefing about the next day’s ride, answer your questions, share useful tips, and let you know where to find the best spots for breaks or local attractions.

Patrick van ‘t Hooft

After my studies in tourism, completed in 1976, I have always worked in the tourism sector. In my career of more than 45 years guiding groups and organizing incentive trips and conferences, I have seen the whole world. I also worked as a city guide in my home city of Antwerp and was a Tourism Flanders-recognized guide. I retired in 2019. Then I bought a VIP minibus to show my beautiful home country of Belgium to foreign guests as a guide/driver. I got to know the unique concept of Boat…

Rianne Hendriks

I’ve seen a lot of the world. But there’s nothing I like beter than showing off the beauty of my home. Boating and biking is the ideal combination. The tempo is relaxed. Both on the bike and on the ship, enjoying our beautiful surroundings – it gives me a good feeling to be part of our guests’ pleasant vacation experience. Boating and biking is a perfect concept: you cycle all day and the ship is ready for you at your next destination.

Alita van Wanrooij

For more than 8 years I have been leading trips at home and abroad with great pleasure: showing foreign guests the Netherlands or helping Dutch guests to experience the beauty of other countries. I love experiencing the beautiful outdoors on a bicycle with Boat Bike Tours: enjoying nature and visiting charming towns. The hotel travels with us, and together with the crew of the ship we give the guests an unforgettable vacation. Every trip is unique, because every person is unique. That's what makes leading the trips so special.