Ajaccio: Guided Scandola Nature Reserve Boat Tour From Porticcio Beach (Offshore Boat)
ID: GYG405226-O-813895
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
08:30 hours
Description
Discover the caves and be captivated by natural pools at the Scandola and Capo Rosso reserves on this boat tour with a local guide.
Board a semi-rigid speed boat piloted by a qualified captain to explore the west coast of Corsica. Discover the Scandola Nature Reserve, a Unesco World Heritage Site, with a wide variety of sea and land animals and plant life.
Start your tour from Gargalo Island and head to the reserve for your first swimming stop. Swim through the turquoise waters while your captain prepares an aperitif with a tasting of charcuterie and rosé wine.
At noon, enjoy lunch in Girolata, an 18th-century fishing village built around a fort only accessible by sea. Have your skippers make a reservation at a restaurant for you or bring your own picnic to enjoy on the beach with wild cows roaming about.
At 2 PM, enjoy another swim at Anse Ficaghjola. Dive into the Capo Rosso natural pool in the Calanques de Piana surrounded by fish. Take a last swim in the Anse de Cala di Pala and jump from natural diving boards at different heights before returning.
Highlights
- Explore Corsica’s Scandola Nature Reserve on semi-rigid speed boats
- Discover the beautiful village of Girolata, only accessible from the sea
- Visit the island of Gargalo and the cathedral rift
- Enjoy swimming breaks in crystal clear waters
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A boat can carry a maximum of 12 people.
Meet your guide at the pontoon in front of the tourist office at Porticcio Beach.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.