Cagliari: Full-Day Mini Cruise at Gulf of Orosei
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Departing from Cagliari, drive for 3 hours in a minivan through the amazing Sardinian countryside towards the northeast of the island. Experience the beauty of the Orosei Gulf on a full-day hop-on hop-off mini cruise.15 hours to 16 hours
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Adult : 1
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Round-trip transfer
Insurance
Hop-on hop-off cruise tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan with wifi service
The Sea Oxen Grottoes ticket (optional)
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Private Tour on dinghy (optional)
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Cagliari
Cagliari, ItalyDeparting from Cagliari, drive for 3.5-hours in a minivan with free wifi service through the amazing Sardinian countryside towards the northeast of the island. 4 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationExperience the beauty of the Orosei Gulf on a full-day hop-on hop-off mini cruise. Enjoy time on amazing paradise beaches an add a memorable day at sea to your Sardinia holiday!
Rocks are overlooking the sea, bays, and coves with transparent water so that you may snorkel by merely walking in it: the Orosei Gulf is a natural paradise where the Corsica gull, the queen hawk and the shag nest.
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Santa Maria Navarrese
Santa Maria Navarrese, ItalySome guests will board in this little village.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMonolite di Pedra Longa(Pass By)
Pedra Longa, Baunei, ItalyOur cruise will sail on this amazing part of the coastal line, enjoy the view and relax!View LocationCala Goloritze(Pass By)
Golfo di Orosei, , Baunei, Italy, 08040The seabed is of surreal transparency, awash with turquoise waters flowing from underwater karst springs, with marble rocks shaped over time emerging from the sea, including a natural arch and the famous pyramidal peak of Monte Caroddi. Its height of 143 meters is crowned by a site that cannot be missed on your visit to the Island, considered as its symbol. All around are imposing cliffs that reach a height of 500 meters, covered with Mediterranean scrub that perfumes the air. Behind is a forest of holm oaks and strawberry trees. The unspoiled and wild Cala Goloritzé, a testimonial of Baunei, is one of the coastal stretches of the Gulf of Orosei in which sea and mountain unite in perfect harmony. This national monument has been protected since 1995, is the most photographed beach in Ogliastra, permanently ranked by TripAdvisor users amongst the top ten most beautiful beaches in Italy. The spectacular beach, composed of endless white pebbles, was formed in 1962, following a landslide detaching from the sandstone wall. Two hundred meters north of the main beach is the quaint ‘Spiaggia delle Sorgenti’ (‘Springs Beach’), the name of which derives from the waters gushing from the springs to flow between the rocks. The bay is bordered to the south by a rocky wall in which the erosive action of the sea has carved out a stone arch that plunges into the sea.
The enchanting scenery is watched over by its ‘guardian’, the grandiose spire, known as 'Aguglia a Tramontana', a limestone spur coveted by climbers hailing from all over the world, due to presenting a range of 'climbing routes', the most famous being the Sinfonia dei Mulini a Vento (Symphony of Windmills). Thanks to the resonance of the summit being conquered by the two famous mountaineers in 1981, the beach immediately became a destination for free climbing enthusiasts, as well as being a habitat where the Eleonora's falcon nests. View LocationCala dei Gabbiani(Pass By)
Baunei, Italy, 08040“Still little known, obscured by the fame of the nearby Cala Mariolu, it bears the same characteristics: crystal-clear water in shades of green and blue, a cliff polished by time and a lido of white pebbles.” The reason why in 2017, Cala dei Gabbiani was chosen by the experts of Skyscanner, a famous holiday web portal, as the second most beautiful beach in Italy. The classification values less-known creeks, ‘hidden pearls’, just like this corner of paradise in the southern part of the Orosei Gulf, within the Baunei territory.View Location3
Cala Mariolu
Baunei, Italy, 08040Dive into this sea that looks like it has been painted. It is also known as ispùligi de nie (snow fleas) because it consists of small round, pink, and white pebbles, mixed with sand. Cala Mariolu, in the territory of Baunei, gets its name from the Mediterranean monk seal that is said to have ‘stolen’ the fish from the nets of the fishermen from Ponza and was therefore called the mariolo (thief).
Its landscape is striking, with its endless shades of blue, emerald green, and sky-blue, as well as its pebbles that resemble snowflakes. The cliff surrounding it reaches a height of 500 meters. It looks out onto the sea both to the north and to the south, making Cala Mariolu accessible from the land only via a challenging trekking trail (for experts) through dense Mediterranean scrub. In the past, Punta Is Puligi acted as a place in which coal could be loaded by the furisteris, the coal merchants who populated the Baunei area.
The seabed with its shallow waters is worth exploring with a mask, for those who have less familiarity, or with diving equipment for those who want to explore its depths: it is the habitat of various species. You can even catch a glimpse of dolphins offshore from time to time. Out of the water, you will see the peregrine falcon and Eleonora's falcon, the European shag, and the golden eagle.
A large rock, sa perda 'e su saltatori, acts as a pier.2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Grotta del Fico
, Baunei, Italy, 08040During the first exploration (1957), the cave revealed its wild appearance and various naturalistic treasures. The writer Marcello Serra renamed it 'Cave of the Castle' due to its majestic front overlooking the sea. Open to the public since 2003 and renamed 'del Fico', it has an entrance situated at the height of seven meters up on the cliff, which you can reach from the boat by climbing up a walkway. From the entrance, you can see the nearby stretch of the gulf, a fantastic seascape. You will be able to visit it with expert guides who will accompany you through the main tunnel that leads to a large pool communicating with the sea. In the depths of the reservoir, the first speleologists to explore it witnessed an unforgettable sight: in that body of water, they noticed the darting bodies of the Mediterranean monk seals. Here, the first studies were conducted on the animals that perhaps left the eastern coast, but it is not uncommon to see traces of their passage. The visit to the various spaces and tunnels, embellished by limestone formations, known to date, lasts 45 minutes. Still, for speleology experts and enthusiasts, it is also possible to visit part of the cave that is not equipped with walkways.
From the hinterland to the coast, the entire Supramonte di Baunei area conceals an underground world marked by the patient work of the water.
This stop is optional, and the ticket is not included2 hours • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
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Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be aware that the mini cruise tours are subject to weather conditions and may be not available at the management's discretion without any further notice.
- Due to availability, please be aware that for groups of more than 8 participants vehicles used in the excursions may be different from description and vary at the management's discretion.
- Private Tour has only a private transfer, the Mini Cruise is a group tour, if you wish to book also a private boat tour we suggest for booking the Small Boat Exclusive Tour Option
- Please bring your towels, sun scream, pack lunch ( only two beaches have a bar, and only one bar has toilets), cash
- Please be aware that our small group tour has a maximum of 8 guests, but on the boat, it could be more travelers. Facilities on the boat
- If you prefer the exclusive option tour, you will be alone in a dinghy.
- During this itinerary, it could be two stops for the caves. If you wish to visit, please bring cash for the entrance.
- Please be aware that beyond the time limit of the cancellation policy, it is not possible to amend or cancel bookings in any way, including health conditions.
- Please check the weather forecast before booking. Beyond the limit of the cancellation policy, it is not possible to amend bookings in any way. It's at the skipper's discretion to cancel the tour or choose a safer itinerary skipping some coves.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
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