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Challenge Almere 2025 - Hotel Only Package - Prices from £405.00pp

Challenge Almere 2025 - Hotel Only Package

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As an Official Travel Partner of Challenge Family, we look forward to assisting you with all your race entry, travel and accommodation requirements for Challenge Almere – Amsterdam.

Swim 2.3 miles, bike 111.8 miles and run 26.2 miles through the flat and open landscape of Almere, Amsterdam. The Challenge Almere Long distance triathlon will take place on 13th September 2025. Did you know that, after Hawaii, Almere-Amsterdam is the oldest triathlon in the world, and you race entirely below sea-level?

Our team of sports travel experts are here to assist you with any component of your travel arrangements for Challenge Almere – Amsterdam, ensuring that you can focus on your race preparations. With access to race entry and some of the best event accommodation, we invite you to speak with our friendly team today.

Prices and Inclusions for our 3-night hotel only package

11th September - 15th September 2025

Prices at Van der Valk Hotel start from:

£405 per person based on two people sharing a twin (two single beds) or double room (one bed for couple)

£295 supplement per person based on the single occupancy of a room

Included in the 3-night Hotel-Only Package:

  • Race Entry Access with 10% discount
  • 3 nights stay at Van der Valk Hotel Almere
  • Standard room, including breakfast & city tax
  • Dedicated Tri Travel bike racking
  • Race pack delivery to room
  • Tri Travel / Challenge Family branded welcome goodies
  • Pre-travel documentation with destination tips for athletes
Event Includes

Included in the 3-night Hotel-Only Package:

  • Race Entry Access with 10% discount
  • 3 nights stay at Van der Valk Hotel Almere
  • Standard room, including breakfast & city tax
  • Dedicated Tri Travel bike racking
  • Race pack delivery to room
  • Tri Travel / Challenge Family branded welcome goodies
  • Pre-travel documentation with destination tips for athletes
Need to Know

Payments

To book this tour we require a non-refundable non-transferable deposit of 25% at the time of booking. Final payment is due 30 days before travel. From this date, the booking is fully non-refundable and non-changeable.

What about my 2025 Challenge Almere Entry? 

Guaranteed Entry for 2025 Challenge Almere

We offer the option to buy a guaranteed entry for 2025 Challenge Almere at a discounted rate. All entries must be linked to a package, and we can’t offer entries without a package. Athletes with their own entry can also book our packages. 

When you purchase your entry with us, you will pay Tri Travel directly and we will send you a unique booking code to complete your registration at a zeroed down on the Challenge Almere website. You will receive your booking code within 2 weeks of booking, though the waiting time may increase during busy periods and weekends. 

Who can book

Our tours are available to book for Triathletes and family and friends from any country. 

Can I still keep my entry if I cancel my tour?

All entries remain linked to a tour and cannot be used as a stand-alone entry without a tour package.

Transfers

Transfers are not included on this tour. The easiest way to reach your hotel is via direct intercity train from Schiphol airport to Almere Centrum. Once you arrive at Almere Centrum, it is just a five-minute walk to your hotel. It is possible to take your bike on the train for an extra fee of 7.50EUR, for more information on rules around bike transfer by train, please read here. Travelling by train & bike | NS

If you would like a private taxi, please request pricing with our sales team.

Your Details

Please check all the details shown to make sure the names on your booking are the same as each person's passport. If not, please let us know within 48 hours of making your booking so we can change them. If you don't let us know straight away, you may be charged. Names must be given at the time of booking and any shown as TBA will be classed as a name change and there will be a charge.

Insurance

Destination Sport Experiences strongly recommends travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.

If you have a European Health Insurance Card it will be valid up to its expiry date. This will be replaced with a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC). You can find further details here.

Special Assistance

If you or anyone on your booking needs any special assistance for reduced mobility, disability or any other medical condition, you should let us know at [email protected]

We can give you more information about the accessibility of different services and the assistance available from transport and accommodation suppliers, or at venues. Availability and access to certain services / seating may be limited by the service provider so we recommend you talk to us about what you need before booking. If you book online, please add details of any special assistance you need in the special request box.

Special Requests

If you have any special requests, please let us know. We will do our best to make them happen for you, but we can't guarantee them.

Important Travel Information

It’s important be up to date with the latest information about where you’re travelling to and what documents you need to have in order to travel.

For information about passports and applying for them, you should check the passport pages of the UK Government Website.

To learn more about the destination that you are travelling to, including specific travel advise and entry requirements, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office (FCDO) publishes up to date information here.

When you travel, you should be 'Travel Aware'. By following the Travel Aware link, you’ll find a whole list of useful information put together by the FCDO, which will help you be 'Travel Aware' for your journey ahead.

Travel Health

Please make sure to visit the NaTHNaC website for guidance on country-specific vaccine recommendations plus other important advice and tips to stay healthy abroad.

Hotel Options

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  • Van der Valk Hotel Almere

    Veluwezoom 45 1327 AK Almere

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    Van der Valk Hotel Almere is a modern and luxurious 4-star hotel that provides easy access to nearby cities such as Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Amersfoort. It features 209 spacious rooms and suites designed with comfort in mind, offering standard amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, seating areas, work desks, and refrigerators. The en-suite bathrooms include a separate bathtub and shower.

    The hotel offers a variety of dining options, including an à la carte restaurant serving dishes made with fresh, regional products, as well as a casual bar with a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Guests can relax in the wellness center, which includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and steam room, or stay active in the fully equipped fitness center.

    There will be a shuttle service in operation to take athletes to the swim start on Saturday Morning.

    Key Features:

    • WiFi
    • Indoor Pool
    • Restaurant
    • Gym

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