The 9 Best Kayak Trips in the Netherlands

1.Amsterdam Countryside Bike and Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Cycle beyond Amsterdam, paddle the wetlands of Watergang, cross a cable ferry, and stop at a historic windmill on this active half-day tour.

“If you don’t mind a little physical exercise, this is a tour worth taking the countryside of North Amsterdam is beautiful, and the experience of kayaking in the small canals is truly an experience. It is so peaceful. The guide, Tristan, was exceptional and was very knowledgeable And fun on the tour . I highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Guided Canoe Adventure with Picnic Lunch in Waterland from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $112

Paddle quiet Waterland canals from Amsterdam, enjoy a local picnic on an island, and learn about Dutch wetlands with a small group guide.

“When in Amsterdam, do take time to see the Waterland from a Kanoo.”

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3.Small-Group Guided Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Paddle Waterland at sunset from Amsterdam, visit guide Majel’s village home, enjoy a picnic dinner, and see Dutch wetlands, windmills, and wildlife.

“The tour guide Majel is highly professional, courteous, knowledgable, and on top of that very gracious! The excursion is well planned and the canoeing is through easy waters and charming scenery. Male's recent historical commentary really helped us to understand Dutch culture and landscape. The picnic supper is quite generous and the beverages before and after add a welcome touch and invite a sense of comradeship among the participants -- of whom there were three on our trip and the third is now a delightful new acquaintance of ours on Facebook. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a different perspective on touring in Amsterdam!”

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4.Countryside Bike and Kayak Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 5 hours · from $84

Bike from Amsterdam to Broek in Waterland, kayak past cows and sheep, visit a historic windmill, and enjoy a five-hour countryside escape.

“Tristan was an awesome guide. If you go to Amsterdam, be sure to book! We had the most idyllic bike ride from the city to the countryside and kayaked in the picturesque canals. This is probably our favorite thing we did in our whole week we spent in Europe.”

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5.2-Hour Guided Canoe Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Paddle quiet canals through Watergang village and Dutch wetlands on a small-group canoe trip from Amsterdam, with a guide and drink included.

“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.”

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6.Fresh nose tour with the canoe through the nature near Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46Best value

Paddle a Canadian canoe through Waterland’s quiet waterways, a 2-hour nature trip from Amsterdam with drinks, wildlife, and small groups.

“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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7.Amsterdam 5-Hour Guided Canoe Trip in the Wetlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5 hours · from $105

Paddle through North Holland wetlands, spot rare birds, picnic on an island, and pass windmills on this intimate canoe trip from Amsterdam.

“Die Tour wird von einer etwas älteren Dame angeführt. Sie ist unglaublich freundlich! Sie holt euch am Bahnhof ab. Wir hatten Glück und waren die einzigen an diesem Tag. Die Tour ging ca. 3 Stunden, davor wurden wir freundlich empfangen. Bei ihr daheim angekommen, gab es was zu trinken, wir würden eingewiesen und los ging es. Mit einem tollen Picknick und einer kleinen Bade Unterbrechung von ca. 5 bis 10 Minuten. Bei ihr angekommen gab es erneut ein Getränken und Sie begleitet euch zurück an die Bahn.”

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8.2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $142

Paddle Amsterdam’s canals and the Amstel for two hours, passing bridges, historic houses, the Nautical Museum, and a replica ship.

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9.Dutch Countryside Sunset Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $92

Paddle through North Holland at sunset, visit a local home, enjoy a picnic, and swim in a lake just 15 minutes from Amsterdam.

“Absolutely incredible evening. Lovely guide and scenery would definitely recommend to anyone. The canoeing wasn’t very strenuous at all, just a nice chilled evening.”

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