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Boatmen’s Short Tour
The ideal programme to give children their first boating experience: 1-hour tour around the Île aux Oiseaux.
A fun and original way to learn about a rich and diverse marine environment:
– Observe nature and natural phenomena, discover maritime heritage, understand the diversity of the landscapes, learn to use a map,
– Awaken curiosity and stimulate questions,
– Raise awareness about environmental protection.
Our suggestion: discover Arcachon’s winter town with the little train tour.
Duration
~1 hour
Availability
Available year round except between 4 July and 31 August
Age
4 years and up
Boarding points
TourArcachon - Thiers Pier / Arcachon - Marina
- Boarding at Arcachon
- Travel to the Île aux Oiseaux and oyster farms parcs à huîtres (at low tide)
- Discover the Cabanes Tchanquées
- Arcachon waterfront
TourCap Ferret - Bélisaire Pier
- Boarding at Cap Ferret
- Arcachon waterfront
- Travel to the Île aux Oiseaux and oyster farms (at low tide)
- Return to Cap Ferret
Crossing Boatmen’s Short Tour
Prices
FromOptional extras
Duration: ~ 1.5 hours
Access: 35-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina
Duration: ~1 hour
Access: 25-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina
Duration: ~ 40 min.
Access: 10-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina
Duration: ~ 1.5 – 2 hours depending on the circuit
Access: 30-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina
Duration: ~ 45 min.
Access: 15-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina
Duration: 1.5 hours
Access: 10-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina
Optional extras
- Tour of the Salt Meadows (€215 per classe)
- The Ornithological Reserve of Le Teich (contact us)
- The little train in Arcachon (€165 per class)
- Oyster Museum “La Maison de l'Huître” in Gujan-Mestras (€3.50 per student)
- Discover crab fishing on the port of Audenge (€182 per class)
- The Oyster Farming Hut at La Teste de Buch Port (€3.60 per student)
- The forest with your eyes closed (5 to 6 years)
- Natural treasure hunt (7 to 12 years)
- Inspector Lafouine (7 to 12 years)
Duration: ~ 1.5 hours
Access: 30-min. bus ride (not included) from Bélisaire pier in Cap Ferret
Duration: ~ 2 hrs.
Access: 10-min. bus ride (not included) from Bélisaire pier in Cap Ferret
Please note: Long trousers and boots required.
Duration: ~ 2 hrs.
Access: 30 min. walk from Bélisaire Pier, Cap Ferret
Duration: ~ 15 min.
Access: 2 min. walk from Bélisaire Pier, Cap Ferret.
Stopover optionsArcachon - Thiers Pier / Arcachon - Marina