Canyons to Coast Adventure in Sardinia

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.