Visit two tulip hotspots in one day: Creil and Emmeloord. You'll also have the opportunity to stop at Tulpenpluktuin Marknesse en route to pick your own tulips, and can visit other Tulpenshowtuin (show gardens) along the way.
Depart Amsterdam with your helpful Daytrip driver and enjoy a comfortable journey to Creil and Emmeloord, stopping at Tulpenpluktuin Marknesse along the way to pick your own flowers. End the day with the same driver's expert transportation back to Amsterdam.
As one of the country's "green villages," Creil embodies agricultural charm and boasts plenty of scenic spaces. From the quaint central square to the walking paths along glittering waterways, the village is an idyllic place to unwind. It is also famous for its bulb farming and hosts an annual April Tulip Festival, which features a popular tulip experience field ("Tulpenbelevingsveld.") Learn more about the bulb cultivation process and enjoy behind-the-scenes glimpses with agricultural experts in the village.
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Emmeloord
随意以自己的节奏探索和发现
停留:2小时 30 分钟 - 不包含入场费
Offering a quieter experience than other Dutch cities, Emmeloord features a unique indoor garden and butterfly sanctuary, a climbable water tower for panoramic views, and easy access to nearby Tulip fields, such as those in Noordoostpolder. Climb the towering Poldertoren to take photos from the viewing platform. Then, head to the indoor park in the The Orchideeen Hoeve, where a suspended flower garden and butterfly sanctuary bring the beauty of spring to guests year round. Those hoping to see the tulips nearby should visit around April, when they typically peak.
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Tulpenpluktuin Marknesse
随意以自己的节奏探索和发现
停留:40 分钟 - 不包含入场费
Tulpenpluktuin Marknesse is a thriving tulip farm that greets visitors with the sweet scents of spring and offers tulip picking. With over 50 varieties grown on site, the fields are the perfect place for a colorful photoshoot before you assemble your own bunch of flowers. Open from mid April to early May, the farm typically operates from 10:00 to 18:00. Learn more about tulip picking in Marknesse: https://www.visitnoordoostpolder.nl/en/locations/4052094018/de-tulpenpluktuin-tulip-picking-farm
The Noordoostpolder region contains numerous Tulpenshowtuin (show gardens) beyond those included in the itinerary. Your driver can provide information about additional gardens and adjust stops based on bloom conditions and your interests. The region's agricultural landscape features many smaller farms and displays worth exploring.
While public transportation exists to larger towns, these rural villages and tulip farms are challenging to reach efficiently without a car. Private transportation ensures you maximize limited tulip season time, access remote fields, carry picked flowers comfortably, and visit multiple locations in one day without complex transfers.
At Tulpenpluktuin Marknesse, you'll receive a bucket and instructions from the farm shop. Over 50 tulip varieties are available for picking in designated fields. Select your preferred blooms and assemble your own bouquet. The farm typically operates from 10:00 to 18:00 during its mid-April to early May season.
This comprehensive day trip allocates 2.5 hours each at Creil and Emmeloord for exploring villages, tulip fields, and local attractions. Tulpenpluktuin Marknesse includes a 40-minute stop for flower picking and photos. The total journey is approximately 8 hours and 45 minutes, including comfortable transportation between destinations.
Emmeloord offers unique attractions, including The Orchideeen Hoeve, an indoor park with suspended flower gardens and a butterfly sanctuary that brings spring beauty year-round. Climb the Poldertoren water tower for panoramic views of the surrounding tulip fields. The town provides a quieter Dutch experience with easy access to Noordoostpolder's tulip fields.
Creil and Emmeloord have basic amenities including cafes, restrooms, and small shops. Tulpenpluktuin Marknesse provides a farm shop with facilities. Emmeloord offers more developed infrastructure with restaurants and services.
Creil is designated as one of the Netherlands' "green villages," celebrated for agricultural charm and extensive bulb farming. The village hosts an annual April Tulip Festival featuring a popular tulip experience field called "Tulpenbelevingsveld," where visitors learn about bulb cultivation directly from agricultural experts while enjoying behind-the-scenes access to working farms.
Plan your visit for April when tulips typically peak throughout the Noordoostpolder region. Tulpenpluktuin Marknesse opens mid-April and operates through early May, weather permitting. Creil's Tulip Festival occurs in April, coordinating with the blooming season. Early April sees initial blooms, while mid-to-late April generally offers the most spectacular displays.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.