Many who’ve visited Sardinia can’t choose whether it’s more stunning from the sea or while hiking on foot—so why not experience both? This 7-day adventure brings you the best of both worlds: hiking and sailing. Discover why Selvaggio Blu, aka ‘wild blue,’ is not only the island’s most iconic hiking trail but one of Europe’s top-rated routes. We’ll hike for about 7 hours a day, with exciting climbs and thrilling via ferrata sections, and in our downtime, we’ll be sailing Sardinia’s crystal-clear waters to take in the island from a whole new angle. If your ideal holiday is packed with action, adrenaline, and views that’ll leave you recharged, this tour is calling your name!
With an expert guide and professional skipper, we'll embark on a 50-km (31-mile) trek through Sardinia’s rugged hinterland and cliffs of the Gulf of Orosei. Each day, we'll discover new beaches and swim in crystal-clear waters. Some parts of the trail will be challenging, with exposed passages and small climbs, where we'll use ropes for safety, so it's important to listen to the guide to fully enjoy the experience. Our daily treks will last 6-7 hours, but you’ll have the option to skip a section and sail to the next bay instead. After each adventure, we’ll relax in comfortable sailboat cabins, enjoying food, showers, and downtime. A rubber tender will smoothly take us to the start and end of each trek, ensuring an unforgettable journey along Sardinia’s coastline.
Our adventure begins at the tourist port of Santa Maria Navarrese, where we’ll meet the guides at 6pm. They’ll brief us on the adventure, ensuring we’re fully prepared for the trek. We’ll enjoy a shared dinner before spending the night on the boat.
Accommodation: Sailboat cabin
The boat will take us to the starting point of the trek, from where we’ll hike for about 6 hours to reach Portu Cuau. We’ll end our day there, where our skipper will be waiting for us.
Accommodation: Sailboat cabin
On Day 3, we’ll head to Cala Goloritzé, one of the most captivating spots in Sardinia. We’ll pass through sheep pens before trekking down to the bay, where our skipper will be waiting for us. We’ll spend the night aboard the sailboat.
Accommodation: Sailboat cabin
Today, adrenaline will be flowing as we tackle some challenging climbing sections. Our guides will lead us through the toughest parts. After a day of exciting hiking, filled with stunning views along the way, we’ll end up at Cala Mariolu. In this beautiful bay, we’ll enjoy a well-deserved rest.
Accommodation: Sailboat cabin
New day, new Cala! Today, we’re heading to Cala Biriola. To get there, we’ll cross through the woods and tackle a few more climbing sections. The crystal-clear waters will accompany us along the way, making every bit of fatigue easier to bear. Upon arriving at Cala Biriola, a small cove protected by limestone cliffs, we’ll rest and prepare for our final hiking day.
Accommodation: Sailboat cabin
Today marks our final day of hiking. As the cherry on top, we’ll trek to Cala Sisine, a small, charming cove with a shore of fine white rocks. We’ll spend the night there, soaking in the beauty of this serene spot.
Accommodation: Sailboat cabin
We’ll sail back to Santa Maria Navarrese, giving us a final chance to breathe in the beauty of Sardinia’s east coast before we say goodbye. After arriving at the port, everyone will depart according to their own arrangements.
Accommodation: Sailboat cabin
The guide is very well prepared, I highly recommend it!
He just transmits his passion! With him, you feel safe. Highly recommended!
Patient, reliable, and wonderful!
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The hiking and sailing adventure in Sardinia requires excellent physical fitness. The hiking trail you’ll be trekking—Selvaggio Blu—is known as one of the most challenging trails in Europe. You should have solid hiking experience and you should be able tor comfortably walk 6-7 hours a day and handle elevation gains of 700-800 m (2,296-2,624 ft) with ease.
There will also be sections that involve climbing, via ferrata, and the use of climbing equipment, but prior climbing experience is not necessary. The skipper and mountain guide will teach you everything you need to know to sail the boat and take your first steps on the journey. However, to fully enjoy this adventure, some prior experience and a love for adrenaline are essential.
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Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and pricing
Hiking in Sardinia can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your hiking and sailing adventure in Sardinia is Santa Maria Navarrese, a small coastal town. To get there, most people fly into Cagliari Airport (CAG), then take a 3-4 hour public transport or 2-hour drive by car to reach Santa Maria Navarrese. Some people also fly into Alghero Airport (AHO) or Olbia Airport (OLB) which are a bit further from the Santa Maria Navarrese.
Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at 6pm in the tourist port of Santa Maria Navarrese.
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Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
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Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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The guide is very well prepared, I highly recommend it!