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Canoe down canals from a small village outside Amsterdam. Learn about the Dutch waterways and see the village and meadows from the canoe.

Highlights

• Canoe through Watergang village
• See the Dutch wetlands
• Escape from the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam

Description

Travel by ferry and bike, bus, or drive to Watergang from Amsterdam. Meet your guide at the blue house in the village, where you will have a short introduction before you canoeing. Canoe for 2 hours through the village and meadows. Learn about the Dutch waterways and water management as you canoe. Halfway the tour you get, the guide will offer you a drink. After the canoe trip, you can relax in the guide’s garden, where you can have a picnic or snacks (not included in the tour price). The village is very small and don't have any shop or café. Bring your own is not a problem.

Includes

Canoe Life jacket Guide Drink at the halfway point of the tour

Important Information

• This activity is subject to weather conditions and may be canceled if there are strong winds or rain. Please bring your own food and water as there is no shop in the village. You can canoe in a 2 or 3 person canoe. It is advised that you bring extra clothes in case your clothes get wet while canoeing. Your belongings can be left at the house while you canoe. Cameras and phones will be kept in special boxes while canoeing. The starting spot is the village of Watergang. You can reach it by bus (#301/307) from Amsterdam Metrostation Noord. You can pay with your credit card on the bus (check-in and out). The village doesn't have any shops or cafes, so bring your own drinks and food if you'd like to relax in the village. If you go by car, park the car at the Populierweg or Kanaaldijk. The village street is too small to park your car. If you go by bike, allow a minimum of 40 minutes from the north part of the ferry (north of Amsterdam Central Station)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund