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Wilderness Kayaking in Sardinia

The limestone coastline on the east coast of Sardinia has it all for a true Mediterranean sea kayaking adventure: rugged towering cliffs, small hidden sandy coves, big sea caves, and wild birds.

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Type of Holiday: Sea Kayaking Holidays, Adventure Holidays

Price:

£1,150.00 per person

Duration: 8 days

Departures: 23 May, 18 September

Start point: St Teodoro - Sardinia

End point: Cala Gonone - Sardinia

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Greentraveller's Travel Advice: A hop, skip and a jump is all it takes to reach Sardinia from the UK without flying. Hop onto the train from London St Pancras to Lille Europe, where it's a quick same-station skip to catch the onward connection to Marseille and finally jump onboard the overnight ferry to Sardinia!

>> For full details: Train and Ferry from London to Sardinia

By avoiding flying and embarking on a journey of slow travel, Richard Hammond was worry-free about transport connections and enjoyed a relaxing and spontaneous island hop in the Mediterrenean. His epic two week journey included two days of trekking the rugged coastal path in the Desert des Agriates on Corsica, exploration of Bronze-Age cave village in the mountains of Sardinia and four days relaxing at a lovely agritourism outside the ancient city of Syracuse on the island of Sicily.

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Details of this Wilderness Kayaking Holiday in Sardinia

After paddling for 4-5 hours a day, there is plenty of time to relax by the beach, enjoy some snorkelling, have a go at rock climbing , explore the inner canyons, or simply sit back and relax with a cool drink watching the sun set over the Mediterranean. There is nothing better than ending a day with a succulent meal prepared by our guides, savouring the delights of Sardinian fresh produce, whilst enjoying reminiscing on the day's events.

During this week of sea kayaking, guided by our professional paddlers, you will head out into the wilderness with single kayaks to explore the many caves and little sandy coves that line this stretch of coast. Amongst the kayaking highlights, are the coves of Marioulu, the rocky pinnicle of Goloritze' and the beach of Cala Luna.

Detailed Itinerary:
Day One - Travel to St Paolo, Sardinia
Arrive at Olbia airport on the east coast of Sardinia where you will be met and transferred to St Paolo, on the coast overlooking Tavolara Island. After settling in to our accommodation this evening in a family run hotel, we enjoy dinner and the chance to meet our guides. After dinner we have a trip briefing

Day Two - Trip Preparation and Exploration of the Island of Tavolara
In the morning we try out the kayaks and our guides discuss points of safety and the correct use of equipment. Mid morning we embark on our first paddle, exploring the little inlets of pink granite rock, paddling round the small islands of Piana and Rosso, before crossing over the southern tip of the beautiful limestone island of Tavolara, a natural sea marine reserve. 3-4 hour paddle. Overnight stay in family run hotel.

Day Three - Paddle south down the Orosei Coast to Cala Gonone
After a short transfer, we pack up our gear into the kayaks and venture out on our second day paddle. Depending on river and sea conditions, we drop our kayaks into the Cedrino river, a natural habitat for sea birds of various sorts, heading out of the estuary and heading south along the coast. The rocky coastline alternates between basalt rock, idyllic sandy coves and limestone cliffs and caves. We arrive in Cala Gonone in the late afternoon and check in to our Hotel. 5-6 hour paddle.

Day Four - Explore the inlets and caves on the way to Cala Sisine
True adventure begins as we leave civilization behind and follow the wildest coastline in Sardinia. Still heading south, we paddle bellow the stunning limestone cliffs, with many little inlets and caves to explore with our kayaks. On our way to the stunning Cala Luna, we stop to visit the carsick Bue Marino Caves. Our first night’s wild camping will be in Cala Sisine. Securing our kayaks away from the beach, we will set our camp and enjoy our first night under the stars. Wilderness camping. 5-6 hour paddle.

Day Five - Enjoy Cala Goloritze with its wonderful beach and rock climbing
Today there is more paddling beneath towering cliffs and pinnacles, stopping off on the remote Cala Goloritze beach. Here we can admire the magnificent 100 mt limestone climbing pinnacle and archway. After another short paddle we reach our next camp on Portu Quao beach. Wilderness camping. 5-6 hour paddle.

Day Six - Final kayaking day to St Maria Navarrese
Our final day of sea-kayaking completes the expedition. Highlights today include the Colombi cave and the landmark towering rock of Perda Longa. Reaching the small hamlet of St Maria Navarrese we have transfer and check in to our Agriturismo set in an idyllic location, overlooking the whole bay of Orosei. 4 course dinner. Luxury! 6 hour paddle

Day Seven - A day of relaxation
Return journey home.

Equipment
We provide everything except a Kayak (although we are able to hire these, see booking form for details), personal equipment and clothing. Details of which spares you should take will be included in the Information Pack sent with your booking confirmation.

What the price doesn't include
A) Personal clothing and equipment.
B) Meals and drinks whilst travelling to and from Sardinia.
C) Travel insurance.
D) Bar bills, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc.