Inspired by National Geographic's Pristine Seas project, which aims to protect the last wild places in our oceans, this National Geographic Day Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful and unspoiled Mediterranean waters by kayak. Accompanied by your experienced guide and a marine biologist, you'll learn about the importance of Posidonia.
Let your guide take you on a kayak tour through the marine protected area of the Dragonera Islands, offshore from Sant Elm. It's a rich ecosystem home to dolphins, fish, birds, algae, and more. Enjoy the opportunity to snorkel and marvel at the Posidonia meadows up close, while your guide explains the significance of this seagrass for the Mediterranean and the world.
Learn how we can help protect the Posidonia meadows by raising awareness of their role in the battle against global warming, as featured in the National Geographic documentary, 'Pristine Seas: The Power of Protection'.
Nat Geo Day Tour: In the Wake of a Nat Geo Explorer, Kayak the Pristine Seas of Mallorca
- Explore the unspoiled Mediterranean waters off the coast of Mallorca on a tour inspired by the work of National Geographic's Pristine Seas project, which aims to protect the last wild places in our oceans.
- Learn from a marine biologist about the "Lungs of the Mediterranean" – Posidonia oceanica – and its crucial contribution to biodiversity and maintaining a healthy marine ecosystem.
- Explore the area of the Dragonera Islands by kayaking, a responsible, human-powered water sport that has zero impact on the marine environment.
- Discover an underwater world, including Posidonia's marine meadows, from your kayak. Enjoy an optional snorkeling tour around the protected area of the Dragonera Islands.
- Learn how each of us can play a part in protecting the marine protected areas and the Posidonia meadows, by raising awareness of their role in the battle against global warming, as featured in the National Geographic documentary, 'Pristine Seas: The Power of Protection'.
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Snorkel stops
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Swim stops
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Lifejacket
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Fresh fruit
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- Recommended age: 10-60 years
- For safety reasons, this activity is not recommended for people out of the established activity age range, under the influence of drugs, pregnant women, people with breathing complications, heart problems, allergies and any other problems that may not allow you to do this activity
- This tour includes a strenuous kayaking activity of around 2.5 miles. A moderate level of fitness is required to participate
- Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
- Not suitable for families with small children
- Not suitable for guests who can't swim
- Height, weight and/or age restrictions may apply
- Bring a towel
- Bring biodegradable insect repellent
- Bring a hat
- Bring suitable footwear
- Food and drinks not included
- Subject to weather conditions
- English-speaking guide for all nationalities
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Call.schumi
Uit Duitsland - augustus 2024Reisde met partner
25 - 34 jaar
Uitstekend
Algemene beoordeling5/5
Wir mussten extra ein Taxi bestellen, um zum Treffpunkt für den Transfer zu kommen. Da hätten wir auch gleich eigenständig zum Kajakverleih fahren kön ...
Greta
Uit Verenigde Staten van Amerika - augustus 2024Reisde alleen
18 - 24 jaar
Uitstekend
Algemene beoordeling5/5
It was amazing! The views when you are kayaking, then when we snorkled we saw so many fishes! A lot of different kind too. Both guides were amazing! I ...
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