Feel the fresh sea breeze on your face, hear the sound of squawking seagulls and step aboard for a unique journey across the Wadden Sea. On this Waddenhop trip, you will visit all five Wadden Islands - from Texel to Schiermonnikoog - in a fortnight. So pack your bag and hop along from island to island!

What is Wadden hopping?

Wadden hopping is the way to experience the Wadden Islands in all their charm. During this 14-day trip, you hop from island to island, discovering the most beautiful spots of the Wadden Islands by boat and bike. The uniqueness of this trip? You travel entirely in the rhythm of the Wadden. This is because the boat crossings depend on the tide and the weather. And nothing is more unpredictable than that.

When can you join?

You can Wadden hopping on two dates in 2025:

• 5 May 2025 (14 days)
• 15 September 2025 (14 days)

Prices are based on 2 people in a double room at the accommodations. So this is good to take into account. Please note! Wadden hopping is not suitable for wheelchair users and the disabled. This is in connection with limited quayside facilities during the trip.

Amenities

What is included on this trip?

• 13 overnight stays
• Tourist tax
• All boat crossings between the islands
• Breakfast is included every morning. Also, two lunches: on day 10 on and on day 12. On day 4, enjoy a 2-course dinner.

What is not included during this trip?

• Transport to Texel
• Transport from Schiermonnikoog
• SGR contribution (€5 p.p.) & calamity fund (€2,50 p.p.)
• Reservation fee (€40)

The programme from day to day

Day 1: Arrival on Texel

• Travel to Texel on your own (ferry not included)
• Overnight stay at Hotel Boschrand (3 nights)

Day 2 & 3: Discovering Texel

• Cycle or walk through De Slufter nature reserve and the dunes
• Visit the lighthouse, museums or go seal spotting
• Enjoy Texel specialities such as sheep cheese and local beer

Day 4: Crossing to Vlieland

• Late afternoon departure by fishing boat to the Vliehors
• Beach ride with the Vliehors Express to Het Posthuys
• Including 2-course dinner and shuttle bus to Oost-Vlieland
• Overnight stay in Westcord Hotel De Wadden (4 nights)

Day 5, 6 & 7: Enjoying Vlieland

• Explore the car-free island on foot or by bike
• Visit the lighthouse on the 42m high Vuurboetsduin
• Relax on the wide beaches and enjoy cosy terraces

Day 8: Crossing to Terschelling

• Wadden taxi takes you from Vlieland to Terschelling in 30 minutes
• Overnight stay in Hotel Oepkes (May) / Hotel Nap (Sept.) (2 nights)

Day 9: Discovering Terschelling

• Cycle along cranberry fields and visit the Brandaris lighthouse
• Wad walking or stargazing in Dark Sky Park De Boschplaat

Day 10: Sailing trip to Ameland

• Sailing clipper trip with lunch on board
• Overnight stay in Hotel Nes (2 nights)

Day 11: Discover Ameland

• Cycle through the dunes to nature reserve Het Oerd
• Explore the villages of Nes and Hollum and taste local delicacies
• Climb the lighthouse for a panoramic view

Day 12: Crossing to Schiermonnikoog

• Sea clipper trip with lunch on board
• Overnight stay at Hotel Van der Werff (2 nights)

Day 13: Enjoying Schiermonnikoog

• Explore the car-free island by bicycle
• Discover De Kobbeduinen and the wide beaches
• Relax in the atmospheric village of Schiermonnikoog

Day 14: Return via Lauwersoog

• Boat ticket not included, choose your own departure time
• Book passage at Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten

More information

A Wadden hop trip from Texel to Schiermonnikoog is a unique experience where you discover the most beautiful sides of the Wadden Islands. Please note! Wadden hopping is not suitable for wheelchair users and the disabled. This is due to limited quayside facilities during the trip.

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