Arcachon Bay Boat tour on Traditional Pinasse

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Highlights

  • 2 hour trip on a traditional Pinasse Boat

  • Discover the stunning scenery of the region

  • Visit fishing villages & taste delicious oysters

Summary

Enjoy a fantastic 2 hour private boat trip on the Bay of Arcachon aboard a local “Pinasse”, the traditional boats of the Bay. Add some delicious extras such as oysters, sea food & white wine to enhance your experience. 

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
12
Pricing (From)
Adult: (10-99 years)
€450.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

All built out of wood, mention of the traditional Pinasse boats date back to the 1500’s at a time when they were used only for fishing. This pleasant ride will have you see the numerous oyster farms and admire ‘Birds Island’ with its “Tchanqués” huts built on wooden piles. The cruise and walk around Bird Island will allow you to leave with wonderful images of the region. Enjoy a dream cruise, lasting 2 hours, accompanied by a sailor from Arcachon. Let yourself be guided to the Bird Island and its secrets, in a couple, with your family or in a group.

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What’s included?

  • Skipper

  • 2-hour boat trip on Arcachon Bay

  • Pinasse Boat

  • Meals, drinks unless purchased as extra

  • Personal expenses & travel insurance

  • Gratuities for the Skipper

Things to know

Before you book

  • 2 hour boat trip on Arcachon Bay

  • Tour is operated in English, other languages on request

  • Currency is in Euros

  • Optional services include Cheese, Cold Meat, Salmon & Sea Food Platters

Before you go

  • Tour available from April to October

  • Prices are per group from 2 to 12 persons

  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 72 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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About operator:

Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France. 

Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world. 

Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...

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