Guide Holidays and girlguiding tours to Belgium - Venture Abroad

*prices based on a minimum 40 passengers per departure

Looking for a perfect way to introduce your group to Europe? Look no further! A short journey from Calais lands you in Belgium, one of Europe’s hidden gems. Lying between France and Holland, this small country will leave you mesmerised by its vibrant towns, exciting activity programme and scenic landscape.

Located on the edge of Meerdaal Forest in central Belgium, De Kluis offers groups plenty of activities do to without even leaving the site, such as mountain biking, an array of exciting team sports, rafting and a tree-top assault course.

For those groups looking to explore the surrounding areas, De Kluis will be your gateway to Belgium and beyond. Visit Europe in a morning at Mini-Europe, experience the thrill of Walibi Theme Park and make a splash at Oceade Water Park all in one week. Bring out the adventurer in you and try your hand at indoor caving and climbing or take on a high ropes course. Whether it is an energetic activity packed week or a more relaxing week discovering the sights, Belgium truly does have it all.

Find out what the Venture Abroad reps got up to in Adelboden, Kandersteg, De Kluis and at the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden.

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What a Season!

Posted on 8 September 2011 | 3:15 pm

Well firstly a big THANK YOU to everyone whom I met at De Kluis over the summer, both the groups, staff and other scout and guide groups that I met during my time there. You’ve all made the summer a great one! I’m now back in Teesside having had a week to recover and see...

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Welcome to De Kluis, Telford Scouts and Wimslow Scouts!

Posted on 30 August 2011 | 8:31 am

A sunny Saturday saw the last two groups of the season arrive ready and eager to get stuck into camp life! The Saturday was spent chilling out on site and exploring after their journey from the UK. Sunday saw the usual trip to the Scout and Guide Museum in Leuven in which everyone was instructed to...

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A Touch of Damp, Pizzas and a Head for Heights!

Posted on 25 August 2011 | 7:32 am

So Since I last updated it’s been another very busy couple of days! I accompanied Stratton to Brussels where we took in the delights through a walking tour of the town. This was great because I saw a lot more of the city than I did the first time I went all those weeks ago...

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Our Team's Top Activities...

Climbing at Sportoase in Leuven.
Get your harness on and take on the varying levels of climbing walls in this purpose built complex. The expert climbers amongst your group can take on the challenge of the harder routes whilst those who are new to climbing can try their hand at this fantastic and enjoyable activity.

Day trip to Bruges
Known as the Venice of the North, Bruges is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Take your time to walk through busy squares, refreshing parks and quiet, intimate cobbled streets, or take one of the many boat trips through the old city. Those in your group with a sweet tooth may know that Belgium is famous for its chocolate, so whilst here it would be a shame not to visit the chocolate museum Choco-Story or pop in for a meal at one of the many restaurants where chocolate is cleverly worked into a whole variety of different recipes

Other Activities Include...

• Tree top assault course
• Pioneering poles
• Forest biking
• River rafting
• Hiking
• Swimming
• Indoor caving

Excursions and off-site activities

• Brussels: Mini Europe, Oceade & Atomium
• Ypres: Battlefields of WW1
• Bruges: Choco-Story, Canal Cruises, Diamond Museum
• Leuven: Indoor Climbing & Caving, Bowling, Swimming, Scout Museum
• Walibi Theme ParkExcursions and off-site activities

Prices are based on a self-catering option. The centre does also offer an excellent full board option which includes three good meals per day and gives greater flexibility when planning your activities.

What's Included

• Return coach journey on a 49 seat executive coach on our unique shuttle programme
• Pick up from your preferred departure point within 250 miles from Folkestone based on a minimum group size of 40 passengers
• Euro Tunnel crossings Folkestone / Calais / Folkestone
• 7 nights’ accommodation at De Kluis Scout Centre in tents provided by Venture Abroad
• All camping equipment
• Onsite representative services for Venture Abroad Groups
• Full tour and itinerary planning
• 1 x drawstring bag per passenger
• Luggage labels for the group plus payment cards on request
• VAT (at current rate) on tour operator’s margin (non-reclaimable)
• No currency surcharges (guaranteed upon confirmation of booking)
• The reassurance of an externally audited safety management system and the security of our 24-hour emergency contact service throughout your tour

De Kluis is located approximately 20 km from Brussels and, thanks to the efforts of many generations of volunteers, the site has been developed into a beautiful oasis of greenery and tranquility. With 20 campsites spread over 35 hectares of forest, De Kluis has plenty of space and is perfectly equipped to guarantee you and your group an unforgettable camp experience.

Venture Abroad has the exclusive use of one campsite throughout the summer months at De Kluis. All of your tents and cooking facilities are provided on-site for the exclusive use of guests travelling with Venture Abroad. There are also showers, toilets and sanitary facilities for campsite guests. The centre also offers indoor accommodation for a supplementary cost and this is subject to availability.