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Expedition to protect sea turtles on Mallorca
Fornalutx,
3 Days 2 Nights, Your impact host is Ric
Multi-Day Experience staying in a Holiday Home
Highlights
Activity
Observe dolphins & sea turtles and support research
Food Options
Full board with local ingredients is included
Impact
The protection of marine fauna and flora on the Balearic Islands
What is included?
Accommodation in our farmhouse in a double room or shared room
A maximum of 8 people are on the boat at the same time
Daily excursions by rubber dinghy, depending on weather conditions
Transportation to the port is included, as is transportation from Fornalutx to the farmhouse
This is how your experience would look like:
Join our team on the "OASIS" research campaigns in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Serra de Tramuntana in the north of Mallorca – a mountain range that drops steeply into the deep blue Mediterranean Sea, providing a stunning backdrop for our project.
Our main goal is to study dolphins and sea turtles while addressing threats to their habitats, such as ghost nets. We work closely with local fishermen to improve their fishing practices and are expanding a network of fishermen and sailors who help report and recover ghost nets and advocate for proper turtle rescue.
Volunteers quickly become part of the team and join our ongoing marine research programs while experiencing authentic Mediterranean land life. On good days, we work aboard the research inflatable boat "T/T TOFTE" or the small fishing boat "Passador...
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Support the region you are traveling to, as the price you pay is directly benefitting the local project.
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Location
How to get there
We will pick you up from Fornalutx & take you to our farmhouse in the mountains.
Fornalutx is easy to reach by public transport from Palma de Mallorca.
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Cancellation Policy
A cancellation of this tour is possible at any time.
If you cancel at least 30 days before the date of travel, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 29 and 15 days before the departure date, 20% of the tour price will be charged.
If the cancellation is made between 14 and 8 days before the departure date, 50% of the tour price will be charged.
If the cancellation is made between 7 and 1 day before the departure date, 80% of the tour price will be charged.
You can also find the cancellation conditions in our terms and conditions
General Information:
- Limited mobility
- Not all parts of this trip are suitable for people with reduced mobility. If you have any questions, please Contact us directly.
- Visa requirements
- Please enquire about the visa requirements for this country before you travel. Here is a link to the Federal Foreign Office Foreign Ministry. If you have any questions please Contact us directly.
- We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance.