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Oostvaardersplassen Wildlife Reserve: Guided Safari on Horseback

Ride on horseback through one of Europe's most remarkable rewilded nature reserves — home to free-roaming Konik horses, red deer, and greylag geese just minutes from the cruise terminal. A genuinely extraordinary wilderness experience in the Netherlands.

What to expect

Your expert guide leads a small group into the vast marshlands and grasslands of the Oostvaardersplassen, one of Europe's most successful rewilding projects. Hundreds of free-roaming Konik horses, red deer, and Heck cattle graze as if the modern world has ceased to exist. The birdlife — marsh harriers, white-tailed eagles, and vast flocks of geese — is extraordinary. Depending on season, guided cycling or walking variants are also available; the horseback option delivers an especially immersive, intimate encounter.

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Guided Tour Holland
From approx. EUR 85–110 per person for a guided 2-hour nature excursion into Oostvaardersplassen (confirm directly); Natuurpark Lelystad entry from EUR 14.95
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Good to know

The reserve is ~5km from the Felison Terminal — a short taxi ride. Book a specialist guided experience through Guided Tour Holland or a local nature operator to ensure access to the best wildlife zones; independent entry is possible but unguided visitors see far less. The reserve is open year-round; spring and autumn offer the most dramatic wildlife encounters. Allow 2–3 hours.

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Luxury cruises that call at Lelystad — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

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