Amsterdam 5-Hour Guided Canoe Trip in the Wetlands
ID: GYG35370-43562
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Enjoy an excursion into nature at a site close to Amsterdam. On this wetlands safari you’ll travel by canoe through a watery 17th-century landscape dominated by dense reeds. Pass through villages and by windmills, and stop at an island for a picnic.
Start off this 5-hour trip by taking public transportation to a small village near the wetlands area. After a cup of coffee in a local village house, begin your guided canoe trip. Note that there will be 2-3 people per canoe.
The guide will tell you all about the unique wetlands area and how it came to be. After the tour, you’ll have a better understanding of why Amsterdam was built the way it was.
At the half-way point, stop at an island where you’ll enjoy a picnic with a variety of products such as juices from the region, fresh fruit, all kinds of cheeses, bread, pasta, and more.
On the way back, see real Dutch windmills – and they may be smaller than you expected! You can also stop for a swim when it’s warm enough.
Before heading back to Amsterdam, there’ll be time for a drink at the local village house that was your starting point.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided canoe tour in a nature reserve near Amsterdam
- Stop at an island for a picnic
- See the black-tailed godwit, lapwing, bittern, and others in this prime bird watching area
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Be sure to wear clothing suitable for this outdoor activity
• Your shoes will get wet and dirty. It's a good idea to bring spare clothes and shoes
• There's a special bucket for mobile phones and cameras to keep them dry
• To take part in this tour, it is highly recommended that you can swim
• You must also be able to paddle the canoe by yourself. Depending on the size of the group, there will be 2 or 3 people to each canoe
• If the wind from the west is too strong, the tour will be canceled without penalty
• This is a small group tour with a maximum of 10 participants
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Meet your guide at Metro Station Amsterdam Noord, Exit Termini Bushaltes A. Your guide will be holding a sign with the local partner's name on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
