From Sagone/Cargèse: Scandola Calanques de Piana Girolata stop 2h
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Corsica, France
Full-day Tours hosted by Isula Croisières
7 hours (approx.)
Up to 15 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
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End point
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Itinerary
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Stop atNature Reserve of Scandola
The Scandola Nature Reserve, on the west coast of Corsica, is an exceptional UNESCO World Heritage site, extending over approximately 900 hectares, including both a maritime and terrestrial area. The geology of this reserve is remarkable, with spectacular rock formations resulting from a mixture of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. These cliffs, caves and rock formations plunge into crystal clear waters, home to rich biodiversity, while its diverse flora includes endemic species adapted to the extreme conditions of the rocky coastline.
2 hours (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atGirolata
Girolata is a picturesque village located between Porto and the Scandola nature reserve, the particularity of which is that it is only accessible by boat or by hiking trail. Famous for its authentic charm and preserved character, you will observe a magnificent Genoese fort recently renovated. A 2-hour stopover will allow you to have lunch in one of the establishments, stroll through the streets or swim in a wild cove.
2 hours (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byGolfe de Porto
The Gulf of Porto is a natural site of remarkable beauty, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its reddish cliffs offer a spectacular coastal landscape, sheltering exceptional marine and terrestrial biodiversity
Pass byCalanques de Piana
The Calanques de Piana, on the west coast of Corsica, are a set of spectacular and colorful rock formations, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These red and ocher cliffs rise majestically above the Mediterranean Sea, creating a striking and unique landscape. The Calanques de Piana will offer you breathtaking panoramas, with peaks, caves and natural arches sculpted by erosion over the centuries. These exceptional geological formations make the Calanques de Piana one of Corsica's most iconic natural attractions, attracting nature lovers and photographers from around the world.
Stop atCapo Rosso
Capo Rosso, on the west coast of Corsica, is renowned for its remarkable geological formations. You will notably discover the arch and the impressive natural cave shaped by erosion. For an underwater experience, a swim in the natural pool allows you to observe the rich seabed, but also a moment of relaxation and fun
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byTorra d'Omigna
The Genoese tower of Omigna, built in the 16th century and classified as a historic monument, stands 12 meters high in the town of Cargèse. It was built to defend the local population against the incursions of Barbary pirates.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free parking
- 2 Sanitary facilities, shower
- Bar
- Sheltered, shaded areas and outdoor deck
- Bath mat
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Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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492 Reviews
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Enjoyed every minute of it!
willemvZ9243HG, Dec 2024
The boat trip was amazing, the captain Emily was really friendly and took her time to show the beautiful spots. We got plenty of time to do snorkling and we enjoyed the sunset on the sea. It is really worth the money
Great trip and excellent crew
505declanf, Dec 2024
Not a review fan but this trip was so well organised it is worth noting. The location and sites are stunning, but the captain and crew made it. They were really attentive to the needs of the passengers, making sure we all had a great experience. A good trip made great by a brilliant crew!
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Do NOT book unless you speak French!
birdietam, Dec 2024
English speakers beware - this tour is 99% in French! We were extremely disappointed to find that during 5 hour boat journey, there were only occasional pre-recorded snippets about Scandola, many recordings which ended up getting cut off by the guide when he started talking again. The boat is also too big to go near the rock formations or into any of the smaller areas where we saw many smaller boats going through.
The stop over in Girolata doesn't have much to see despite restaurants and one over priced souvenir shop. There were some cows though which was fun, but the beach is covered in dried kelp and is not very nice.
I regret booking this tour instead of paying a bit more for one of the smaller boats with an English guide where we would have enjoyed and seen a lot more in half the time. Don't waste your time and money unless you speak French.
Overall pretty good, with some remarks
dennisr930, Dec 2024
Overall pretty good. Helpful and pleasant crew, great views of the mentioned highlights, fast boat. Good price/quality.
Two remarks, which were important for us personally: both the guided information and swimming/snorkeling were a bit disappointing.
We booked an English-guided tour, since our French is very limited. There was 'some' English tour information about the surroundings, but around 95% is in French. Only on a few designated spots a brief English (and Italian) recording was played through the speakers. I was sorry we missed so much info.
We also didn't get to swim and snorkeling at the beautiful Capo Rosso, like it is mentioned in the itinerary. Not sure why, because the weather was absolutely perfect (30 degrees, sunny and very calm sea), we were 'in season', and there were others swimming there. Instead we swam at a pretty generic spot with deep water (compared to the rest of the island) without any of the spectacular views above or below the water that we'd been treated to in the hours before the swim.
Again, these are personal. Overall pretty good, but I'd wish to have known these better beforehand.
Thanks!
The beautiful Corsican coast.
katerogers234513, Dec 2024
The boat trip on Wednesday in English was cancelled due to weather yet the weather on Thursday was the same. We actually went. on Thursday and the tour was in French only. We had 2 hours in a small village for lunch where all of the tables in the open restaurants were reserved. Therefore, no place to eat. Perhaps more information on lunch reservations or insist on bringing a picnic as 7.5 hour without food is unreasonable. Other than being unable to understand the explanations and unavailable restaurants, the sites were beautiful. It was obvious that some others on the same boat had reservations. How to know?
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