Building & trip by raft Korbeek-Dijle to Heverlee + Party

Building your own raft and then descending the Dyle takes a lot of teamwork. The building of the rafts takes place at The Shelter. The trip start in Korbeek-Dijle and ends in Heverlee, just before the Arenberg Castle.

START LOCATION: The Shelter, Stationsstraat 13, 3060 Korbeek-Dijle

END LOCATION: Celestijnenlaan 100, 3001 Heverlee (at the bridge across the Dyle)

At the start of the activity you will receive an explanation about the construction of a raft. Together with your team you will build your own raft with the material provided and you break it down after the trip. Go down the Dyle by raft with a minimum of 3 people. The maximum number of participants per raft can go up to even 10 participants! The activity takes approximately 4 hours. The construction takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes and the trip about 2 hours and 30 minutes for a trip of 6,5 kilometers. (minimum age 10 years old but 12 years old is recommended - minimum 10 participants for this activity!)

It is possible to enjoy a party at The Shelter during your birthday party. The ideal party combination of adventurous activities and delicacies!

OPTION 1: Building & Trip raft + Party-Package

The party-package includes a variety of healthy, sweet and salty snacks, still and sparkling water and a pie or cake. The table and surroundings are decorated with decorations, streamers and balloons.

For the pie or cake you can choose from the following options:*

• Chocolate cake 
• Vanilla cake (nature) 
• Apple pie 
• Cherry pie  
• Smurf pie 

* Mention the choice of pie/cake when making the reservation!

Extra drinks can be ordered at our bar and must be paid in cash, by Bancontact or Payconiq on the spot.  

ATTENTION: Bringing your own drinks is not permitted!

OPTION 2: Building & Trip raft + Drinks

It is possible, in combination with an activity, to have your party take place at our location if you purchase the drinks from our bar.

We reserve a table (in- or outdoors) for the group.The drinks must be paid in cash, by Bancontact or Payconiq on the spot.

In combination with a drink from the cafe you can bring your own cake/pie and (cold) snacks. We don't allow elektric cooking equipment or other heating devices (like a gasfire). Only cold snacks like sandwiches or other are allowed on our location during a birthday party.

Note: Please forsee your own serving material (plates, cutlery, cake server, etc.)!

It is possible to return to The Shelter by Kickbike, on foot, your own transportation or public transportation. It is not obligatory to return to The Shelter.  It is possible to return directly to your own destination after arrival at the endpoint, parents can pick up the kids at the endpoint if the Party Package was planned before departure of the canoe trip. 

Per Kickbike:

You can end your activity on an active note by returning by Kickbike. You follow the Dyle-trail, a unique trail that follows the Dyle. The trail starts at the end location in Heverlee and goes all the way to The Shelter. The trail is 4 kilometers and takes about 40 minutes by Kickbike. (minimum age 8 years old)

On foot:

You can walk back to The Shelter following the Dyle-trail, a unique trail that follows the Dyle. The trail starts at the end location in Heverlee and goes all the way to The Shelter. The trail is 4 kilometers and takes about 1 hour on foot.

Own transportation:

It is possible to take your own transportation back to The Shelter or to return directly to your own destination after arrival at the endpoint.

The parents of the participants of the birthday party can pick them up at the ending point.

Public transportation: 

It is possible to return by public transportation to The Shelter after the trip. The return can be done by train. 

Train Ottignies: From Heverlee station (15min by foot from the end location) to Oud-Heverlee station. The ride takes about 10 minutes. Afterwards you will have to walk 900m to The Shelter from Oud-Heverlee station. You can purchase your tickets beforehand or at the ticket booths in the station. More information on the website of NMBS.

Groups from 10 kids:

On Saturday at 10h30 or 12h00*

During Summer holidays (1 July to 31 August) on Friday or Saturday at 10h30 or 12h00*

We're closed on Mondays during Summer holidays.

*ATTENTION: this activity must be booked at least 48 hours in advance! 

Schedule with starting time 10h30: 

10h30 - 11h30: Building of rafts

11h30 - 12h30: Party + getting ready

12h30 - 15h: Trip down the Dyle by raft

15h: Return from endpoint

Schedule with starting time 12h00: 

12h00 - 12h45: Party

12h45 - 14h00: Building of rafts + getting ready

14h00 - 16h30: Trip down the Dyle by raft

16h30: Return from endpoint

OPTION 1A: Building & Trip by raft to Heverlee + Party-Package

• Groups from 10 children: € 30,00 per child

OPTION 1B: Building & Trip by raft Heverlee + Return by Kickbike + Party-Package 

• Groups from 10 children: € 38,00 per child

- Maximum 30 participants for the return by Kickbike -

*Extra drinks are not included + Adults are not included for Party-Package!

OPTION 2A: Building & Trip by raft to Heverlee + Drink from bar (+ own snacks)

• Groups from 10 children: € 24,00 per child + Price per drink (check menu café)

OPTION 2B: Building & Trip by raft to Heverlee + Return by Kickbike + Drink from bar (+ own snacks)

• Groups from 10 children: € 32,00 per child + Price per drink (check menu café) 

- Maximum 30 participants for the return by Kickbike -

For birthday-parties we ask at least 1 adult per 10 children and at least 2 adults per group for the guidance during the activity. The two accompanying adults can participate for free. Extra participating adults pay the same price as the children. 

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