4-Day Kalamos Wildlife Tour with Field Station and Night Exploration
About This Tour
Explore Kalamos Island through an immersive stay at a biological field station, combining wildlife observation with hands-on learning about local ecosystems and...
Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Kalamos · Languages: English, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish
Know before you go: No ATMs are available on site.; The accommodation is in a village.; A moderate level of fitness is required.; There is a small health center in the village offering essential health services.
About Kalamos
Kalamos
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What's Included
- Accommodation in a mixed dorm arrangement (bunk beds), including bed linen and towels, access to the washing machine, shared kitchen, and sitting areas (fan/AC in summer, wood stove in winter for heating)
- Breakfast
- Multilingual guide
- Pre-departure preparation information and advice
- Tourist information point while on site
Not Included
- Transport to and from the tour site (arrival to and departure from Kalamos Island)
- Lunch and dinner
- Travel and health insurance (including personal possessions insurance)
- Beverages, etc.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival on Kalamos Island and Village Welcome
Arrive at the port of Kalamos' main village, where you will be met and transferred to the Kalamos Island biological field station. A welcome meal and dinner at a local restaurant will be offered later that day, followed by a brief tour of the village.
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2Day 02
Field Station Presentation, Forest Walk, and Night Wildlife Tour
After an early breakfast, head to the main field lab area for a comprehensive presentation about the station and the local ecosystems. Learn about the unique features of the area, the flora and fauna, and the current threats facing the environment. We then proceed on a walking tour of the Kalamos pine forest with a focus on birds and other wildlife, followed by a swim at one of the crystal-clear beaches at the edge of the forest. Visit a seaside castle and learn about the history of the area and this special monument. We then return to the field station by ferry and learn about marine habitats and coastal cliffs as important conservation areas for the region. After dinner, go on a nighttime tour to look for nocturnal wildlife, such as bats and frogs, and learn more.
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3Day 03
Sugar Cane Experience and Southern Scrubland Exploration
The day starts with an early breakfast, followed by a chance to make sugar cane juice on the farm that surrounds the Kalamos Island biological field station. We then explore the southern part of the island to see the Mediterranean scrub and learn about the importance of this habitat, followed by lunch and a swim. The rest of the day is free for guests to explore the village and surrounding area.
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4Day 04
Ferry Departure from Kalamos Island
Early morning departure from Kalamos Island by ferry. End of tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Kalamos, Islands, Greece · Tour start: Kalamos, 310 81, Greece — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.