The 3 Safari Tours in the Netherlands That Earn Their Price

1.Seal Safari at UNESCO Site Waddensea from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Seal Safari at the UNESCO Wadden Sea from Amsterdam with private minivan, a 2.5-hour boat tour, and a stop in Twisk village.

“We 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…”

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2.Seal Safari at Waddensea UNESCO Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 6 hours · from $147

A small-group seal safari from Amsterdam to the UNESCO Waddensea by boat at low tide, plus Twisk village and snacks.

“Very nice overall, but the price is really too high for the excursion. Our guide Eva was an amazing host and the company was good 👍🏻 but really expensive for what it offers.”

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3.Hilvarenbeek: Light Safari at Beekse Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $25Best value

Walk Hilvarenbeek's Light Safari at Beekse Bergen with 5,000 luminous animals across 14 time zones, warm treats, and evening enclosures.

“It was wonderful! Really good quality and beautiful storytelling through the park. The food options are just snacks and drinks ( if you want something rather quick) so don’t come hungry and be patient in the lines. Will definitely go again! So charming!”

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