Day Trips from Bordeaux to Arcachon

Escape Bordeaux on a private shore excursion to the beautiful seaside resort of Arcachon, located on the Atlantic coast. Enjoy pickup directly from your cruise ship and travel in comfort aboard a premium minivan with an English-speaking guide. Discover Arcachon Bay, famous for its oyster-farming traditions, sandy beaches, and mild climate. Visit local oyster huts and enjoy a tasting of fresh Arcachon oysters paired with white wine (alternatives available). Your guide will suggest a seaside restaurant for lunch, perfectly matched with Bordeaux wines. In the afternoon, choose how to personalize your experience: climb Europe’s largest sand dune, the Dune du Pilat, enjoy free time in Arcachon, or take a private boat ride on a traditional Pinasse to explore Bird Island and oyster farms. This flexible, small-group tour offers the perfect mix of nature, gastronomy, and coastal charm before returning to your cruise ship.

I offer an unique excursion at the Arcachon Bay. Welcome to the tallest sand dune in Europe, you will enjoy the wonderfull view of Landaise Forest, Cap Ferret, Ocean and the Bay. The guide stay with you during the Dune and take time with each person to enjoy the best. After the Dune, Stop to the belvedere tour in Arcachon to enjoy the panoramic view of the birds island, oysters farmers and Arcachon town. A Professional guide and the driver are at your service. Finish to the La Teste-de-Buch port, it is a picturesque and authentic place protected from mass tourism You are all the time with a guide and during the Oysters Tasting you have a choice of 6, 9 or 12 Oysters per person and a glass of rosé or white wine. If you don't like Oysters we have some shrimps, porc pâté or winkle. It's a family atmosphere and professional.

SUNSET OPTION AVAILABLE !! Delve into the stunning beauty of Arcachon Bay on a full-day escape from Bordeaux. Premium program: private traditional boat (pinasse) cruise, savoring fresh oysters paired with crisp white wine while enjoying the picturesque coastal scenery. Explore the charming seaside town of Arcachon at your leisure, and then visit the iconic Dune du Pilat, the tallest sand dune in Europe, where breathtaking panoramic views await. This tour combines nature, local flavors, and the essence of the French coastal lifestyle for a memorable day out. - Private boat cruise through Arcachon Bay (sunset option available) - Oysters and wine tasting with leisure time in the picturesque village of L'Herbe, Cap Ferret - Visit the Dune du Pilat for stunning ocean and forest views (alternatives possible if you do not feel climbing the dune) - Experience local flavors and the French coastal lifestyle in Arcachon town

Escape the bustle of Bordeaux for a seaside getaway on this trip to the Bay of Arcachon. Don't worry about having to hire a car, with transportation sorted for you. With your local guide and small group, journey southwest by van to the white-sand beaches of Arcachon, famous for oyster harvesting. Hike to the top of Pyla Dune, the highest sand dune in Europe, before enjoying lunch.

Discover some of France’s most celebrated coastal scenery on this private, full-day tour from Bordeaux to Arcachon Bay. Depart in the morning from central Bordeaux in a private vehicle and head to a nature reserve, where you’ll sample oysters and local white wine (own expense). Next, head to Arcachon for lunch (own expense) and sightseeing before continuing to the Dune of Pilat—climb to the summit for unbeatable views.