Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland: Experience Dutch Countryside and Enjoy Picnic Dinner

Experience the beauty of the Dutch countryside on a guided sunset canoe tour in Waterland. Paddle through meadowlands, visit a village reminiscent of Venice, and enjoy a picnic dinner with a view of windmills.

Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Waterland - after a short bus ride, we walk to a local house in a village.After a short introduction and a drink we go to in the canoe and paddle through the Dutch country side. Stop[at island for picnic dinner
What's Included
  • Local guide for an authentic experience
  • Picnic dinner suitable for all diets (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free)
  • Canoe usage included for an adventurous journey
  • Convenient round-trip transfer to Waterland via public transportation
  • 2 complimentary beverages to quench your thirst
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a 4 to 4.5-hour guided sunset canoe trip that takes you through the rural areas of the Netherlands near Amsterdam. Located just a short 15-minute ride away from Amsterdam, traverse through the polder scenery of Waterland, filled with pastoral birds, cows, and sheep. If you are short on time but keen to witness the flat landscapes of The Netherlands, this tour is ideal for you. This region was once explored by Rembrandt himself. Canoe through a village often referred to as the ‘Venice of the North’. Enjoy a picnic by a picturesque lake, gaining a unique vantage point of the traditional windmills, possibly smaller than you’d imagine. Upon completion of this tour, you’ll gain understanding about polders and land reclamation. We keep our groups intimate with a maximum of 10 adults per group.

  • Child rate applies with 2 paying adults; 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 though for participants to be able to swim
  • Dress accordingly; it is recommended to wear comfortable cloth and to bring additional cloth to change into or rain coats/swim gear (depending on weather conditions
  • It is recommended to bring bottled water on warm days
  • you need to be fit and flexibel
Location
Termini 25
Termini
The meetingpoint is at Metro Sation Amsterdam NOORD. Exit Termini Bushaltes AGuide is waiting there 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
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X3149kxfabiang
Aug 23, 2024
Beautiful canoe tour at night - The canoe tour was a highlight of our Amsterdam holiday. Far away from the city hustle and bustle we could enjoy the evening in the beautiful nature on the water. The canoeing was a lot of fun and the picnic was very delicious. Just in time for sunset we have reached the starting point of the circular tour again. We took great pictures in the golden hour.
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Runningdinosaur
Aug 15, 2024
What an amazing way of finishing a work day :) - Amazing views, the food was delicious & we even petted a cow along the way :) The guide is very friendly and keen to tell us about dutch history & culture. I have lived in the NL for 4 years now and would definitely recommend this - both for tourists or residents. There were even a couple of dutchies in the group and everyone really liked the tour!
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Mdb11111111111111111
Jul 30, 2024
Wetlands Safari Canoe Trip Exceeded Expectations! - The canoe trip was a highlight of our trip to the Netherlands! It was wonderful to see the beautiful countryside. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. The picnic was delicious with a bounty of delicious local products. We highly recommend this tour to other travelers.
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Kevin_s
May 13, 2024
a very special outing - This was easily one of the better "tour"s I've taken in decades of travel; the quotations intentional, as this was more like visiting a friend than a tour. You leave the hustle & bustle of Central Amsterdam behind, and a 6min metro ride & 8min bus ride later, you're in another world. Majel invites you to her home in a town of ~400 people, for a drink and a brief history/geography lesson, then off in canoes in the wetlands. Quiet, serene, beautiful - nothing but you & the birds. A country style picnic (cheeses, wine, fruit, bread) and some 2hrs+ of canoeing, then back on the bus. This was simply fabulous, and cannot recommend it highly enough, for anyone; slight caveat that there is some legitimate exercise involved, so is not a passive activity.
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221jaymiet
Mar 14, 2024
Highlight of my trip!!!! - The experience was amazing!! Amazing host and love every second of it!!! I ended up being the only one on the sunset tour and it felt like a private tour where we chatted about the history of the wetlands and its something I'll remember forever 😊
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Elizabeth
Aug 23, 2023
A must do adventure! - This was an amazing experience; our favorite night while in Amsterdam. Majel was very welcoming and knowledgeable of her village and the surrounding waterways. The picnic was delicious, fresh, local and healthy. Absolutely recommend this trip.
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S0j0urner316
Jun 12, 2023
Lovely evening in the wetlands - Very enjoyable trip to the countryside, away from the bustle of Amsterdam city. Peaceful canoe thru the wetlands and a very delicious picnic spread. Highly recommended
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Robert_m
Jul 18, 2022
Experience made this my favorite activity of vacation - Majel was such a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable, experienced, and Wonderful hospitality. You can not book a better tour!
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Julie
Jul 17, 2022
Experience not to be missed - Fantastic experience, would highly recommend getting out of the centre of Amsterdam to see the wetlands with Majel. She is a wonderful host with drinks at her home before and after the experience and very knowledgeable about the area and the nature within. Lots of fun canoeing despite being a novice, beautiful scenery, picnic was amazing and sun was starting to set by time we got back.
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Moriahm633
Jul 11, 2022
So quiet and serene so close to One of Europe's biggest cities - very unique outing and very authentic exploration of the natural beauty of the area. Convenient booking and transportation and friendly staff
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