Arcachon bay & Dune du Pilat private day trip from Bordeaux
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Arcachon bay & Dune du Pilat private day trip from Bordeaux

Free cancellation
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Language: English , French
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: 8 hours
Do this because
  • Go on a pleasant day-trip to the oceanside near Bordeaux
  • Go on a magical boat ride or climb Europe's highest sand dune
  • Tell the guide what you want and let them focus the tour on your interests
What to expect

After your guide picks you up at your accomodation in Bordeaux, head to the bay of Arcachon. A popular bathing location on the Atlantic coast 55 kilometers (34 miles) southwest of Bordeaux, it has fine sandy beaches, a mild climate and boasts belle époque architecture.

Upon arrival, discover the picturesque Oyster Sheds where you can sit and taste fresh Arguin Banc accompanied with fresh baguette, lightly salted butter and a glass of white wine!

For lunch, your guide will certainly suggest one of the many high quality sea food restaurants located along the shore. There are also fantastic restaurants facing the sand beaches that can be booked by your guide in the morning.

In the afternoon a number of options are possible: either Head to Pilat-sur-mer and climb the Dune de Pilat (or du Pyla), nearly 3 kilometres long, 500 metres wide, reaching 107 metres in height, and moving inland at a rate of 5 metres a year, that will grant you the most stunning views of the bay and enchnting pine forests. Or, book a unique boat ride on board a local “Pinasse”, the traditional boats of the Bay of Arcachon.

At the end of the day, you'll be dropped off at your accommodation in Bordeaux

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What's included
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned, comfortable & fully equipped minivan
  • check Bottled water
  • check Free Wifi access on board
  • check Hotel pick-up from Bordeaux
What's not included
  • x_not_included Oyster tasting fees (€15 /person)
  • x_not_included 2-hour boat ride (€360/tour)
  • x_not_included 3-hour boat ride (€490/group)
  • x_not_included 4-hour boat ride (620€/group)
  • x_not_included All entrance fees
  • x_not_included Meals and drinks
  • x_not_included Personal insurance and expenses
Where
Meeting point:
You can be picked up at your accommodation in Bordeaux or its surrounding area (up to 30 kms / 20 miles).
What to remember
  • This tour is private and customizable: the tour operator will get in touch with you after booking to go over its organization with you
  • Possible optional extras include: Oyster tasting in an Oyster Farm, Caviar Tasting – Sturgeon Farm, Boat ride on a traditional Pinasse or Climb the Highest European Sand dune in Pyla
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) and maximum 8 to operate
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • This tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Tour not available on December 25th, January 1st and May 1st
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Provider
Ophorus Excursions & Tours in France
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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