When you have in mind the idea of spending a few days exploring new bike routes, immersed in nature, there is a sea of proposals to search through. A vast expanse in which you need to navigate to avoid ending up with mundane experiences and many challenges. How can you start making sense of it all?
A good old friend, or information on the web, or consulting a guide. Yes, but if you don’t know the places well if you don’t actually know the people organizing the experiences, you end up doing the same four things that everyone does.
When you don’t know the destination that has piqued your curiosity, you may experience an unpleasant feeling of disorientation when planning a DIY trip. You risk only seeing a tiny part (no more than 10%) of the immense richness around you.
For those of us who love to explore the unknown, not being able to have an authentic and deep experience is a real disappointment.
The worst thing about planning a vacation with the idea of enjoying the slowness of biking and being by the water is ending up with a crowd of people on those well-trodden bike paths or on classic day trips.
In practice, it is often quite difficult to find precise and reliable information so that you can be sure you’ll meet people who have the time to welcome you, guide you, and show you the best of their land and wisdom. And in the end, the question arises: will I be able to truly experience something beautiful, enjoyable, and authentic?
Imagine being with a few people who share the same interests, and having an experienced guide at your disposal who listens to you and knows exactly where the right places and situations are to make you experience something truly special.
Imagine being able to ask all the questions you want and having time to focus on the aspects you want to delve into. Time to discover hidden, exclusive corners that you would never have seen otherwise.
Imagine having the opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of the Po Delta, discover Chioggia, nature, and silence, and fully appreciate what you are experiencing.
Imagine taking part in experiential workshops, guided tours, and tastings that allow you to touch what would otherwise have been just a story, and by doing so, experience everything that is happening with intensity.
Pedal below sea level with birds slowly accompanying you.
Imagine meeting and chatting amicably with the locals, listening to their stories, perhaps in dialect, getting to know passionate people about their work, and talking to them as if they were lifelong friends.
Discovering their secrets, experiencing the emotion that arises from their passion, learning about traditions and wisdom passed down from generation to generation, and, in the end, savouring the intense taste of truly genuine food.
Let yourself be taken outside the city of Venice, on a journey to discover its land born in symbiosis with the Venetian lagoon, creating a unique cultural and natural oasis.
Pedal along the Via delle Valli, watch the water flow placidly beneath you, the flapping wings of herons and flamingos in rhythm with each pedal stroke, accompanied by the same wind that brought them here from distant lands. Feel the effort transform into a sensation of pure freedom as the evocative landscape of the lagoon unfolds before your eyes.
You will discover a landscape that tells of traditions handed down from generation to generation, developed along these waterways: fresh water that nourishes the rice fields and then flows into the arms of the sea; salt water that fills the fishermen’s nets and the stalls along the streets of Chioggia.
Arrival and check-in at the hotel
Lunch at a fisherman’s trattoria in the middle of the Venice lagoon
Imagine silently gliding through the calm waters of the Venice lagoon, accompanied only by the gentle rustling of the waves against the boat. Paolo, a Venetian fisherman and your host for the day, guides you to a hidden destination: the “cason”. Here, the air is filled with the salty scent of the lagoon and the inviting aromas of freshly grilled fish. With every simple yet historically rich dish, Paolo offers you a glimpse into the vibrant heart of Venice, seen not through the usual tourist routes, but through the eyes of those who live the lagoon every day.
Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel or similar solution in the city center of Chioggia
Bicycle tour along the “Via delle Valli”, one of the most beautiful cycle paths in Europe.
Pedal below sea level, immerse yourself in the beauty of woods, valleys, and canals between the Adige and the Po di Levante, where wild nature merges with the ancient culture of “vallicoltura” (marshland farming). Through historical “casoni” and fishing valleys, you will feel the love and dedication of the people for this land that constantly faces the challenge of water and land. The flight of herons and the sound of ducks remind you of the extraordinary coexistence between humans and nature in this unique place. It’s an excursion that touches the heart and makes you reflect on the beauty and fragility of this special ecosystem.
The travel itinerary may be subject to small variations based on causes of force majeure, climate, or organizational adjustments.
When confirming the trip – once the minimum number of participants is reached – any relevant changes and updates will be communicated
2 DAYS- 1 NIGHT
4* HOTEL oR SIMILAR ith BREAKFAST
PARTICIPANTS FROM 8 TO 12
PRIVATE TRANSFER
1 night stay at a centrally located hotel in Chioggia
1 guided bicycle tour
1 lunch at a trattoria with a boat transfer
Bicycle rental
A local tour guide (speaking Italian and English) will accompany the group for the entire duration of the trip
Arrival and departure flights from Italy
Internal transfers, which will be quoted at the time of booking.
Supplement for a single room
Possible recommended activities during free time
Wine and alcoholic beverages during lunches and dinners
Other meals not indicated in the program
Personal expenses (e.g., bar service, porterage, laundry, tips, etc.)
“All Risks” travel insurance (to be requested as an extra at the time of booking)
Tourist tax – mandatory to be paid on-site
All additional costs due to unforeseen circumstances not attributable to our organization (e.g., flight cancellations, fare increases, strikes, or other events and natural disasters, emergency evacuations, etc.);
Everything not specifically included in the clause “The offer includes”
The booking must be made at least 15 days before the trip departure date.
Payment is to be made via bank transfer in the following manner:
20% Down payment upon booking confirmation
80% Final payment due 30 days prior
by Openmind Travel Srl
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Via Esperanto 2 – 11100 Aosta
Sede operativa
Via Bassi 60 – 35131 Padova
Ph. +39.0498256495
welcome@openmindtravel.it
P.IVA 05236340286
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Kamelion by Openmind Travel partecipa a:
Progetto finanziato con il POC
Regione del Veneto
Kamelion è un progetto
Openmind Travel Srl
Sede legale
Via Esperanto 2 – 11100 Aosta
Sede operativa
Via Bassi 60 – 35131 Padova
Ph. +39.0498256495
welcome@openmindtravel.it
P.IVA 05236340286
PEC:pec@pec.openmindtravel.it
Kamelion by Openmind Travel
partecipa a:
Progetto finanziato con il POC
Regione del Veneto