Guided Canoe Adventure with Picnic Lunch in Waterland from Amsterdam
5.0
78 Ratings
Amsterdam
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
What's Included
- Local guide
- Picnic lunch (also oke for vegetarians/vegan or gluten free diets)
- Donation
- Use of canoe
- Round-trip transfer to Waterland (public transportation)
- 2 beverages
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This guided Waterland canoe tour takes you through Dutch nature and villages in Old Holland near Amsterdam, only 15 minutes from the city center. See the ‘real’ Dutch way of life and explore Old Holland’s nature. Paddle through the village and the area’s reed-lands, hear the birds singing and smell the plants surrounding you on this outdoor adventure with group size of maximum 10 adults.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for participants with back problems or participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Life jackets will be provided. It is recommended that participants be able to swim
- Dress accordingly. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and bring additional change of clothes. Also, rain coats/swim gear (depending on weather conditions
- It is recommended to bring bottled water on warm days
- shoes can get wet and dirty
Location
Termini 25
Termini
The meetingpoint is at Metro Station Amsterdam NOORD, exit Termini Bushaltes A.
Guide is waiting inside the terminal between AHtoGO and GVBservice ceneter, with the sign Wetlands Safari in her hand
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(78 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Roam55537148275
Sep 17, 2023
Amazing canoe tour through the waterlands! - We were quite pleasantly surprised with the tour. We received a very warm welcome from the host, together with a nice introduction for the day ahead! The facilities and quality of boats were great!
Once we started the trip, we were well equipped and guided through the waterlands in the North of the Netherlands. The host taught us a lot about the area, the history thereof, a lot of fun facts and interesting things to realise.
The picnic was an amazing experience! She really pulled out all the stops and made it an amazing experience. There was a large variety of food and it was very delicious!
I would do this experience again, because it was a phenomenal experience. Top notch host and a great thrill-seeking, adventurous and intimate experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sca400
Aug 25, 2023
A beautiful day canoeing - An amazing day! It was a beautiful day to get outside the city and enjoy nature. Well organized and great picnic! Highly recommend this day trip.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Christoph_k
Aug 11, 2023
Awesome Tour - We enjoyed the Canoe tour and the nice picnic. The scenery is breathtaking and so peaceful. Friendly, welcoming guide. Very informative.
Definitely recommend the tour!!
Review provided by Viator
Md5030
Jul 29, 2023
Beautiful and Relaxing Exploration of the Netherland wetlands - Our favorite part of our Amsterdam trip!!
Majel is an absolutely wonderful guide. Her friendly and easy going nature, along with her knowledge and passion for the outdoors made this such a fun outing. Majel's explanation of the history and ecology of the areas we paddled through helps you understand the required water management balance that makes life in the Netherlands possible.
The small village of Watergang is incredibly cute with much of the tour in the small canals behind the neighborhood houses. The paddling is easy and Majel is very patient with inexperienced canoers. We saw all types of cows, birds, flowers and plant life. The picnic lunch was plentiful and yumm - cheeses, breads, crackers, fruits, veggies and more.
Highly recommend as a wonderful way to get out of the city for casual exploring and learning about the unique ecosystem of the Netherlands!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Joseph_c
Jun 26, 2023
Relaxing natural beauty - Fantastic way to see the real
Netherlands in a slow paced way with a terrific guide. Great sights and relaxing landscape with birds cows and a picnic!
Review provided by Viator
Monicabd7471ls
Jun 1, 2023
Wonderful tour - This is a wonderful tour -- definitely a highlight of our trip. Compared to many tours, this felt very authentic and intimate. The group is limited to 8-10 participants. Having a tour guide from the town we were touring with so much knowledge about the area and ecosystem was really special. We enjoyed the variety of local foods she brought for the picnic. The paddling was easy -- no experience necessary and the tour was just the right time length for us.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Venture668351
May 31, 2023
Great Fun. - Very nice. There were seven in our group. Gave us an experience of Netherlands that was unique, fun, and interesting. Highly recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Expedition735164
May 28, 2023
Excellent experience - Excellent experience, enjoyed learning about Amsterdam and it’s environs from the unique perspective of the canals.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Gschloesser1
May 15, 2023
Wonderful canoe ridge with education, scenery and fellowship! - Mijell was absolutely wonderful -- so friendly, informative and helpful. My wife and I are definitely canoe novices, but she was very patient and made sure we finally got the hang of things!
The tour through the wetlands was very informative. We saw all types of birds, flowers and plant life, and she explained all about what we were seeing and the ecology of the area.
The picnic lunch was bountiful and delicious -- cheeses, breads, crackers, fruits, veggies and more. I was worried we would sink the canoe after eating all that food!
The village of Watergang is impossibly cute. Even though we had paddles through it, we took time to explore the beautiful village on foot.
A great experience!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Shirleyf612
Apr 22, 2023
A great way to experience North Amsterdam's wetlands. - A great way to experience the Dutch wetlands. The sunny day certainly helped. Majel's love of the outdoors was evident in her detailed explanation of the areas we paddled through. Her welcoming and friendly nature, along with her hospitality was a welcomed touch.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
More activities from this operator
