excursion Scandola- Girolata - Calanques de piana- Capo rosso
72 Reviews
Corsica, France
Things to do hosted by neptune croisière ajaccio
8 hours (approx.)
Up to 12 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in French
About
- Private transportation
- Wine tasting on board
- Breakfast
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atNature Reserve of Scandola
Your boat trip can start from the port of Ajaccio or from the port of Porticcio. Shades of blue, lapping waves, unusual rocks… You are there: Scandola. A unique place. A dream landscape. We will make you discover the reserve in our own way, gently, to the rhythm of the waves and the rays of the sun. The Scandola Nature Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accessible only by sea, it offers an exceptional landscape that we never tire of. Each of our visits here is a new wonder. The diversity of its fauna and flora, both marine and terrestrial, make it a unique place. We offer you a stop for swimming in the turquoise waters of the Scandola reserve, followed by a wine tasting on board. Who knows, maybe the dolphins will come along at this exceptional moment?
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atGulf of Girolata
Unmissable break in the Gulf of Girolata, very close to Scandola. Its pretty beach will welcome us for lunch. Outside of tourist periods, the beach is wild and the cows take up residence there.
2 hours (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atGirolata
As for the small village of Girolata, it has the particularity of not having a road! In fact, to get there, you come by boat or on foot via a pretty hiking trail. You will also appreciate its fort dating from the occupation of Genoa in Corsica (15th and 16th centuries): a former protective tower erected on the heights of the gulf to protect it from enemy ships.
2 hours (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPiana
The rest of our sea trip will take us to the sublime creeks of Piana. Sometimes ocher, sometimes pink, these immense granite rocks (of volcanic origin) rise majestically above the sea. Here we are faced with what nature offers perhaps the most beautiful ... They are made up of numerous cavities of different shapes and sizes giving the places all their uniqueness. We will make you discover the pretty caves of the Calanques de Piana. A real moment of wonder in perspective.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCapo Rosso
Stop for swimming in the natural pools of Capo Rosso. To finish our sea trip, we will sail towards Capo Rosso, a sumptuous cape of pink granite enclosing the Gulf of Porto. We can then enjoy a swimming break in its natural pools. An enchanting place that leaves no one indifferent. At the top of Capo Rosso, we can see a defensive Genoese tower from the 16th century; the Tughju tower, next to the Girolata fort discovered earlier in the day. Return to Ajaccio.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews
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Great experience!
dfwm0m, Dec 2024
We had a wonderful day with Lionel! He was very friendly and informative. The stops were great and his recommendation for lunch was amazing. I would highly recommend this tour for adults and teenagers!
Beautiful visit
Navigate641543, Dec 2024
Stunning scenery, perfect weather, charming skipper. Lionel was the absolute best. Might want to bring a sweatshirt for the morning departure, though! :)
Responses from neptunecroisiere
merci beaucoup pour ce super avis et merci d'avoir choisi neptune croisiere ajaccio en espérant vous retrouver l'année prochaine pour de nouvelles aventures
Ignored and Isolated
Parisky, Dec 2024
Sadly we were not lucky with mix of group and style of tour guide who were all French speaking , my friend and I were the only English speaking and whilst we both speak some French we are not very sophisticated yet in fully conversing in French. The group of 12 (including my friend and I ) joined the boat trip and the tour guide immediately began the tour in French and 90% of the 8 hours we were guided in French . Sadly as our French is not up to scratch we missed so much of the information the conversations between the groups . We were largely ignored by the tour guide . We felt isolated , lonely and embarrassed to ask for the information in English. Small efforts were made by ourselves and the group to converse but it was hard for all. The group found it easier to speak with ease with each other . We spoke briefly to the guide to explain how we felt and he stated he would try to make n effort to include us. However it didn’t make that much of an impact. We felt totally gutted as We are used to going on a boat trip and making new friends and learning new things this just didn’t happen. As we felt we were in the wrong for not knowing enough French to enjoy the experience.
BTW: We signed up for an English speaking tour 🤷🏾♀️
Responses from neptunecroisiere
Bonjour nous sommes désolé que vous vous soyez senti exclu du groupe et que vous n’ayez pas non plus apprécié les paysages magnifiques de la journée ainsi que les sublimes arrêts baignades dans les eaux turquoises remplis de poissons … 😳
Malheureusement il n’y pas tout le monde qui parle anglais nous ne pouvons pas imposer à nos clients de faire la totalité de la promenade en anglais , pour cela il faut privatiser le bateau
Notre skipper parle couramment anglais et toutes les explications ont été faite en anglais
Il y avait des canadiens des français des anglais … comme tout les jours et cela n’a jamais posé de problème ✌️
Journée magique avec Neptune Croisière
G894ODmathildem, Dec 2024
Nous avons passé une journée magique lors de l’excursion découverte !
Merci à Lionel d’avoir rendu cette journée exceptionnelle grâce à sa bonne humeur, ses explications, ses conseils, et sa super playlist!
Je recommande Neptune Croisière !
AMAZING!!
michel S, Dec 2024
An excursion with a skipper, Lionel, at the top, who knows perfectly his island of beauty and the coves of Piana and all the beauties between Ajaccio and Girolata. The passages in the caves, the history of the place, everything was perfect. Even if the sea was formed it was a very beautiful adventure in breathtaking landscapes.
To do absolutely.
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