Canyons to Coast Adventure in Sardinia

What a fantastic tour, our guide Ivan couldn't do enough for us. He switched up the days of each activity depending on the weather and gave us a full brief the evening before so we knew what to take with us.

Hotel was very clean and spacious rooms, lots of choice at breakfast. Not far to walk into town but a very steep hill to come back up!

Tips: wear insect repellant for the hike and coasteering, take gloves for the canyoning, coasteering and kayaking, sea shoes for the boat trip (the beaches were shingles/rock so you might need these for ease of getting in/out of the sea and the boat).

As always, the people make the trip and we had an awesome group which made the week all the more enjoyable! I'd also recommend doing the optional wine tasting, great wine and lots of food.

If you're on the fence about booking this trip, just do it, you won't regret it :)

Ivan was the best tour guide and had a great itinerary set up for us! From the first dinner he was very welcoming, through out the trip was extremely encouraging and helpful. For the coasteering, it was WONDERFUL but recommend gloves for the sharp rocks and pants instead of shorts. Cliff jumping was exhilarating and the multiple height options were appreciated by everyone. All of the beaches visited throughout the trip were amazing and diverse enough. Would highly recommend water shoes for every beach as the beaches are very pebbly/rocky. The canyoning was super fun and repelling with Ivan and team felt safe and exciting. Thanks to Ivan and team for a great adventurous trip. The Hotel location is the best part of the hotel which has an amazing view - the walk back to the hotel is worth that view!

This trip was amazing! We abseiled, hiked, swam, explored caves, kayaked - it was the most incredible adventure through the most beautiful landscapes, with the most awesome people! I made some great friends. The accommodation was stunning too, and perfectly located; a short walk from town. Ivan organised it so well, going that extra mile to make sure we all had an exceptional time. He even suggested extra activities that we could do in our down time. A few of us additionally rode horses, went wine tasting and visited a spa, upon Ivan's recommendation. It was all incredible. I can't recommend highly enough.

Absolutely brilliant adventure in sunny Sardinia. A very active week involving some real workouts. Had the most fantastic time with a great gang of people. Ivan, our guide, is a superstar.

I hadn't realised quite how water-based this adventure would be (spent time in the sea basically every day) but that was more than fine by me, I loved swimming in the beautiful Mediterranean, it just caught me a bit by surprise, so bring your swimwear!

This trip was amazing with awesome activities in a beautiful area. Ivan was a really good guide as well and the group was good fun. Would highly recommend

A big thank you to Ivan, a great guide and such a lovely man. Couldn't have asked for a better group of people to spend this week with!

All the activities we did were fantastic, pushed our comfort boundaries but what adventures we had! Loved every minute of it! I cannot recommend this trip and Ivan enough. The Aug 2025 group, we rule!

Just a word of advice. . . definitely keep your legs straight when doing the high cliff jump!!!!

this was my first time with Much Better Adventures and I had a wonderful holiday. I enjoyed very much all of the activities and the breathtaking scenery that Sardinia offered. There was just the right balance between group activities and independent time to relax and do things on your own. Our guide Ivan was friendly and professional. Thank you

Just got back from the Canyons to Coast trip in Sardinia and it was honestly incredible. The scenery was stunning, the towns were super charming, and the activities were loads of fun.

Our guide Ivan was the best – so knowledgeable, funny, and really made sure everyone felt comfortable. I’m not great with heights, and he was super understanding, adjusting the coasteering jumps so they were a bit lower for me but still exciting. There were always options to make things easier or skip bits if you wanted, which made the whole trip feel really inclusive.

Highly recommend if you’re after an adventure with a great mix of challenge, chill, and beautiful views. Thanks Ivan!

Had an absolutely amazing time on this trip. Loved every minute. The coastline of this region is unbelievably beautiful. We swam in crystal clear waters and sat on stunning beaches. Ivan and his team of guides were wonderful, dedicated and knowledgeable and our group was lovely. I’m probably about average fitness and I found the activities a little challenging at points, especially in the heat, but I managed to do everything and loved it, especially when your reward at the end is a beautiful beach. I’d advise to invest in very good hiking shoes with good grip - the terrain on some of the hikes is tricky at points (loose rocks, and some descents). Also, would advise on getting some sort of gloves for the canyoning as some of the cliffs are very sharp. Also, I need to mention that the packed lunches are really delicious and the food at the hotel is wonderful. Really recommend this trip!

This was my first MBA trip and I am so glad I picked this one! A fantastic group of 11 people in the scorching Sardinian sun. The hotel has stunning views, the staff are wonderful and the food is home cooked and so delicious. Five full days make up a brilliant trip packed full of adrenaline, adventure and fun. Ivan our guide was simply wonderful and all communication about the next day’s itinerary was detailed and clear. Every day was a highlight but the coasteering was my personal favourite (I would recommend gloves for this as the rocks are razor sharp). The boat day was in the middle of the week which was perfect for a bit of a rest day - it was relaxing and so beautiful, the water is crystal clear. I recommend bringing a snorkel - you will probably use it every day!

Each day you have some of the afternoon as free time so as a group we would often wander into town for ice creams, pizza, a swim or a cold drink. We also enjoyed the hotel deckchairs and the views and many a game was played before our evening meals were decided. Ivan recommended some great places to eat and as it was a foodie group we couldn’t have been happier!

I met some fabulous people and have come home buzzing about what to book next. It was just fantastic!

This trip is a blinder!! What a beautiful, exciting, well planned and delivered trip it is. If you haven't booked, do it now!! Ivan our host is wonderful, top trumps. So much knowledge 🙌 such a kind 😇 person with a great attitude for delivering your dream adventure. Kudos to Ivan. Sardinia is beautiful 😍 and every day was special ❤️ The activities are just the best, so much fun. Book, book, book. You will have the best time ever x

What superlatives can I use for this trip. Five active days in the hot Italian sun. Firstly the Hotel L'Osai is a clean, comfy and cool three star hotel, with a location and view that is out of this world. Great food and accommodation from Massimo and family. A great base to run adventures from. Five different days of activity that were a good stretch for me, and would classify as medium intensity, made slightly more intense by the mid to upper 30's temperature. Each day had it's appeals and intensity level, all completed with a group that bonded well and worked together. An last but not least, Ivan as the host could not do more to help. He was part guide, part fixer, part friend and part mountain goat. Ivan made this trip complete and I thank him for it.

I can only recommend you try this trip yourself.

Well organized, without a hitch in anything. A very nice and knowledgeable local guide - Ivan.

Sardinia is beautiful and the activities were great. They were both challenging and exciting. The accomodations were clean and comfortable, the food was very good and the people in the group were fantastic. Would recommend.

This was my second solo trip with MBA and definitely won’t be my last.

The accommodation is a hotel (not a campsite which is referenced sometimes on this page) a short (hilly) walk down to / up from the beach and plenty of bar / restaurant options in Cala Gonone. The hotel was spotlessly clean with rooms being cleaned and bathroom towels changed every day - you can hire beach towels from the hotel if you don’t want to pack one. The views from the hotel terrace of the Sardinian coast were just stunning (pictures do not do it justice).

The breakfast included at the hotel each morning is a lot better than the pictures shown on this page. On the days lunches were provided by the hotel, the portions are generous, tasty and better than just a sandwich e. g. rice, pasta, couscous. They were always vegetarian to cater for everyone in the group. Lactose and gluten free were also catered for. You need space to pack your lunches in your bag each day so make sure you bring a back pack big enough to carry a lunch box, water and anything else you need for the day, e. g. towel, swimwear. The first evening meal is provided by the hotel and the final evening meal is at an Agriturismo which was my favourite meal of the week.

Ivan, our guide would usually meet us around 9am for activities and would leave us around 2pm. This meant that people that arrived in groups of 2 were able to do their own thing and people that came as solos were able to have solo time. Ivan was able to move some of the activities around depending on the weather and also so two people that arrived a day late didn’t miss out on the more exciting activities. I loved the variety of activities across the week but the boat trip was my favourite day however, it would’ve been better if the trip finished later to allow more time on the beaches / coves. We didn’t do any snorkelling the whole week which I was disappointed about. The kayaking activity is sunrise sea kayaking, not lake kayaking like it says on the page due to a sewage issue in the lake. Our kayaking trip was cut short due to strong winds however Ivan arranged an easy hike and lunch for us instead. As some of the other reviews have mentioned some activities e. g. Coasteering and kayaking could have done with a second guide even with us not being a full group (we were a group of 9) but appreciate 1 guide is probably to keep the costs down. In the absence of a second guide, I couldn’t have asked for a better group to spend the week with. We all supported each other through every activity.

This trip is ideal if you’re looking for a mixture of activities and free / chill time but maybe not ideal for someone that wants to be kept busy / active by a guide all day / week.

All in all, it was a great week with a great group of mixed aged (30-60 year olds) and mixed experience people that got stuck in to every activity.

Were to start… Ivan was an absolutely fantastic tour guide. Friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We had the best time ever! Group size was perfect and we had a great group (8 people). Personal highlights - canyoneering, hikes and sunrise kayak. Would highly recommend this company and Ivan as a guide. Plus accommodation clean, tidy and helpful with any queries. Thank you for a fabulous time!

A great mix of activities, location and accommodation.

The activities were fun and challenging but not too difficult for the less experienced.

The camp grounds were great and on par with any hotel. Clean, en suite facilities, air con, fridge and kitchenette, all you could need. It was also fairly close to the town and beach.

The beaches and landscape were beautiful, the food was delicious. An optional wine tasting Ivan arranged was a particular highlight.

Ivan was an excellent guide and host, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

Only a couple of criticisms. I think a second guide may have been beneficial to help any stragglers in the activities. We also missed out on Coasteering due unfortunate circumstances, which a second guide would have helped with. Ivan was good enough to arrange an alternative hike which was both interesting and challenging though.

All in all, highly recommended.

The tour was exactly as amazing as what I had imagined from the description and photos. There was a great balance between activities and free time. Ivan was very flexible and accommodating in arranging activities according to the weather and the group's needs so we could have the best possible experience. He even arranged a local wine tasting and suggested other local activities to explore in our free time which only added to the experience overall. The activities were moderately difficult so I recommend participants have a decent baseline fitness level to maximize both their individual and the group experience. That being said, Ivan was very professional and coached or assisted group members through the activities as needed. I feel better acquainted with the wild coast of Sardinia and am so glad I made the trip across the world to participate

On our opening evening our host (the legendary) Ivan said his goal was to create a week with that perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

Boy did this trip achieve! With the mornings devoted to the action and a range of exciting, but not too challenging, adventures and the late afternoon/evenings free time to relax using Ivan's local knowledge to your advantage. A trip where at the end you felt like you'd been active but also refreshed enough for the plunge back into the real world.

As already mentioned host, Ivan, was fantastic throughout. Funny, insightful and always on hand with a great Sardinian tale. He tailor makes the trip for the group, switching up the activities based on the weather conditions and when high winds meant our coasteering would likely be cancelled...a different adventure sorted within a matter of hours!

Sardinia itself is a beauty, it's people so friendly- I'm already saving up to up the challenge and complete the Selvaggio Blu. But for those wanting that perfect blend... 100% the trip for you!

Great mix of activity with surf and turf options. The canyoning was a nice intro into how rugged the interior can be and the boating/kayaking allowed one to appreciate the coastal features not visible from land

Wow, Sardinia who knew what a beautiful island this place is I saw the pictures on the MBA site but trust me its even better in the flesh beautiful crystal blue waters and gorgeous blue skies my friends back home thought I was photoshopping the pictures just to make them jealous !! I wasn't and the adventure holiday itself was amazing as other adventurers have stated in their reviews Ivan is fabulous his knowledge/interest/participation/humour/organisation/company is second to none and adds to the overall experience of this trip making it a holiday I will never forget and certainly will hope to revisit Sardinia again sometime in the future.If you are looking for a trip which is moderate in difficulty and like a variation of hiking/kayaking/climbing/canyoning and relaxing I would recommend this one.If you are booking for the first time as a solo adventurer dont be afraid to commit as the company is well organised and apart from your flight there and back everything else is taken care of from start to finish.The accommodation is comfortable and the site has everything you need from food/coffee and free WI FI.I can thoroughly recommend the cooked chicken they offer as well, as our group had a gathering one evening sharing 3 of those with some sides from the local spar (apologies Ellie I still owe you 3 euros !!) Im already looking at booking another adventure with MBA now for next year as this trip has definitely given me the adventuring bug just so many to choose from is the only problem now I have to contemplate in making that decision where I go next with MBA

An absolutely amazing holiday. Just long enough to reignite my love of adventure, just hard enough to fill you with a sense of achievement without being too difficult for the average person who enjoys hiking (some technical bits but so well guided and supervised - and not too many). It ended far too soon and has left me feeling a little bereft as I landed back in the UK.

The host, Ivan, is an incredible guy and a meticulous organiser. He'll make sure you're well looked after, runs a tight schedule, but is flexible with the itinerary depending on the weather. He is full of stories, full of humour and always feels like a safe pair of hands. The exact type of guy you want helping you abseil for the first time!

Our itinerary changed a few times because of high winds making the water elements of the trip tricky. Ivan always gave us timely notice and updated us several times a day. Unfortunately due to high winds we couldn't coasteer but he took us hiking instead and it was a really top day full of laughs, fun and more than made up for it. Kayaking at sunrise in the sea was a variation from the itinerary from lake cedrino but more than worth it in terms of getting to see the sunrise across the ocean!

The lunches are really generous and water is provided throughout so you really needn't bring too many snacks unless you're a very hungry person. The meals on the first and last day are legendary and very generous. The staff at the campsite/chalet site are kind and helpful (although Italian is definitely the predominant language it was more than manageable for someone like myself who can just about muster a grazi and a ciao).

The weather (despite the wind) was gorgeous, the scenery is stunning and the company was incredible. Again, I cannot comment Ivan more highly. I normally like trekking, camping, and having done this trip due to time constraints wish I had extended and also done the Selvaggio Blu trip as well -- you will not regret booking this trip.

Excellent week of activities on the east coast of Sardinia. The activities are well planned and as described in the itinerary. The trip host Ivan is incredibly hands-on, leading most of the activities. He is passionate, knowledgeable and flexible (in terms of group requests and weather conditions). The trip has been curated to give a balance between the activities (usually finishing by 2pm) and downtime. You are based in Cala Gonone a small town on the east coast, with nice beaches as well as plenty of restaurants, bars and gelato shops to explore in the evenings.

Such a fabulous trip! I booked this wanting a balance of high adrenaline activities as well as a chilled-out beach-life feel and it did not disappoint! The host, Ivan, is warm, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable about Sardinias wildlife, history and culture. You really get the perspective of a local here and fully experience the natural gems of this beautiful island. I LOVED the canyoning and coasteering in particular as it pushes you out of your comfort zone and makes you feel alive! Great food, great people, lovely well-equipped cabins, turquoise waters and daring adventures. What’s not to love?

This week gave us all the stimulation, camaraderie, and laughter hoped for. . The exercise and challenge levels subtly crank up each day. I am 63, female, strong but not particularly fit, yet I managed everything, and Ivan is always there: calm and professional. The packed lunches are really generous, (I personally question the need for ‘snacks’, on MBA’s kit-list, and on that point, one piece of advice I would give concerns the coasteering: Take an old pair of lace-up canvas sports shoes for the coasteering. I took those rubber soled beach shoes, but I had to get something more substantial to protect the top of the foot.) I suppose one’s group is the luck of the draw to some extent, but you all have a common purpose, and a successful team of 8, from singles, couples and a family in our case, formed very naturally. The caravan site is near to the shops and beach, but was quiet at night, and run by helpful staff. The caravans are adequately equipped, clean and air conditioned. The meals are pretty amazing, and the farewell supper is truly out of the ordinary! There is plenty to learn, if you love botany and history, as I do, because Ivan is so knowledgeable. In fact the final accolade has to go to this, utterly delightful, Sardinian: Thank you Ivan for all your patience, enthusiasm and easy grace. We have superb memories or your beautiful homeland - and that’s precious indeed.

Brilliant fun exploring a wild side of Sardinia along the cost

I enjoyed the activities, which were ok for beginners but a little challenging, opening and last night feasts and location and weather mostly. The guide was friendly and informative. Lots of beach time.

The accommodation was a little basic with outside private bathrooms which was a little too basic for others in the group.

The hike as part of canyoning was similar level of hiking as the hike - not too challenging.