Why this package wins for nonprofits
Amsterdam is a perennial auction favorite because it delivers the kind of iconic experiences that drive competitive bidding: world-renowned museums like the Van Gogh Museum, a 2-hour canal cruise through the city's historic waterways, and a guided food tour through either the Jordaan or De Pijp neighborhoods. This 5-night package for two is the perfect blend of cultural immersion and leisurely exploration—the kind of getaway donors envision when they think of European travel. For your nonprofit, the consignment model means zero financial risk. You pay HGA only if the package sells at your auction, and only the reserve price of $2995.00. Every bid above that reserve flows directly to your mission. Amsterdam's combination of bucket-list appeal and manageable trip length makes it a consistent revenue driver.
The experience your winner walks into
Your winners arrive in Amsterdam and settle into one of four hotel options—the Pestana Amsterdam Riverside, Boutique Hotel Albus, Clayton Hotel, or Jan Luyken—each offering a distinct vantage point on the city. Over five nights, they spend an afternoon on a 2-hour canal cruise, drifting past the tulip-lined streets and historic canal-side buildings that define the city's character. They choose their culinary adventure: a food tour through the charming Jordaan neighborhood or the vibrant De Pijp district, sampling Dutch delicacies in cozy cafés and discovering local flavors. They wander past the Van Gogh Museum and other world-renowned cultural landmarks, moving at their own pace through neighborhoods filled with art and beauty. Every moment is theirs to shape—morning coffee on a canal-front terrace, afternoon museum visits, evening strolls through streets they've only read about.
What the winner receives
- Van Gogh Museum and world-renowned cultural attractions
- 2-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam's historic waterways
- Food tour: Jordaan or De Pijp neighborhood (your choice)
- 5 nights at Pestana Amsterdam Riverside, Boutique Hotel Albus, Clayton Hotel, or Jan Luyken
- Dedicated HGA travel specialist for booking and support
Sell the trip. Hand us the winner. You're done.
Send us the winner's name, email, and phone — we do the rest. Within 24 hours, a dedicated HGA booking specialist reaches out to your winner, and your team is officially done. No itineraries, no follow-up emails, no "did they ever book?" anxiety. Your nonprofit gets the credit; we do the work.
The only thing your team owes us is the winner's name, email, and phone. We submit the trip and contact them within 24 hours.
Every winner gets a real human at HGA — same name, same inbox, from first call to wheels-down.
No blackout dates. Winners have 24 months to lock their dates (not to travel — to book).
Our in-house booking and customer-service teams handle every detail. Your donors brag about the trip and the way your nonprofit treated them.
There is no cap on how many times you can put this trip in front of bidders — same night, next event, every year. Reserve it once, sell it again and again. You only ever pay the consignment cost on the trips that actually sell.