Top 9 Kayak Trips in the Netherlands

1.Amsterdam Countryside Bike and Kayak Tour

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

Leave central Amsterdam by bike with guide Tristan, then paddle the wetlands around Watergang and Broek in Waterland. You’ll visit a historic windmill, cross a cable ferry, stop at a church café, and ride through quiet villages. The five-hour tour covers roughly 13 miles by bike and more than an hour by kayak, so bring moderate fitness.

“Tristan was a very good guide. He even checked out the weather before and changed our day. You will definitely get your exercise. This was about 5 1/2 hours, biking and kayaking. You get some breaks in between and you stop for lunch. The scenery is very beautiful and the bike path is out of the way of the city. You get your monies worth.”

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

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

Escape Amsterdam by bus for a five-hour canoe trip through Waterland with guide Majel. You’ll paddle quiet canals past villages, reeds, birds, sheep, and windmills, stop on an island for a generous local picnic, and return through the wetlands. Canoeing is easy but shoes and clothes may get wet.

“What a great way to see some of the unexpected in Amsterdam. Our guide was so enthusiastic, thoughtful and knowledgeable. Our lunch was great and the day perfect. Thankyou.”

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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

Meet Majel at Termini 25 for a short public-transport ride from Amsterdam into Waterland. After a drink and local introduction at her home, paddle through quiet waterways, reed beds, meadows, and villages before a picnic dinner by the lake. The group is limited to eight, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals available.

“Awesome experience! The guide was great at providing a historical perspective and was great company for the trip. I would definitely recommend!”

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4.Countryside Bike and Kayak Guided Tour

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

Join guide Tristan for a five-hour bike and kayak outing from A’DAM Lookout. Cycle through Amsterdam-Noord to d’Admiraal Windmill, paddle the quiet waterways of Broek in Waterland, and stop for a break in the countryside. Bikes, kayaks, safety gear, route planning, and fees are included.

“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

Leave Amsterdam for Watergang, a quiet village of canals, meadows, and Dutch wetlands. Your English or Dutch-speaking guide provides a safety briefing, leads a two-hour canoe trip for up to eight people, and offers a drink halfway through. Bring food, water, and spare clothes, since the village has no shops or cafés.

“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

Meet the Wetlands Safari guide in Watergang, 15 minutes from central Amsterdam, then paddle a two-seater Canadian canoe through Waterland and a boat-only Natura 2000 reserve. The two-hour English tour includes a canoe, lifejacket, waterproof bag, and a drink with a light snack. Bring lunch for the garden afterward.

“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

Meet your guide at Amsterdam Noord, then travel to a village near the Waterland wetlands. After coffee at a local home, paddle a gentle route through reeds, villages, and bird habitat. Guide Majel leads the outing, with a picnic, drinks, windmills, and a possible swim included.

“Warm and seasoned host who ran a very tight ship with the tour! Had an excellent experience and will definitely recommend to everybody visiting the Netherlands.”

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8.2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour

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

Join an English-speaking guide for a private two-hour stand up paddle board tour through Amsterdam’s canals and the Amstel. You’ll practice in a quiet canal, then paddle past bridges, canal houses, the Red Light District or de Oude Waal, the Nautical Museum, and a full-size replica of an 18th-century ship.

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9.Dutch Countryside Sunset Canoe Tour

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

Meet your Dutch or English-speaking guide at Amsterdam Noord, then ride to a village for a drink and a relaxed canoe trip through farms, mills, canals, and wetlands. With room for up to 8 to 10 people, the tour includes a local picnic, drinks before and after, and a possible lake swim. Guide Majul has been praised for making the evening personal and memorable.

“This was an incredible evening! The highlight of our trip! Majul was a wonderful guide and the canals were absolutely stunning!”

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