Accommodation
Accommodation in a shared twin room (B&B) is included
Your trip supports
Research into endangered animal species & the establishment of protected areas.
2 years
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Highlights
Explore the pilot whales and dolphins of the Gouf de Capbreton—as part of our research team.
Activities
4 whale-watching boat trips, freediving & snorkeling, nature conservation excursions, marine biology seminars
Small group
8–10 people per expedition (minimum number of participants: 8)
You only pay after confirmation
Free cancellation up to 30 Days prior the trip
This is what your adventure trip looks like
Off to the Realm of the Pilot Whales—A Research Expedition in the Gouf de Capbreton.
As part of our research team, you’ll embark on an expedition to study pilot whales and explore the wonders of the ocean in the Gouf de Capbreton—one of Europe’s deepest underwater canyons, located in the heart of the Bay of Biscay. Together with a local team of marine biologists, you’ll study the movements, behavior, and habitat of pilot whales and dolphins and actively contribute to their conservation.
The project on video
Reviews
★ 5.0· 12 reviews★★★★★
„Eine Teilnahme an einer Expedition mit dem Ocean Collective ist außergewöhnlich. Ich durfte in der Biskaya das kompetente Team näher kennenlernen, meine Freitau…"
★★★★★
„Die Expedition mit dem Ocean Collective in der Biskaya war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Das gesamte Team war hervorragend organisiert, kompetent und mit spürba…"
Get to know the project & your host
Lukas
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„Lukas is a marine biologist specializing in sharks & freediving instructor. He has been working with the rarest sharks and rays on and in the ocean for over ten years."
The long-term goal of the research project is to establish local marine protected areas and give the sharks of our continent a chance of survival. By taking part in the expedition, you contribute to the implementation of these projects.
On each expedition,…
2 years
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5.0 ★ (12)
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Where you'll be
You’ll need to arrange your own travel. The nearest airport is Biarritz (BIQ), about 30 minutes away; Bordeaux and San Sebastián are also easily accessible. From there, you can continue on to Capbreton by train, bus, or rental car.
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