SHP Bike Tours
Teens, Adults, and Families
UNITED STATES, CANADA, EUROPE
Celebrating 41 Years!

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Amsterdam to Paris

Our all–time most popular European trip!
MODERATE BIKING      30 DAYS
Trip #ATP

In Holland, you cycle along country lanes past fields of cows or sheep and along the canals – sleepy tree–lined canals or bustling canals alive with boat taxis, barges and houseboats waiting to pass under the raised drawbridges. Shop for fresh bread and cheese for a picnic beneath an old windmill.


Maybe you'll buy yourself a pair of wooden shoes! In Amsterdam you'll see Rembrandt's and Van Gogh's paintings and take a sobering tour of the Anne Frank House. Wheel your bikes onto the ferry in Holland and off in Belgium. Glide along picturesque bike paths into beautiful Brugges, where you can climb the ancient bell tower, watch lace being hand–made or compare Belgian chocolate to Dutch.


Your group will cycle past old–world farms, along country lanes lined with rows of tall poplars, and through tiny European villages little–changed since the Middle Ages. Along the way, you'll stop often to explore castles, soaring cathedrals, and elegant chateaux. In Paris, you tour all the major sights – the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Left Bank and much more, as well as take a day trip to see the wonders of Versailles.

  2010 Dates Finishing Grades
Section From To Boys Girls
ATP-1 July 1 July 30 Junior High Junior High
ATP-2 July 1 July 30 Senior High Senior High

2010 Trip Basic Cost Airfare Rental Equip New Equip Cont Fund Total
Amsterdam To Paris $ 5100 $ TBA $ - $ 325 $ 25 $ 5450

Logistics
When to Apply
To guarantee a place on a trip, we suggest that you reserve a place as soon as possible, by mail, phone (toll free 800-343-6132), or fax (215-891-9917). Please see applying for more information.

Trip Begins
SHP van transportation to our headquarters in Conway, MA is available from pickup points in Boston, Rye NY, Morrisville NJ, Langhorne PA, and Hartford, CT. You can also drive to Conway.

Trip Ends
New York area at Newark Airport. You can leave the trip from Newark or transfer by limo to JFK or LaGuardia Airport.

When to Apply
To guarantee a place on a trip, we suggest that you reserve a place as soon as possible, by mail, phone (toll free 800-343-6132), or fax (215-891-9917). Please see applying for more information.

Cycling
Easy and moderate.

Bike Type
Mountain, hybrid, or road touring bike. A rental bike is available for $170.

Overnights
Camping, with student dorm in Paris.

Facilities
Hot showers and flush toilets at all places.

Air Travel
Reserved seats on scheduled flights.

When we came to a town that was interesting, we’d take a longer lunch time, and explore. When we’d see a pretty spot we’d stop and take a group picture. When we’d see a good beach, we would swim.

The trip was run by what we opted to do, and that’s what made it perfect. Many camps treat you like a little kid, trapped in what the adults want you to do, but the SHP people make it possible for you to choose, but still stay safe and within reason!

I wouldn’t trade this summer for anything, it was the best of my life! If I were to sum up my SHP trip, I would have to say that I learned the most in these two weeks then anytime else in my life.

Laura Bakun, tripper
Questions? We'd be happy to answer them. Give us a call at
800 343-6132

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