Rugby Tours to the Netherlands
An ideal destination for a pre and post-season tour
With a strong grassroots development programme, the Dutch game is definitely on the rise, and with over 100 clubs in this relatively small country, you won’t be short of opposition on a rugby tour to the Netherlands. We base our touring teams in the west of the country around Amsterdam where there’s a concentration of rugby clubs with strong teams in both the girls’ and boys’ game.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Depart UK by coach
Travel
Arrive at hostel for evening meal
Day 2
Breakfast followed before travelling to self-led training session
Self-led training session
Fixture 1 followed by evening meal
Day 3
Breakfast at hostel before departing for Amsterdam for the morning
Canal Cruise in Amsterdam
Evening meal at hostel
Day 4
Breakfast at hostel
Amsterdam Arena guided tour
Fixture 2 followed by evening meal
Day 5
Breakfast at hostel before boarding your coach
Travel
Arrive UK
Based on 5 day, 4 night tour for 44 members (+5 free places) travelling in October 2023. Subject to availability.
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Return Channel crossing
- Half board accommodation
- 2 x fixtures per team with well-matched opponents, based on ability, age and international rules
- Self-led training session
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Tour pennant per fixture & souvenir pennant to keep
- North Face rucksack for party leader
- Excursions:
- Amsterdam Day
- Amsterdam Arena
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in The Netherlands
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Amsterdam Arena
Walibi World
Amsterdam Day
Tiki Pool
Canal Cruise
Duinrell Theme Park
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in The Netherlands
- 13th century castle
- Close to AZ Alkmaar
- Table Tennis
- Wi-Fi
- Meeting facilities
- Lockers
- Luggage Store
- Table tennis
- Wi-Fi
- Play a game of table tennis
- Relax in the hostel’s stunning castle surroundings
- Cycle into Alkmaar
- Walk to the nearby dunes and beach
- 5 minute train journey from Amsterdam centre
- Located next to the train station
- Gamezone with pool table, table football and board games
- Multi, quad, triple, twin and single rooms
- En-suite facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Bar and breakfast buffet room
- Guest kitchen
- Lounge and communal areas
- Terrace
- Gamezone with pool table, table football and board games
- Wi-Fi
- Chill out in the lounge and communal areas
- Challenge your group to a game of pool or table football
- Relax outside on the terrace
- Hop on the train to Amsterdam centre
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From professional coaching to dedicated Tour Managers, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your students.
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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What does our insurance cover us for?
Our insurance providers offer comprehensive cover to our groups for the duration of their tour and is tailored specifically for schools, with specialist insurance policies for individual tour types. As with any insurance cover, it is vital that you read through the terms and conditions and that you declare any relevant information as requested. Please see our Safety and Support page for further information and to see what is covered. For groups opting to take their own insurance, we highly recommend that you read all inclusions and exclusions prior to departure.
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Can I talk to Rayburn Tours whilst out on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.
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Do you provide risk assessments for the visits you offer?
UK coaches: Yes, all of our UK coach companies are audited by our in-house team. Copies of which can be made available to you.
Foreign coaches: It is important to remember that each country is governed by their own standards and laws and these may differ from UK law. We request that an audit is completed by the foreign coach company which includes confirmation of the following: they will comply with all national, local and other laws, rules and codes of practice, and that all services contracted shall be performed with all due skill, care and diligence. The vehicle is fully insured for the duration of the tour.
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What safety support do you have in place for clients choosing to tour with you?
At Rayburn Tours we are proud of our continual commitment to safety. Clients who tour with us can be assured that we have the following support services and systems in place: Safety Management System, Generic Risk Management, Crisis Management System, ATOL Licensed, ABTA Bonded, insurance, 24-hour emergency contact system, hotel audits, coach audits and activity audits.
In addition, we are a member of the School Travel Forum (STF), giving you the reassurance that all of our trips meet, or indeed exceed, the safety standards required by your school and Local Authority.
Travel in safe hands
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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