Name: Dutch Wave Gardens
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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Our tour to the Netherlands celebrates the beauty of naturalistic plantings with a special emphasis on the work of Dutch design master Piet Oudolf. As a planting style, naturalism can be traced back to German plantsman Karl Foerster. He embraced perennials and grasses seen in the wild as garden-worthy plants in the late 19th-century. One hundred years later, a group of young garden designers in the Netherlands adopted Foerster’s point of view, developing it further by creating plantings that mimicked nature in artful ways. They were dubbed the Dutch Wave. Oudolf was part of that group and continues today to inspire and influence the international gardening community through his painterly plantings.We’ll delve into the tenets of this style on our tour, exploring both Oudolf’s gardens and those of other garden-makers who use naturalistic planting in expressive ways. Come with us for an immersive travel experience into some of the most beautiful plantings in the world.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Dutch Wave Gardens

Carex Design Tours

Dutch Wave Gardens in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Our tour to the Netherlands celebrates the beauty of naturalistic plantings with a special emphasis on the work of Dutch design master Piet Oudolf. As a planting style, naturalism can be traced back to German plantsman Karl Foerster. He embraced perennials and grasses seen in the wild as garden-worthy plants in the late 19th-century. One hundred years later, a group of young garden designers in the Netherlands adopted Foerster’s point of view, developing it further by creating plantings that mimicked nature in artful ways. They were dubbed the Dutch Wave. Oudolf was part of that group and continues today to inspire and influence the international gardening community through his painterly plantings. We’ll delve into the tenets of this style on our tour, exploring both Oudolf’s gardens and those of other garden-makers who use naturalistic planting in expressive ways. Come with us for an immersive travel experience into some of the most beautiful plantings in the world.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands 

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All 4-star and 5-star hotel accommodations.

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All gardens in itinerary, both private and public

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Air-conditioned comfort throughout for all transfers between destinations

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Gratuities for Host

<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Lianne's Siergrassen</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Mien Ruys</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Vlindertuin Tiel</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Marieke Nolsen</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Hubertushof</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Hans Gieszen</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Vlinderhof</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Appeltern Due to circumstances out of our control we occasionally need to change some garden highlights. In these rare cases we go above and beyond to find something even better for you - and contact you straight away.</li></ul>

Garden Highlights

🌾 Walk through landmark naturalistic gardens shaped by pioneers like Piet Oudolf, where perennials and grasses are left to shift with the seasons and self-seed freely.🔑 Step inside normally closed gardens – from a flower-picking garden packed with dahlias to a meadow-style private estate where design melts into nature.🌸 Explore contemporary gardens created by today’s leading Dutch designers and growers, seeing experimental borders and bold planting ideas in action.🎨 Balance horticulture with culture at sculpture-filled museum gardens and world-class collections featuring Van Gogh and Picasso.🚤 Glide by boat past specialist nurseries overflowing with acers, rhododendrons, and perennials in the heart of the Netherlands’ horticultural powerhouse.

Carex Tours Signature Moments

Carex tours are active and go beyond simply getting on and off a bus to take photos... They include a variety of experiences that require a moderate level of fitness and mobility. Each day involves spending a considerable amount of time on your feet, moving between gardens, meals, and attractions — often walking, standing, or navigating terrain that varies from place to place and may be far different from what you are accustomed to at home.We welcome and embrace people of all ages joining our tours to connect through garden travel - but recognise that some people may find our itineraries challenging. We have a duty of care to all tour participants and staff, so require physical fitness be met to ensure your safety as well as the safety and tour enjoyment of the group.Participating in this tour requires you're able to: <ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Walk for short durations (up to 1 hour) on flat paved surfaces, or slightly inclined terrain.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Walk on cobblestone streets.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Stand comfortably on your feet for one hour, without a break.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Navigate stairs, but may need to utilise handrails for support. </li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Navigate shower over baths (more common in Europe).</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Get on and off transport unassisted multiple times in a day, and multiple accommodationtransfers.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Handle your own luggage.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Participate in consecutive days of garden walks, group meals, and activities, for the entire tour duration.</li></ul>Our tours cannot accommodate people requiring walking aids.Not quite sure - or have some questions first? Chat with one of our Carex Tours Booking Managers to discuss a trip before booking if you have questions about trip suitability. 💡 Physical fitness requires participant confirmation, acknowledgement and acceptance of requirements during booking confirmation.&nbsp;

Fitness & Mobility Requirements

In the excitement of booking a much anticipated trip, it can be really easy to miss some of the nitty-gritty which may not jump out amidst it all. Here are a few things to keep in mind about this itinerary before you book (and before you fly)...<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">What happens, how, and when, after I book? Take a look at our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.carexdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/Carex-Tours-Booking-Guide.pdf">Carex Booking Guide</a></li></ul><ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">What do I need to know about participating in a Carex trip? All the details are in here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.carexdesign.com/guest-participation-guidelines/">Guest Participation Guidelines</a></li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Weather August weather is generally mild to warm (around 20–25°C), but showers can pop up. Pack comfortable walking shoes, light layers, a waterproof jacket, and sun protection.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Season &amp; crowds August is a popular travel month, but most of the gardens on this itinerary are outside major tourist hotspots. Private gardens, specialist nurseries, and rural sites mean you’ll enjoy a calmer, more immersive experience than in cities or famous spring bulb locations. </li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Connectivity The Netherlands is compact and extremely well connected. Travel times between gardens are short, and mobile coverage is excellent even in rural areas. Free Wi-Fi is widely available in hotels, cafés, and museums. </li></ul>

What You Need to Know About This Trip

Our accommodation is thoughtfully chosen for its comfort, atmosphere, cultural character, and convenience of location for independent discovery in free time. Accommodation for this trip:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">All 4-star and 5-star hotel accommodations.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Some hotels may have a shower over bath which should be considered.</li></ul>Double Occupancy Bookings:Double occupancy rooms require the booking be for two participants - this could be a partner or traveling companion.We aren't able to book solo travelers in Double Occupancy rooms and match them up with another solo traveler - please consider booking with someone you know, or a Single Occupancy booking. Pre and Post-Tour Accommodation:If you’d like to arrive early - or stay on after - in a room at the Start or End Hotel, all you need to do is check the accommodation listed within your itinerary and book it through your preferred website.Popular sites for booking hotels are:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.booking.com/index.en-gb.html?label=gen173nr-10CAEoggI46AdIM1gEaA-IAQGYATO4AQfIAQzYAQPoAQH4AQGIAgGoAgG4Apv8-scGwAIB0gIkNjc3M2E0YTEtYmU4NS00MzQxLThkM2YtNmZiNTZlNTI1Yjg02AIB4AIB&amp;sid=f4bf2405bac233cf7d2c324c98eb893f&amp;aid=304142">Booking.com</a></li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://au.hotels.com/?locale=en_AU&amp;pos=HCOM_AU&amp;siteid=300000035">Hotels.com</a></li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.expedia.com/">Expedia</a></li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.agoda.com/en-gb/?ds=DVDxyy9QFvPU%2FEtg">Agoda</a></li></ul>💡 Update your accommodation status in 'Manage My Booking' and enter your booking reference number - We'll use this to coordinate your room with the Start Hotel so you won’t need to switch rooms!Itinerary Accommodation Changes:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Accommodation in your itinerary may change due to circumstances out of our control - but alternative arrangements of similar or better standard will be provided, and your digital Itinerary updated.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">If the Accommodation changes for a tour Start or End Hotel - and you have notified us that you will be staying there Pre or Post-Tour (within the 'Participant Travel Confirmation' section of your Booking) - we will be in touch with you to let you know and discuss options available to you. </li></ul>

Accommodation Information

Some of our most Frequently Asked Questions relate to Bookings, Payments, Fees &amp; Cancellations. Below are some helpful Answer insights to help you, before you commit to Booking <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.carexdesign.com/terms-conditions/">Terms &amp; Conditions</a>.Bookings:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">There are a maximum of 8 Single Occupancy spots available to book for any trip.</li></ul><ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">A minimum booking number for each trip is 10. Hold off on purchasing flights until you get a notification email from us letting you know this number has been reached.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">We aren't able to arrange Airport Transfers or Pre and Post-Tour accommodation</li></ul><ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Bookings made before a Final Payment Date (120 days pre-trip) can be made with a Deposit as detailed for each trip.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Bookings made after a Final Payment Date require payment in full. Payment in full consists of a minimum 'Deposit' amount + balance.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Trips are booked with Carex Design Tours LLC.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Acknowledgement and acceptance of Terms &amp; Conditions is a binding contract - Read our full Terms and Conditions <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.carexdesign.com/terms-conditions/">here</a></li></ul>Cooling-Off Period<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Bookings made before a Final Payment Date (120 days pre-trip) have a 2-week cooling-off period for change of mind.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Your deposit is refundable during this period.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">A Cooling Off Period doesn't apply to bookings that are made after a Final Payment Date.</li></ul>Payments &amp; Surcharges:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Payment can be made by either bank transfer or card, we don't receive bank checks.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Payment by card attracts a 2.9% credit card processing fee (3.9% for AMEX), to avoid this simply pay by bank transfer.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Full Deposit is due at time of booking, the rest of the balance may be made in several instalments allowing payment to be made from different accounts if required.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Our FX Policy (second page of our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.carexdesign.com/terms-conditions/">T&amp;C's</a>) is important to understand due to the nature of international travel offered by Carex Tours, and the effects that currency exchange fluctuations can potentially have for your Booking.</li></ul>Cancellations &amp; Refunds:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Lifetime Deposit Guarantee: your deposit is always safe and can be used for future trips or on sister brands.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Refunds only cover unrecoverable costs; events like weather, pandemics, or third-party issues aren’t refundable.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Carex Tours may cancel trips for low participation or force majeure; you’ll get a full credit or partial refund. </li></ul>

Bookings, Payments, Fees & Cancellations

🔎 Cyclists are always right - Bikes rule the road in the Netherlands. Bike lanes are sacred territory, and cyclists won’t slow down for distracted walkers. Always look both ways before crossing, even on quiet streets. 🔎 Punctuality is politeness - Being on time is taken seriously. Tours, meals, and meetings start exactly when scheduled, so arriving a few minutes early is considered good manners.🔎 Direct doesn’t mean rude - The Dutch are famously straightforward. Feedback is honest, opinions are shared openly, and there’s no hidden meaning to decode. Clarity is a sign of respect, not bluntness. 🔎 Cards over cash - Card payments are the norm, even for small purchases. Many places don’t accept cash at all, so a contactless debit or credit card is essential.

Cultural Insights

After You Book:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Complete your 'Participant Registration Form' - this includes uploading a clear, color photo or scan of your passport bio page.</li></ul>127 Days Out:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">You’ll receive a Final Payment Reminder.</li></ul>120 Days Out:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Your flight schedule is due by today.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Final Payment balance and all Participant Travel information / documents are due today.</li></ul>90 Days Out:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Updates to your Participant Registration information won't be possible through your Booking - please contact us so we can arrange updates for you.</li></ul>30 Days Out:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">A WhatsApp group for your trip will be created</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">We'll host a recorded Pre-Trip Group Call for all participants to join and meet each other, your Tour Leader, and some of our team, before your trip!</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Your WhatsApp group will be kicked-off with a recording of the Pre-Trip Group Call, for anyone who wasn't able to make it.</li></ul>After your trip:<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">You'll receive an email to book a convenient time for a Feedback Call - this part is super important to us, and all future trips!</li></ul>💡Your Booking Manager, is here to help. Whether you want practical advice or just a friendly chat, they're here for it all. Email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:contact@saltcaravan.com">contact@carexdesign.com</a> or call +1 240-247-3466.

What Happens Before & After My Trip

Single Occupancy is for one person traveling solo - or traveling with others in the tour but choosing to sleep in a room for one.Your room type at the Hilton at Schiphol Airport will be a 'King Deluxe'.

Single Occupancy

This booking package is for people who have pre-arranged to travel together for this tour and share a room throughout.Your room type at the Hilton at Schiphol Airport will be a 'King Deluxe' if you choose a double bed option, or a 'Twin Deluxe' if you choose the twin bed option.

Double Occupancy

Dutch Wave Gardens

Dutch Wave Gardens

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Garden Highlights

Carex Tours Signature Moments

Fitness & Mobility Requirements

What You Need to Know About This Trip

Accommodation Information

Bookings, Payments, Fees & Cancellations

Cultural Insights

What Happens Before & After My Trip

What’s included

What’s not included

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