Noordwijk School Trip

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A school trip to the Dutch North Sea coast, spanning Leiden and Noordwijk: a visit to the Naturalis Museum, coastal exploration, school-led science labs, and cycling through the dunes. A programme blending science, nature, and the great outdoors.

Flexible durations

Accommodation Options

Centrally located hotels & residences

Tailor-made Programmes

Customised itineraries for every group

Noordwijk is a charming seaside resort on the Dutch North Sea coast, ideally located between Amsterdam and The Hague. With its long sandy beaches, rolling dunes, and welcoming atmosphere, the town offers an exceptional natural setting for a scientific and active school journey.
  • Visit the Naturalis Museum in Leiden: One of the largest natural history museums in the Netherlands, featuring an educational programme organized by the school.
  • Noordwijk Coastal Exploration: A trip to the North Sea shore, including lunch on the beach and teacher-led nature observations.
  • Science Lab Workshop: A school-led workshop at the hostel — featuring analysis, experiments, and a review of the observations made in the field.
  • Cycling through the Dunes and along the Dutch Coast: Bicycle rental included, with purpose-built paths and an optional self-guided cycling programme.

A Wide Range of Accommodation

From student residences to centrally located hotels or hostels, we provide a variety of options to perfectly match your group’s preferences and requirements. We adapt to your needs in every destination to ensure the best fit for your stay.

Sample Programme

All our programs are 100% adaptable. Whether you want to focus on art history, local gastronomy, or outdoor adventures, we can swap or add activities to match your pedagogical goals.

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Day 1Day 2Day 3
Morning

Naturalis Museum
Arrival in Leiden
Visit to Naturalis Museum
School-organised activities

Arrival
Check-in at StayOkay Hostel Noordwijk

Morning
Group A — Naturalis

Cycling
Bike distribution
Cycle to Naturalis Museum

Naturalis
School-organised activities at the museum

Group B — Coastal

Coast
Coastal outing
Lunch at the beach

Lab workshop
Lab workshop at the hostel

Morning
Group B — Naturalis

Cycling
Bike distribution
Cycle to Naturalis Museum

Naturalis
School-organised activities at the museum

Group A — Coastal

Coast
Coastal outing
Lunch at the beach

Lab workshop
Lab workshop

Afternoon

Activities
Free time & settling in

Dinner
Dinner in two sittings
(Group A then Group B)

Afternoon
Group A

Return
Return by bike or public transport

Dinner
Dinner at the hostel

Group B

Cycling
Optional cycling programme (max 1h)

Dinner
Dinner at the hostel

Afternoon
Group B

Return
Return by bike or public transport

Departure

Group A

Departure

A flexible program for your students

Space Exploration

Visit Space Expo in nearby Noordwijk, the official visitor center for ESA. Discover the world of astronauts and see real satellites up close.

Historic Canals

Take a boat tour through Leiden's 28 kilometers of historic canals to see the city's ancient gates, windmills, and university buildings from the water.

Botanical Wonders

Explore the Hortus Botanicus Leiden, the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, where the first tulips in Europe were planted in 1593.

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Contact us to customize your trip

Our team can tailor this programme to suit your school’s requirements and group size.We can also arrange your travel by train or by air.
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