Duration: 4 days
Get ready for a city that feels like it was designed specifically for students who love good food, good vibes, and good memories. One minute you’re cruising past crooked canal houses, the next you’re sampling Dutch snacks at a street market, wandering through world-famous museums, or trying to figure out how the locals make cycling look so easy.
By day, you’ll stroll through buzzing markets, explore legendary spots like the Red Light District, and dive into the Heineken Brewery for the full “from hops to happy” experience. By night, you’ll float along the canals at sunset, watch the bridges light up, and fall in love with the city.
Amsterdam is the kind of place you visit once… and spend the next year wishing you were still there.
Ready to make it happen? 🌷✨
Please note, this is a sample itinerary. No activities are included unless specified in the ‘What’s Included’ section.
Meet your Trip Leader at the airport in London before flying together to Amsterdam. They’ll be there to get everyone checked in, answer questions, and give you a preview of what’s coming up on the trip.
You’re in Amsterdam baby!! and this is only the beginning. 🌙✨
Rise, shine, and grab some breakfast. It’s time to see Amsterdam the way it’s meant to be seen: on two wheels. 🚲
When the sun sets, we switch gears and head out for a stroll through the Red Light District.
Wake up, grab a stroopwafel (or three), and get ready to see Amsterdam properly.
Then, it’s time for the highlight:
A perfect end to your last night in Amsterdam. 🌙✨
On your final morning, we’ll head to Vondelpark, Amsterdam’s favourite green space. It’s big, peaceful, and the perfect spot for one last stroll, coffee, or group photo.
Until the next adventure. 🌍✨
You’ll be staying in top-rated hostels, booked just for our group. They’re comfy and the perfect place to crash after a big day of exploring Amsterdam!
An unforgettable Amsterdam biking tour, pedalling past iconic canals, quirky houseboats, and those picture-perfect bridges that make this city so special. It’s fun, it’s iconic, it’s very “Amsterdam”.
Your canal cruise is included. Trust us, this is peak Amsterdam. Glide through the city at sunset, pass under twinkly bridges, spot narrow houses leaning like they’re in conversation, and watch the city light up for the night.
Wander the canals, hit the vintage shops, grab a stroopwafel the size of your face, or chill in a café so aesthetic it looks fake. You’ve got the time to make the city yours.
We’ve tried everything (professionally, of course) — the best snacks, best bars, cutest neighbourhoods, weirdest museums, and every canal-side coffee spot that exists.
Your Trip Leader will drop all the top picks straight into the group chat so you never miss a gem.
Think of them as your guide, problem-solver, and best mate all in one. They’re a friendly face who gets everyone talking, laughing, and making memories, all while keeping the trip on track.
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I recently went on a trip to Amsterdam with Unilife and I had the most fun I've had in ages, the group leaders James and Adam were so easy to talk to and great to be around and ensured the community was as strong as it could have been. I can not say there was one thing I did not enjoy about this trip and I would definitely go on another Unilife trip
Just went on a trip to Amsterdam with unilife and was thrilled with the experience. My group leader James took the initiative to instill a cohesive spirit within the travelling party and took the moment to be a friendly face to all who were present.
Had a great trip, Maia was a great group leader and made sure everything ran smoothly and that everyone was happy at all times! Can’t thank uniLife enough :)
All our trips are fully risk-assessed and our suppliers adhere to our health and safety standards. Please note that, unless an aspect of the trip is explicitly mentioned in the ‘What’s Included’ section of your trip page, it does not fall under our health and safety policy and therefore participants partake in any additional activities at their own risk.
We ask participants to be mindful of their own safety and to inform their trip leader of anything that they feel could be a potential hazard or concern.
You will have free time on your trip to spend and explore how you wish! We may include recommendations on the trip page or in the itinerary, but these are merely suggestions and you are under no obligation to follow them.
If you are out and about, we strongly encourage you to explore with other members of your group and keep the trip leader up-to-date with your plans.
Of Course! Many of our travellers join solo, and our trips are designed to make it super easy to meet new people. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be part of a group of like-minded travellers, and our Trip Leaders are pros at bringing everyone together.
Refer to our ‘whats included tab.’
The Currency used at your destination is Euros.
Having some cash is always useful on your trip, but not essential (unless there is city tax required – see & ‘Other Costs in FAQs’). The majority of establishments will accept card payments. Digital Bank cards such as Monzo, Revolut or Starling are particularly useful as they have low charges.
Travel insurance is not included as standard in our ticket costs unless specified in the trip inclusions of your trip page. You MUST have valid travel insurance for your trip and medical coverage in the instance of an accident.
You can purchase travel insurance as an add-on during the checkout process, which is offered through our supplier, Endsleigh. More information can be found here – https://unilifeuk.com/advice/travel-insurance/
The City tax cost in Amsterdam is approximately €4.50 euros per night.
City tax is not included in your trip ticket, and is payable through contactless/card payments once you arrive. In most cases, this will be collected by your Trip Leaders.
If you have purchased add-ons, You will be provided the necessary information and your ticket prior to arrival at your destination. If for any reason the activity gets cancelled, or is unable to run, you will receive a full refund of the add-on within 14 days of being notified.
If you are an international student, you may require a visa to travel with us. This is the participants’ responsibility and UniLife will not be held responsible or liable in any way in the instance that participants cannot travel because they do not have the relevant visa required.
We will not provide refunds if participants fail to obtain a visa. Please visit this page to find out more information about visas – https://unilifeuk.com/advice/1060/
We are happy to provide you with a personalised visa letter to support your application. Please e-mail contact@unilifeuk.com to request a visa letter.
We require full passport details at least 4 weeks before the date of departure. You can add your passport details by logging in and following this link . https://unilifeuk.com/passport-details/
We require all passports to have a minimum of 6 months validity from the date of travel. Please check your passport validity before you purchase a ticket. If you do require a new passport, this generally takes 6-8 weeks. However, fast-track services are available. Please ensure that you apply for a new passport in a timely manner to prevent any delays or disruption to your travel.
Your rooming preferences are recorded via the passport information section of your account. Please ensure you fill this out as soon as possible. We try our best to accommodate all requests, however are unable to in some cases.
We will always prioritise single-gender rooming requests over other preferences, and will release these to the group shortly prior to departure.
Unfortunately, we can’t provide refunds of the trip deposit. However, If you can no longer attend the trip, it may be possible to sell your ticket to another participant, subject to the Airline or Ferry name change fees. Generally, this is £50 each way (£100 total for a return flight).
You can do this by contacting support@unilifeuk.com with your name, the trip you are travelling on, and full name, e-mail and phone number of the person taking your ticket. If you are struggling to find someone, we would suggest asking your committee first.
You’ll be staying in highly rated hostels, exclusively booked for our group. They’re modern, comfortable, and designed for travellers. We handpick stylish and central spots just for our group (you’ll probably end up loving it more than a hotel)
All trips are confirmed subject to a minimum number of participants travelling on the trip. We will send out an e-mail to all participants and create a group chat as soon as the trip is confirmed so you can meet other travellers on the trip.
In the unlikely event that trips are cancelled due to insufficient numbers, we will provide everyone with a full refund. Flights booked before trip confirmation are at your own risk and will not be included in any refund.
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