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.

PRICE: $103
per person

 

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.

Enjoy a guided canoe tour in a nature reserve near Amsterdam
Stop at an island for a picnic
See the black-tailed godwit, lapwing and others in prime bird watching area

Transportation from Metro Station Amsterdam NOORD
A drink before and after the tour
Guide
Canoe
Picnic
Donation to Landschap Noord Holland

 

This is just one of the many unforgettable experiences the Netherlands has to offer. Discover more tours, hidden gems, and must-see spots in Amsterdam or on our complete Netherlands guide.