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Lio piccolo: flamingos & birdwatching bike tour in the Venetian lagoon
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5 Hours
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Offered in: German, English, Italian
Overview
This bike tour is an extraordinary opportunity to discover a hidden and off the beaten path part of the Venice lagoon: a bike itinerary to Lio Piccolo and Mesole, little towns nestled between the sea and the Venice Lagoon.
Fauna, history and nature: indispensable elements in an unforgettable excursion along the Venetian lagoon, crossing an incredible variety of landscapes shaped by nature and human activities. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the most beautiful areas of the Venetian coast, pedalling surrounded by a lush vegetation and myriads of birds that will frame an unforgettable day.
Thanks to the convenient pick up at Venice Fondamente Nove and the transfer by water bus to Treporti, this fun Venice bike tour is the ideal solution for those who want to discover the less well-known and crowded areas of the lagoon, wonderful landscapes rich in history, traditions and scenery of rare beauty, just outside the hustle and bustle of the most famous destinations
What's Included
- Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide
- Organisation and booking of rental bikes (if needed)
- Water bus ticket to Treporti
- Gratuities
- Use of bicycle
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Select a meeting point
at the water bus stop
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We will meet in Venice at Fondamente Nuove and we will travel through the northern lagoon up to Treporti with a water bus, passing by several lagoon islands.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We will land at Treporti, where our bikes will be waiting for us to start discovering Lio Piccolo and the lagoon birds! You will choose the bike your prefer: city bike, tandem, or e-bike. It will cost you around 20 Euro. It will be booked and ready for you!
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Who said that the flamingos are located only in Camargue? These friendly wading birds have been stopping in the venetian lagoon and they create picturesque atmospheres in the lagoon. Flamingos are nothing new in these places: for over a decade, in fact, these birds have been settling in this area. Today there are more than 8,000 flamingos that winter in the lagoon, many of which decide to stop for the whole year. Flamingo are quite confident and frequent “valli da pesca” (a sort of fish farms in the lagoon) and shallows, where they find shallow and muddy waters that they can filter with their particular beak.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lio Piccolo
Not only flamingo but a huge number of birds are likely to be seen in the lagoon: In total, around 300 species of birds live in the lagoon. An incredible diversity featuring birds connected to the tides, to the marshy land and to the sea. Ducks (mallards, teals, pintails, wigeons, shovelers), herons, seagulls, waders, shorebirds, even 4,000 flamingoes that would once migrate from Tunisia to France and then to Sardinia, now stably reside in the lagoon and its surrounding area. Or cormorants, reaching Venice from Poland, Sweden or Denmark.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cycling around the Venetian Lagoon you will be able to admire the great variety of landscapes that will open before your eyes: lapped by the waters of the Adriatic Sea and of the lagoon, the itinerary will cross breath-taking views... Sand dunes, and vegetable patches in addition to the extraordinary lagoon landscape with its canals, sand banks, mudflats and fishing valleys that form the background to Venice’s spectacular skyline.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Visiting the lagoon by bike will allow you to come into contact with the soul of a land where nature has always played a leading role. Land, fresh water and salt water are the three elements that coexist in this territory in a truly unique way. Under the lead of a nature and interpretive guide, who will provide you with information on the history and the peculiarities of the nature of the area you will cross along the bike tour, you will enjoy a truly unique ride!
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by [deTour]ist - Valerio Coppo: Tour Guide. Take a detour in Venice, be a detourist!
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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