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Grotto, Cala Luna, Sardinia. Photo: StockiO
4.9
| 12 reviews

Canyons to Coast Adventure in Sardinia

6 nights
Moderate

Hike, canyon, kayak, sail and coasteer your way through Sardinia's wildest spots on this ultimate Mediterranean escapade

What's Included?

Activities & Certified Guides

All itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guides

Hotel

6 nights in a 3 star hotel with sea views

Meals

6 breakfasts, 3 packed lunches and 2 dinners

Transfers

Airport transfers and everything in between

Equipment

All kayaking, canyoning and coasteering gear and safety equipment

Small Like-minded Groups

Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 12 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people
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What's it like?

4.9
| 12 reviews
Magical
October 2024
Nataile T.
Magical
October 2024
Nataile T.
Magical
October 2024
Nataile T.
Magical
October 2024
Nataile T.
Magical
October 2024
Nataile T.
Magical
October 2024
Nataile T.
Magical
October 2024
Nataile T.
The Perfect Blend
September 2024
Claire R.
The Perfect Blend
September 2024
Claire R.
The Perfect Blend
September 2024
Claire R.
The Perfect Blend
September 2024
Claire R.
The Perfect Blend
September 2024
Claire R.
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
September 2024
jason s.
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
September 2024
jason s.
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
September 2024
jason s.
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
September 2024
jason s.
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
September 2024
jason s.
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
September 2024
jason s.
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
September 2024
jason s.
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just
September 2024
Faye S.
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just
September 2024
Faye S.
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just
September 2024
Faye S.
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just
September 2024
Faye S.
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just
September 2024
Faye S.
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just
September 2024
Faye S.
Beautiful week in Sardinia
July 2024
Charles B.
Beautiful week in Sardinia
July 2024
Charles B.
Beautiful week in Sardinia
July 2024
Charles B.
Grotto, Cala Luna, Sardinia. Photo: StockiO
Coasteering, Sardinia. Photo: Host/40 Gradi Nord

Tackle the island’s remote hiking trails, then leap, clamber and abseil your way down canyons and along sea cliffs

Sail along the sparkling Mediterranean coastline, hopping from beach to beach and swimming in hidden coves

Kayak Lake Cedrino, a tranquil gem in Sardinia's rugged interior surrounded by karst ravines and glistening grottos

Key Information

Day 1

Welcome to Sardinia!

Cala Gonone beach, Sardinia. Photo: GettyImages-1247800638

Touch down in Olbia Airport and transfer to Cala Gonone, a beautiful seaside town on Sardinia's eastern coast. Your home for the week is the Hotel L'Oasi, a lovely 3 star hotel with stunning views over the bay of Cala Gonone, within short walking distance from local amenities and the stunning beaches Sardinia is famous for. Meet up with the rest of your group for a delicious welcome dinner in town, and chat through the adventure ahead with your host.

Day 2

From wild canyons to dreamy beaches

Dry canyoning in Codula Fuili, Sardinia. Photo: Host/40 Gradi Nord

Canyoning

5hrs · 6km · 330m up · 330m down

Kickstart your island adventure with some hiking and dry canyoning, ending at the beautiful Cala Fuili cove. Begin with an uphill hike along ancient mule tracks, built by charcoal burners in the nineteenth century, to reach the entrance point to the Codula Fuili canyon. Next, gear up with harnesses and helmets and start the thrilling wild descent all the way to the coast. The canyon becomes gradually narrower and deeper, so your guide will assist you as you abseil down four drops (maximum height 20 metres) to the very heart of the gorge. Continue along the ancient riverbed until you reach the beach at Cala Fuili, where it's time to relax and enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear Mediterranean.

Day 3

Kayak tranquil Lake Cedrino

Kayaking Lake Cedrino, Sardinia. Photo: Host/40 Gradi Nord

Kayaking

4hrs · 8km

Today will be spent kayaking Lake Cedrino, one of the quietest spots in the whole of Sardinia. After rushing through deep canyons, endless underground rivers and deep caves, the waters flowing from the Supramonte range merge in this oasis of peace. Setting off from a midpoint station, you'll paddle along different sections of the lake, amongst high limestone walls and basaltic columns. Enjoy a stop by the Grotta del Guano and the old church of San Pantaleo, dating back to 1600 and reachable only from the water. Back in Cala Gonone later in the day, enjoy a few hours at leisure or head into town for some drinks and food.

Day 4

Sail Sardina's turquoise waters

Sailing, Sardinia. Photo: Host/40 Gradi Nord

Boat Ride

6hrs

Swimming

2hrs

Enjoy a leisurely day along Sardinia's breathtaking Gulf of Orosei, hopping from beach to beach and swimming in stunning beaches and coves. Your private motor boat will leave the port of Cala Gonone to cruise along the spectacular sea cliffs which make this area so famous. There will be plenty of stops to explore and relax, including the iconic Cala Mariolu and Cala Sisine.

Day 5

Wild coasteering and refreshing swims

Coasteering in Sardinia. Photo: Host/40 Gradi Nord

Coasteering

5hrs · 4km · 180m up

Today you'll explore the coast from a completely new perspective: venturing along cliffs and rock faces, crossing caves and underground tunnels, and jumping into the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean. During this thrilling coasteering adventure, you'll have the opportunity to jump into the sea from various heights, including an eight-metre option. There will be some swimming time with optional snorkelling too, and you'll end the day with a quick visit to the enormous cave of Biddiriscottai, followed by a short climb (via ferrata) up to the panoramic road above the cliffs, from where you'll walk back to your accomodation.

Day 6

Trek to Cala Luna and explore secluded caves

On the Selvaggio Blu, Sardinia. Photo: Host, 40 Gradi Nord

Hiking

5hrs · 7km · 160m up · 520m down

On your final day of adventure, you'll hike from Cala Gonone to Cala Luna, through some of the most beautiful landscapes of the island, trailing through scrub and juniper trees. Your final destination is a secluded beach only accessible on foot or by boat – a great spot to take a break and soak up some sun, surrounded by towering cliffs and crystal-clear waters. Enjoy some time swimming or snorkelling, then catch a boat back to Cala Gonone. This evening you'll celebrate with a final group dinner, tasting some typical Sardinian dishes.

Day 7

Aaaand relax...

Swimming in Sardinia. Photo: GettyImages-636791818

Spend the morning relaxing with a well-deserved lie in, or soothe your muscles with a reinvigorating swim at Cala Gonone. If you are feeling energetic, you may opt to hire a SUP or kayak from the beach and spend the morning out at sea. Your transfer will depart Cala Gonone after lunch and will take you back to Olbia Airport in time for your afternoon flight home. Arrivederci!

The Area

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Logistics

Starts

Olbia Airport

17:00 on Day 1

Ends

Olbia Airport

14:00 on Day 7

Transfers

A group transfer is included on Day 1, which will depart Olbia Airport around 17:00. It will take just over 1h30m to reach the campsite located in Cala Gonone. Your return transfer will arrive at Olbia Airport at around 14:00 on Day 7, so you'll need to book flights departing from 16:00 onwards.

It will be difficult to use public transport to reach the start point of the trek independently if you choose to travel at different times, so we strongly recommend taking advantage of the set group transfers from and to Olbia Airport.

Private transfers can also be arranged on request – see Optional Extras for prices.

Travel options

There are regular direct flights to Olbia from airports in London, the rest of the UK and Europe. Alternatively, you can also search for indirect flights via Rome or Milan.

Day 1

Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 2

Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 3

Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 4

Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 5

Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 6

Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 7

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

What is the food like?

Breakfasts are included at the your hotel, served as a buffet offering a range of savoury and sweet options, including typical local produce. On Days 2, 4 & 6 you'll be provided with a packed lunch, usually featuring freshly baked bread with a choice of cured meats, cheeses, vegetables and fruit. On the other days your guide will show you the local options to choose from. Dinners are included on the first and final night of the trip somewhere local. For the remaining evenings, your guide will recommend and arrange optional group meals in a variety of local establishments in Cala Gonone, where you'll have the chance to taste a wide range of delicious Sardinian specialities, including fresh fish and seafood.

Vegetarians, vegans and other dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for – please request this on your passenger info form

What is the accommodation like?

Hotel L'Oasi, Cala Gonone

You'll have a single base for your whole trip, allowing you to kick back and enjoy plenty of downtime at the end of each day. You'll be staying at Hotel L'Oasi in Cala Gonone, a lovely 3 star property* on the hill at the northern end of the bay, with stunning views overlooking Cala Gonone and just a short walk into the centre of the village and its beaches. Accommodation is in comfortable rooms on a twin-share basis with ensuite bathrooms. A buffet breakfast at the hotel included, where you can enjoy your morning coffee on their terrace looking out across the Tyrrhenian Sea. *Note: This trip was upgraded from campsite cabins to hotel accommodation for the 2025 season and onwards, to provide a more relaxing base to enjoy your adventures from.

Upgrades

For solo travellers wanting their own personal space, you can request your own private room (subject to availability). Please see Optional Extras for the pricing.

This trip has been rated as Moderate

This trip is designed to appeal to a wide range of people. All of the activities can be done without any previous experience – you'll have an expert guide to show you the ropes and help you navigate the canyoning, coasteering and kayaking. A few of the trails will involve narrow parts with exposed sections and you'll also be expected to abseil (up to 20 metres) or jump from the cliffs (up to 8 metres), so those with an extreme fear of heights should be wary, but it's really quite a relaxed hike managed by people of all ages and fitness levels. You must also be comfortable swimming in the sea if you wish to join the coasteering tour.

You don’t have to know how to abseil. Your professional mountain guide will take care of all rope manoeuvres. You just need to relax and carefully follow their instructions.

What will I need to carry?

Each day you'll just need to have a daypack carrying the items you'll need for that activity. Your host will let you know what you need to take the next day each evening so you can be prepared. Where required the guide will have rolltop drybags to keep your things from getting wet. Please read the Kit List section for the suggested packing list for this trip.

From May to October the daytime temperatures in Sardinia range from 22–35°C and cool off to 15–25°C at night. You'll have plenty of time at the beach and out at sea during the trip, so there will be always the chance to refresh in the water should the weather get really hot. Unseasonable weather is possible at any time of year, but your guide will be assessing the weather conditions daily and will plan the walking times, routes and schedules accordingly. Continuous rain is uncommon, so you're sure to get a lot of sun.

Samantha S.(October 2024)
Fantastic Adventure!

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!

Kai Y.(October 2024)
Excellent new trip

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.

Nataile T.(October 2024)
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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

Claire R.(September 2024)
The Perfect Blend
The Perfect Blend
The Perfect Blend
The Perfect Blend
The Perfect Blend
The Perfect Blend

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!

lawrence g.(September 2024)
Great mix of activity with

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

jason s.(September 2024)
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!
Sardinia !!Gorgeous !! Amazing Adventure!! Book it Now!!!

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

Faye S.(September 2024)
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just
An absolutely amazing holiday. Just

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 a