About this experience
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.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided canoe tour in a nature reserve near Amsterdam
- See the black-tailed godwit, lapwing and others in prime bird watching area
- Stop at an island for a picnic
What's included
- Transportation from Metro Station Amsterdam NOORD
- A drink before and after the tour
- Guide
- Canoe
- Picnic
- Donation to Landschap Noord Holland
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
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.
Things to note
- Water
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Rain gear
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
Terms & conditions
• 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