Ajaccio/Porticcio: Scandola Nature Reserve Guided Boat Tour

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4.228864 out of 5 stars
1171 reviews
Activity provider:Nave va
Ajaccio/Porticcio: Scandola Nature Reserve Guided Boat Tour
4.228864 out of 5 stars
4.2
4.228864 out of 5 stars
1171 reviews
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Climb aboard for a full-day boat tour of the stunning Scandola Nature Reserve and remarkable rock formations of the Calanche de Piana. Enjoy a 2-hour stopover in the secluded coastal village of Girolata for lunch.

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Duration 1 day
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Live tour guide
French

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Itinerary

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    2 starting location options:

    2 Quai de la République, Plage de la viva Beach

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    Scandola Nature Reserve

    Sightseeing

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    Gulf of Porto

    Sightseeing

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    Girolata

    Free time

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    Calanques de Piana

    Sightseeing

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Plage de la viva Beach, 2 Quai de la République

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the Scandola Nature Reserve by boat
  • Stop for lunch in the remote village of Girolata, only accessible from the sea
  • Discover the rock formations of the Calanche de Piana and the historic Capo Rosso Tower

Full description

Set sail from Ajaccio or Porticcio on a full-day boat tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Scandola Nature Reserve and the Gulf of Porto. Experience one of the last Mediterranean enclaves to provide shelter for endemic flora and birdlife.

Stop in the coastal village of Girolata and explore the secluded village for 2 hours. Find a nice restaurant for lunch or enjoy a picnic on the beach. In the winter, the village becomes a virtual backwater with only about 15 residents.
Then, venture into the Calanche de Piana to discover an outstanding landscape of pink granite rocks shaped over the centuries by changes in temperature, strong winds, and sea spray. Explore the geological diversity and unique location of the rocks that give a particular aspect to the area.

Includes

  • Boat tour
  • Tour guide
  • Free time in Girolata
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

  •  Please make sure you bring food for lunch as restaurants in Girolata are closed in low season

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 1171 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.1/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Leena – FinlandJuly 25, 2024 – Verified booking
Well organized, friendly staff and good commentary in French.
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Tom – LuxembourgSeptember 1, 2024 – Verified booking
Mostly of the restaurants in Girolato were closed!!
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Suzanne – MaltaAugust 17, 2024 – Verified booking
The boat ride was quite long till we reached the main sites and this may be taxing for young children. But the Calanques and Scandula Reserve were very special so worth the trip. We even got to see a dolphin along the way. Girolata was a pretty lunch stop with a variety of resturants to choose from. In all the trip lasted just over 9 hours.

Product ID: 111715

Activity provider:Nave va

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