How do you make sure we are in time for the shows?

We work back from your pick-up point to your preferred arrival time, with a margin for traffic. Include the show times or your preferred time in your request.

Does a whole primary school fit in a double-decker to Harderwijk?

A double-decker carries up to 90 people. For larger schools we deploy several coaches that leave and arrive together.

Can the coach stop for a meal on the way back?

Yes, just mention the stop you would like in your request. We will include it in the planning, within the driver's working hours.

Can we visit the town centre after the Dolfinarium?

Yes, the old town centre and the promenade are close by. The driver will take you there or pick you up again at the agreed spot.

How far ahead should we book a coach for the Dolfinarium?

As early as possible, especially for a school trip in May or June. Coaches and double-deckers are quickly booked up during that period.

Coach travel to the Dolfinarium.

A day at the Dolfinarium in Harderwijk is very doable for groups from the north. On an ITS-Reizen coach the group travels together in comfort, and our driver makes sure you are in time for the first show.

A short drive, a full day

For groups from Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe in the north of the Netherlands, Harderwijk is not far away. From Friesland the journey takes about an hour and a half. The coach makes that drive a pleasant part of the outing: everyone sits together, there is room for bags and coats, and nobody has to drive or park.

Because the journey is not too long, there is plenty of time left for the park itself and perhaps a stroll around Harderwijk. We take primary schools, clubs, families and seniors' groups to the Dolfinarium.

In time for the park's first show
Room for an extra stop on the way back
The whole school in one double-decker or several coaches
A relaxed pace for seniors' groups

Arriving in time for the first show

A day at the Dolfinarium revolves around the shows. Arrive late and you may miss the first performance and spend the rest of the day juggling the timetable. That is why we match the departure time to the moment you want to be in the park. Send us the show times or your preferred arrival time, and we will work back from your pick-up point, with a margin for traffic. The driver drops the group off at the coach bay and stays available all day. At the agreed time the coach is ready again, even if you want to stay in the park a little longer after the last show.

The whole primary school on an outing

A school trip to the Dolfinarium is a fixture at many primary schools. If several year groups go together, a double-decker is a practical choice: it carries up to 90 pupils and supervisors in one vehicle. For larger schools, several coaches run to one schedule, so all the groups arrive and leave at the same time. Let us know the number of children and supervisors per group in your request. We will then suggest a combination of coaches and agree the order in which the classes board in the school playground.

An outing for seniors

For seniors' associations, the Dolfinarium makes a lovely day out, because the shows can be watched seated and the park is easy to get around. The coach fits in with that: a relaxed journey and no rush getting on and off. If someone is bringing a folding rollator or wheelchair, please let us know in advance; it can usually go in the luggage hold. The driver lets the group off as close to the entrance as possible. On the way back, the coach can stop for a cup of coffee or a meal if you wish, so the day ends at a gentle pace. Mention such a stop in your request and we will include it in the planning.

More to do in and around Harderwijk

Because the travel time is limited, the coach day can easily be extended. After the park, the group can walk through the old Hanseatic town or stroll along the promenade by the Veluwemeer. A stop on the Veluwe or a meal along the way often fits into the schedule as well. The driver takes you according to the agreed programme and takes his compulsory rest in between. Tell us in your request which elements you would like to add and what time the group wants to be home, and we will draw up a realistic day schedule with the right departure and pick-up times.

Entrance tickets and planning

Besides the transport, we can book entrance tickets for the Dolfinarium if you wish; an administration fee may apply. If the group prefers to buy tickets directly from the park, for example through a special school offer, that is fine too. Either way, let us know the date and the number of visitors in good time. Especially in the busy months before the summer holidays, coaches and double-deckers are quickly booked up. Groups that plan a school trip or club outing early have the widest choice of coaches and departure times. You will find more ideas for a class outing among our school trips.

A glimpse of the Dolfinarium

Frequently asked questions

How do you make sure we are in time for the shows?: We work back from your pick-up point to your preferred arrival time, with a margin for traffic. Include the show times or your preferred time in your request.
Does a whole primary school fit in a double-decker to Harderwijk?: A double-decker carries up to 90 people. For larger schools we deploy several coaches that leave and arrive together.
Can the coach stop for a meal on the way back?: Yes, just mention the stop you would like in your request. We will include it in the planning, within the driver's working hours.
Can we visit the town centre after the Dolfinarium?: Yes, the old town centre and the promenade are close by. The driver will take you there or pick you up again at the agreed spot.
How far ahead should we book a coach for the Dolfinarium?: As early as possible, especially for a school trip in May or June. Coaches and double-deckers are quickly booked up during that period.

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