Who helps you arrange your group outing?
Giethoorn Promotion, Media & Information is the platform behind Giethoorn.com. We were born and raised in the village, have worked in tourism since 2001, and help visitors put a programme together. Through Giethoorn.com you find visitor information and booking options for activities and group packages, in cooperation with local businesses. For the package you choose, check which provider runs the programme and which parts are included. You can read more about our background on the About us page.
Which types of group package can you choose from?
Most packages in Giethoorn are built around boating. You sail yourself in a whisper boat or sloop (electric boat), or you join a boat tour with a skipper. Other parts are often added, such as:
- Eating and drinking: a welcome with coffee and a treat, lunch, high tea, drinks, a barbecue or a full dinner.
- Activities on land: combine boating with a bike ride, a walk through the village, a puzzle trail or team-building activities.
- Themes: there are food-focused, active and cultural packages, suited to family days, company outings or hen and stag parties.
- Accommodation: for trips of several days you can also find group accommodation or holiday homes through the platform.
Examples of packages
A few examples from the online package offer. The exact content and availability depend on the date you choose and the provider.
High Tea Package
- What is included: a 1-hour boat tour, high tea, and time for a walk through the village.
- Suitable for: outings with friends, family days or a relaxed afternoon.
Family Day Afternoon
- What is included: 2 hours sailing yourselves in a whisper boat, a look around the village and an informal meal to finish.
- Suitable for: families who want an active, informal day.
Boating and Cycling
- What is included: a boat tour through Giethoorn, a bike ride with a picnic through the surrounding area and a dinner to finish.
- Suitable for: active groups who want to explore both the water and the countryside around Giethoorn.
A Good Start
- What is included: a welcome with coffee or tea and a local Giethoorn treat, a boat tour, lunch and a look around the village.
- Suitable for: company outings or groups looking for a fully arranged programme.
How do you find and book a suitable package?
Start with these questions for your group:
- What are the basics? Decide on the date you want, the number of people and your budget.
- What kind of day are you looking for? Do you want a relaxed programme, an active day with team building, or a day built around food?
- Which activities appeal? Do you choose to sail yourselves or take a boat tour with a skipper? Do you want to add cycling, walking or a game?
- Are there special requirements? Think of dietary needs, accessibility for people with limited mobility, or a children’s programme.
With this information you can view all packages in a targeted way. The four examples above are in the offer from 2 people, but the minimum differs per package. Check availability, price, group size and programme parts for your date before you book. Not every package is available on every date. For groups of 10 or more you can also request a printed group package brochure.
Cannot decide, or do you want a tailor-made programme? Send us your wishes through the contact form and we will help you think it through.
