• Six nights of accommodations

• All breakfasts and lunches

• Welcome and farewell dinners

• Transportation to and from scheduled activities, by private chauffeur*

• All activities listed in the itinerary**

• Travel & Culture Salon x Signature Tulip Tote Bag

• Autographed copy of Dutch Tulipmania by Heather Bolen, your host and guide

• Lifetime access to Heather’s online course, The Cultivated Tulip: The Cultural History of a Magical Flower.

*Most group transportation is provided by private chauffeur. However, the historic city center walking tour on the first full day involves extended periods of walking typical of urban sightseeing, and public transportation may be used as needed. On the museum-focused day, guests will walk between sites and may also use public transportation.

Itinerary details may change as we finalize the 2026 Amsterdam Tulip Trail Trip.

What’s NOT included:

• Travel to and from the Netherlands

• Mandatory travel insurance (Travel & Culture Salon can arrange this for you)

• Dinners, except for the welcome and farewell dinners (a curated restaurant list will be provided)

• Airport transfers to and from Amsterdam Schiphol (Travel & Culture Salon can arrange this for you)

• Trip extensions, including pre- and post-trip hotel stays (Travel & Culture Salon can arrange these)

• Incidental and personal expenses

All prices are listed in U.S. dollars. Payments are processed in USD, and your credit card provider will automatically convert the total to your local currency.

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A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total trip cost is required at the time of booking to secure your place on the Amsterdam Tulip Trail.

For the April 2026 Amsterdam Tulip Trail, the remaining balance is due by March 1, 2026.

All payments are non-refundable.

Unfortunately, payment methods cannot be modified once a transaction has been processed.

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Travel & Culture Salon Booking Terms

We know schedules are full, so we keep booking straightforward.

To reserve your place, we’ll ask only for your name, email address, and phone number, along with your payment details. That’s all that’s needed to confirm your spot.

Passport and travel insurance information will be collected later through a brief traveler form.

The Amsterdam Tulip Trail is ideal for art lovers, history buffs, and garden, horticulture, and botany enthusiasts, as well as travelers who enjoy curiosity-driven exploration in a small-group setting. It’s especially well suited to those who value thoughtful pacing, engaging conversation, and the opportunity to form meaningful connections along the way.

The Amsterdam Tulip Trail is hosted by Heather Bolen, founder of Travel & Culture Salon, who is present throughout the trip to provide context, guidance, and thoughtful curation. The hosting style is relaxed and conversational, blending structured experiences with flexibility rather than rigid, hour-by-hour touring.

The Amsterdam Tulip Trail is designed as a small-group experience, with 5–12 travelers, creating space for meaningful connection and thoughtful exploration.

Most of our travelers are adults, but we welcome travelers ages 14-18 as long as they are accompanied by a legal guardian.

This week-long trip includes a variety of activities such as walking tours, garden and farm visits, museum explorations, and a canal cruise, covering diverse terrain and busy city areas. While the pace is comfortable and Amsterdam is mostly flat, some streets and bridges may pose challenges for those with mobility concerns. Guests should be able to walk several hours a day with breaks. The canal cruise boats are not fully wheelchair accessible; however, guests who use folding wheelchairs and can walk with assistance to sit on the boat’s couch may be accommodated.

If you have any specific accessibility needs or questions, please notify us at the time of booking by contacting hello@travelandculturesalon.com.

Early communication allows us to provide personalized guidance and help determine if this trip is a good fit for you.

Each day includes a balance of guided experiences and independent time, allowing you to explore on your own, revisit favorite spots, or simply enjoy the city at your own pace.

At Travel & Culture Salon, our hosted trips are planned in close coordination with local guides, venues, and operators, all of whom have limited availability. Once your place on a trip is confirmed, we commit to securing specific dates, times, and group reservations on your behalf.

For this reason, all payments are non-refundable. Travel & Culture Salon requires all travelers to carry travel insurance, which helps protect your investment in the event of unexpected changes that prevent you from traveling.

We’re happy to assist with select travel details outside the core itinerary, including coordinating additional nights before or after the trip, arranging airport transfers, and assisting with travel insurance. Concierge support is designed to help your experience feel seamless from start to finish.

Yes. We are happy to help arrange items such as travel insurance and airport transfers at no additional cost. Guests pay the actual cost of those services directly.

The only concierge service that includes a fee is coordinating additional hotel nights before or after the trip, which carries a $25 coordination fee, plus the cost of the hotel.

Yes. We can assist with arranging additional hotel nights before or after the Amsterdam Tulip Trail, subject to availability. We’ll do our best to secure a similar rate and, when possible, arrange accommodations so you can remain in the same room without needing to move.

A $25 coordination fee applies for arranging additional nights. Because availability and pricing are set by the hotel, exact rates and room continuity cannot be guaranteed. Requests should be made as early as possible.

Yes. We can assist with arranging private airport transfers to and from the hotel. Pricing and availability depend on flight details and will be shared once arrival and departure information is confirmed.

Yes. Travel insurance is required for all travelers. We can provide a quote through our travel insurance partner, or you may purchase a policy independently.

If purchasing on your own, coverage must meet our requirements, which are available for review [here].

At this time, Travel & Culture Salon cannot arrange flights or train tickets outside of the transportation already included in our group trips. However, we’re happy to offer general guidance and recommendations to help you plan your arrival and departure.

For the best availability and planning, concierge requests should be submitted at booking or shortly thereafter, especially during busy travel periods. Like peak tulip season!