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From Arles: Half-Day 4x4 Camargue Safari

1. From Arles: Half-Day 4x4 Camargue Safari

Discover Camargue Natural Regional Park on an exciting 4x4 excursion with an experienced guide. See native wildlife like horses, bulls, and flamingos and stop in the charming village of Saintes Maries de la Mer. Meet your guide and embark on this incredible half-day 4 x 4 tour. Located between the arms of the Rhône River, the Camargue is a wind-swept land made of salt and water. Birds have made it their safe haven and people have managed to intermingle with biodiversity in this unique place, breeding bulls and horses, as well as developing the rice culture.   Camargue manages to seduce with its breathtaking landscapes and doesn't fail to impress. This territory, where water and alluvium, ponds, marshes and land all mix, has been the base of exceptionally rich human history. Discover the ponds and marshes, home to pink flamingos and many other birds. You will be welcomed on  private land to admire the famous Camargue bulls and horses. Discover the heart of the Camargue Natural Regional Park and learn about its nature and history from your guide.

Camargue: Safari from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

2. Camargue: Safari from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Depart from the Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and head out on a 2-hour safari around the scenic Camargue, southern France. Headed by a designated driver and guide, your group will discover the blossoming flora and fauna unique to this bucolic region.  See the famous white Camargue horses roaming freely in the fields from the heights of the convertible 4x4 motor. Snap shots of flamingos and different bird species flying around the edge of the ponds and bodies of water found in this serene area while listening to the story of the Camargue.  Travel to a bull farm where you will encounter black bulls and learn about the bull farming life from your informative guide.

Camargue: Half-Day 4x4 Guided Safari Adventure

3. Camargue: Half-Day 4x4 Guided Safari Adventure

Explore Camargue, France, on a guided safari adventure tour aboard a 4x4 with an open roof view. Visit authentic landscapes including the rice fields and ponds of a local marsh. See Camargue horses and bulls and marvel at the flight of flamingos. Plus, taste local foods and wines. Get picked up from your accommodation before starting your adventure. Board the 4x4 and stop at a breeding ranch to experience Camargue's animals. See the Camargue horses and bulls. Then, explore the middle of the marsh of the old Vistres. Travel through the rice fields and along the ponds and canals. Get a chance to see flamingos and other wildlife. Then, transport to another time while stopping at the heart of the medieval city of Aigues-Mortes. During the tour, enjoy a gourmet break at the Mas du Notaire, where the tour turns from sight to taste. Take part in a wine tasting and enjoy local foods and drinks (PDO bull saucisson, fougasses, fruit juices, etc.). End the tour on a full stomach as you're dropped off back at your accommodation.

Camargue: Guided Electric Bike Tour

4. Camargue: Guided Electric Bike Tour

Explore Camargue, France, on this guided electric bike tour. Immerse yourself in the heart of authentic landscapes and make unexpected discoveries. Marvel at local landscapes, see Camargue horses and bulls, and enjoy local foods and wines. See Camargue animals while visiting a breeding ranch. Watch the herds of Camargue horses and bulls. Later, get a chance to see pink flamingos and other wildlife along the tour route. Afterwards, enjoy a gourmet break at the Mas du Notaire, where the tour turns from sight to taste. Take part in a wine tasting and enjoy local foods and drinks (PDO bull saucisson, fougasses, fruit juices, etc.). End the tour with a full stomach.

Montpellier: St. Guilhem le Désert and Moureze Day-Trip

5. Montpellier: St. Guilhem le Désert and Moureze Day-Trip

Your experience begins as you meet in Montpellier with your local guide. It will be at this point you will receive a presentation of the excursion itinerary before your departure in an air-conditioned minibus. In a small group, discover the small medieval village of Mourèze and its cirque with other-worldly rock formations. Shortly before lunch time, you will return to the minibus to explore a unique lake which is sure to make an impression on you. It will be at this location you will be free to enjoy a picnic at the water's edge, as you chat with your guide. In the early afternoon, admire beautiful gorges and a medieval bridge which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will later finish the day strolling through the winding streets of a medieval village full of artisanal shops in a natural and enchanting setting. History is also very present in this area, which boasts an impressive abbey with a glorious past.

Le Grau-du-Roi: Seaquarium Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket

6. Le Grau-du-Roi: Seaquarium Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket

Discover the aquatic life of the Mediterranean with tickets to the Seaquarium in Le Grau-du-Roi. Benefit from skip-the-line entrance and enjoy up-close encounters with incredible underwater animals. The Seaquarium Institut Marin is a center of scientific culture with missions of general interest exclusively dedicated to the study, enhancement and active preservation of marine ecosystems. A place of discovery and perpetual astonishment, a lively and committed playful and educational space, the Seaquarium Institut Marin strives to change our view of the marine world as well as our relationship with animals and raises awareness from an early age on responsible behavior. and the effective actions that we must adopt and carry out together to sustainably protect our most precious common good: our blue planet. New exhibition : Plastic Invasion The immersive exhibition explaining the situation and what can be done. A wide variety of exhibits showing how we can act to fight the scourge of plastic waste.

From Avignon: Wild Landscapes of the Camargue

7. From Avignon: Wild Landscapes of the Camargue

Travel in a comfortable minivan through the wild landscapes of Camargue, listening to your guide's insightful commentary while looking out for flamingos, black bulls, and wild horses. See the local salt marshes and rice fields before visiting Pont de Gau's Ornithological Park, which hosts several species of birds including pink flamingoes all year round. Then, drive to Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer, which is an important pilgrimage destination for traveller communities. Afterwards, you can opt for a refreshing swim in the Mediterranean Sea or a stroll along the lively streets of the village and a visit to its fortified church. You will have some free time for lunch there. Finally, visit Aigues Mortes and travel back to the Middle Ages in this wonderful fortified town, surrounded by warmly colored salt pans.

Montpellier: Cirque de Navacelles & Foux de la Vis Day Trip

8. Montpellier: Cirque de Navacelles & Foux de la Vis Day Trip

Go to a viewpoint at Mont Saint Baudille and travel to two belvederes to admire the Cirque de Navacelles land formation on this day trip from Montpellier. Explore the charming village of Navacelles and see its waterfall. Hike to an old mill that is built over a waterfall at moulin Foux de la Vis. Meet your guide in Montpellier and relax on the trip to the top of Mount Saint Baudille, appreciate the amphitheater-like valley formed by erosion at the Cirque de Navacelles and sweeping views of the Mediterranean sea. Head to the belvedere of the Baume Auriol to see this land formation from another angle. Continue to the old stone village of Navacelles. Walk through this rustic locale which is built around a natural waterfall. Take some time to relax or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Hike through the woods along the emerald green Vis river to the mill over the Foux de Vis waterfall. Head to the belvedere of Blandas where you can take in panoramic views of the Cirque de Navacelles and the river Vis. Return to Montpellier.

Camargue : découverte de la nature aux Marais du Vigueirat

9. Camargue : découverte de la nature aux Marais du Vigueirat

Accompagné d’un guide naturaliste, vous pénétrez dans le cœur de la réserve naturelle. Sur plus de 1 200 hectares, le site est composé d'une mosaïque de milieux naturels caractéristiques de la Camargue, qui abritent 3 500 espèces animales et végétales, avec 5 élevages de taureaux et chevaux, et plus de 300 espèces d'oiseaux que vous pourrez observer au fil des saisons : canards, rapaces, limicoles, flamants roses, hérons... le site accueille les 9 espèces de hérons d’Europe, dont le fameux Butor Etoilé. Le point de rendez-vous de la visite est fixé devant l’accueil des Marais du Vigueirat. Le guide vous emmène en minibus électrique jusque dans le cœur de la réserve naturelle situé 5 km plus au sud. Vous vous rendrez ensuite à pied dans plusieurs observatoires à la découverte des oiseaux présents dans le marais. Le guide vous fera découvrir les différentes espèces à l’aide d’une longue-vue et vous donnera de nombreuses explications sur la faune et les milieux naturels. D’une durée de 2h30, les visites naturalistes ont lieu toute l’année matin et après midi, avec des horaires qui s’adaptent au rythme des saisons. Ces sorties ne sont pas réservées seulement aux ornithologues mais s’adaptent à toute la famille. Le circuit n’est pas accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite.

From Avignon: Half-Day Camargue and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

10. From Avignon: Half-Day Camargue and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Depart Avignon and embark on a half-day tour of the beautiful wetlands and other landscapes of the Camargue by air-conditioned minivan. See wild horses and different bird species in their natural habitat, and learn more about the region from your driver/guide. Hear all about the local culture of the Roma people and get the chance to have your fortune read. Pass the historic city of Arles and see the wild horses and bulls unique to the region roaming freely as you make your way to the coastal town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Get some free time to explore the town center and soak up its charms. Use the time to look inside the Romanesque fortress-church and follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims who gather yearly for a religious festival in honor of Saint Sarah.

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based on 145 reviews

We had a wonderful time on this tour. Our driver Thierry was very attentive and ensured that we saw all the things on our bucket list. The Flamingo Bird park was spectacular and we saw horses and bulls albeit not in “the wild”. We visited St Marie de la Mer and had plenty of time to climb to the roof of the the Notre Dame church and get some spectacular views of the town and the Mediterranean. Thierry also dropped us off near our accommodation and saved us a train ride. Merci Thierry.

David was exceptionally knowledgeable, and gracious to continue with the tour when all others who'd booked canceled or didn't show. And personalized the tour to my liking in the process. He walked at my pace, and since the tour wasn't taking as long as usual, added a couple extras into it.

it was an excellent trip, very educational and engaging, with interesting stops along the way showcasing the Camargue breathtaking landscapes, white horses, bulls and even flamingoes in late October!

Perfect activity to discover Camargue! Our guide was excellent! sandra knew everything about her lovely region and it was such a pleasure to travel with her. Thank you! Et bonne continuation!

Our guide was very knowledgeable. She grew up in the Camargue and her pride in the area was evident.