Wetlands Safari Canoe Tour: Engage with Nature near Amsterdam and Discover Waterland

Embark on a Wetlands Safari Canoe Tour near Amsterdam and immerse yourself in the beauty of Waterland. Discover hidden gems, observe meadowland birds, and admire the colorful houses of the region.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dorpsstraat 21 - Fresh Nose (Fresh air)Tour is a guided canoe trip just 10 minutes out of the center of Amsterdam. We start at the house of the guide. You can leave your belongings their.
    We surf a drink half way the tour in the canoe. Just time to listen to the sounds of nature.
    With small groups, maximum 10 guests with 1 guide, we go into nature…
What's Included
  • canoe and lifejacket provided
  • waterproof bag included
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

During these challenging times brought on by the pandemic, many things are off-limits. However, embarking on a Wetlands Safari with Majel offers an escape from current worldly issues. In the spirit of a popular Dutch phrase, ‘Get a Fresh Nose.’ With a two-person canoe, you’ll explore regions accessible only by boat or more suitably, by canoe. Take…

Location
Dorpsstraat 21
Dorpsstraat
To get to Watergang, By bike (40 minute bike ride from the ferry behind Amsterdam CS) By bus take, metro to Amsterdam Noord and than us 301 or 307 stop Watergang Dorp (15 minutes ride) By car , parking Populierweg. It is 5 minutes walk to Dorpsstraat 21, Watergang, blue house behind the church
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Katjaf888
Aug 2, 2024
Completely successful. - Really nice canoe tour through Waterland in a small round! Beautiful insight into nature with some stops at cows and sheep. In addition, the stops were used to get information about nature and history. The organizer was super nice and did exactly what we hoped for. All in all a successful trip.
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Kevin_r
Jun 13, 2024
Peaceful paddling - We had a wonderful time canoeing through the islands. We learned about local culture and history, enjoyed a light snack and got to paddle peacefully through the Dutch countryside with a few other people. Saw ducks, geese, cows, goats, fish and more. Truly a peaceful paddle through a freshwater paradise. Loved it.
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Paulsc5570st
Jun 1, 2024
Beautiful experience in nature! - Very personal, super beautiful landscape and a great perspective on nature! Since the guide came directly from the town, you get a lot of information about the landscape.
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Nadia-p-9726
May 30, 2024
Fantastic experience - Canoe ride in the uncontaminated nature of Watergang behind the very nice guide Majel. We saw cows, ducks and goats, very cute, highly recommended.
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R3115ptcarolinab
Oct 16, 2023
Our tour guide was lovely and so kind! - Lovely tour !! So close to Amsterdam and so easy to get there. and even if the weather isn’t good, it’s worth it!
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Lagourmandise
Oct 10, 2023
Amazing sights and stories just minutes away from the city and still a different world - Loved this canoe trip on a golden October day - 2 hours of blissfully quiet paddling through an amazing tranquil landscape filled with waterfowl, the occasional songbird and lots of vows and sheep. Our guide was so knowledgeable and we took enough breaks to rest the arms and learn more about the fascinating history of the Netherlands polders, water rights, ecology, and even some local apple cider and stroop waffles as a special treat. Can’t wait to be back next year when the five hour tour will be available again.
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Neil_jacob_10
Aug 3, 2023
Perfect way to experience a village water way within 15 minutes of Amsterdam center - This was exactly what I was looking for. 2 hours in a canoe on the waterways of a small village just outside of Amsterdam. The host was lovely and the price was reasonable. There are no other tour providers in the area and the group is small. You truly feel like you get out of the city.
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Discover389100
Jul 8, 2023
Wonderful time - Awesome weather, pretty village houses, a ton of information about the area, dams, canals and it's connection with nature. Up close encounters with curious local cows and sheep (they came to sniff our boats when we were having a break). We saw many birds and some hares and learned how windmills help canals.
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Sharons354
Feb 27, 2023
What a lovely activity this is, a burst of nature after the bustle of Amsterdam - What a brilliant time we had with Majel. It was like being showed round by a friend. It's a truly beautiful and very interesting area and the canoes were such good fun ( note to self...I definitely need some steering practice for canoes). It was also my friend's first ever trip in a canoe and she loved it. A highly recommended trip.
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Peder
Feb 18, 2023
A highlight of the Netherlands - This paddle tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Amsterdam! Spending a couple hours watching wildlife and getting a better sense of water management in the Netherlands was an excellent experience, even on a chilly day in February. If you get a chance, take this tour! Majel is a great guide.
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From $41
up to 4 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).