Excursion by motorboat in the Comacchio Valleys with aperitif
Highlights
- Explore the Comacchio Valleys amongst lagoons, bilancioni and pink flamingos
- Spot wildlife in the Po Delta on a 1-hour-and-45-minute tour
- Enjoy an aperitif on board with friends, accompanied by a mixed selection of fried snacks
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Full description
If you think birdwatching is just something you see in documentaries, the Comacchio Valleys will change your mind!
You’ll board a motorboat to explore one of the most fascinating areas of the Po Delta, amongst reed beds, black-winged stilts and flocks of pink flamingos.
During this 1-hour-and-45-minute excursion, you’ll sail to the Fattibello Valley and round off the experience with an aperitif on board, surrounded by tranquillity.
What we will do
We’ll meet 30 minutes before departure time at Porto Garibaldi (FE), a hamlet of Comacchio.The crew who will be accompanying us on this cruise through the Comacchio Marshes will be waiting for us there.
After boarding, we’ll set sail along the navigable canal leading into the heart of the historic part of the Po Delta. During the crossing, we’ll catch a glimpse of the town of Comacchio on our right, known for its deep connection to fishing and lagoon traditions.
We’ll continue through wide stretches of water, reed beds and wetlands until we reach the Fattibello Valley, one of the area’s most distinctive landscapes and a key habitat for local wildlife.
Along the way, we’ll see the traditional ‘bilancioni’ still used by fishermen and, in the distance, the area of the ancient salt pans which for centuries have contributed to Comacchio’s economic history.
With a bit of luck, we may spot some of the species that inhabit these valleys, including pink flamingos, great white egrets, mallards, marsh harriers and avocets.
Before the excursion ends, we’ll relax with an aperitif on board – a spritz or a soft drink – accompanied by a small selection of fried seafood.
Once the boat trip is over, we’ll return to the starting point. The activity will last a total of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for everyone, with no age restrictions. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
This experience is not recommended for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
Other information
The tour runs from April to September and is confirmed once a minimum of 15 participants has been reached.
The itinerary may be subject to change in the event of unfavourable weather or sea conditions.
The vessel used is an 18. 70-metre motorboat with both indoor and outdoor seating and on-board toilets.
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please notify the organisers in advance using the contact details provided in your booking confirmation email. In the case of coeliac disease or severe allergies, we cannot guarantee that there will be no cross-contamination.
Dogs are permitted, subject to prior notification following booking confirmation.
The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport. Free and paid parking is available on site.
Recommended clothing
Clothing suitable for the season
Don't forget to bring
Sun cream
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Porto Garibaldi, Ferrara
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
