Highlights
Tour
Tour
Explore and uncover the stories of the VOC's Plant Hunters and the Dutch mastery over water!
Explore and uncover the stories of the VOC's Plant Hunters and the Dutch mastery over water!
15/01 - 15/12 2024
max 15 people
09:00 - 18:30h
starts in Amsterdam
or any other place
Learn all about Dutch Plant-Hunters while visiting Unesco Worldheritage in the countryside of the Netherlands
Join us on a captivating tour through some of the Netherlands most historically and ecologically significant locations: Frederiksoord, Giethoorn, Schokland and Waterloopbos. This journey delves into the history of plant art brought by the United East India Company (VOC) and tells you all about the Dutch Ingenious Water System.
Frederiksoord
We start this educative tour in Frederiksoord, the cradle of the Society of Benevolence. Learn about the unique agricultural colony established in the 19th century by Johannes van der Bosch for the poor people of Amsterdam.
After visiting the Colony museum a presentation follows about the beautiful plant art from Indonesia, a former Dutch Colony ruled by van der Bosch.
Wieden - Giethoorn
After a plant based lunch in the Wieden, we take a boat to the picturesque town Giethoorn and glide through the Man-Made Wetlands of the Wieden. This area, characterized by a mosaic of lakes, reed beds, and canals, was shaped by centuries of peat extraction for heating homes and reed harvesting for thatching roofs.
Schokland
Once an island in the Zuiderzee, Schokland showcases the resilience of its people in reclaiming land from water, a UNESCO World Heritage site that exemplifies the Dutch struggle against the sea.
After visiting the museum, I am sharing the story of the VOC. The company navigated the wooden ships across the Zuiderzee, returning from their voyages to the Far East with a variety of plants and botanical drawings.
Waterloopbos
We conclude the tour in the Waterloopbos, a unique forest that once served as an experimental hydraulic laboratory. Wander through this lush woodland and discover the innovative water management techniques developed here, pivotal in the Netherlands' ongoing battle against flooding.
In autumn, the forest transforms into a haven for a diverse array of mushrooms. Enjoy a presentation featuring detailed illustrations of unique varieties that flourish in this remarkable ecosystem.
- Unesco World Heritage sites
- Small group tour
- Skip the crowd
- Hidden gems
- Unique combination of the Dutch history of plant art & Dutch water management
Tour details
Lijst van diensten
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Departure timeLijstitem 2
- Please be on time and at least 10 minutes before departure 09:00 at the agreed pick up spot. Due to regulations in Amsterdam the van or bus can't stand still for more than 5 minutes
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Pick up LocationLijstitem 3
- Amsterdam
- For any another location please contact me
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Included in the price
- Transport by air conditioned mini van
- Expertise and storytelling of very knowledgeable guide in fluent English
- Entry tickets
- Boattrip
- Plantbased lunch incl.coffee&tea
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Easy pick up
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Not included in the price
- Other drinks next to tea&coffee at lunch
- Breakfast or Diner
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Language
English or Dutch
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Not suitable for
- If your mobility is limited or if you use a wheelchair please call me on 0031(0)6 22520167
- Children below 12 year
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Important notes
- For the tour in the Waterloopbos you need good walking shoes
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions
- We run this tour no matter the weather
- The tour's itinerary may vary depending on the day and the traffic
- No pets alowed
- Be aware of the fact that we have a 24 hours free of charge cancellation and amendment policy. Cancellations and amendments within this time will be charged!
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Summary of the day
After pick-up, we'll drive for 75 minutes to our first UNESCO destination: Frederiksoord. Relax and enjoy the views of the Dutch flat landscape while listening to the fascinating story about reclaimed land, polders and dikes. At Frederiksoord, we'll visit the Proefkolonie Museum and enjoy a presentation on Plant Art from Indonesia.
Next, we'll drive to a quaint old Dutch village with traditional thatched-roof farms. Here, we'll enjoy a plant-based lunch before boarding a boat to Giethoorn. While on the boat, you'll learn about the crucial roles of peat and reed harvesting in this water landscape.
After exploring Giethoorn, we'll head to our second UNESCO destination: Schokland. This former island in the Zuiderzee highlights the Dutch mastery over water and features plant art brought to Holland by the VOC.
Our final stop is Het Waterloopbos, where you'll discover scale models of major waterworks projects from around the world, offering a fascinating glimpse into Dutch engineering innovation.
Around 17:30, we'll head back to Amsterdam, arriving around 18:30
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Why book this tour?
Highly educational
Full of Inspiration
Great stories
Pleasant atmosphere
Inspiration Plant Art
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Do not hesitate to give us a call. We are happy to talk to you and hear about your ideas and wishes
0031 (0)6 22520167
info@richheritage.eu
