Tour to the banc d'Arguin and the Pyla Dune

From Pilat beaches, you will cross the southern pass of Arcachon Basin, then you will sail along the Banc d'Arguin oysters farms and look birds feeding at low tide. We will keep sailing to the feet of the Pilate dune for a short picnic break, swimming etc... before taking the way back.

Excursions are guided by an instructor certified by the state.

Video at the banc d'Arguin with Amazone Canoë

Information & prices

Meeting point: Café Ha(a)itza 312 Boulevard de l'Océan, 33115 La Teste-de-Buch - Get the itinerary with Google Maps | Waze


Team tip: Prefer the long tour to get the time to discover everything

Short tour

Duration:
2h30 in total, with 1h30 kayaking + break

Tour:
Banc d'Arguin & Pyla Dune

Departure:
Depends on the tide, contact us

Price (with guide):
38 € per person

1/2 price for children under 10

Long tour

Duration:
5 to 5h30 in total, with 2h to 2h30 kayaking + picnic break / visit / swim

Tour:
Banc d'Arguin & Pyla Dune

Departure:
Depends on the tide, contact us

Price (with guide):
50 € per person

1/2 price for children under 10

This rate includes the supervision by a licensed sea kayak monitor of the French Canoe Kayak Federation

🛟 Safety information 🛟

For your safety, it is mandatory to:
  • be able to swim 25 meters;
  • keep your shoes on;
  • keep you life-jacket on;
  • not dive;
  • not navigate while drunk.

For their own safety, we do not accept children under 5.
During yours trips, please be respectful of nature, fishermen, and navigate silently.
We kindly remind you that fires and wild camping are forbidden.

Group outing

Group outings & activities

Birthday, « cousinade », team bulding / works council, bachelorette party / bachelor party, sports raid, school, vacation center, leisure center, or simply outing with friends!
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Banc d'Arguin environment

Environment : The Banc d’Arguin - National Natural Reserve (since 1972)

For thousands of years, the Leyre has dragged tons and tons of sand in to the Arcachon Bay from the Landes plateau located in the Bay's passes, between the Pyla Dune and the Cap Ferret, ...
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