Belgium
Based on 6 nights, 7 days coach tour for 40 passengers travelling August 2025. Subject to availability.
Where adventure pulses and history echoes
Welcome to Belgium, the perfect close-to-home adventure for Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Guides!
Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of lush forests, where winding trails offer the perfect terrain for hiking and biking adventures. Make the most of Walibi Theme Park or Aqualibi Water Park, where gravity-defying rides and rapid slides offer an adrenaline rush like no other! And if you’re looking for a taste of Belgium’s rich cultural heritage, a canal tour of Bruges and Choco-Story prove incredibly popular with our groups!
Explore Brussels, the dynamic heart of Belgium, where historic landmarks like the Atomium stand tall amidst a bustling urban landscape. Or for a taste of medieval charm, venture to Bruges and lose yourself in a labyrinth of cobblestone streets, Gothic architecture and picturesque canals. You can even unravel the incredible stories behind one of the most significant battlefields of WW1 with a visit to Ypres.
When you choose Venture Abroad and our activity holidays for youth groups, you choose to take all the hassle out of it, as our experts help plan your very own tailored itinerary from start to finish. Activity trips to Belgium, your way!
Our top tips for visiting Belgium
Visit
Easter, May, Summer or October.
Stay
A choice of indoor accommodations
Travel
Via coach or Eurostar.
Get planning
12 – 18 months.
Merkenveld Loppem
A sustainable sanctuary that doesn’t compromise on comfort!
Welcome to Merkenveld Loppem, a vibrant youth centre in West Flanders that places you at the heart of excitement, leisure and adventure! Nestled amidst 30 acres of lush play forest and meadows, this indoor self-catering accommodation offers groups everything they could possibly need for an enjoyable stay.
Comprised of four units, there are a variety of dormitory options available (2, 4, 6, and 8, as well as a loft for 10 people) and sanitary areas with showers and toilets next to each sleeping entity. Acres of lush green forests surround this warm and welcoming adventure hub, perfect for walking tours and biking trails. With Wi-Fi, a courtyard, campfire, playing field with mini soccer goals and adventure pond, you’re set for a fabulous stay!
VJH Leuven and Brussels
VJH hostels offer great value, well equipped accommodation options in prime locations!
De Blauwput Hostel in Leuven has 2-bed, 4-bed and 6-bed room options, all with ensuite bathrooms. You also have access to a lounge, bar, luggage storage, lockers, terrace, table football, free Wi-Fi and restaurant upon request. This vibrant base, set in a city with a rich past and plenty to see and do, has everything you need for an unforgettable trip!
The Bruegel Hostel in Brussels is an international hotspot within walking distance of Central Station and the Grote Markt. You’re at the centre of it all! The hostel is also entirely in the theme of painter Pieter Bruegel, a famous artist of Dutch and Flemish Renaissance paintings! It has 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed and 6-bed room options, all with ensuite bathrooms, as well as 4-bed option with a shared bathroom and a studio for 2 people. You’ll have access to a lounge, luggage storage, lockers, terrace, free Wi-Fi and breakfast.
Activities and Excursions
From high ropes to mountain biking, theme parks to WWI battlefields, Belgium can offer a great all-round trip.
What’s popular with our groups?
- Walibi Theme Park
- Battlefields Tour
- Day trip to Bruges
- Day trip to Brussels
- Day trip to Leuven
- Day trip to Ypres
- Aqualibi Water Park
- Forest biking
- Leuven Scout Museum
- The Atomium, Brussels
- Mini Europe, Brussels
- Adventure Parc
- Sanctuary Wood
- Choco-Story
How could your trip to Belgium look?
It’s important to remember that with our help, you can plan your time in Belgium, to suit your youth group. There’s no fixed itinerary, every activity holiday is different. That said, we know it’s helpful to see how your time away could look, so here’s a sample itinerary to get the ideas flowing.
Day 1
Depart by coach from the UK. Once checked in, use your free time to explore your new base and settle in!
Day 2
Soak up the sights of Bruges with a canal cruise. This medieval city is postcard-worthy – the gothic architecture, the windings canals decorated with flower pots, the lightly hued shop windows, the pop of greenery… a fabulous fairy tale destination! After a good explore, indulge your sweet tooth with a trip to Choco-Story – a great way to learn about the artistry of chocolate making!
Day 3
Visit Gravensteen Castle, the Castle of the Counts, and explore towering staircases, huge battlements, mysterious rooms and spectacular views. These houses hold captivating medieval secrets and stories! Then spend the rest of your day exploring Ghent! From trendy streets lined with pop-up restaurants to marvellous monuments (three are UNESCO World Heritage sites), and bustling markets and squares, you’re set for an exciting day out
Day 4
This day is for the thrill seekers! A trip to Adventure Parc will see you power through tree top courses and fly over the park on ziplines!
Day 5
Journey back in time to WW1 as you visit poignant battlefields and walking along preserved trenches at Sanctuary wood.
Day 6
Visit Walibi park (via public transport at your group’s arrangement and expense), for a whirlwind adventure! There’s every kind of ride in this place, from pulse-pounding roller coasters to tiki trails and river rapids!
Day 7
And with all those unforgettable memories unlocked, it’s time to head home!
Based on 6 nights, 7 days coach tour for 40 passengers travelling August 2025. Subject to availability.
- 6 nights stay at Merkenveld
- Self-catering
- UK coach hire for 7 days
- Return Channel crossing
- Choco-Story
- Bruges Canal Cruise
- Adventure Parc
- Sanctuary Wood
- Walibi Theme Park
- Gravensteen Castle
Optional Extras:
- Aqualibi
- Bike Hire
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