Small Group Half Day Seal Safari at UNESCO Site Waddensea from Amsterdam
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
On this half day small group tour you will explore the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site Waddensea. We will pick you up right in the center of Amsterdam in the morning and drive you through the beautiful Dutch country side: land claimed from the sea, past farms, villages and windmills. Upon arrival, we will board our ship that takes us onto the Waddensea. Because of its unique coastal wetlands and tidal system, it is a refuge for a huge number of animals, including marine mammals such as the harbor seals, gray seals and harbor porpoises. Then we will explore the Waddensea by boat at low tide, scouting for gray seals, harbor seals and migrating birds. After the boat tour you have time to explore the historic town of Medemblik, wander the narrow streets, visit the windmill, brewery or the castle, shop or have lunch!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival at appointed time
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The transport by minivan/car is private
Child tickets for children 3 - 7 yrs of age
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Driver/guide that stays with the group
Stop at Historic town of Medemblik
View Enclosing Dike from the sea
Transfers from Amsterdam by private minivan
2 drinks or snacks on board
2,5 hour boat tour on the Waddensea
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
What To Expect
Medemblik
visit historic town of Medemblik
Seal spotting, boat tour
Options
Tour starts 12:30 PM
Tour starts 11.30
visit to Medemblik
Duration: 7 hours
dinks and snack in the van
minivan
Tour starts 1:30 PM
visit to Medemblik
Duration: 7 hours
drinks and snack in the van
minivan
Tour starts 10 AM
visit Medemblik
Duration: 7 hours
drinks and snack in the van
minivan
Tour starts 11 AM
visit Medemblik
Duration: 7 hours
drinks and a snack in the van
minivan
Tour starts 12 PM
visit Medemblik
Duration: 7 hours
drinks and snack in the van
minivan
Tour starts 08.00
Duration: 7 hours
2 drinks and a snack
minivan
Tour starts 08:30 AM
Tour starts 09:00 AM
visit Medemblik
Duration: 7 hours
dinks and snack in de van
minivan
Tour starts 1:00 PM
Tour starts 10:30 AM
Tour starts 09:30 AM
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Mattia,
Aug 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00The guide Sara was very good, followed us throughout the tour and explained a lot of interesting things about the city. The boat tour was a lot of fun, tour recommended!
Amazing tour with kids!
Nikita S,
Jul 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00Eva was amazing! She is kindest person I have met and went above and beyond for us throughout our trip! We are so grateful to you Eva for making our first family trip to Amsterdam a wonderful experience! We really enjoyed the tour itself, learned an incredible amount of history and saw seals! Thank you Eva!
A different side of Amsterdam for nature lovers
Kristy R,
May 24, 2023
- Viator
5.00We couldn't have asked for a better experience! Sarah, our guide, even picked us up at our hotel outside of the city center to start the tour on an easier note! She took us to the quaintest little towns on the way to see the seals, we stopped at a working windmill and got to climb inside, and had cappuccinos and Cokes at a cute little cafe. We walked a bit though the town near the windmill (again, very cute with an old rail station and historic buildings) and then had about a 20+ min drive to get on the boat. The boat ride is cold (bring a hoodie or a puffer jacket - some sort of extra layer!) but the staff were very welcoming and you can have a hot chocolate or adult beverage to warm up! The seals are super cute, but as expected, you don't get TOO close to them. They are also very timid of the people on the boat when they can hear you through the wind and they will scoot into the sea to hide. If you're a nature lover and like to get off the beaten path, this is a great tour - it's relaxing and you get to see a different side of The Netherlands! Thanks so much Sarah!
perfect day
Cristira2019,
Jul 29, 2019
- Viator
5.00The "safari " was very interesting .The Wadden Sea is the largest tidal flats system in the World.This sea is listed by UNESCO as World Heritage We started from Amsterdam by car until HARLINGEN which is a beautiful small town .The people were very kind ,like everywhere in Netherlands.After that we go on boat and for 2,5 hours we sailed by the sea .There were a lot of birds in their natural habitat and what was for me the most extraordynary thing I saw a lot of seals .Beautiful !
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