Experience
Discover authentic places apart from mass tourism
Support
Your trip directly funds the local projects
Sustain
Strengthen communities & ecosystems
Your trip supports
Scientific studies on whales to protect their natural habitat
1 year
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Partner
4.7
from 3 travelers
3 reviews
100%
nonprofit impact
nachhaltiger Tourismus/sustainable tourism
Your host on site
EduardEduardverified
Eduard is the founder of a non-profit organisation based in Barcelona. They are dedicated to the scientific study and dissemination of the aquatic environment, especially cetacean research. "

Highlights

Join the research team on a unique research expedition off the Catalan coast

Accommodation
Accommodation in Vilanova i la Geltrú or the surrounding area, simple apartments or guest houses.
Activities
Whale research & observation, photo-identification, plankton sampling, data analysis, environmental education.
Small group
Small teams of researchers & volunteers - for an intensive learning experience.
Transport
Excursions with the research catamaran from Vilanova; individual arrival in Barcelona/Vilanova.
You only pay after confirmation
Free cancellation up to 30 Days prior the trip

This is what your adventure trip looks like

Join the research team on a unique research expedition off the Catalan coast.

From March to June, fin whales migrate to this region to feed - a rare natural phenomenon that you can experience up close. As a volunteer, you will be part of a scientific project that combines research, nature conservation and environmental education.

The project on video

Reviews

4.7· 3 reviews
★★★★★

Sie machten vor 4 Jahren einen Ausflug und die ganze Erfahrung war sehr gut, sie sahen eine Familie Pottwale mit einem Kalb, ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Eine…"

Rosa
November 2024
★★★★★

Ich war gestern, am 26. Mai 2024, dort. Ein sehr schönes Erlebnis, fantastische Atmosphäre. Eduard ist ein wahrer Weisheitsmensch; ihm allein zuzuhören ist die…"

Ignacio
May 2024

Get to know the project & your host

nachhaltiger Tourismus/sustainable tourism

Eduard

Verified host
Verified host

Eduard is the founder of a non-profit organisation based in Barcelona. They are dedicated to the scientific study and dissemination of the aquatic environment, especially cetacean research. "

We are a non-profit organisation based in Barcelona. We are dedicated to the scientific study and dissemination of the aquatic environment, especially cetacean research. Our main objective is to deepen the knowledge of the sea and marine fauna in order…
1 year
socialbnb partner
4.7 ★ (3)
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Where you'll be

Travel to Vilanova/Barcelona must be organized individually. However, we will be happy to help you with the planning.

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