Motorboat tour of the Salento caves with aperitif
Highlights
- Spend 4 hours on board a motorboat discovering the Salento Caves
- Explore the Ionian and Adriatic sides by venturing up to the Mannute Complex
- Enjoy an aperitif on board toasting Puglia in the company of the crew
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Full description
Do you know the origin of the name of the Dragon Cave? And the Grotta del Presepe?
The Salento caves hold stories and secrets that our crew will be eager to reveal to you during this motorboat tour. There are many natural attractions encountered during the navigation, even more interesting anecdotes you will discover!
Explore the Ionian and Adriatic sides, venturing as far as the Mannute Complex. In between, refresh yourself during the bathing stops and enjoy an aperitif on board with a view of Puglia!
What we will do
I will be waiting for you 20 minutes before the selected time at the meeting point in Torre Vado (LE). You will be welcomed aboard my motorboat, ready to take you on a discovery of the Salento caves!
Once all passengers have finished boarding, we will set sail from Torre Vado to venture out into the sea. On the way, we will encounter numerous natural attractions such as the Grotta del Drago, Grotta del Presepe, Grotta delle Tre Porte, Grotta del Fiume and Punta Ristola. Each with stories and secrets to tell, which thecrew will not fail to reveal!
Our journey will continue to Santa Maria di Leuca, Punta Meliso, the Leuca Lighthouse, the Grotta Tenda degli Indiani, the Grotta del Soffio, the Grotta dell'Orto Cupo and the Grotta della Cattedrale. All the way to the Mannute Complex, which marks the boundary of our exploration on the Adriatic side.
In the course of the navigation, there will be 2 swimming stops lasting 30 minutes each, both in beautiful natural settings. An aperitif of fresh fruit and non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks will be served on board (included).
We will return to the meeting point after 4 hours of sailing.
Who it is aimed at
The tour is suitable for everyone with no age limit; children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children aged 0 to 2 years participate free of charge; the boat is not pram accessible.
The boat is not wheelchair-accessible.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure.
The experience is available from April to October.
The itinerary may change at the discretion of the captain depending on weather and sea conditions.
The boat is the 16-metre long and 5-metre wide motor vessel Bodu Fuhj equipped with a sun deck, awning and easily accessible toilets.
Upon boarding, passengers are asked to remove their footwear; the boat is equipped with non-slip flooring to remain barefoot.
To requestsnorkelling equipment on board please contact the organiser at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email; there is a charge for this service.
Dogs are allowed on board.
Recommended clothing
Clothing suitable for the season
Don't forget to bring
- Beach towel
- Sun cream
- Swimming costume
- Hat
- Sunglasses
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 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Torre Vado, Lecce
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 the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. 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.
