If you fancy a day out away from Amsterdam city then this is the perfect opportunity. Just 15 minutes on the bus before reaching a small cafe from where the canoeing began! Nothing strenuous but a more fun and active way to sightsee. Beautiful and uniquely Dutch scenery: vast green fields, grazing cows and sheep, water-lilies, and sulphurous whiffs if... more

Just came back from the Wetlandsafari trip. What an experience! The region Waterland is stunning. So close to Amsterdam, but so green and pieceful. For 38 euros you get the busride, two drinks at the starting point, the canoeing fun, a delicious lunch and lots of information on the nature reserve. You are in good hands with the guide: she's... more

So close from the city and yet so different. A wonderful day trip at a reasonable price Majel the leader very knowledgeable more

Having lived in Amsterdam for the last 20 years, as a Dutchy I was more than pleasantly surprised to hear all kinds of new things about 'my own' city and its surroundings. While canoeing through protected wetlands, surrounded by birds and the famous Dutch clouds, I got a real sense of how people must have lived a thousand years ago.... more

After the horrible experience with heavy winds and rain during the aborted tour we took with Wetlands Safari on May 3, I was surprised to come home and find that they had charged my credit card for the full amount of the trip. Certainly, one would have thought that they'd AT LEAST extend a discount considering the suffering we had... more

This was a fun, different way to spend most of a day and have a chance to escape the busy Amsterdam city center while getting a bit of exercise too. The guide, Majel, who is also the owner of the tour company will wait outside the Amsterdam Central train station in the morning. You will take a local bus and... more