Which group packages and options are available in Giethoorn?
With us a group package is about convenience: you choose activities that go well together in Giethoorn (for example boating + an activity on land) and book everything in one go. Almost every group outing starts on the water. We see three main kinds of group package: boating-focused, combination packages and full-day programmes with extras.
1) Boating as the core: sail yourselves or take a boat tour together
If your group wants to be free, sailing yourselves is the basis. You hire a whisper boat (quiet) or another kind of boat and set your own pace. Handy if your group likes to pause, take photos or follow its own route.
If you would rather have everyone do the same thing at the same time, a boat tour suits better. You sit together, you do not have to steer and you can plan the programme tightly (handy for company outings or if there are less experienced sailors in the group). You can also book a VIP boat tour with us: VIP boat tour in Giethoorn.
2) Combination packages: on the water and on land
Do you want to do more than sail? Then combine a boat trip with an activity on land. Besides boating options we also have activities “on land”, with which you explore the area in an active and playful way. You book these through activities on land. This works well for mixed groups: a relaxed part (boating) plus something interactive.
3) Several days: a group trip with an overnight stay
If you make a weekend of it, you are together outside the programme too. Giethoorn has many types of accommodation (hotel, holiday home, B&B, campsite, motorhome pitches, holiday park and apartment). For groups, group accommodation is interesting: there are options for small and larger groups, up to about 40 people. Sometimes you choose one large location, sometimes you rent several houses together (for example on a holiday park).
See the options at accommodation in Giethoorn. With some accommodation a boat is included; otherwise you reserve one with us.
Which packages suit different group sizes?
Divide group packages by logistics:
- Small groups (for example friends/family): often 1 activity (boating) or boating + a short extra activity.
- Medium-sized groups (family day, club): split into subgroups for the boating and meet up for dining/an activity.
- Large groups (companies/schools): choose a boat tour or work with several start times; add an activity on land to avoid waiting.
What does the price of a group package depend on?
The price depends mainly on (1) the type of boating (sailing yourselves or a boat tour), (2) the duration and programme (boating only or a combination) and (3) season and availability. That is why our booking system shows you straight away what it costs for your date, group size and choice. The full package overview is at packages in Giethoorn.
Why am I considering a group package in Giethoorn?
You usually choose a group package for less hassle. You want everyone to enjoy themselves, the timing to work and not to have to improvise on the day itself. With a package from us you book the main parts of your visit in one go.
The advantages:
- One plan for everyone: you avoid discussion on the spot (“what shall we do now?”) and keep the group together when that matters.
- A better schedule: with start times and duration in view, you can easily turn it into a morning, afternoon or full-day programme.
- Variety: with an extra activity on land or a special boat tour you do more than just sail.
- Handy for mixed groups: not everyone wants to or can steer themselves. A boat tour or a mix of activities often suits better then.
Sailing the canals, mooring for a moment, doing something away from the boat: with a package it all fits into one day. If you make a weekend of it with group accommodation (up to about 40 people), you have breakfast together and set off together.
Which group package suits my group in Giethoorn?
First find the right format for your group and then choose a package.
Step 1: decide the purpose of your day
- Relaxing and catching up: choose sailing yourselves (whisper boat) or a quiet boat tour.
- Team building or something active: combine boating with an activity on land.
- Making the most of the weekend: add an overnight stay in group accommodation or several houses together.
Step 2: look realistically at the make-up of the group
Are there children, participants with limited mobility or people who find sailing themselves daunting? Then a boat tour (or partly a boat tour, partly sailing yourselves) is often smarter than everyone in their own boat.
Step 3: make the logistics easy
For medium and large groups, subgroups and a tight schedule usually work best. For example: group A starts with boating, group B with an activity on land, and then they swap. That way everyone is busy all the time.
Step 4: check availability on your date
Availability depends on when you book, so check your date first. Then choose the exact details (duration, type of trip, extras), so that your plan fits the times that are still free.
What you can do now
- Make a short wish list: “relaxed/active”, “overnight stay or not”, “everyone together or subgroups”.
- Look at our current options in the packages overview.
- Want something special? Then consider a VIP boat tour or a combination with an activity on land.
Conclusion
In Giethoorn you can make boating the main programme for a group, add activities on land and turn it into a weekend with group accommodation (up to about 40 people). A group package gives you one plan and less organising. Look at our current offer to see what is possible on your date.
