Explore a Land of High Contrasts
Calanques National Park | FRANCE | 6 DAYS
What TO expect
Immerse yourself in the heart of Mediterranean Biodiversity with this active itinerary in one of France´s most famous national parks! Learn about the parks natural heritage from local guides as well as it´s people, with a genuine opportunity to get to know their lifestyle!
Go on a kayak tour along the south coast of the park.
Visit the picturesque Croisette Cape near the little village of Les Goudes and its small harbour, for a typical French aperitif.
Join an oceanographer and discover the magical and invisible world of sea plankton.
Wine tasting at a typical French vineyard where first labelled French wine was produced.
Wind down at the end of your trip with a tranquil yoga session against a stunning natural backdrop.
What travellers say about the experience
““The excursion guides were fantastic and all so personable. Each one was a compelling, warm individual who cared about us and our experience and was clearly an expert. I learned so
much from each one. Absolute highest quality.””
““The activities were great, very active and engaging but never difficult to follow. The tour leader was very respectful and led space to each personality to be, and the
interactions with people were fantastic.””
““The package definitely surpassed my expectations. I knew it would be fun, mainly because I really like the activities provided. The kayaking allowed us to have a different perspective on the city and the national park; the possibility to sail actively a boat with the captain and colleagues’ support and help to collect phytoplankton to see it after; the vertigo hiking with few rappels and climbs in an amazing geological context; and several hikes in breathtaking scenarios of the Calanques, where we learned the importance of this Mediterranean landscape and the phenomena behind its formation; together with the character, professionalism, genuineness and the friendship of the tour leader, made this trip, one of the best experiences I had in many years.””
sustainability
This itinerary has an ecological footprint of around 0.0118 gha per tourist per day, which is lower than the MEET average. Although the main driver for the ecological footprint of the package is the food and drinks, the focus on vegetables and cereals, and the sourcing of local and national food providers are good practices for its sustainability.
You will have the chance to meet an oceanographer who will explain to you all the hidden secrets of the sea on board a traditional sailing boat.
Visitors have the unique opportunity to sleep in the very heart of Calanques National Park, in a hostel-refuge with amazing views over the sea and the mountains.