What a fantastic week in the Netherlands! We...
The Netherlands | Jun 13 - Jun 22, 2025

Cynthia
Cynthia C.
Sudbury, MA | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

What a fantastic week in the Netherlands! We spent a few days in Amsterdam, then Otterlo/De Hoge Veluwe National Park, and then finished up in Rotterdam. Nadine was wonderful to deal with and her recommendations were spot on! Our driver, Maarten, was also spectacular. Some highlights includ: a canal ride through Amsterdamataying at The Pulitzer (Amsterdam) a bike trip from Leiden to the beach, the Sculpture Garden at the Kroller-Muller museum in the National Park, and staying in a house boat in Rotterdam. We can't wait to come back and explore more of the Netherlands, and will definitely reach out to Nadine and team to do so.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Delightful! This is a really a lovely place to stay, right on a canal in Amsterdam. The food was all very gfood as well.

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
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De Wever Lodge
Otterlo

Lovely lodge within walking distance to the park. Would definitely stay again!

Authenticity & Character
beautiful and relaxing. So comfortable.
Location
Staff
So pleasant and helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
really loved it here. Some other guests complained about the noise level in the rooms on the first floor, but it did not bother us.
Wikkelboats Rijnhaven
Rotterdam

This was a highlight of the trip! While we did have some guests that were there to party in the boat next to us, we still enjoyed the stay here immensely. The house boat was clean and comfortable. And althought tiny, it had everything we needed! We cooked breakfast each morning we were there, and cooked dinner there one night as well. Would definitely stay again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
in a fun part of the city.
Staff
not much staff actually, but they were responsiveness when we needed them.
Cleanliness & Comfort
super clean and surprisingly comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Amsterdam - A'DAM lookout
Amsterdam - A'DAM lookout
The Netherlands

This was the only part of the trip we didn't love. It was ok , and if you needed to be in that part of town then it could be interesting. But we could have passed.

Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands

This was super easy to navigate (but don't forget to check out!)

Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
The Netherlands

Rob was great - very pleasant and informative.

Amsterdam - Private canal cruise to Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Private canal cruise to Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

Do this!!!

Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

Not to be missed.

Amsterdam - Day trip to Leiden
Amsterdam - Day trip to Leiden
Amsterdam

A highlight of the trip! Leiden is beautiful. Adn the bike trip we did from there to the beach was spectacular.

Hoge Veluwe National Park by bicycle + Kröller Müller Museum
Hoge Veluwe National Park by bicycle + Kröller Müller Museum
The Netherlands

Beautiful park, sculpture garden and museum.

Rotterdam - Excursion to Kinderdijk & Dordrecht by private boat
Rotterdam - Excursion to Kinderdijk & Dordrecht by private boat
Rotterdam

fun and so interesting!

Rotterdam - Deltaworks & Neeltje Jans day trip
Rotterdam - Deltaworks & Neeltje Jans day trip
Rotterdam

We are so glad we did this. It is a bit out of the way, but if you are interested in learning more about how the Netherlands keeps from flooding (the country is below sea level) then it is a must see. It is an engineering wonder. We learned a lot.

Local specialist: Nadine Hikisch
Nadine
Nadine Hikisch
Local specialist in Huissen | Replied on Jun 24, 2025

Thank you, Cynthia, for your lovely words. It has been a pleasure organizing the trip for you both, and your feedback it's very valuable and helpful! Thank you for your kind words☺️
We hope to see you again!
Wishing you all the best,
Nadine