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High-flying excursion, the tour starts from Chia, from where you will be driven by Jeep directly to the Is Cannoneris Natural Park. A panoramic approach will lead us to the discovery of the reserve. 

The real green Sardinian space is represented by Is Cannoneris, the most prominent European holm oaks majestic forest set over 900-meter feet. In this magic place, you may meet up with deers, eagles, mouflons, wild boars, which are the most important species that inhabit Is Cannoneris Reserve. This itinerary includes a trekking path to reach the waterfalls. 

At the waterfalls, it's possible to swimming and relax before getting back.

Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall amusing anecdotes for you before driving you back to your hotel.

A sheet of water cuts through the rock and passes through a lush, scented forest. It is the image that nature has painted around Villacidro, in the Medio Campidano area, embedding it in one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Sardinia, to the point that Gabriele D'Annunzio sang its praises in a sonnet composed during one of his visits to the Island in 1882.
Sa Spendula, the name of the locality in which it is situated, means 'the cascade': it is the sudden fall of Rio Coxinas, which originates at Santu Miali (in the picturesque park of Monte Linas), in three consecutive water drops with a maximum 60-meter high altitude gap. The waters form three natural pools in the same number of fall areas and flow into a gorge of unique natural value, dominated by a granitic aiguille, known as Campanas de Sisinni Conti.
In autumn and winter, you will be enchanted by its vigor, while during the summer you will be impressed by the evocative light in the evening and the inebriating cool that you will experience amidst the oleanders and holm oak woods. 

The Roman Empire left its mark on every corner of Italy, and Sardinia is no exception. 

Take a beautiful hike along one of the most picturesque coasts of Sardinia.

Pinus village will be the starting point of the Ancient Roman road that linked Bithia to Nora, an ancient Phoenician Roman outpost created since the 7th century BC in the southwest of Sardinia.

Travel along a beautiful trail that overlooks the turquoise sea surrounded by lush Mediterranean vegetation. Meet a small island where once stood the Phoenician Tophet Temple.

Tophets are generally located outside the city proper and usually to the north. After the ceremony, the ashes of the burnt were placed within a vessel. Stones were then placed on top of the funerary urns to seal them and placed within the Tophet, sometimes within shaft tombs. 

From the 6th century BCE, stelae were dedicated to Baal or Tanit and placed on top of the urns instead of stones. 

The urns themselves were often recycled pots and jars from as far afield as Corinth and Egypt, and so provide a stimulating and valuable record of Phoenician trade.

At the end of the excursion, the Bitan guides will have the great pleasure to offer you "Sa Picchettada," a typical Sardinian snack.

At the end of the walking tour, you can have lunch in a fantastic restaurant just by the sea, where a delicious fish menu is prepared with the freshest catch of the local fishermen. (optional)

Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall amusing anecdotes for you before driving you back to your hotel.

Departing 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, you will start your boat tour from Arbatax or Cala Gonone depending on the availability.

Experience the beauty of the Orosei Gulf on a full-day hop-on hop-off 8 hours 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. 

In this itinerary, there are two famous caves, Sea Oxen Cave and Figus Cave.

Your guide will give your stories, history, and tales about the area and make your time as personalized as possible. 

Take a picturesque scenery on your ride back to your Cagliari after such a relaxing day on the beaches!

After the pick-up at your hotel, we'll drive to the southwest for about one hour, where we'll get the ferry to San Peter Island.

Discover the beauty of Sardinia southwest beaches and coves from the water on this 10-hour, small-group sailing trip on the Mediterranean Sea. Meet your local skipper in the Port of Carloforte and walk to your boat. After a safety briefing and introduction to sailing, get ready to leave the Carloforte harbor! During your sailing trip, your skipper will point out great photo opportunities and share exciting stories about the sites and landmarks you pass along the coast, ensuring you have a great day out on the water! Note that the sailing itinerary is subject to change depending on the wind and weather conditions.

Day 1 - Departing from Cagliari, drive for 3.5 hours in a minivan through the amazing Sardinian countryside towards the northeast of the island, where you get the ferry to Corsica. Once you reach the port of Bonifacio, drive for 2.5 hours through the fantastic Corsican countryside towards Ajaccio. Your private guide will take you to your hotel, and you will have time at leisure during the evening. 

Day 2 - After you breakfast at the hotel, you will check-out and enjoy a guided walking tour in Ajaccio, the hometown of Napoleon. During this tour, you will visit Napoleon's house, some monuments, and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, where Napoleon was baptized on July 21th, 1771. After lunch, you will continue towards Sartene, a picturesque medieval town built on a hilltop, where you will have some time at leisure to explore this fascinating place. Finally, you will go to Bonifacio, and here you will have some time at leisure.

Day 3 - After your breakfast at the hotel and your check-out, you will enjoy a guided walking tour in Bonifacio. After lunch, you will take the ferry to Sardinia. Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall amusing anecdotes for you before driving you back to your hotel.

Live unique and fascinating trekking or jeep experience in the Asinara National Park. A 3 hours drive from Cagliari through the beautiful Sardinian countryside to get to the northwest of the island where we will take the boat. This suggestive environmental and historical place, the wild and uncontaminated nature of one of the significant Sardinian islands, will amaze you in every way. 

Rounded hills cloaked in Mediterranean green, local breeds such as the white donkey, and the thousand colors of the sea and its teeming sea bed.

Asinara's natural heritage, which stretches over 50 square kilometers within the territory of Porto Torres, was designated a national park in 1997 and protected marine area in 2002. The island's extraordinary history, separated from the mainland by Piana island and the road through Fornelli, has kept it intact.

Visiting a small village inhabited by fishermen up to 1885 where a former prison has become a hostel, Asinara remained isolated for more than a century, and even more so when the maximum-security prison was built in 1975 for Red Brigade members, kidnappers and mafia bosses such as Raffaele Cutolo and Totò Riina. 

Be ready for a Jeep Tour of about 6 hours to visit the whole island. We will have the opportunity to swim in incredibly crystalline water, relax, and enjoy your snack. 

Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall amusing anecdotes for you before leaving the island.

Day 1 - A 3 hours drive from Cagliari through the beautiful Sardinian countryside to get to the northwest of the island where we will take the 1.15-hour ferry from Porto Torres to Cala Reale. 

First, stop in a small village inhabited by fishermen up to 1885 where a former prison has become a hostel, after the check-in at the hostel, you can relax before your dinner at the hostel. 

The next morning ready for a Jeep Tour or Hiking of about 6 hours to visit the whole island.

Day 2 - After your breakfast at the hostel, you will check-out and start your 6 hours adventure by jeep or hiking.

Experience a world where time stood still, in a miniature version of Sardinia: untouched nature and fascinating old buildings.

Rounded hills cloaked in Mediterranean green, local breeds such as the white donkey, and the thousand colors of the sea and its teeming sea bed. 

Asinara's natural heritage, which stretches over 50 square kilometers, was designated a national park in 1997 and protected marine areas in 2002. The island's extraordinary history, separated from the mainland by Piana island and the road through Fornelli, has kept it intact.

The earliest traces of human activity is the Domus de Janas in Campu Perdu. In the 20th century, the area became the criminal wing of the local jail, in particular hosting the stables where the prisoners worked. The medieval period is represented by the ruins of Camaldolese convent of Sant'Andrea and the Castellaccio castle, set on a hilltop with a path leading up to it. From around 1600, the island was settled by a fishing and farming community. When a lazaretto and agricultural colony was established in 1885, don't miss the Ossuary built-in 1936 to contain the bones of 7,000 Austro-Hungarians deported during WWI. Asinara remained isolated for more than a century, and even more so when the maximum-security prison was built in 1975 for Red Brigade members, kidnappers, and mafia bosses such as Raffaele Cutolo and Totò Riina.

This suggestive environmental and historical place, the wild and uncontaminated nature of one of the significant Sardinian islands, will amaze you in every way. 

You will have the opportunity to swim in incredibly crystalline water, relax, and enjoy your snack. Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall amusing anecdotes for you before leaving the island.

Departing from Santos, you will go by ferry towards Guarujá, the ferry trip takes around 15 minutes. Once you reach the mainland, start your ride about 1.5 hours through the coastal road towards Rio de Janeiro until you reach the Environmental Protection Area.

Through the expedition, you will have the opportunity to: 

1) To experience the routine of the culture of the Guarani people.

2) Get in touch directly with tribal leaders, as well as with the other inhabitants. 

3) Stroll through the village, knowing the plantations and ancestral knowledge related to agriculture and food. 

4) Connect with thematic and sustainability projects. 

5) Make a trail of about 30 minutes and take an energizing bath in a river. 

6) Meditate feeling the energy of the Atlantic forest and the strength of contact with nature.

7) Appreciate indigenous music culture (depending on availability).

8) Taste the simplicity of Guaraní cuisine (simplicity: the highest level of sophistication) (depending on availability, meals are not included, the price per person R$ 20).

9) Admire the indigenous art expressed through crafts. 

10) Know the school system and schools in the villages. 

11) Evolve together by increasing our connection with the city and Planet Earth. PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES AND TOPICS: - Self-knowledge - Valuing the Brazilian culture - Redemption of the essence and contact with other cultures - Indigenous lifestyle - Deep involvement with nature through meditative practices - Organic agriculture and natural gastronomy - Understanding the Guarani language -Tips about ¨rituais¨ that help to have better efficiency and quality of life.

Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall interesting anecdotes for you before bringing you back to your hotel or cruise ship. 

Stadium tours offer football fanatics an unforgettable experience.

This flexible private tour, you can start by visiting the Santos Football Stadium and Museum, and Pelé Museum, the trip to São Paulo is on a fantastic highway through an exuberating piece of the Atlantic Rain Forest. 

At Sao Paulo, you will visit the Sao Paulo Stadium and Museum, Palmeiras Stadium and Museum, Corinthians Stadium, and Museum. Some times on a lucky day, it's possible to meet Pelé or any other famous player.

We also offer a departure from Sao Paulo. Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall amusing anecdotes for you before bringing you back to your cruise ship or hotel.

On this tour, you can start by visiting the center of Santos, where you can take a historical tram to see the many attractions of the city, such as the coffee museum, housed in a beautiful building built in the early part of the 20th century. You will pass through the streets that show architecture and the full potential of coffee times in Brazil.
Enjoy a relaxing boat tour (optional), this tour also passes Porchat Island, Cable Car, Santos Football Stadium, Serrat Hill, Natural Park, Aquarium, by the edge of the beach of Santos, which is one of the most extensive beach gardens in the world. Visit the monument of the 500 years of Brazil from the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer. From here you can see the city with gorgeous panoramic views and finish by visiting the beautiful beaches and spend some time in relax enjoying coconut water.
You will enjoy a 1.5 hour Boat Tour (optional) with a stop for swimming, and please bring your towels.
Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall amusing anecdotes for you before bringing you back to your cruise ship or hotel.

Your guide will pick you up from the port or hotel to drive you to downtown São Paulo (about 1 hour) for a brief historical walking tour. 

See the sight where the city was founded in 1554 at the Pátio do Colégio, a historical Jesuit mission church, and school. Stop at the famous Catedral da Sé (Cathedral of Sé), a neo-gothic building from the 20th century, which holds up to 8,000 people. 

Afterward, continue your scenic tour of São Paulo by a private vehicle passing by the Monastery of Sao Bento, a historical sight belonging to the Benedictines, who have sung Gregorian chants at masses there since the 16th century. Martinelli building – São Paulo’s first skyscraper – and the Banespa Tower that looks similar to New York’s Empire State building. Pass the churches of St Francis that were built during the 18th century, and the Municipal Theater of São Paulo, the city’s oldest theater and a venue for renowned concerts and operas. Learn from your guide about São Paulo Law School, the city’s first established university, admire the Tea Bridge, the 42-story Italian Tower and City Hall, an imposing building made entirely of travertine marble. Keep an eye out for Brazil’s largest residential building – the Copan building, designed by the famous architect, Oscar Niemeyer. In addition to these city landmarks, you’ll drive through several exciting areas including Liberdade: The Japanese district of São Paulo, where Japanese immigrants settled at the beginning of the 20th century Paulista Avenue: A financial district created at the end of the 19th century, then home to wealthy coffee farmers Ibirapuera Park: São Paulo´s central park, including a peaceful garden landscape designed by Roberto Burle Marx The Municipal market: A vibrant building, inaugurated in São Paulo in 1932. Besides coming in contact with the Brazil great gastronomical variety. You will be able to try the famous pastel de bacalhau (a fried pastry with salt-cod filling) or a sandwich with more than 400 grams of mortadella (meals not included in price). 

Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall interesting anecdotes for you before drop you off at the airport.

After the pick-up at your hotel, we'll drive to the southwest for about one hour, where we'll get the ferry to San Peter Island. 

Discover the beauty of Sardinia southwest beaches and coves from the water, a small-group sailing trip on the Mediterranean Sea. Meet your local skipper in the Port of Carloforte and walk to your boat. After a safety briefing and introduction to sailing, get ready to leave the Carloforte harbor! During your sailing trip, your skipper will point out great photo opportunities and share exciting stories about the sites and landmarks you pass along the coast, ensuring you have a great day out on the water! Note that the sailing itinerary is subject to change depending on the wind and weather conditions.

2 Days and 1 Night Tour - Leaving Carloforte around 10 AM, you'll discover the beauty of San Peter Island, we'll be back for the night at Carloforte harbor. The second day towards Iglesias, where you can admire the Sardinian Sugarloaf and the Cove Domestica, we'll be back to Carloforte around 6.30 PM.

3 Days and 2 Nights Tours - Around 10 AM briefing with the skipper, brunch and off go towards Iglesias, where you can admire the Sardinian Sugarloaf, you'll spend the night close by San Peter Island, second day we'll move to Cape Sperone and sleep there, the third day we'll discover the beaches of Porto Pino with the sandhills, and after enjoying the island of San Peter, we'll be back to Carloforte around 6.30 PM

The real Sardinian green heart is represented by Is Cannoneris, the most significant European holm oaks majestic forest set over 900-meter feet. In this magic place, you may meet up with deers, eagles, mouflons, wild boars, which are the most important species that inhabit Is Cannoneris Reserve. This itinerary also includes the visit to the prehistoric ruins of Nuraghi, ancient stone buildings, vast examples of the "drystone" technique, dated from 1500 b.C. This exciting walking tour ends with a typical Sardinian snack (that in the Sardinian language is called "Sa Picchettada"), offered by the guides. 

You will move from Chia towards the Teulada harbor with your guide, where your boat is waiting for a fantastic excursion.

The trips usually take place in the morning, with departure from the port of Teulada (New Harbour) around 10 o'clock. The points of most interest and where to take a dip in the sea are Cala Zafferano, Capo Teulada, Capo Malfatano. 

Your senses will be embraced by the nature of one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, a place to take your breath away, amid an other-worldly silence. 

Enjoy the sea during our excursions, diving into the waters of the most beautiful beaches of Sardinia. You will have the opportunity to learn firsthand how to fish, venture to throw fishing nets, and to get the rewards of what you've just learned. 

Some times friendly dolphins come for enjoying the ride, swim in the crystal clear waters of Sardinia, the most beautiful sea in Italy, and find out that even the deep waters are full of exciting surprises. 

Enjoy freshly caught fish and cooked right on the boat, and enjoy the view of the sea while eating with your friends, you'll have the freshest fish and the most beautiful look of any restaurant you've ever visited. The return to the port it is expected around 17:30. 

You can choose from small group or private excursion where the time can be flexible for your party. Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall amusing anecdotes for you before driving you back to your hotel.

Departing from Cagliari, you will ride towards Arbatax or Cala Gonone, depending on the availability. Enjoy the Sardinian countryside, Canonnau vineyards, and the Mediterranean scrub. 

The boat trip could start from Arbatax or Cala Gonone. Here once reigned “sea oxen,” as the locals used to call monk seals due to their tapered shape and tame behavior like that of an ox. These magnificent mammals, now (maybe) extinct, gave their name to a marvel of nature: the Sea Oxen Grottoes (Grotte del Bue Marino), since the 50’s one of the main attractions of the Gulf of Orosei, in particular in Cala Gonone, in the Dorgali territory. Today they are a favorite destination among nature lovers, and the ideal union between sea and mountain: they are part of the karstic system Codula di Luna, Italy’s most extensive, seventy kilometers of tunnels in the bowels of Gennargentu. Its majestic entrance, formed by two arches over the sea, is located three kilometers away from splendid Cala Luna. 

The marine caves are 15 kilometers long in total and divided into two main branches. The northern branch, fossilized due to the interrupted karstic activity, is not accessible to the public. However, you can visit the southern branch thanks to illuminated causeways, for about 900 meters. Speleologists are allowed to explore an additional four kilometers (of the overall 5 of this branch). Seawater penetrates the vast hall, and countless little ponds of sweet water from subterraneous rivers abound, separated from sandy beaches filled with concrete formations. The “tourist” itinerary among stalactites and stalagmites offers an extraordinary color spectacle, thanks to the light beams that penetrate it. You cannot help but gasp in awe at the long shadows projected on the waters of a hidden saltwater lake, with more than one square kilometer of the surface. 

The cave is also famous for esoteric rock paintings, dated back to the Neolithic, illustrating a circle of people around what is supposedly a representation of the sun. The walk finishes in the seal beach – these sea mammals once came here to mate and have their cubs. The visit is led by expert guides and lasts about one hour. Leaving the Cala Gonone Harbour for a fantastic boat tour until the caves, after the visit, it will be possible to stop at the Cala Luna for swimming in this little angle of paradise. 

Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall amusing anecdotes for you before driving you back to your hotel.

Full day excursion by dinghy and jeep to discover the sea and the mountains of Chia and Domus de Maria.

During the morning - The departure could be from the beach of Sa Colonia or from the beach of Malfatano, depending on the wind forecast. You will explore on this 4-hour private boat tour the coves and beaches on this fantastic guided boat tour. Chia was twice named the most beautiful beach in Italy.

The waters of Chia are pristine and a shimmering, crystal clear, blue color. Dive in and enjoy. Complementing that stunning turquoise water is the peach-colored sand, and scattered among the sand dunes are lush green juniper trees. The colors are really striking. Heading to the beach is a tradition of the locals and visitors alike. You will clearly see why the coves and beaches in Chia are famous. Time allowing, you will stop at up to 5 of the prettiest coves or beaches, depending on how much time you spend at each. One of the bays you will visit is Cala Cipolla, from here you can admire the lighthouse of Capo Spartivento. This cove offers one of the best places to snorkel in South Sardinia.

Your guide can provide you the snorkel gear, or you are welcome to bring your own or just spread out your towel on the sand, kick back, and relax! Another fantastic beach is Malfatano, ideal for families with children due to its calm waters, and it offers incredible vistas of Capo Malfatano bay. Tuerredda can be considered as one of the most beautiful beaches in the area, and it also offers excellent snorkeling. You will also make stops Porto Larboi and S'isola Manna. You will find restroom facilities at some of the beaches (Cala Cipolla, Tuerredda, and Malfatano), although some may be rustic. Please see the notes section.

You will also find small stands, cafes, and options to purchase lunch, drinks, or snacks. Your guide will gladly assist with suggestions. Throughout your experience at Chia, your guide will give your stories, history, and tales about the area and make your time as personalized as possible. This excursion by dinghy to discover the bays will take you to visit all the hidden coves of the protected nature reserve of Capo Spartivento, as well as the military areas of Teulada and Cala Zafferano (if available), which can be visited from June to September. These beaches are reachable only by dinghy. After the tour, you will stop for lunch at the beautiful beach of Malfatano, where the fresh fish comes from the fishermen directly to your table (meals not included). Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible.

After lunch, you will head towards the real green Sardinian space, represented by Is Cannoneris, the most significant European holm oaks majestic forest set over 1000 meter feet. In this magic place, you may meet up with deers, eagles, mouflons, wild boars, which are the most important species that inhabit Is Cannoneris Reserve. This itinerary also includes the visit to the prehistoric ruins of Nuraghi, ancient stone buildings, vast examples of the "drystone" technique, dated from 1500 b.c.

Benefit from hotel pick-up in the Domus de Maria and Chia area in the south of Sardinia, and then take a scenic drive towards Calasetta to board a ferry to San Pietro Island. The trip on the ferry takes around 40 minutes.

Carloforte, with its colorful sights and its harbor, is one of the most enchanting towns in Sardinia and will steal your heart any time of the year. The town preserves the language, customs, and culture of Liguria because of its colonization by some families who were initially from Pegli but came from Tabarka, Tunisia.

The Church of Novelli Innocenti, dedicated to a tragic shipwreck, the cinema and theater Giuseppe Cavallera, known as "U Palassiu," and the church of Our Lady of the Castaway are excellent examples of architectural beauty. On the seafront, it is particularly pleasant to photograph the monument to Carlo Emanuele III of Savoy, inaugurated in 1786, with the sea in the background.

The coasts in the vicinity are the jewel of the island. Bobba, wild and bright, or Cala Fico and its sea bed colorful with fish, are just some of the must-see destinations. The Columns, two cliffs 16 meters high that plunge into the topaz sea, provide a perfect backdrop for pictures.

One of the best experiences you can have in Carloforte is undoubtedly enjoying the local specialties. Every year, between May and June, the city explodes in a festival of lights, music, and live cooking competitions and events known as the Girotonno, in honor of the ruling fish of the island, made with thousands of imaginative recipes. In April, the picturesque Festival of Tabarkan Couscous, a historical Genoese interpretation of the delicious Tunisian dish, is also quite the event.

You will take a tour on the island with a local guide, and get the chance to stop and swim in the sea. Take souvenir photos of the fantastic landscape, from the picturesque beaches to the dramatic cliffs and rock formations of the sea. Formed by volcanic activity, the island boasts a hilly interior and typical Mediterranean flora of juniper and pine trees. 

Visit the historical center of Carloforte, founded in the 18th century by around 30 families of coral fishers from Genoa. Learn more about the local traditions and get the chance to encounter dolphins and other wildlife, including native falcons. 

Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall amusing anecdotes for you before driving you back to your hotel.

Archaeological excursion to discover the Sardinian prehistory. A visit to the nuraghe of the area, ancient stone building symbol of the Sardinian people, dating back over 3 thousand years ago. These imposing monuments, built with the technique of dry stone walls, reveal the particularity and complexity of a proud people never forgotten by history. The Bitan Daily Tours offers different itineraries, chosen according to the participants' family and physical needs. At the end of the excursion, the group leaders will offer "Sa Picchettada," the typical Sardinian picnic. Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall amusing anecdotes for you before driving you back to your hotel.