School Hockey Tour to the Netherlands

Inspire your team with a school hockey tour to the Netherlands. Field hockey is big business here and the country has historically been one of the most successful in the sport.

Challenge your team with a friendly fixture against local opposition. Not only will this give them a chance to test themselves, it'll also expose them to different strategies and tactics, which will help them to develop their own game.

When you’re not on the pitch, you’ll enjoy exciting cultural activities which will help you and your team to bond as a unit, making you even stronger when you next get back on the field.

Not to be missed is a day at Zaanse Schans, where you can immerse yourselves in the history and culture of the Netherlands. You'll love exploring the gorgeous houses and windmills, as well as learning more about the local crafts, which include cheese and clog making.

And what better way to end your tour than with an unforgettable day at the epic De Efteling theme park?

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Meet coach at school in the early hours

Travel to Dover

Afternoon

Take the ferry to Calais

On arrival in Calais, continue journey to the Netherlands

Evening

Arrive at accommodation and check in

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 see the beautifully preserved houses and windmills, and to explore traditional crafts

Evening

Friendly fixture against local opposition

Evening meal with your fixture hosts or at a local restaurant

Day 3

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation

Full-day excursion to De Efteling theme park

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation or local restaurant

Day 4

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation

Board coach and head back to Calais

Afternoon

Ferry crossing back to Dover

Evening

Arrive back at school late at night

3 nights' half-board accommodation
Return executive coach travel
Return ferry crossings
Motorway tolls and taxes
1 x friendly hockey fixture (per team)
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Itinerary planning service
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

World of Ajax Tour - Amsterdam Arena

Explore the home of the biggest team in Dutch football.

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,

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).