Canoe from Diest to Zichem (Demer) - EY

General information

Enjoy a trip on the water in the beautiful surroundings of the Demer valley. The trip starts in Diest and ends in Zichem.

START LOCATION: Zwartebeekplein, 3290 Diest (near the parking)

END LOCATION: Ernest Claesstraat 34, 3271 Zichem (Meetingcentre De Hemmekes)

Go down the Demer with a 3-person canoe with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 3 people. The trip takes about 1 hours for a trip of 5,5 kilometers. (minimum age 10 years old but 12 years old is recommended with groups)

How do I return after the trip?

Returning from Zichem to Diest is possible with your own transport or public transport. It is not obligatory to return to the start location. It is possible to return directly to your own destination after arrival at the endpoint with your own transport.

Own transporation:

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

Public transportation:

It is possible to return by train to Diest after the trip.

Train Hasselt: Zichem Station (5 minutes on foot) to Diest Station takes about 4 minutes. After the trainride you'll have to walk about 2 minutes to the startpoint.

When can I plan this activity?

Groups under 20 people:

During Summer holidays (1 July to 31 August) on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday at 10am*

We're closed on Mondays during Summer holidays.

During weekends on Sunday at 10am*

Groups over 20 people:

During Summer holidays (1 July to 31 August) on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday at 10am*

We're closed on Mondays during Summer holidays.

During weekends on Sunday at 10am*

If you would like to book an activity during weekdays (mon-fri) or on Saturday at a starting hour of your choosing outside the specified periods, it will be a customized trip that can only take place if our planning allows it.

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

Price

What does this activity cost?

Trip by canoe from Diest to Zichem:

Groups under 20 people: € 18,00 per person*
Group with more than 20 people: € 17,00 per person*
Group with more than 50 people: € 16,00 per person*

Per 10 participating children/adolescents (-18 years old) one accompanying adult can participate for free (ex. 30 children = 3 accompanying adults for free).

* Prices only valid in case of reservation on fixed specified periods. For reservation on a weekday or Saturday with a starting hour of your choosing, a customized offer will be made.