Sardinia & Corsica Multi-Adventure Tour

Walk/Hike

Bike

Kayak

Snorkel

Horseback Ride

Italian & French Mediterranean Isles

From $4,799 - $5,099 pp dbl. occ. | 6 days / 5 nights

(+$1,600 for sgl. occ.)

Voyage to Sardinia, where dazzling white sand meets the ethereal blue tones of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Bike across peaceful archipelagos and kayak pristine blue lagoons. Then ferry across the water to Corscia, an island as rich in history as it is in its natural diversity. Follow exquisite coastal trails and hike to traditional mountain towns. Escape to paradise at tranquil beachfront hotels styled to island perfection. Off the distant coasts of France and Italy, a wildly enchanting adventure awaits.

Highlights

Retreat to the elegantly rugged and wildly beautiful island landscapes of Sardinia and Corsica
Bike and hike peaceful routes from dazzling coastal enclaves to traditional mountain villages
Kayak, swim and snorkel in the azure waters of pink granite inlets under the Mediterranean sun
Liberate your senses as you taste the flavors of local wine and cuisine at extraordinary hotels

Italy & France

Start Olbia, Sardinia / End Ajaccio, Corsica

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Start your journey in Sardinia's stunning Costa Smeralda, a natural wonderland | Hike scenic coastal trails flanked by pine trees | Explore the turquoise inlets and secret coves of La Maddalena archipelago, where quiet impeccable roads make for sensational cycling | Cross the beautiful island of Caprera by bike | Visit the one-time home of Giuseppe Garibaldi, a pivotal figure in Italy's history and unification | Kayak along the Sardinian coast, where deserted beaches and sparkling sorbet-hued granite rocks meet unbelievably blue lagoons.

Days 3-4 Set your sights across the strait to the French island of Corsica and the ancient city center of clifftop Bonifacio | Hike a balcony trail to the chic and alluring seaside town of Porto-Vecchio | Admire breathtaking views over the gulf | Relax on a private beach and savor Michelin-starred cuisine at our luxurious hotel | Bike peaceful routes from sea to sea linking the Alta Roca region's enchanting alpine villages perchés (perched villages) | Stop for a café and croissant in traditional mountain hamlets like Zonza, San-Gavino-di-Carbini or Levie.

Days 5-6 Experience Corsica's rugged coastline and wild landscapes by boat | Sail from seaside Propriano to the postcard-perfect town of Belvédère | Admire fishing villages and ancient Genoese towers from tranquil hiking trails | Discover a spectacular underwater world as you swim through crystalline waters with a mask and snorkel | Visit an archaeological site in the lush Taravo Valley.

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The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.

Cancellation fees may vary based upon departure date. Please review the grid below:

Number of Days Prior to Trip Start	Cancellation Fees (per person)	Departure Dates
156+ days	$600	2019 4/8, 5/20
126-155 days	30%
96-125 days	50%
61-95 days	75%
31-60 days	100%
0-30 days	100%
96+ days	$200	2019 4/22, 5/6, 7/1, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14
61-95 days	30%
31-60 days	60%
0-30 days	100%

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2019 April

4/8–4/13

4/22–4/27

2019 May

5/6–5/11

5/20–5/25

2019 July

7/1–7/6

2019 September

9/9–9/14

9/16–9/21

9/23–9/28

9/30–10/5

2019 October

10/7–10/12

10/14–10/19

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Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from the selection of dates below for your group of 8 or more. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you. Call or email us to reserve your date.

2019 Private Trip Pricing

10 or more guests: from $4,799 pp dbl occ
8 - 9 guests: from $5,499 pp dbl occ
6 - 7 guests: from $6,299 pp dbl occ
4 - 5 guests: from $6,799 pp dbl occ
2 - 3 guests: from $7,099 pp dbl occ

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Prices

From $4,799 - $5,099 pp dbl. occ.
6 days / 5 nights

(+$1,600 for sgl. occ.)

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Premiere Hotels

Hotel Cala di Volpe

Porto Cervo (2 nights)

Casa del Mar

Porto-Vecchio (1 night)

Hotel Marinca & Spa

Olmeto (2 nights)

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Activity Level

This trip is rated Levels 2-4

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What's Included

Services and equipment are included.

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Why Backroads

Why Travel with Backroads in Sardinia and Corsica

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Premiere Hotels

Accommodations may vary based on departure date. Any difference from what is listed below can be found by clicking on your desired date on the View Scheduled Dates or Private Dates tabs.

Hotel Cala di Volpe

Porto Cervo (2 nights)

Overlooking the most beautiful bay in Costa Smeralda, this glamorous hotel—a film location for 1977's 007: The Spy Who Loved Me—has everything you need for a vibrant Mediterranean vacation. (pool)

Casa del Mar

Porto-Vecchio (1 night)

Private seafront terraces, Michelin-starred cuisine, sophisticated modern design and an exclusive beach create an idyllic escape along Corsica's coastline. (pool, spa)

Hotel Marinca & Spa

Olmeto (2 nights)

Elegant, luxurious and serene, this beachfront hotel is surrounded by nature with a private golden-sand beach, lush gardens and sweeping views over the sea. (pool, spa)

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This Trip Is Rated Levels 2-4

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next—and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Daily Route Options (drag to see full )

Day	Activity	EASYGOING				ACTIVE				AVID
Daily Route Options
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 4		Level 5
		miles	feet gain	miles	feet gain	miles	feet gain	miles	feet gain	miles	feet gain
1	Walking/Hiking			6*	800	9	1000
2	Biking			10*	800	15	1100	21	1300
2	Kayaking	Caprera Island (2 Hours)
3	Walking/Hiking	2*	100	4	600
3	Other	Walking Tour of Bonifacio, Corsica (1 Hour)
4	Biking			21*	1600	37*	3300	42	4200
5	Walking/Hiking			4	800	5	1200	8	1800
5	Other	Snorkeling in the Golfe de Valinco (2 Hours)
6	Walking/Hiking	4	200
6	Other	Horseback Riding (2 Hours)

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* Includes shuttle.

Learn more about how we determine our activity level and fully support a range of abilities and interests.

Please note that our distance and elevation figures come from Ride with GPS. Other sources may give differing elevation figures due to different GPS and mapping technologies and other external factors.

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Meals

All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Available Bike Options

The key to a stellar day’s ride is a bike that’s perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Read on for your available bike options for this trip.

Backroads Titanium Bikes (Included in your trip price)

Our custom-built titanium bikes are specially designed for you—and we offer different models for varied terrain so your bike is ideally suited to the region. Our custom-made bikes are included in your trip price.

Touring Bike (Included)

Also Included

Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
Snacks and beverages between meals
Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
Park and other entry fees
Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
Select coach transfers
Baggage transfers and porterage

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Get the Straight Talk about This Trip

We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

Shuttle Time

To bring you to our favorite parts of Corsica and Sardinia, we make liberal use of shuttles and boats on this trip. So although you'll ride in a shuttle or boat on most days, consider it an opportunity to view some spectacular scenery while resting your legs in preparation for your next activity.

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Why Travel with Backroads in Sardinia and Corsica

The Best Leaders in Sardinia and Corsica

Backroads has the best-qualified people to lead your trip in Sardinia and Corsica, and our guests back that up, rating our Trip Leaders an average of 9.75 out of 10 for all-around quality of performance. Get the facts (and no fluff) on how we recruit and develop the very best people for your trip.

Get the Most Out of Each Day

Coordinating multiple activities throughout a single day can be tricky, but with Backroads you'll never know it. When you explore Sardinia and Corsica with us, you switch activities seamlessly without missing a beat. We invented the multi-adventure concept, and we're constantly adding new dimensions and fine-tuning the experience to make it even more enjoyable.

Everyone at Their Own Pace

We design and support our Sardinia and Corsica trips to suit mixed abilities and varied interests—so you can set your own pace, then change things up as the day unfolds. And all guests are free to do the same, traveling together or apart, with no one cramping anyone else's style. Which sounds easy in theory, but it's hard to pull off. Here's more on how we do it.

We've Set the Standard

For nearly four decades we've worked to earn and maintain our right to call Backroads the world's #1 active travel company. In pursuing that vision on behalf of our guests, we believe we've set the standard for our industry—captured in the Backroads Quality Guide, which clearly sets out the benchmarks of excellence, choice and support that we live by

Quality You Can Measure

Since 1979, Backroads Founder and President Tom Hale has shown that staying #1 means constantly evaluating our performance using the best possible source of information: our guests. As we systematically analyze your feedback on our trip consultants, leaders, hotels, meals and on-trip activities, we never stop working to make a great company even better.

We Invented the Multi-Adventure Trip

After more than 30 years of creating Backroads Multi-Adventures, our trip designers know how to blend the perfect balance of biking and hiking with other activities to showcase the best of a region. And then they arrange the seamless transitions that would be so hard to orchestrate on your own—adding dimensions to your trip that are exciting, inspiring and just plain fun.

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We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

Sardinia & Corsica Multi-Adventure Tour