School Sports Tour to the Netherlands

Close to rugby heartlands of Europe (the UK and France) has meant that there's been a steady stream of touring teams coming to the Netherlands for over a hundred years. And your team can be a part of that story with your next school sports tour.

Your players will love the opportunity to test their skills against local opposition, giving them the unrivalled experience of different strategy, gameplay and rugby culture.

When you're not on the pitch, you'll definitely want to seize the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of Ajax's stadium. And you'll also love the chance to explore the traditional side of the Netherlands at the enchanting Zaanse Schans and spend an adrenaline-fuelled day at De Efteling theme park.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Meet at school in the early hours of the morning.

Head to Dover.

Afternoon

Ferry to Calais.

Continue journey to the Netherlands.

Evening

Check in to accommodation.

Evening meal at accommodation.

Day 2

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation.

Head over to Ajax's stadium for a self-guided tour and club shop visit.

Afternoon

Head to Zaanse Schans to explore the 'traditional' Netherlands, with its beautiful houses and towering windmills. You can stroll past the bakery museum and breathe in the smell of fresh cookies, or see how wooden clogs are made.

Evening

Fixture against local opposition.

Evening meal at accommodation.

Day 3

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation.

Experience the magic of De Efteling - a world-class theme park filled with fairy tales, thrilling rides and enchanting landscapes.

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation or local restaurant.

Day 4

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation.

Board your coach and head back to Calais.

Afternoon

Ferry crossing to Dover.

Evening

Arrive back at school late at night.

3 nights' half-board accommodation
Return executive coach
Motorway tolls and taxes
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Itinerary planning service
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Detailed information pack
Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
VAT at current rates to tour operators

Accommodation

De Rijper Eilanden

This lovely hotel is just on the edge of the beautiful, traditional village of De Rijp, just 30 minutes' drive from Amsterdam. Every room at this hotel is wheelchair accessible and all rooms benefit from en-suite bathroom facilities. A buffet breakfast is provided every morning and WiFi is available throughout the property.

Excursions

De Efteling Theme Park

Welcome to a world full of adventure, excitement and romance, where you will find one surprise after another.

Zaanse Schans

The Zaanse Schans is a delightful old hamlet on the banks of the river Zaan with characteristic green wooden houses,

World of Ajax Tour - Amsterdam Arena

Explore the home of the biggest team in Dutch football.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect sports tour

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.

Launching your tour to parents and students

The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).

Support while you’re away

While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.

After your trip

When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).