How far is Apenheul from Friesland?

From Bolsward, Apenheul is around 100 kilometres away as the crow flies. Your quote shows the departure and arrival times for your route.

Is Apenheul open all year round?

Apenheul is a seasonal park. Check the park's website for the current opening hours; we plan the journey around them.

Does the driver wait at Apenheul?

Yes, the driver takes his rest nearby and is ready at the agreed time for the journey home.

Can we combine Apenheul with another outing?

Yes, just send us your programme and we will drive you from one destination to the next.

Can you arrange the entrance tickets?

Yes, we can. As well as transport with a driver, we can also book the entrance tickets if you wish; an administration fee may apply. You can also buy the tickets yourself from Apenheul.

What do you need from us for a quote?

The pick-up point, the date, your preferred departure and return times and the number of people.

Coach hire to Apenheul.

Looking for coach hire with a driver to Apenheul? ITS-Reizen takes your group with an experienced driver to the primate park in Apeldoorn and back home at the end of the day. For schools, clubs, companies and families, in coaches for 30 to 90 people.

Your group among the monkeys

Apenheul is a remarkable primate park in wooded surroundings on the edge of Apeldoorn. Many of the monkeys roam freely among the visitors, and you can also see gorillas, orangutans and bonobos. The park is popular with primary schools, families and clubs.

By coach, the whole group travels together to the Veluwe and back, with no cars and no parking worries. We collect you from an agreed pick-up point and drop you off at the entrance.

About an hour and a half to two hours' drive from Friesland
Drop-off and pick-up at the park entrance
Coaches for 30 to 90 people, several at once if needed
A great day out for young and old

To the Veluwe near Apeldoorn

From Bolsward, Apenheul is around 100 kilometres away as the crow flies, on the western side of Apeldoorn. For groups from the north of the Netherlands, that is an easy day trip to plan, leaving in the morning and returning at the end of the afternoon or early in the evening.

Monkeys roaming free

What makes Apenheul special is that many of the monkeys roam freely among the visitors. That makes a big impression on children and adults alike. The park itself explains how visitors should behave around the monkeys, for example with bags and food; go through those guidelines with your group beforehand.

School trip to Apenheul

For primary schools, Apenheul is an exciting and educational day about animals and nature. With a double-decker, several classes travel together in one coach.

Combining it with a day on the Veluwe

Apenheul is in an area with lots to do. Groups sometimes combine the park with a walk in the woods or another outing near Apeldoorn. The driver stays available all day and drives you according to the agreed programme.

How the day works

The coach collects the group and drops you off at the entrance, and the driver takes his mandatory rest nearby. At the agreed time, the coach is ready again. Apenheul is a seasonal park; check the park's website for its opening hours and we will match the departure time to them. We can also book the entrance tickets for you if you wish; an administration fee may apply.

The right coach for your group

Our fleet ranges from a coach for 30 people and coaches for 55, 63 and 66 people to double-deckers for 90. For larger groups, we use several coaches that leave and arrive together.

A glimpse of Apenheul

Frequently asked questions

How far is Apenheul from Friesland?: From Bolsward, Apenheul is around 100 kilometres away as the crow flies. Your quote shows the departure and arrival times for your route.
Is Apenheul open all year round?: Apenheul is a seasonal park. Check the park's website for the current opening hours; we plan the journey around them.
Does the driver wait at Apenheul?: Yes, the driver takes his rest nearby and is ready at the agreed time for the journey home.
Can we combine Apenheul with another outing?: Yes, just send us your programme and we will drive you from one destination to the next.
Can you arrange the entrance tickets?: Yes, we can. As well as transport with a driver, we can also book the entrance tickets if you wish; an administration fee may apply. You can also buy the tickets yourself from Apenheul.
What do you need from us for a quote?: The pick-up point, the date, your preferred departure and return times and the number of people.

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