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Bas Naus

Like any person in the Netherlands, I started riding my bike soon after I learned how to walk and I ate cheese almost every day. But during my childhood, we would always drive straight to the mountains for every single family holiday we had. So I was introduced to the joy of travelling at early age, but it was only later that I really discovered the rich heritage, culture and beauty of my home country. When I went to college in the Netherlands, I finally started to explore my own ‘backyard’. Instantly, I fell in love with the charm of the Dutch towns and cities, the mesmerising beauty of our coast, and the relaxed culture of our people. And till today, I get excited about discovering new places in my little home country below the sea level!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"The Netherlands is a very small country, so it is easy to travel from one side of the country to the other. So we offer trips all over the Netherlands and we organise a variety of experiences: round trips, cycling holidays, multi-activity tours or special interest trips about art, food, water-works or anything else that is special about Holland! Instead of driving you around from one place to another, we always try to make the travelling itself experiential as well: enjoy a fast and easy train ride to your next hotel, bike along lakes, cows and windmills to the next town, smell the sea from a fishing boat… There is a lot to explore and the possibilities are endless!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"After completing my studies I went on a long holiday to the Himalaya. After spending a year in Nepal, India and Tibet, I decided I wanted to come back there as often as possible so I started working as a tour leader for Dutch trekking groups. During these trips I discovered that besides all the beautiful places we went to, the thing that satisfied me the most was connecting with my guests and seeing the joy and happiness in their eyes. And this is what still motivates me working in tourism: creating experiences for people that truly inspire them and stay with them forever.
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Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"When I was a student in the late nineties, I would go to Amsterdam regularly to visit friends who studied there. After exploring the nightlife in the evening, most of the times I would wonder around the city the next morning. At that time there were very little tourists in Amsterdam. I would often visit the Van Gogh museum and sometimes I would be the only visitor in the entire building. I remember sitting in front of his paintings for hours in complete awe. This truly awakened my appreciation for our own culture and history. And still, I never miss an opportunity to see a Van Gogh!
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Recent trip reviews for Bas

Don't skip Ghent and Antwerp
The Netherlands | May 21 - Jun 7, 2026

Paul
Paul D.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Bear in mind that the airfares were paid and the Kimkim deposit paid before the US and Israel decided to bomb Iran, so the entire trip was will we/won’t we with our flights travelling from Australia through Dubai. Bas, however, accommodated us every inch of the way with our concerns. Luckily threats around our travel dates never eventuated. I, and an old university friend, flew into Paris CDG and caught trains into Brussels. Three nights in Brussels, starting with a very instructive tour... Read more

Bear in mind that the airfares were paid and the Kimkim deposit paid before the US and Israel decided to bomb Iran, so the entire trip was will we/won’t we with our flights travelling from Australia through Dubai. Bas, however, accommodated us every inch of the way with our concerns. Luckily threats around our travel dates never eventuated.

I, and an old university friend, flew into Paris CDG and caught trains into Brussels. Three nights in Brussels, starting with a very instructive tour guided by Lieven and culminating in a sampling of the famous Belgian beer. The last day took us via an extensive voyage through the Brussels metro to the overrated Atomium.

Onto Ghent and guided by the excellent Christine, we stayed near the main square in the Ghent River Hotel. A visit to the Castle of the Counts was eventful. Well worth it, as was the included river cruise around the city. One day was taken with a day trip to Bruges, but unfortunately electric overhead wire problems delayed us substantially, and we did make it in time for a canal cruise viewing the highlights of the medieval architecture. A visit to the Historium, a video re-enactment of the time of Rubens was interesting, and followed by a cooling beverage.

We next caught the train to Antwerp where we had two great guides, Jorinde and Nina. Jorinde took us around the historic areas, Nina the food areas. We visited an early printing house, the Plantin-Moretus Museum, which was run for centuries by the Plantin family. Antwerp is a major river port and the river Scheldt is much bigger here than in Ghent. We also visited the MAS museum. Interesting building!

Over to the Netherlands and Rotterdam, one of the biggest ports in Europe, and very heavily bombed during WW2. We did a cruise around the port and it is massive…much bigger than Sydney Harbour. The weather burst here after 7 or 8 days of 30 degrees (86F) and we got quite damp. We also visited the Markthall, a big indoor market, and the Cubic Houses. The next day was a trip to Kinderdijk where there remain a dozen or so working windmills, with their original purpose of pumping water upwards to the river system. Well worth it.

Amsterdam next where we had our first mishap in communications in meeting the tour guide. A quick Whatsapp call rectified the issue but we had a shortened, but quality, trip around the city with Jan. We met 45 minutes overdue, and were restricted by the next appointment. A visit to a canal-side mansion, the Van Loon House, followed. Next day, we had the visits to the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, two of the world’s great art museums showing the works of Rembrandt (among others) and Vincent Van Gogh. The must-do two-hour canal cruise split the two visits. The hotel was an interesting one in the Halles district, an old tram workshop. There was a food hall covering many cuisines.

Onto a rainy Utrecht where we stayed in a boutique hotel alongside the city canal. One quibble would be whether this hotel was appropriate for 70-plus year-olds lugging heavy luggage up two flights of a spiral staircase with no lift. But with an unbooked tour round the church, the rains came again and I, personally, decided that 465-step towers, both the climbing and the height, were no longer part of my bucket list. My friend ventured up. The next day, we walked to a 100-year-old house, the Rietveld-Schröder house which was built to be adaptable and utilitarian in every way. An interesting walk through the Utrecht neighbourhoods.

The next day, we travelled to Eindhoven, the home of the Philips electrical goods company which dominates the city. All of our activities thenceforth were with friends from the area and we visited the site of the Battle of Arnhem, Operation Market Garden, “A Bridge Too Far” from the later days of WW2. And a more localised Van Gogh museum from his home area of Nuenen.

Even though we’re not really connoisseurs of haute cuisine, we did enjoy most suggestions that Bas made. The hotels ranged from quite modern (Amsterdam and Eindoven) to more boutique. The appointed guides were all very good, and the provision of the Chipkaart, which is required for most public transport in the Netherlands, very handy.

Hotel Reviews
Westcord Hotel Eindhoven
Eindhoven

Probably the most modern and comfortable hotel. Close to the station, shopping and restaurants. We did have a mild hiccup with the booking in that the hotel weren't aware of our booking, but after calling the agents, was resolved very quickly. Excellent breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
It's very modern, probably on the site of an old Philips building.
Location
So close to everything.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Boutique Hotel Museumkwartier
Utrecht

Quaint is the word. no facilities downstairs eg breakfast. No lift, and two storeys of narrow spiral staircase. Good location on the canal though.

Authenticity & Character
it's old-fashioned but the lack of a lift takes marks away.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel de Hallen
Amsterdam

Was modern and comfortable but the bathroom setup was a bit below par. No privacy and not enough hanging space for extra towels.

Authenticity & Character
REfurbished tram depot.
Location
A little out of the way but ideally positioned within the Hallen district.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel van Walsum
Rotterdam

Close to the shopping strips. Everything else was good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near to bars and main shopping strip.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel FranQ
Antwerp

Close to amenities. Wasn't modern but comfortable enough.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near to transport.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ghent River Hotel
Ghent

Quality hotel central to the main square.

Authenticity & Character
Location
On the river, but also very close to a major square.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
9Hotel Central
Brussels

Very local to the centre of town and particularly the railway station.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Central to transport.
Staff
Great tips for food.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Rotterdam - harbor boat tour
Rotterdam - harbor boat tour
The Netherlands

We didn't realise the harbour was so massive. Unfortunately the weather did break towards the end, and we got wet.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands

Another great museum/gallery. We did visit another Van Gogh gallery in Neunen, near his home town. This was not part of the trip, rather with friends in Eindhoven.

Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Museum van Loon
Amsterdam - Museum van Loon
Amsterdam

The house was nice, particularly the garden. I don't think our trip would have been poorer if we'd skipped this one.

Quality of Experience
Antwerp - Private guided Food Tour (on foot)
Antwerp - Private guided Food Tour (on foot)
The Netherlands

Nina collected us in the town square and introduced us to various food types. The charcuterie (don't know the Flemish word) gave us a good sample of Antwerp delicacies.

Quality of Experience
Food
All of it.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nina was excellent.
Bruges - Historium
Bruges - Historium
The Netherlands

A little stagey. A video re-enactment of a young man working for Rubens and a model he was asked to collect from, the port.

Quality of Experience
Utrecht - Dom Tower
Utrecht - Dom Tower
The Netherlands

I've decided that I'm past the age of being willing to do high towers, both due to my poor fitness and issue with heights. My travelling companion however did all 465 steps and got the photos.

Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands

A good, long cruise around the canals.

Quality of Experience
It's essential to do a canal cruise in Amsterdam, indeed in many cities of the Low Countries.
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
The Netherlands

The problem here was the miscommunication re pick up times. We were told to wait opposite the railway station. The guide, Jan, was told to pick us up at our hotel. So we lost 45 minutes of our two hours. Nevertheless, Jan gave us a good walk through the old town.

Quality of Experience
Communication, although we were able to contact the agency quickly.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jan was good, Just a pity about the lost time.
Antwerp - MAS (Museum Aan de Stroom)
Antwerp - MAS (Museum Aan de Stroom)
The Netherlands

Interesting view of the various aspects of Antwerp history, including the war. We did skip some floors which were of no particular interest.

Quality of Experience
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour
The Netherlands

Jorinde showed us all over the main part of town, together with the port region.

Quality of Experience
The history and geography.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ghent - Scenic Boat Tour
Ghent - Scenic Boat Tour
The Netherlands

Along the river (Leie), a good view of that part of the city.

Quality of Experience
Ghent - Private guided walking tour
Ghent - Private guided walking tour
The Netherlands

Excellent walk with Christine. Through the main part of town, with the cathedral (not that I sent in), chocolate merchants and the Castle of the Counts.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
10/10 for Christine.
Brussels - Atomium
Brussels - Atomium
The Netherlands

Overrated. Reasonably difficult to get to on the train network.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Brussels - Private guided walking tour
Brussels - Private guided walking tour
The Netherlands

With Lieven, through the government and museum district, and then into the central part of Brussels. Finishing with a convivial introduction to Belgian beers.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

One of the great masters of European painting. The Night Watch is currently being restored, iun full view, and the reproduction is on display.

Quality of Experience
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by water shuttle
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by water shuttle
The Netherlands

Interesting insight into the use of windmills in raising water levels, rather than in milling grains.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Getting there by water.
Antwerp - Museum Plantin-Moretus
Antwerp - Museum Plantin-Moretus
The Netherlands

Very interesting insight into the history of printing in Western Europe. Printers from Antwerp went with Caxton to set up printing in England, then prettyy much the only country in the English-speaking world and able to influence English spelling.

Quality of Experience
Ghent - Day trip to Bruges
Ghent - Day trip to Bruges
Ghent

This was a little less than expected due to problems in the railway system. Trains through Gent-Dompaart were out of action due to problems with the overhead wiring. We had to take other methods to get to Gent-St Pieters and then to Brugge. It was a very warm day as well.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Bad luck with the network.
Explore Ghent with a CityCard
Explore Ghent with a CityCard
The Netherlands

Excellent value. We jumped a large queue to enter the Cstle of the Counts.

Quality of Experience
Brussels card 48h
The Netherlands

We didn't really get full use of this.

Quality of Experience
Unimpressed with the ways to get to the Atomium.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lieven was excellent and information, and good value for the post-tour sampling of Belgian beers.
Transport
Local specialist: Bas Naus

Probably the best curated and communicated anxiety free new country adventure we have taken after traveling to 40+ countries.
The Netherlands | Apr 16 - Apr 30, 2026

Paul
Paul H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 05, 2026
What a beautiful adventure. My wife long yearned to "tiptoe thru the tulips in The Netherlands" and Bas and kimkim made it happen in a very special way. Upon searching through the web, I landed on kimkim and Bas as our best bet to personalize a 15-day adventure throughout The Netherlands. We provided them with a brief profile of the type of travel we enjoy and a few touchstones that we would like to see. They made all arrangements for us and provided us with easy-to-use electronic tools... Read more

What a beautiful adventure. My wife long yearned to "tiptoe thru the tulips in The Netherlands" and Bas and kimkim made it happen in a very special way. Upon searching through the web, I landed on kimkim and Bas as our best bet to personalize a 15-day adventure throughout The Netherlands. We provided them with a brief profile of the type of travel we enjoy and a few touchstones that we would like to see. They made all arrangements for us and provided us with easy-to-use electronic tools that provided day by day and very explicit instructions of things available for us to see or do and how to best access them.

Starting in Amsterdam for three nights we had a personal walking tour guide to provide some history and show us the basic layout of the area. From there we had tickets booked to our major attractions Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, a canal cruise and lots of free time to explore on our own.

From Amsterdam we traveled by train to Hoorn for two nights where we once again had a private guided walking tour, historic harbor cruise, and a day trip to Medemblik for a museum ship cruise to Enkuizen and then returned to Hoorn by Steam Train.

From Hoorn we traveled to the island of Texel via train, bus, taxi and Ferry where we enjoyed three days of cycling and exploring around the island including a seal boat tour, and the most charming B&B run by a most charming and accommodating couple.

From Texel we spent two nights in Bergen at a quaint and cozy family hotel located in the center of the village where after a private guided walking tour we enjoyed cycling and inhaling the quiet ambiance of a very friendly Dutch village.

After Bergen we traveled to Leiden for the absolute highlight of the trip - Keukenhof Gardens Adventure which also happened to be Kings Day! Upon arriving in Bergen via bus and train we checked into a wonderful Boutique Hotel d' Oude Morsch located right in the middle of the village with an operating windmill eighty feet out our window. We had another walking tour to discover the hidden inner courtyard "hofjes" along with the many historic buildings and the University. Spent the following day at Keukenhof gardens where it was comfortably crowded due to the holiday but an over the top garden experience. The Tulips were in full bloom along with a lot of other aromatic and glorious flower species.

We then traveled to Haarlem for two nights by train and after another personally guided walking tour we rented e-bikes and cycled out to the beach and dunes areas enjoying the wild horses and birdsong along the way.

All in all a fabulous trip made easy and anxiety free by kimkim and Bas. The electronic tools included were the kimkim app, the 9292 transportation app and the RidewithGPS bicycle touring app.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Malts B&B
Haarlem

Perfect location; nice and welcoming staff; comfortable rooms and bed . lovely hard working couple and staff that made the stay memorable.

Authenticity & Character
True to Dutch form including the entry stairs!
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Boutique Hotel d' Oude Morsch
Leiden

Perfect location; nice and welcoming staff; comfortable rooms and bed . We had a windmill forty feet from our bedroom window!

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Hotel Heerlijkheid Bergen
Bergen

Perfect location; nice and welcoming staff; comfortable rooms and bed .

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B&B De Oude Skuur
Oosterend

Perfect location; nice and welcoming staff; comfortable rooms and bed .

Authenticity & Character
A repurposed, remodeled and modernized former livestock barn - very authentic.
Location
Very near a small village with a bar and restaurant also a short bike ride to other larger villages with more variety.
Staff
Very welcoming and accommodating - they even let us do a bit of laundry in their machines!! and they sell wine!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ysbrantsz Boutique Hotel
Hoorn

Perfect location; nice and welcoming staff; comfortable rooms and bed .

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Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum

Perfect location; nice and welcoming staff; comfortable rooms and bed .

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Activity Reviews
Haarlem - Canal cruise
Haarlem - Canal cruise
The Netherlands

The canal cruise in Haarlem was a unique and enjoyable way to see the city. Our guide was fantastic, making the experience even more special by allowing my wife to steer the boat briefly. This personal touch made the cruise particularly memorable for us.

Texel - Seal boat tour Oudeschild
Texel - Seal boat tour Oudeschild
Texel

The Texel seal boat tour was great. Although we saw the seals from a distance, the provision of binoculars made a big difference. The tour turned out to be quite a social event, as we were joined by a group of friendly locals. Overall, it was a pleasant and memorable excursion.

Leiden - Keukenhof Gardens by public transport
Leiden - Keukenhof Gardens by public transport
Leiden

Our visit to the Keukenhof Gardens was absolutely breathtaking. We were fortunate enough to be there when the gardens were in full bloom, and the vibrant floral displays were nothing short of extraordinary. It was an unparalleled experience and definitely a highlight of our trip.

Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

A classis "must see" when visiting Amsterdam.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
The Netherlands

Marc Soeteman was our guide and did a good job showing us the lay of the land in and around Old Amsterdam.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
The Netherlands

A must have if accessing various trains and buses. Very easy and convenient.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Trains and busses very timely and efficient.
Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on May 19, 2026

Dear Paul,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I truly enjoyed organising your off-the-beaten-track adventure in the Netherlands, and I am glad to read this trip met your expectations and that you appreciated my help.
All the best to you!
Warm regards,
Bas.

My daughter and I had a wonderful trip to The...
The Netherlands | Apr 10 - Apr 16, 2026

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Kimberly L.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
My daughter and I had a wonderful trip to The Netherlands to see the famous tulips, something I've always wanted to do. Bas was wonderful to work with to coordinate all the logistics for this trip and ensured we got to do everything we wanted to do and see. All the reservations, tickets & activities were easy to navigate and the detailed instructions in the app for each day extremely helpful. Our private driver, Robert, was so kind and helpful. The entire trip was a dream and I'm thrilled... Read more

My daughter and I had a wonderful trip to The Netherlands to see the famous tulips, something I've always wanted to do. Bas was wonderful to work with to coordinate all the logistics for this trip and ensured we got to do everything we wanted to do and see. All the reservations, tickets & activities were easy to navigate and the detailed instructions in the app for each day extremely helpful. Our private driver, Robert, was so kind and helpful. The entire trip was a dream and I'm thrilled with our first time using Kimkim for our travel needs.

Hotel Review
Hotel Estheréa
Amsterdam

We loved this hotel and the monkeys on the wallpaper were so whimsical and fun. The coffee machine was so appreciated. The hotel was located in a great location and the decor was beautiful. I would definitely stay again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Best location, near great restaurants and shopping
Staff
Very helpful and kind
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved this hotel and very clean and comfortable beds
Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on May 06, 2026

Thanks for your kind words and feedback Kimberly! All the best to you!

April 2026 Trip to The Netherlands
The Netherlands | Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2026

Peter
Peter G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
April 2026 Trip to The Netherlands So there are travel guides, and then there is Bas. He has completely redefined the concept of a travel guide for me. From our initial contact, I could tell he had a personal interest in getting our trip just right. Delving into our specific interests, accommodating for necessary flexibilities, and making the whole experience so personalized that I felt I was communicating with a friend, Bas left no stone unturned in crafting the perfect trip for us... Read more

April 2026 Trip to The Netherlands

So there are travel guides, and then there is Bas. He has completely redefined the concept of a travel guide for me. From our initial contact, I could tell he had a personal interest in getting our trip just right. Delving into our specific interests, accommodating for necessary flexibilities, and making the whole experience so personalized that I felt I was communicating with a friend, Bas left no stone unturned in crafting the perfect trip for us through Eastern Holland on our seven day bike trip.

His attention to detail, his flexibility on making changes, and his overall enthusiasm make him the best tour guide that we have ever used. He fully engaged in our subject matter (visiting World War II sites and museums), he ensured that we had the best cycling routes through the most beautiful parks and reserves, and he changed his personal schedule in order to get us to the station in time for a very early train ride home at the end of the journey.

There is no one else that I would ever consider using for a trip in Holland or the Himalayas or wherever else he may be able to work his magic. Thank you, Bas for everything and for sharing your personal interests and favorite sites with us. We look forward to sharing a beer with you upon our return!

Hotel Reviews
Blue inspired by Manna
Nijmegen

Efficient room in old mansion; slightly cold modern design; bathroom overwhelms rest of room; good breakfast; business-like relationship with staff.

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Boutique Hotel Westerburcht
Westerbork

Modern, efficient room but warm design; good breakfast; business-like relationship with staff.

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The Church Boutiquehotel
Arnhem

Unique & creative redesign of old space; fantastic breakfast: great location in town; no real connection to staff.

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Hotel Gaia
Diepenveen

Gorgeous old estate on large grounds: really huge, uniquely theme-decorated rooms and multiple windows with old glass; fair breakfast; nice location near Ijssel River outside but close to town; good honor system for late night drinks; no real connection to staff.

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Hotel the Stamp
's Hertogenbosch

Very unique, fun, and quirky property; quite friendly staff; good breakfast; great location in town.

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De Dames Van De Jonge
Giethoorn

Very personal touch; outstanding hospitality; exquisite food prep with extreme care & pure local ingredients; room small but door opens directly on to canal; fell asleep & awoke to birds doing the same; great relationship with locals, including builders, farmers, & artisans.

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Activity Review
Groesbeek - Freedom Museum and Canadian War Cemetery
Groesbeek - Freedom Museum and Canadian War Cemetery
The Netherlands

Everyone should take their children to this site. Emotionally powerful. Seeing the graves of 19 and 20 -year-olds who died for freedom is a reminder for everyone that nothing is truly free in life.

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Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Apr 23, 2026

Dear Peter,
Thank you so much for your kind words in your review! I am delighted to hear you had a special time here in the Netherlands with Finn, and I am thankful I got to play a part in organising this for you. Your program was very unique, and it was a lot of fun for me to assist with this. Also, I truly enjoyed meeting the two of you and getting to know you. All the very best to you, and let's keep in touch! See you next time here in the lowlands!
All the best,
Bas.

10-Days In The Netherlands
The Netherlands | Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2025

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Eric J.
Fayetteville, NC | Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Our 10-day trip to The Netherlands was outstanding. We stayed in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam and took day trips to Haarlem, Delft and Kinderdijk (UNESCO site). The trip was perfectly balanced between busy places and quiet, museums and walking tours, structured time and free time, and old and new. We achieved our primary goal of savoring the Dutch painting masters, but also learned so much about the absolutely amazing history of the country and its people. We took a private car from the... Read more

Our 10-day trip to The Netherlands was outstanding. We stayed in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam and took day trips to Haarlem, Delft and Kinderdijk (UNESCO site). The trip was perfectly balanced between busy places and quiet, museums and walking tours, structured time and free time, and old and new. We achieved our primary goal of savoring the Dutch painting masters, but also learned so much about the absolutely amazing history of the country and its people. We took a private car from the Amsterdam airport to our hotel on the day we arrived, and that was the last time we used a private car or taxi. Of course, these are available if this is your preferred mode of travel, but we loved the convenience of the broad array of public transportation—trains, trams, buses, water shuttles, and subways. Each of these options was easy to figure out, easy to find and access, and offered a very pleasant way to get around.

Bas Naus and the KimKim team were definitely the key to our whole trip. The itinerary Bas developed was fully responsive to our interests, the hotels he booked for us were great (The Pulitzer in Amsterdam is especially noteworthy), the tours and guides were exceptional, and all of the supplementary dining and site suggestions were helpful. Everything was so well organized and explained that we only needed to contact Bas once during the trip—to let a guide know we might be a few minutes late for a scheduled walking tour—and his response was almost immediate, which we took as comforting confirmation of readily available help in the event of any serious travel issue.

We strongly recommend making a trip to The Netherlands and we fully endorse using KimKim for help in planning that trip, or any other adventure you might consider. This was our second time using KimKim (first was for a family trip to Norway) and the product we have received has been consistently outstanding, from assessing options and building the itinerary to booking the right hotels and activities to all sorts of other little things that allowed us to have a great trip.

Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Nov 18, 2025

Dear Eric,
How nice to hear you had an outstanding trip! Very good to hear you enjoyed your program, the hotels and all the sights you visited. Thank you very much also for your kind words about our part in organising your trip. You are very welcome, and we hope your memories of this trip will stay with you for a long time!
All the best to you and many greetings from the Lowlands!
Bas.

Beligum and the Netherlands in Style!
The Netherlands | Jul 11 - Jul 19, 2025

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Lianne B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025
My daughter and I just returned from a trip to Belgium and the Netherlands. Two glorious weeks, during which there were absolutely no issues, problems, or disappointments. Bas, our specialist in the Netherlands, created a perfect itinerary for us. The hotels were wonderful, the activities enjoyable, and well-timed. Bas was available to us by text and phone, and all the guides he suggested were wonderful. Traveling in a foreign country can be very stressful, and if things go wrong, what... Read more

My daughter and I just returned from a trip to Belgium and the Netherlands. Two glorious weeks, during which there were absolutely no issues, problems, or disappointments.

Bas, our specialist in the Netherlands, created a perfect itinerary for us. The hotels were wonderful, the activities enjoyable, and well-timed. Bas was available to us by text and phone, and all the guides he suggested were wonderful.

Traveling in a foreign country can be very stressful, and if things go wrong, what can you do but muscle through it. This trip was incredibly well-planned, and everyone was kind and accommodating, making it a breeze.

We told everyone who asked that KimKim is a great company to work with. We will use them again on our next adventure.

Thank you to Bas and all the wonderful humans who helped us.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum

Our stay at the Hotel des Arts in Amsterdam was mostly wonderful. The room was great, but the hotel lacked an elevator, making it challenging for me, and my daughter had to help with the bags. Accessibility was tricky with the tiny stairways. Otherwise, everything else at the hotel was fantastic.

Ghent River Hotel
Ghent

This was a beautiful hotel with comfortable beds, a huge bathtub, and a river view. The room was very large, with a great mini bar, and very kind hotel employees. I highly recommend this hotel.

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Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands

The Rijksmuseum, the boat tour, and the Van Gogh Museum in the same day were fantastic experiences, each with a great guide bringing their own personality to the tours. However, it made for a very long and tiring day. I would have appreciated spreading the activities out over two days instead.

Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Jul 28, 2025

Dear Lianne, Fantastic to hear your trip was so enjoyable and that you appreciated our part in organising everything! Thanks for your kind words and hope the memories from this trip will stay with you for a long time! With warm regards, Bas.

An outstanding job. Thanks much!!!
Belgium | Jul 6 - Jul 13, 2025

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Eric M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025
Our driver Peter did an outstanding job in ferrying the group around!!! Our best to Bas and Peter for arranging and facilitating our trip!!! Read more

Our driver Peter did an outstanding job in ferrying the group around!!!

Our best to Bas and Peter for arranging and facilitating our trip!!!

Hotel Reviews
Marriott Grand Place
Brussels

Great service and superb people with wonderful personalities!!!

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Hotel Ibis Antwerpen Centrum
Antwerp
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Golden Lakes Hotel
Froidchapelle

Wonderful place to bring the entire family for a weekend or for a full week!!!

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ibis Dinant Centre
Dinant
Authenticity & Character
Location
Excellent location near the river and walking distance to nearby restaurants and clubs!!!
Staff
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Activity Reviews
Brussels to Antwerp - Visit the Trappist breweries of Westmalle and Achel
Brussels to Antwerp - Visit the Trappist breweries of Westmalle and Achel
Belgium
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chimay - Visit the Scourmont Trappist Abbey (Chimay Brewery)
Chimay - Visit the Scourmont Trappist Abbey (Chimay Brewery)
Belgium
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Antwerp - Day trip to Westvleteren: Trappist Brewery of the Sint-Sixtus Abbey - Chimay
Antwerp - Day trip to Westvleteren: Trappist Brewery of the Sint-Sixtus Abbey - Chimay
Belgium
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Visit the Trappist breweries of Orval and Rochefort
Visit the Trappist breweries of Orval and Rochefort
Dinant
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Brussels - Gueuze Museum
Brussels - Gueuze Museum
Brussels
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff did a great job!!!
Transport
Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Jul 28, 2025

Thank you so much, Eric, delighted to hear you had a nice trip to Belgium!

Our entire KimKim experience was wonderful!
The Netherlands | Jun 8 - Jun 17, 2025

Jeanette
Jeanette K.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025
Our entire KimKim experience was wonderful! We were able to tell Bas, our KimKim organizer and liaison in the Netherlands, what activities we enjoy and what type of places and hotels we like best. BAs matched us with terrific hotels that were perfect and tickets to everything, making things easy. Our tour guides, all 3 of them, were superb, and each added so many of their personal insights and stories that were fun and informative. Bas was in touch every day and we felt very supported, it was... Read more

Our entire KimKim experience was wonderful! We were able to tell Bas, our KimKim organizer and liaison in the Netherlands, what activities we enjoy and what type of places and hotels we like best. BAs matched us with terrific hotels that were perfect and tickets to everything, making things easy. Our tour guides, all 3 of them, were superb, and each added so many of their personal insights and stories that were fun and informative. Bas was in touch every day and we felt very supported, it was so reassuring to have a contact in the country. We would definitely use KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel ML
Haarlem
Huys van Leiden
Leiden
The Collector Hotel
The Hague
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum
Activity Reviews
Haarlem - Cycling to the beach of Bloemendaal
Haarlem - Cycling to the beach of Bloemendaal
The Netherlands

So great to bike in this area!

Leiden - Hortus Botanicus
Leiden - Hortus Botanicus
The Netherlands

Fantastic

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History of science and plants—wow. Nothing like this in the U.S.
Leiden
Leiden
The Netherlands

Wonderful city

Scheveningen free time
Scheveningen free time
The Netherlands
Leiden - Private Guided city walk
Leiden - Private Guided city walk
The Netherlands

Excellent guide

The Hague - Mauritshuis Museum
The Hague - Mauritshuis Museum
The Netherlands
The Hague
The Hague
The Netherlands

Loved the city and museum.

Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands

The driver was funny and smart, and very familiar with life in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
The Netherlands
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
The Netherlands
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We felt confident and reassured that Bas would fix any problems!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Especially the cruise driver in Amsterdam and Caroline there. Gave us so much information informed by their own experiences. And Andre in Leiden was great too.
Transport
Tickets to public transit
Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Jun 23, 2025

Dear Jeanette and Frederick, nice to hear you had a great holiday in the Netherlands and that you appreciated our guides and our service during your trip! Great to hear you will use kimkim again :-)

Outstanding scenic ride. Bas was a great pr...
The Netherlands | Jun 5 - Jun 10, 2025

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Todd P.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Outstanding scenic ride. Bas was a great problem solver for us

Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Jun 17, 2025

Hi Todd, glad you enjoyed your bike tour in the Netherlands! And of course, we were happy to assist during your ride! Warm regards, Bas.

A beautiful trip to Benelux!
The Netherlands | Apr 12 - Apr 20, 2025

Thomas
Thomas R.
Huntington, NY | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2025
All of the individual guides were wonderful...warm, personal, knowledgeable, informative, courteous. Read more

All of the individual guides were wonderful...warm, personal, knowledgeable, informative, courteous.

Hotel Reviews
9Hotel Central
Brussels

We had a balcony with a beautiful view of the boulevard.

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The James Hotel Rotterdam
Rotterdam
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Hotel Mai Amsterdam
Amsterdam

We loved it. Conveniently located near the train station and our room overlooked a quiet, beautiful canal.

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Very friendly and helpful staff
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Activity Reviews
Brussels - Bus tour to Dinant & Luxembourg City
Brussels - Bus tour to Dinant & Luxembourg City
Brussels

This was a lovely day. A large group on the bus but the tour guide was fantastic and kept it all very organized and orderly. We're so glad we included Luxembourg and Dinant in our itinerary.

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Ghent - Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
Ghent - Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
Belgium

We loved this place and especially the audio tour that led us around the castle. Hilarious and informative.

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Brussels - Day trip to Ghent and Bruges
Brussels - Day trip to Ghent and Bruges
Brussels
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Brussels - Private guided walking tour:  food
Brussels - Private guided walking tour: food
Belgium

We loved our private guide, Florence I believe was her name. She was friendly, fun, interesting.

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Delft - Vermeer Center
Delft - Vermeer Center
The Netherlands

It was interesting. We were expecting an original Vermeer or two but we liked the experience.

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Delft - Royal Delft Blue Pottery
Delft - Royal Delft Blue Pottery
The Netherlands
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Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by water shuttle
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by water shuttle
The Netherlands
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Rotterdam
Rotterdam
The Netherlands

We loved it here. We wish we had booked a short, guided tour of the city/architecture/market.

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Haarlem - Self-guided cycling route to the Keukenhof & through the tulip fields
Haarlem - Self-guided cycling route to the Keukenhof & through the tulip fields
The Netherlands

This was an exceptional experience. We used E-bikes and highly recommend them.

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Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem by train
Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem by train
Amsterdam
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Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands
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Amsterdam - Grand Dutch Food Tour in small group
Amsterdam - Grand Dutch Food Tour in small group
The Netherlands
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands
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Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands

Our captain was terrific...funny, informative. The trip was beautiful.

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Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
The Netherlands

Very easy to navigate

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Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Jun 03, 2025

Dear Thomas, thanks for your feedback and great to hear you enjoyed the BENELUX so much! :-) Hope to see you again some time in the Lowlands! Warm regards, Bas.