Oosterschelde: Guided Tour in Search of Salty Shellfish
ID: GYG1046524-1610694
Category:
Country: Bangladesh
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Explore the tidal flats of the Oosterschelde on a guided walking tour. Learn about the unique ecosystem, taste fresh mussels and oysters, and discover the flora and fauna of the area.
Meet your guide and set off on a walking tour along the Oosterschelde. Discover the salt marshes and mudflats, which are submerged at high tide and exposed at low tide. Learn about the unique ecosystem and the plants that thrive here, such as samphire, sea lavender, and sea aster.
Pick and taste various sea vegetables that are often used in fish dishes and with shellfish. Then, search for mussels, oysters, and other shellfish. At low tide, these are easy to find and collect.
Watch as your guide opens the mussels and oysters with a special knife, and have the chance to taste these delicacies raw.
Highlights
- Discover the unique tidal flats of the Oosterschelde with a local guide
- Learn about the flora and fauna of the area, including sea vegetables
- Taste fresh mussels and oysters straight from the sea
- Explore the tidal flats and learn about the unique ecosystem
- Enjoy a unique experience in the heart of the Oosterschelde National Park
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Rainboots or good walkingshoes that can get wet. This is obligatory because of sharp oystershells.
Be prepared to get your hands dirty while gathering shellfish
The tour is conducted during low tide.
Binoculars
Guide will wear white jacket with Gidsendienst Zeeland logo
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour
- Tasting of sea vegetables
- Shellfish gathering
- Tasting of raw mussels and oysters
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the starting point
- Meals other than tastings
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
