Amsterdam for New Year | 2025/2026
Tour Overview
Celebrate the New Year in style with our Amsterdam for New Year tour, a festive journey through England, France, and Holland. Begin your adventure in London, traveling via ferry past the stunning White Cliffs of Dover to the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Enjoy a memorable New Year's Eve with nightclub entry and drinks, and explore the city's rich culture with visits to a clog maker and cheese farm in Edam. Discover the artistic wonders of the STRAAT Museum and savor a traditional Dutch dinner. Cap off your experience with a scenic canal cruise, complete with drinks, as you soak in the illuminated beauty of Amsterdam. This tour promises a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural experiences, and festive celebrations. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: London to Amsterdam
Location: London, White Cliffs of Dover, Calais, Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Today we’ll meet in the heart of London, throwing high fives to each other in recognition of the epic decision we all made to kick off the new year in Amsterdam. Let’s do this! Shortly before jumping on our ferry for France, we’ll be taking in the English coastline beauty of the White Cliffs of Dover, that owe their colour to a composition of chalk. Off the ferry we arrive in the port town of Calais - French soil! We travel north via Belgium before reaching ... Amsterdam! Home of good times and cuteness galore. Fun fact: the city has 1539 bridges, 165 canals, and 2500 house boats. Yes, you read that right, and it's all here for you to explore. The night is yours to start getting familiar with the scene that will ring in your best night of the year - we're calling it early! ...more ...less
Day 2: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
NYE in NL? Free day in A'dam? Time to dig out your bucket list and tick it all of this morning. Afterwards, we’ll hit the town to bring the New Year home in style. Looking for some more Dutch fun? How about a traditional dinner at a restored cheese-making barn? Grate.
Day 3: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, STRAAT Museum
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Exploring, eating, chilling – that’s what’s in store for us today. You'll have a free day to check out Amsterdam’s famous STRAAT Museum (or just do some shopping/chilling if you prefer.)
Day 4: Amsterdam to London
Location: Amsterdam, London
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pack your bags and get ready for a nice long nap, or a lot of reminiscing with the squad and a chat about a reunion tour for next year on our ride back to London. Amsterdam NYE friends, we salute you! You rang in the new year in ultimate wanderlusting spirit by kicking it in Amsterdam. Carry on adventuring your way through the next 12 months and you can’t go wrong.
What's Included
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Sightseeing
See the iconic chalk-white coastline of Dover.
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Nightclub Entry
Grab entry to a nightclub on New Year's Eve including some drinks.
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Cultural Experience
Visit a clog maker and a cheese farm in Edam.
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Transport
Travel from London to Amsterdam via ferry, passing through the scenic White Cliffs of Dover and the port town of Calais, with additional travel through Belgium.
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Museum Visit
Explore Amsterdam's famous STRAAT Museum.
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Traditional Dinner
Indulge in a traditional Dutch dinner.
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Canal Cruise
Enjoy drinks while cruising through Amsterdam's illuminated canals.
What's Not Included
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Transport
Transport to and from the starting location in London is not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping and additional meals are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as the A'DAM lookout swing are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel from London to Amsterdam via ferry, enjoying the scenic views of the White Cliffs of Dover and the port town of Calais, with additional travel through Belgium.
Accommodation
Stay at the Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside or a similar hotel, offering comfortable and convenient lodging during your New Year adventure in Amsterdam.
Dining Summary
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 3 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
- Amsterdam: Grab entry to a nightclub on NYE including some drinks.
- Edam: Love cheese? Love clogs? Love learning too? Today is your lucky day. We'll visit a local farm where both cheese and clogs are made, and we'll get a demonstration of both. You'll also get to sample lots of cheese (and an aperitif too if you like).
FAQs
- London: Travelling to (and through) the UK & Northern Ireland? You’ll need Essential Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)From?January 8, 2025, UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through border control in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland you’ll need an?Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?before you travel. Confused? Don’t be – just read on here.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of experiences can I expect during the New Year's Eve celebration in Amsterdam?
During the New Year's Eve celebration in Amsterdam, you can expect to enjoy entry to a nightclub, which includes some drinks. This is a great opportunity to experience the vibrant nightlife of Amsterdam as you ring in the New Year.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a visit to a clog maker and a cheese farm in Edam, where you can learn about traditional Dutch crafts and sample local cheeses.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 1 dinner and 3 breakfasts. You will have the opportunity to indulge in a traditional Dutch dinner during your stay.
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Is transportation to the starting location in London included?
No, transportation to and from the starting location in London is not included in the tour package.
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What is the accommodation arrangement during the tour?
Accommodation is provided at the Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam North Riverside or a similar hotel during your stay in Amsterdam.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities available, such as the A'DAM lookout swing, which are not included in the tour package.
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will meet in London and travel to Amsterdam via ferry, passing through the scenic White Cliffs of Dover and the port town of Calais. The evening is free for you to explore Amsterdam.
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What can I do on the free day in Amsterdam?
On the free day in Amsterdam, you can explore the city at your leisure, visit the famous STRAAT Museum, or enjoy shopping and relaxing in the city.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Contiki allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform contiki, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Terms and Conditions
Amsterdam for New Year | 2025/2026
4 Days Starting and ending in London, United Kingdom
Visiting: London, White Cliffs of Dover, Calais, Amsterdam, STRAAT Museum
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WANYA20
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
