{"id":4599,"date":"2026-03-27T01:52:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T23:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanpackraft.com\/group-activity-ghent-packrafting-through-the-canals\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T01:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T23:52:03","slug":"group-activity-ghent-packrafting-through-the-canals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanpackraft.com\/en\/group-activity-ghent-packrafting-through-the-canals\/","title":{"rendered":"Group activity Ghent: packrafting through the canals"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.up-content h2{font-size:25px!important;line-height:1.35;color:#ffffff!important;font-style:normal!important;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif!important;}\n.up-content p,.up-content li,.up-content td{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#e0e0e0!important;}\n.up-content strong{color:#ffffff!important;}\n.up-content a{color:#ffffff!important;font-weight:700!important;text-decoration:underline;}\n.up-content a:hover{color:#cccccc!important;}\n.up-content table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;}\n.up-content th{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)!important;color:#ffffff!important;padding:8px;text-align:left;}\n.up-content td{padding:8px;background:transparent!important;color:#e0e0e0!important;}\n.up-content tr:nth-child(even) td{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04)!important;}\n.up-content .up-cta{margin-top:32px;padding:20px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border-left:3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);border-radius:6px;}\n@media(max-width:768px){.up-content h2{font-size:20px!important;}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"up-content\">\n<p>You&#8217;re looking for an activity in Ghent for a group. Something no one has done yet, that everyone talks about afterwards, and that suits both the adventurous types and those who usually prefer sitting on a terrace. That&#8217;s a tough combination. Unless you choose packrafting through the Ghent canals.   <\/p>\n<p>The Urban Packraft tour is designed for groups who want to experience something together. No passive boat tour, no standard escape room. You&#8217;re on the water, paddling through the historic center, stepping ashore, and continuing your walk through the city \u2014 all at your own pace, guided by an app. And all that for <strong>49 euros per person<\/strong>, all-inclusive.   <\/p>\n<h2>Why packrafting is perfect for groups<\/h2>\n<p>A good group activity requires two things: everyone must be able to participate, and it must be something new. Packrafting scores on both points. <\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need any experience. The packraft is wider and more stable than a kayak, and the instructions are clear in five minutes. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned outdoorsy person or someone who last saw a boat in a theme park \u2014 you&#8217;ll feel comfortable in it quickly.  <\/p>\n<p>And it&#8217;s new. The chance that someone in your group has already paddled a packraft on the Ghent canals is virtually zero. That makes it special.  <\/p>\n<h2>Which groups is the tour suitable for?<\/h2>\n<p>The Urban Packraft tour works for a wide range of groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Groups of friends<\/strong> who want to spend a day in Ghent differently than the usual terraces and museums<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teambuilding<\/strong> for colleagues who want to do something together outside the office atmosphere<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bachelor parties<\/strong> for those who have already done the classic activities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family days<\/strong> with teenagers from 12 years old<\/li>\n<li><strong>Birthday groups<\/strong> who want to surprise the birthday boy or girl in an original way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpackraft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/up_pexels_3.jpg\" alt=\"Group of friends paddling together on the water\" style=\"width:100%;border-radius:8px;\"><\/figure>\n<h2>How does the tour work for a group?<\/h2>\n<p>The tour starts at Madam Bakster at Brabantdam 142. Everyone gets a packraft, paddle, life jacket, and a 60-liter backpack. The briefing takes fifteen minutes, and then you&#8217;re out on the water.  <\/p>\n<p>The route is guided via an app on your phone. You navigate together as a group, determine your own pace, and stop wherever you want. After 5.5 kilometers on the water, you step ashore and begin the 8.5-kilometer walking portion through the center of Ghent. In total, you&#8217;ll be busy for about 4 to 5 hours.   <\/p>\n<p>There is no guide walking ahead of you or keeping you on schedule. You and your group determine the rhythm. That&#8217;s exactly what makes the tour so relaxed for larger parties.  <\/p>\n<h2>Group activity Ghent: the alternatives at a glance<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a group activity in Ghent, you&#8217;ll come across a few standard options. We&#8217;ll honestly compare them to packrafting: <\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\">\n<tr style=\"background:#1a5c2a;color:white;\">\n<th style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;\">Activity<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">Price p.p.<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">Duration<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">Special feature<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">Urban Packraft tour<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">\u20ac49<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">4-5 hours<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">Water + city + adventure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">Kayak rental<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">\u20ac13-20<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">2-4 hours<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">Paddling only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">City walk<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">\u20ac15-25<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">2 hours<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">On foot only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">Escape room<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">\u20ac20-30<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">1 hour<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">Indoors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;\">Canal cruise<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">\u20ac10-15<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">45 min<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\">Passive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Tips for a successful group day<\/h2>\n<p>A few practical things to keep in mind when planning the tour for a group:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plan early in the day<\/strong> \u2014 start at 10:00 AM and you&#8217;ll be ready for lunch, or plan a lunch stop halfway through<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wear comfortable shoes<\/strong> \u2014 you&#8217;ll be walking 8.5 kilometers, so sneakers or hiking shoes work better than sandals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring a water bottle<\/strong> \u2014 you&#8217;ll be outside for half a day, especially in the summer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book on time<\/strong> \u2014 especially for larger groups and during peak season (April-August)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top:32px;padding:20px;background:rgba(26,92,42,0.3);border-left:4px solid #2d8a45;border-radius:6px;\"><strong>Ready for your group day in Ghent?<\/strong> Book the Urban Packraft tour at <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.packrafttravel.com\/urban-packraft-gent\/\" style=\"color:#2d8a45;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">urbanpackraft.com<\/a>. From \u20ac49 per person, all-inclusive, no guide needed. <\/p>\n<h2>Want to rent a packraft yourself for another location?<\/h2>\n<p>Is your group also interested in packrafting outside the city? Via <a href=\"https:\/\/rentapackraft.com\" style=\"color:#2d8a45;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rentapackraft.com<\/a>, you can rent packrafts with home delivery in the Netherlands and Belgium. Ideal for a weekend on a river or lake.  <\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the maximum group size?<\/strong><br \/>Contact us via urbanpackraft.com for large groups. The tour is basically available for all group sizes, but for more than 10 people, we recommend discussing the logistics in advance. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I combine the tour with a restaurant reservation?<\/strong><br \/>Yes. The tour ends in the center of Ghent, within walking distance of dozens of restaurants. Plan your dinner after 3:00 PM if you start at 10:00 AM.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there an option for customized teambuilding?<\/strong><br \/>Contact us via the website for customized corporate packages. There are options with extra assignments, meals, and an informal program. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What if it rains?<\/strong><br \/>The tour continues in light rain. You&#8217;ll get a packraft with a backpack and can keep your belongings dry. In case of extreme weather conditions, the tour will be rescheduled to another date.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"up-cta\">\n<p><strong>Want to rent a packraft for your own route?<\/strong> It can be delivered to your home in the Netherlands and Belgium via <a href=\"https:\/\/rentapackraft.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rentapackraft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a multi-day packraft expedition in nature?<\/strong> Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/packrafttravel.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">packrafttravel.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Wat is de maximale groepsgrootte?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"De tour is voor alle groepsgroottes beschikbaar. 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