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From Orosei: Biderosa and Capo Comino Beaches 4x4 Tour

From Orosei: Biderosa and Capo Comino Beaches 4x4 Tour

Jump on a Land Rover at your hotel in Orosei, or Sos Alinos and get driven to the Bidderosa Oasis. Once there, explore the park and see the Sa Curcurica pond, home to a variety of bird species. Then, arrive at the beach surrounded by a fascinating landscape of granite hills, thousand-year-old junipers, and a crystal clear sea. After some relaxing hours and a picnic (not included), continue the journey toward the heavenly beach of Capo Comino. On the way, stop at the old lighthouse and admire a breathtaking view of the coast from the top of the hill. From there, you can’t miss the white sand dunes of Capo Comino’s beach. Here, jump into the turquoise sea for the last time before driving back to your hotel.

Museo Nivola Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

Museo Nivola Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

Step inside the Museo Nivola in Orani, a beatiful village near Nuoro and admire the unique and innovative sculptures of Costantino Nivola. Learn about his life and legacy with a guided tour. Visit the Museo Nivola and explore the vast collections of contemporary art. Appreciate the artistic contribution and life of Costantino Nivola as you admire sculptures with distinct architectural influences. This guided tour will allow you to learn more about his role as a graphic designer, art director, and sculptor active in the field of integration between visual arts and architecture. Hear about his role in facilitating cultural exchanges between Italy and the United States during the Twentieth Century. Enjoy access to temporary exhibitions and explore the building with its complex of pavilions that form an urban park. Feel free to make a detour and relax in the cafeteria area.

Museo Nivola Entry Ticket

Museo Nivola Entry Ticket

Step inside the Museo Nivola in Orani, a beatiful village near Nuoro and admire the unique and innovative sculptures of Costantino Nivola. Learn about his life and legacy between Italy and Usa. Visit the Museo Nivola and explore the vast collections of contemporary art. Appreciate the artistic contribution and life of Costantino Nivola as you admire sculptures with distinct architectural influences. You will learn more about his role as a graphic designer, art director, and sculptor active in the field of integration between visual arts and architecture. Hear about his role in facilitating cultural exchanges between Italy and the United States during the Twentieth Century. Enjoy access to temporary exhibitions and explore the building with its complex of pavilions that form an urban park. Feel free to make a detour and relax in the cafeteria area.

Orgosolo Experience: Murals and Culture with a typical Lunch

Orgosolo Experience: Murals and Culture with a typical Lunch

Following a pickup from your hotel, depart for Orgosolo for the first stop of your tour. Visit to one of the most beautiful Tombs of the Giants in Barbagia to talk about the Nuragic civilisation that inhabited these places 3500 years ago. Then, continue by jeep as you visit the mountains of the Supramonte. At the top of Monte Novo San Giovanni, you’ll have a wonderful view over central Sardinia and the Supramonte area. Looking over the beautiful forest of Sas Baddes, you will see the highest peaks of the island in the Gennargentu chain of moutains and, on clear days, you can also see the sea. The next stop will be for a typical lunch with the shepherds where all the products by the family in Orgosolo. Taste the classic dishes of Sardinia: pecorino cheese, roasted piglet, boiled sheep, and the Sardinian crispy bread pane carasau. Enjoy your food with some typical cannonau red wine and spirits such as mirto and grappa. At the last stop, enjoy a tour of the town while observing the colours of the murals and exploring the historic centre. Your guide will tell you the history of Orgosolo and you will learn more about the history of Sardinia. You’ll then depart back to the starting point of your tour.

From Orosei & Dorgali: Hike to nuragic village of Tiscali

From Orosei & Dorgali: Hike to nuragic village of Tiscali

Start the tour with pickup from your hotel in Orosei, Dorgali or Oliena, then set off for the Lanaitho Valley. Begin the hike with a gentle walk through oak trees and Mediterranean scrubland.  Then, follow the path as it climbs the slopes of the mountain passing majestic Juniper trees and more imposing oaks. When you reach the top, pay a visit to a rocky cave and admire the ruins of the Nuragic village. Learn about the ancient Sardinians who used to live in this remote area. After the tour inside the cave, continue walking along the ridge of Monte Tiscali - the most scenic part of the trek. Be enchanted by the wonderful views all around and find a scenic location for your picnic lunch, either immersed in the woods or overlooking the valley from a panoramic rocky terrace. Finally, return back to the starting point and enjoy a convenient return transfer back to your hotel. If you prefer, ask the driver to drop you off at another location on the route back.

Dorgali: Trek to Gorropu with Panoramic Views

Dorgali: Trek to Gorropu with Panoramic Views

Meet your guide in Orosei or Dorgali before starting the adventure with some off-road driving to descend into the valley where the trek path begins. The hike starts with some water wading through the Flumineddu river to enter the woodland area formed of Old Oaks, Arbutus and Mediterranean shrubs. Walk along the cliffs of Monte Oddeu and arrive at the entrance to the Gorroppu gorge in less than 2 hours. Admire the incredible rocky walls which rise for more than 400 meters over the dry river bed, making this gorge one of the deepest canyons in Europe. Today the canyon is a natural border between the Italian territories of Urzulei and Orgosolo. The canyon was formed when the Flumineddu river excavated the Jurassic limestone that formed when Sardinia was covered by the sea. Learn from your guide how the marine rocks are full of fossils from ammonites, fish and algae found in the area, and hopefully catch a glimpse of such an artifact. During the trek, discover the unique micro climate of the canyon that allowed the giant growth of the trees including the Phyllirea and the Old Yew. As you continue on the hike, the path becomes harder and harder, you may have to use your hands to proceed through the boulders. When it is no longer possible to go further, it’s time to head back.

Arzana: Mt. Gennargentu, Piricanis Gorges, & Waterfall Hike

Arzana: Mt. Gennargentu, Piricanis Gorges, & Waterfall Hike

Immerse yourself in the innermost and wildest Ogliastra, in central-eastern Sardinia, on a suggestive path that is articulated through the Piricanis gorges to reach the Rio 'e Forru waterfalls. Traveling along the slopes on the eastern slope of the Gennargentu, you go up the river bed which is home to native species such as the Sardinian trout, now almost extinct in other streams on the island. During your excursion, the guide will show you the territory from a biological and geo-morphological point of view and you will walk in a rocky landscape of porphyry and schist. You will test your balance in crossing the river from one bank to the other by walking on the pebble bottom or by jumping between the rocks. At a certain point of the itinerary you will enter the midst of luxuriant woodland vegetation, but then you will continue along the rocky path and arrive at the marvelous Rio 'e Forru waterfalls surrounded by Jurassic walls. Here you will regain your energy and then go back on the same path. It will be an adventurous experience where you will fill up on adrenaline and fun in a fairytale landscape that will awaken your senses thanks to the energy released by a thousand-year-old land, the sound of flowing water and the scents of the vegetation. Length of route: 5 km Height difference: 100 m Hiking level: E (easy) Duration: 3 hours In July, August and September, the river capacity will be lower than the rest of the year due to the hot season. Consequently, also the capacity of the waterfalls can be lower or absent.

From Aritzo: buggy tour on Gennargentu

From Aritzo: buggy tour on Gennargentu

In the heart of Sardinia, between the Barbagia of Aritzo and Belvì, you can participate in an adventurous 4x4 buggy excursion! You will discover a completely new way of experiencing the mountains, from the Gennargentu Massif to the Mandrolisai hills, passing through chestnut forests, holm oaks and cork oaks. You will arrive at paths from which you can admire breathtaking views and enjoy unspoilt landscapes, after which you will continue on foot with our guide, who will introduce you to the nature and history of this magnificent territory. On the way back, once again on board the buggy, you will pass on the opposite side, to admire the suggestive panorama of the Piana di Gesturi. The route in Buggy car to get to the plateau will last about 35 minutes, passing through the mule tracks, through unspoiled scenic paths. Once you arrive in the plateau at 1400 meters above sea level, you will continue on foot along a 30-minute path, to arrive at a post from which you can appreciate the view of mouflons, wild horses and eagles. Afterwards, you will resume the excursion aboard the Buggy. During the experience there is also a short trekking route: - Length of the walking tour: 2 km - Difference in height: 80 m - Difficulty: medium - Duration: 30 minutes The vehicles available are two Buggy CF 800 Zforce two-seaters. The guide will always act as an opener and in the event of an odd number of participants in the experience, one vehicle will be driven directly by the guide.

Nuoro: Visit an oil mill with oil tasting

Nuoro: Visit an oil mill with oil tasting

Discover all the secrets of oil at a location in the heart of Ogliastra, specifically in Lotzorai, on the east coast of Sardinia. You will learn about the characteristics of the olives that are harvested, processed and transformed in a sustainable way and the history of the cultures that have followed one another across the Mediterranean, in a fascinating journey that moves from the family's centuries-old olive trees to the oil mill. Here you will take part in a guided tasting where you will learn how to recognize types of oil to understand what elements to look for and how to read labels. It will be an unforgettable sensory experience dedicated to wellness, sustainability and good taste. Program: Visit to the olive grove where the physiological characteristics of olive trees and the history of the olive tree in the Mediterranean will be explained, learning about its role. Visit to the oil mill where the stages of olive processing and how extraction takes place will be explained, with a view to the circular economy. Guided oil tasting where you will learn to recognize EVO oil through the senses of taste and smell. Convivial moment where some traditional foods enhanced by extra virgin olive oil will be tasted. The guided tasting takes place outdoors and includes various types of EVO oil. Then the following foods will be tasted in combination with the extra virgin olive oil: bread, seasonal fruits and vegetables, potatoes, culurgiones or coccoi prenas, casu ascedu, and desserts. Gluten free and vegan solutions are available, with prior notification to the number on the reservation voucher at least two days before the experience.

Gennargentu : E-bike tour with local aperitif

Gennargentu : E-bike tour with local aperitif

Experience an exciting e-bike excursion amidst the breathtaking Gennargentu mountain in Sardinia. Discover the vibrant colors, serene ambiance, and sustainable exploration. Our knowledgeable guide will accompany you through untouched landscapes, offering glimpses of wild animals and captivating legends. Admire the majestic Gennargentu peak, the enchanting valley of the heels, and the remarkable Montarbu forest in Tonneri of Seui. Conclude your journey with a delightful aperitif, rejuvenating your spirits. Immerse yourself in nature, encounter wonders, and cherish unforgettable moments. Itinerary: In the company of a guide, you will ride along a scenic road that skirts Lake Alto Flumendosa until you reach the majestic limestone heel of Pedra Liana. You will continue at high altitude with views of the Tacchi Ogliastrini and then face a descent with views of the Pardu Valley and finally access a fascinating plateau that leads back to the starting point. Technical data sheet - Length: 25 km - Height difference: 200 m - Difficulty: Easy - Duration: 3 hours E-Bikes A total of 13 e-bikes of the following sizes are available: - S (1.55-1.68) - M (1.65-180) - L (1.75-1.90) Models: Fantic Fat Sport Front, Olympia EX900 29" Full Suspended, Olympia Performer 900 29" Front, Olympia Trail 29" Full Suspended, Gost Teru 27.5",Orbea Wild 29" Front, Ktm 24".

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This was a wonderful experience for us! Melina was a fantastic guide. She provided an immense amount of historical background for Tiscali and Sardinia. She was constantly checking with us about our comfort level with the hike. We hiked on a cold January day but it didn’t matter. The scenery was still beautiful and Tiscali was very interesting. We are very glad we chose this hike as well as so pleased with our guide.

Even though there were no waterfalls to be seen in the dry season (we were asked if we wanted to do the tour anyway), you walk with a very nice guide along a riverbed through a truly breathtaking landscape. Unfortunately, she could only speak Italian, but with basic vocabulary and hands and feet it was quite easy. The tour was definitely a highlight.

3 hours of pure happiness! We had the immense pleasure of discovering the fauna and flora of Sardinia with breathtaking landscapes in the middle of wild animals… Daniel is a great guide who was able to teach us a lot despite the language barrier. Thank you for everything, we recommend you with our eyes closed! 😉

It was a perfect day, very nice guide! Learned a lot and saw a lot! Thank you, absolutely recommended!

Our guide Mélina was great, we learned a lot during this activity.