Planckendael as a group: elephants, wide open spaces and playgrounds

Planckendael as a group: elephants, wide open spaces and playgrounds

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  • Duration Day trip
  • DepartureFrom the place of your choice
  • GroupFrom 20 participants
  • DateOn the date of your choice

Day trip to Planckendael for your group: the large animal park in Mechelen, with elephants and playgrounds, admission included.

Near Mechelen, Planckendael is the large open-air animal park of Antwerp Zoo. Across vast green spaces, your group discovers Asian elephants and animals from Africa and Australia, among others, while the children let off steam in the many playgrounds. In season, you can arrive by boat from the centre of Mechelen, along the Dijle. A day in nature for schools, families and associations.

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Programme

  • Morning departure from the place of your choice.
  • Arrival in Mechelen and boat trip on the Dijle to Planckendael, in season (on request), or direct arrival at the park by coach.
  • Free day in the park: Asian elephants, animals from the different continents and playgrounds.
  • Reserved group meal package (on request), otherwise free lunch.
  • Guided tour of the park for the group (on request).
  • Departure at park closing time and return to your area in the evening.

The price includes

  • Coach transport from the place of your choice
  • The services of a driver
  • Park admission ticket (1 day) at the group rate
  • Road and parking costs

The price does not include

  • The boat trip between Mechelen and Planckendael
  • The reserved group meal package
  • The guided tour of the park
  • Meals and drinks
  • Lockers, photos and personal expenses
  • Cancellation and refund protection (optional)

Good to know

  • Departure times are adapted to your pick-up point and to the park’s opening time, which varies with the season.
  • The boat between Mechelen and Planckendael only runs in season: to be checked when you send your request; the park is large, so wear comfortable shoes.
  • A meeting point and time are set for the return to the coach; minors remain under the responsibility of their group leaders.

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A tailor-made trip for your group

  • From 20 participants
  • On the date of your choice, departing from near you
  • Free quote, without obligation

Free places

  • 25 →+125 paying participants: 1 free place(s)
  • 50 →+350 paying participants: 3 free place(s)
  • 75 →+475 paying participants: 4 free place(s)
  • 100 →+6100 paying participants: 6 free place(s)

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Planckendael as a group: elephants, wide open spaces and playgrounds

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  • Free, no-obligation quote
  • From 20 participants
  • From the departure point of your choice
  • Free places for the group
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Our group trips are available from 20 participants, with free places from 25 participants.

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One of our departure towns, or the address of your choice: school, hall, company, car park… Several pick-up points? Add them one by one.

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Optional, to be taken when booking: you can cancel without giving a reason and get the base price of the trip back, provided your request reaches us at least 48 hours before departure for a day trip, 7 days before if admission tickets are included, 14 days before for a trip with overnight stays. Price: 7 % of the trip up to €1,000, 5 % from €1,001 to €2,500, 3.5 % above.

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