Guide Trips to the Netherlands
A great first-time camping trip
From £341pp
Based in the Vuursche Forest, Buitenzorg Centre is full of back-to-nature bliss and on-site adventure. Welcoming groups from all over the world since 1949, Guides will feel right at home where days are spent canoeing, cycling and crafting, and nights are spent around the campfire under the stars. With tents ready and set up for your arrival, a Guide trip to the Netherlands couldn’t be easier. And for those who want to venture out, why not take a day trip to Amsterdam?
We offer ‘Summer Set Departures’ in July and August when you’re group can fill their own coach, or opt to share with another group to keep costs down. During these months, we set up our own camp at Buitenzorg and tents and self-catering equipment are provided for the duration of your trip. If you’re looking to travel outside of the summer months, then we can help you create your perfect tailor-made trip at another time of year.
We’re thrilled to see groups are as keen as ever to get back out exploring the world and we’re already helping leaders get their plans underway for 2022 and 2023.
Close-to-home adventure
Excellent public transport links
Day trip to Amsterdam
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- Summer Set Departure Dates, Prices & Inclusions
Our set departure coach service runs throughout the summer on the following dates. You can opt to fill your own coach or share with other groups allowing you to keep costs down.
2022 departure dates
- Saturday 23rd July 2022 [SOLD OUT]
- Saturday 30th July 2022 [SOLD OUT]
- Saturday 6th August 2022
- Saturday 13th August 2022 [SOLD OUT]
2023 departure dates
- Saturday 22nd July 2023
- Saturday 29th July 2023
- Saturday 5th August 2023
- Saturday 12th August 2023
8 days, 7 nights from £341pp including:
- Return coach travel
- Return Channel crossings
- On-site Venture Abroad Representative
- Canvas bell tents
- Full tour and itinerary planning
- 1 x drawstring bag per passenger
- Luggage labels for the group
- Travel insurance
- Prices are based on a self-catering option
Price based on a minimum of 40 passengers per departure date.
Accommodation
You’ll be allocated one of the 18 campsites on the Buitenzorg site, where the Venture Abroad tents and catering equipment will be set up and ready for your arrival!
- All tents and catering equipment provided
- Over 12 hectares of grounds
- Exciting on-site activities
- Tailor-Made Trips
Did you know that we can help you organise a completely tailor-made coach trip to Buitenzorg at any time of year? The team at Buitenzorg will welcome your group to stay in their indoor, self-catering accommodation. Just tell us when you want to go, and we’ll take care of the rest!
During the summer holidays, we set up our own camp at Buitenzorg and tents and self-catering equipment are provided as part of your trip (see our ‘Summer Set Departures’ above for more information). You can opt to camp outside of this time by providing your own camping equipment for your group.
- Activities
Based in the beautiful Vuursche Forest, you can step out into nature and enjoy the best of Buitenzorg’s on-site activities. And with excellent public transport links, Amsterdam is just a 40-minute train ride away!
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Archery
- Craft workshops
- High ropes adventure course
- Campfire evenings
- Amersfoort Zoo
- Pioneering and forestry
- De Efteling Theme Park
- Day trip to Utrecht
- Canal cruise
- Day trip to Amsterdam
- Anne Frank Museum
- Van Gogh Museum
- Jewish Historical Museum
- Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Morning:
Depart the UK by coach
Afternoon:
Arrive at Buitenzorg Centre and get to know your new base with an orienteering course
Evening:
Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 2
Morning:
Spend the morning canoeing
Afternoon:
Return to Buitenzorg for an afternoon of crafts, where you’ll paint traditional Dutch clogs, make souvenir woggles and weave bamboo into dream catchers
Evening:
Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 3
Morning:
Enjoy a full day at De Efteling Theme Park!
Evening:
Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 4
Morning:
Travel to the local town of Amersfoort by train or bike for a morning of sightseeing
Afternoon:
Visit Amersfoort Zoo for wildlife galore
Evening:
Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 5
Morning:
Take the 40-minute train to Amsterdam and explore the city on a canal cruise
Afternoon:
Visit Anne Frank’s House or the Van Gogh Museum (and be sure to try a Dutch waffle!)
Evening:
Return to Buitenzorg
Day 6
Morning:
Hire bikes for the day and admire the countryside along one of the area’s cycle paths
Afternoon:
Make your way to the nearby castle and stop for a picnic, before returning to Buitenzorg
Evening:
Evening campfire
Day 7
Morning:
Spend the day enjoying the on-site activities, including the high ropes adventure course and archery
Evening:
Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 8
Morning:
Depart by coach back home
The tour lived up to everyone’s expectations.Petula Bladen, 8th Worthing Sea Scout Group, The Netherlands
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