Meditation & Nature Experience
Meditation and Canaltour
by Carla Paping
This Summer I'll offer a special mediation and nature cruise to
Ouderkerk a/d Amstel, together with Rederij Paping Canal Tours.
In the Summer we will offer specialized meditation & nature experiences to Ouderkerk a/d Amstel, together with Rederij Paping Canal Tours. On the Amstel Carla will guide you into several relaxing meditations, that will be on the boat. These meditations are designed to tune yourself into, not only yourself, but all the beautiful nature surrounding you.
Program:
- We'll meet at the Anne Frankhouse
- Canal tour on the Amstel river and through the beautiful Dutch landscape
- Meditations on the boat
- Visit to the village Ouderkerk a/d Amstel
- High Tea in an authentic Dutch bakery
- Sailing back (if weather permits, swimming)
- The highlights of the Amsterdam canals
- Closing of in the Jordaan area
Meditations:

On the Amstel river I will guide you into a few relaxing meditations, that we'll do on the boat.
These meditations are designed to tune you into, not only yourself, but also the nature surrounding you.
It's a unique and playful experience to meditate on a boat. I'd like to show you the world surrounding you in a different way. Usually we do meditation inside, but you can meditate anywhere!
On the Way:
We'll meet at the Anne Frankhouse. After a short tour of about 10 minutes through the Amsterdam Canals, we'll arrive at the Amstel river. We'll sail all the way along the Amstel river upto Ouderkerk a/d Amstel. On the way there you'll see a lot of houseboats, nice bridges, cows, windmills and the Dutch countryside. Next is a short visit to Ouderkerk a/d Amstel. This village is situated next to the river and is very picturesque.
On the way back we can swim in the Amstel if the weather permits. As soon as we sail into Amsterdam again, skipper Paap will tell you about the highlights of Amsterdam.
We close of the day in the Jordaan area.
A very nice and relaxed day out!
Booking:
If you'd like to know more, send an email to carla@meditatiebootje.nl
More information:
Day and Time:
On request. In the Summer period from April - September.
Price:
On request.
Booking:
Mail to carla@meditatiebootje.nl for more information.
Location:
Anne Frankhouse, Prinsengracht 263, Amsterdam.
Cancellation:
Cancellation only possible upto a week before, otherwise we have to charge for it.
FAQ:
Can you choose your own day to do this tour?
If you come with a group of minimum 4 persons, than you can choose your own day.
The Meditation and Nature Experience is possible every day, except on Saturday. This is of course dependent of our availability.
What's the time schedule?
The Meditation and Nature Experience is about 4 hours in duration. The departure time starts from 11:00am. And this tour is possible between April and September.
Can we do this tour with our own group?
It's possible to do this tour with your own group, if you have a minimum of 4 persons.
What about if it's raining? Does the boat have a roof?
When it's raining we can also offer this tour. We have a roof and windows that can be opened and closed for maximum comfort. We also have a back deck where you can sit. If it's really cold we have heating on board and blankets.
If you'd like to know more, send an email to carla@meditatiebootje.nl

Carla Paping
My name is Carla Paping, 35 years old, and live in Amsterdam. About 7 years ago I started meditating. Ik have done several studies in Meditation and Yoga. And still learning.
You can read my CV here in Dutch: hier mijn cv.

schipper Paap
My name is Marc Paping, also known as skipper Paap. Since 10 years I'm a independent skipper in the beautiful canals of Amsterdam. I think it's the best job in the world. The city of Amsterdam I see as my living room. When I sail I welcome my friends from over the world "in my living room".
Experience Amsterdam and the countryside in a different way? Curious about meditation?
Join us on the Meditation and Nature Experience!
Send an e-mail to carla@meditatiebootje.nl for more information.
What our guests say about the Meditation & Nature Experience:
Nice and Relaxing Boat ride!
It was a relaxing boat ride through beautiful surroundings. The variety between meditating, eating, chatting, nature, Amsterdam.
A unique boat ride, if you ask me.
I really enjoyed it!
When I went on board I was extremely tense, but after only 15 minutes relaxation set in. The calmness that Carla radiated was a very pleasant experience for me.
the Netherlands
Boating and meditation, water, air and space combine very well.
A very nice experience. I had my doubts initially, but honestly a very nice experience! Marc can really tell you stories about anything and Carla had fun meditation exercises. And of course a delicious high tea in Ouderkerk. The weather was great too!
the Netherlands
A meditative journey on the water
It is a very special experience to meditate on the water. The resulting ripple of a quiet cruise invites itself to calm down and go inside. The meditation exercises enhance the experience. Give yourself this experience if you have felt the vibrant energy of the city for a few days and you want to enjoy a quiet moment. Or a new experience in your own meditation practice.
Newsletter
At this moment only in Dutch.
Bij aanmelding voor de nieuwsbrief ontvang je een meditatie kalender per e-mail (pdf).
Hierop kun je dertig dagen lang je meditatie beoefening bijhouden.
