Pech Merle & Cougnac Full Day Trip from Sarlat (private)

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Highlights

  • Visit one of the most amazing caves

  • Admire rich parietal paintings

  • English-speaking guides, experts in Prehistory

Summary

Visit two Extraordinary Decorated Caves of the Quercy on this private full day trip from Sarlat. Both Pech Merle & Cougnac caves still bear original drawings & etchings dating back thousands of years. A stunning experience.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult: (0-99 years)
€720.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

8.50 am - Pick up at your accommodation in Sarlat or surrounding area.

9.00am - Depart from Sarlat
- Visit Pech Merle decorated cave
- Free time for lunch in Cabrerets
- Visit Cougnac decorated cave
6.00pm - Arrive in Sarlat

Tour 2 of the most fascinating decorated paleolithic caves located in the Quercy region. Pech Merle decorated Cave is home to wonderful Mammoths, bison and horses. Cougnac decorated Cave has ibex and Megaloceros - an extinct deer.Cougnac decorated Cave has ibex and Megaloceros - an extinct deer. Cave Art far from the crowds and tour conducted by Expert Guide.

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What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

  • English-speaking qualified guide/driver

  • Live commentary during driving time

  • Free WiFi access on board

  • Meals and drinks.

  • Entrance tickets to the Caves

  • Personal insurance & expenses.

  • Gratuities for the driver/guide.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies.

  • Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.

  • Price is per group, not per person.

  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Before you go

  • Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time

  • It is cold in the caves (13°C / 56°F), warm clothing is strongly recommended.

  • You must wear good walking shoes for this tour.

Cancellation Policy

    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

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
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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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