Arcachon Bay Discovery Full Day Trip From Bordeaux (private)
Highlights
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Taste Fresh Oysters From the Local Oyster Sheds
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Lunch At Any One of the Seafood Restaurants
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English-Speaking, Local Experts
Summary
Enjoy a fantastic 4 hour half day 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
8 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(18-99 years)
€120.00
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.
8.50am - Pick up by your driver / guide at your hotel or accommodation in Bordeaux or surrounding.
9.00am Depart from Bordeaux
10.30am Visit & Wine tasting at local Oyster Shed on the Arcachon Bay
11.30am Depart for the seaside resort of Arcachon
12.00am Free time for personal discovery and lunch in Arcachon
2.00pm Optional boat tour on a traditional Pinasse or Dune du Pyla visit
4.00pm Depart for Bordeaux
5.30pm Arrive in Bordeaux
8.50am - Pick up by your driver / guide at your hotel or accommodation in Bordeaux or surrounding.
9.00am Depart from Bordeaux
10.30am Visit & Wine tasting at local Oyster Shed on the Arcachon Bay
11.30am Depart for the seaside resort of Arcachon
12.00am Free time for personal discovery and lunch in Arcachon
2.00pm Optional boat tour on a traditional Pinasse or Dune du Pyla visit
4.00pm Depart for Bordeaux
5.30pm Arrive in Bordeaux
What’s included?
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Hotel pick up from Bordeaux or surrounding area. -
Enjoy live commentaries from your expert guide. -
Reservations for a tasting session at an Oyster Shed. -
Travel in recent, comfortable and fully equipped minivans. -
Free WiFi access on board. -
Tasting fees at the Oyster Shed.
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Meals and drinks.
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Personal insurance, expenses.
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Optional Boat ride on the Bay
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Gratuities for the Guide
Things to know
Before you book
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Price is per group, not per person.
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This product is on request.
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Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
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This tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility.
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Not wheelchair accessible.
Before you go
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Please be ready 10 minutes prior to departure time.
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Currency is in Euro.
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Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
Cancellation Policy
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Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule:
Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%.
For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
Up to 48 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
48 hours prior to departure and less > no refund.
No show - no refund.
Redemption information
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately. Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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...
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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