THE NETHERLANDS
The Dutch classics.
The 8 most popular canoes & kayaks tours in the Netherlands. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
1.5-hour canoe rental in Biesbosch National Park with route map, life jacket, and waterproof barrel. Paddle tidal creeks and spot wildlife.
“Leuk voor herhaling vatbaar”
Amsterdam countryside bike and kayak tour: ride to d’Admiraal Windmill, kayak Broek in Waterland, see wetland wildlife, small group, $84.
“This was an absolutely unforgettable experience in Amsterdam. You bike and kayak through the most beautiful parts of the countryside and eat delicious cheeses and delicious food. Tristen is the best guide and I would 10/10 recommend this to anyone in Amsterdam (and would do it again in a heartbeat!).”
Paddle a calm 2-hour canoe route from tiny Watergang near Amsterdam, learn Dutch waterways, and enjoy a halfway drink in a peaceful village.
“Great activity! Great guide! Great everything!!!”
A 5-hour guided canoe trip near Amsterdam through reed-filled wetlands, with a bird-focused safari and an island picnic.
“It was a lot of fun, intimate setting with a local guide. Met a friend, too.”
Sunset canoe tour from Amsterdam Noord into North Holland polders. Small group, picnic snack, drinks, and optional lake swim. 4 hours.
“Si ha la possibilità di conoscere un' autentica abitazione della campagna olandese e il meraviglioso ambiente dei polders. la guida sa condurti attraverso un' esperienza autentica tra casette, fiori meravigliosi, canali, uccelli acquatici e ninfee.”
Paddle Middelburg’s canals at your own pace with a canoe or SUP rental, including paddles, life jackets for kids, and a dry barrel.
“Really fun and also a good value. The canals are calm and the view of the city amazing”
Paddle a 2–3 person canoe in Rotterdam’s Wijnhaven harbours for $47 per group, exploring historic ships and skyline views.
Kayak through Waterland from Broek in Waterland, 8 km from Amsterdam. Self-guided routes, village canals, life jackets, free parking.
“Einfach nur Super!”
