AMSTELVEEN SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Varend Terras: The Vijverhopper — a floating-terrace glide between Amstelveen’s ponds
A small-group sightseeing cruise aboard the Varend Terras, navigating from the large pond to the small pond and back — an essential practical guide to the Vijverhopper tour.
Varend Terras: The Vijverhopper — a floating-terrace glide between Amstelveen’s ponds.
The Varend Terras runs the Vijverhopper tour through Amstelveen’s waters, a calm, short sightseeing circuit that sails from the large pond to the small pond and returns. Operated by Kanoverhuur Amsterdamse Bos, the experience is arranged for intimate groups and designed as a memorable, easygoing outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Vijverhopper loop
A concise waterborne route that departs the large pond, crosses to the small pond and then returns — a short circuit that distills the landscape into a single, relaxed outing.
Designed for small groups
The floating terrace hosts groups of up to ten people, making the tour an intimate experience for friends, family or a compact social gathering.
A calm, memorable voyage
The short duration and gentle routing make the Vijverhopper a serene way to take in the pond-side scenery and create a distinctive group memory.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
Expect a low-key, sociable cruise aboard a floating terrace: embark, cruise from the large pond to the small pond, pause to take in the surroundings, then return — all arranged to fit into a one- or one-and-a-half-hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours are offered as one hour or one-and-a-half hours.
Pricing is €60 for one hour and €85 for one-and-a-half hours.
The floating terrace accommodates up to 10 people.
No specific gear list is provided in the trip materials.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Vijverhopper tour?
The tour is offered in two durations: one hour or one-and-a-half hours.
What are the prices?
The one-hour tour costs €60; the one-and-a-half-hour option costs €85.
How many people can go on the Varend Terras?
The floating terrace has a maximum capacity of 10 people.
What is the route of the tour?
The Vijverhopper sails from the large pond to the small pond and then returns.
Who operates the Varend Terras tours?
The operator is Kanoverhuur Amsterdamse Bos.