Surftrip for beginners & intermediates in an electric van in the South-West of France
Brief
Duration7 days and 6 nights
Group SizeMin: 6 / Max: 12
Departure and ReturnDax TGV station (1mn walk from our agency)
Head for the South-West to discover our group surftrip in an electric van. Accompanied by passionate guides Noémie & Kévin, learn to surf and discover the Gironde, Landes and Basque regions during an extraordinary stay.
On the program: discover vanlife, enjoy the mild, sunny climate of the South-West, learn to surf at renowned spots, discover all the good deals and secret spots on the West Coast with your local guides. But above all, live an extraordinary experience in a group, close to nature, while keeping your independence.
Welcome to The Family Van :)
On the program: discover vanlife, enjoy the mild, sunny climate of the South-West, learn to surf at renowned spots, discover all the good deals and secret spots on the West Coast with your local guides. But above all, live an extraordinary experience in a group, close to nature, while keeping your independence.
Welcome to The Family Van :)
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Itinerary & Program
Day 1 (Sunday) : Dax to Biscarrosse (122 km)
After collecting your van from our agency, a 1-minute walk from Dax station, take the road towards Cazaux, through the pine forests and the large lakes of the Landes.
Once you arrive at the homestay, take advantage of this first calm time to set up camp and stroll around Lake Cazaux.
A welcome restaurant is planned on Sunday evening to get to know the guides and other travelers.
Once you arrive at the homestay, take advantage of this first calm time to set up camp and stroll around Lake Cazaux.
A welcome restaurant is planned on Sunday evening to get to know the guides and other travelers.
Day 2 (Monday) : Day in Biscarrosse
On one side the ocean and its beach, on the other two of Europe's largest freshwater lakes surrounding a small town with its shops and restaurants: Biscarrosse is the place to be!
Days 3 & 4 (Tuesday & Wednesday) : Biscarrosse to Hossegor (119km)
Hossegor, or the surfing capital of Europe! A must-visit town for its small designer boutiques, original venues, charming Basque-Landes-style houses and legendary waves.
Days 5 & 6 (Thursday & Friday) : Hossegor to Saint-Jean-de-Luz (47km)
Biarritz & the Basque Coast, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne, Bidart... Let yourself be carried away by the sublime landscapes of the Basque country and its authentic, unspoilt places, and experience its customs, gastronomy and legends at first hand to round off your stay in style :)
Day 7 (Saturday) : Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Dax (85km)
The end! Back to Dax by 2pm. You can take advantage of the morning to stroll around Dax town centre and relax at the thermal baths on offer in the town.
Your guides
Noémie & Kévin
The founders of The Family Van will be on hand to supervise your surfing retreat and make sure you have a holiday that lives up to the experience they've created and want to share with you!
’ We've come up with a holiday that's all about discovering the van roadtrip, electric power and travelling more frugally. We also wanted to discover the benefits of surfing, meet new people over a drink and discover a region we've fallen in love with. ‘
The Family Van has invented the perfect recipe for a van holiday that's sporty, unusual and a great place to meet new people.
’ We've come up with a holiday that's all about discovering the van roadtrip, electric power and travelling more frugally. We also wanted to discover the benefits of surfing, meet new people over a drink and discover a region we've fallen in love with. ‘
The Family Van has invented the perfect recipe for a van holiday that's sporty, unusual and a great place to meet new people.
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Sleeping options
1 traveller (privatised van)
Book your private van on your own and enjoy a 140x190 sofa bed just for you!
2 travellers (private van)
Book your private van for two and enjoy a 140x190 sofa bed and a roof tent (140x240) in addition if you wish!
3 travellers (privatised van)
Book your private van for three and enjoy an extra sofa bed (140x190) and roof tent (140x240) if you wish!
1 passenger (shared van)
Share the van with another traveller and enjoy your own double bed, sofa bed (140x190) and roof tent (140x240)!
Next departures
Price per passenger and availability vary according to the number of passengers
Number of travelers
No trips available with selected options
Budget
The price is indicated per person and decreases according to the number of travelers with whom you decide to travel in your van. The price varies according to the time of year and is valid for a 6-night stay.
Our Citroën e-Jumpy vans
Practical info
- The driver must be at least 19 years old
- The driver must have held a category B driving licence for at least 1 year. The licence must have been valid for more than 1 year without interruption
- Capture of a deposit for the vehicle on the day of your departure (bank imprint)
- Our partner Allianz insures you for the duration of your trip (from the start of your stay to the end of your stay), for traffic-related damage (excess applicable)
Pick-up time
Day of departure: you can collect your van between 9.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the day of departure directly from the agencyDay of return: you must return the van before 2pm on the day of return.Access
Agency located 1 minute's walk from the Dax TGV station- From Paris : 3h30 by TGV from Gare Montparnasse
- From Bordeaux: 1h15 by TGV
- From Lyon: 2 hours by TGV to Paris then 3 hours 30 minutes by TGV to Dax
- From Toulouse: 3h30 by train
Parking during your stay
If you come to the agency by car, you can leave it in our secure car park for the duration of your stay.Réservation
1. Choose your sleeping option
1 traveller (privatised van)
2 travellers (private van)
3 travellers (privatised van)
1 passenger (shared van)
2. Choose your date
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20% depositto reserve your placeFree cancellationup to 30 days before departure100% refundedif your departure is not confirmed
Payments in paper holiday vouchers and connect available