Amsterdam · CANOES & KAYAKS
The 6 best kayak trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Cycle and kayak through Amsterdam’s peaceful north-country wetlands, with a windmill, villages, cable ferry, and local guide Tristan.
“The tour was interesting and enjoyable, but the guide didn’t seem very friendly and kind. At times, he seemed distracted and then he made us stop at an Italian bar where the staff was rude. I expected more”
Paddle quiet canals and bird-filled wetlands near Amsterdam, with a local guide, island picnic, village visit, and optional swim.
“This is a fantastic excursion. We learned a lot about the area as we leisurely canoed. The picnic lunch was bountiful and delicious!”
Paddle through Waterland at sunset from Amsterdam, then enjoy a generous picnic dinner, local stories, windmills, and quiet Dutch countryside.
“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…”
Bike from Amsterdam to Broek in Waterland, kayak quiet canals, visit a 1792 windmill, and spot cows and sheep on a five-hour guided tour.
“We had so much fun and absolutely loved this tour! It was the perfect mix to get an authentic Dutch experience! We biked to Waterlands, where we then kayaked in the beautiful waterways. We stopped in a church for lunch and they served good food at a good price! Tristan had everything set up perfectly and he was a great guide! Highly recommend this tour!”
Paddle quiet canals through Watergang village and Dutch wetlands on a two-hour guided canoe trip from Amsterdam.
“A fantastic canoe tour with a truly lovely host. If you're looking to experience the Dutch spirit from a fresh angle, this is a must-do.”
Paddle quiet Waterland waterways from Amsterdam in a Canadian canoe, with nature, local stories, a drink stop, and a small-group guide.
“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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