Meet your guides in Marina di Olbia, check-in is available from 6 pm onwards. Go over your gear and get sorted into rooms for the week. Spend your first night on the boat.
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Take an 8-day journey through the most wonderful parts of Sardinia and enjoy the sailing experience as you improve your climbing skills along the way. Immerse yourself into the thousands of years old Sardinian culture and captivating Mediterranean atmosphere. Sail from one island to the other, discover hidden gems of the area, and swim in-between the climbs. Explore the enormous crags and caves, learn about the history, and spend your days on challenging climbing routes. By sailing, you’ll have access to some of the most memorable crags while enjoying the beauty of boat life. Forget everything you know about Europe and Italy, and join your guide on a trip to Sardinia — a world of its own!
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Set sail to Cala Gonone, get the feel of the boat and maybe try out fishing! As the legend goes, during a VST in the area, one crew member managed to catch 22 tunas! Drop the anchor in front of Cala Fuili and have lunch with a wonderful view of the untamed coast. Disembark the boat and explore the canyon originating from the beach. Here you’ll find over 200 bolted sport climbing routes!
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Start your day by sailing to Cala Gonone and stop in front of Cala Fuili. An amazing view of the wild coast will serve as a background for your lunch. In the afternoon, explore the canyon which starts at the beach and features over 200 climbing routes.
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If you’ve been anticipating the trill of climbing pitches right above the sea, this is your day. The climbing area has some of the highest cliffs in the Mediterranean, several of which boast iconic and renowned climbs.
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Cala Luna is one of Sardinia’s most beautiful beaches with many climbs to be discovered! You’ll go to a spot that’s heavily pictured o postcards: you’ll climb in a cave with the backdrop of azure sea and whitesand beach! Head to the village of Cala Gonone, anchor the boat, and go to a local fish tavern for a delicious seafood meal.
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Numerous splendid crags situated above the Cala Gonone village await exploration! It’s going to be tough deciding where to climb, but a visit to the Millennium Cave is an absolute must! In the midst of your climbing, indulging in an Italian gelato from the town will be sure to freshen you up.
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Enjoy sunrise sailing to the wild Tavolara Island. Today you’ll experience Sardinia by ascending the renowned Ferrata degli Angeli, one that traverses the island’s highest peak along a stunning ridge, ending at Punta Cannone, soaring 560 m above your boat. Upon descending, your boat will await at Spalmatore di Terra beach, one of the most beautiful ones in Sardinia. Enjoy your final swim before returning to the Olbia harbor.
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Pack up, enjoy last views of the sparkly Mediterranean Sea, exchange contacts with your new friends, and say farewell to Sardinia! Disembark in the morning by 9 am.
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Included:
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- Guide’s well-proven organization (world-leading Sail & Climb guided tours since 2013)
- An experienced, U.I.A.G.M. certified mountain guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- Skipper
- Accommodation on a sailing boat for 7 nights — double size bed or bunk beds sorted and arranged by and among guests
- Pantry-ready service (shopping for food and beverages will be done by the staff prior to your arrival)
- All meals onboard with the exception of meals on land
- Boat fuel, harbor fees, final cleaning of the boat
- T-shirt
Upon boarding, a €300 cash fee covers all onboard food provisions, bedding, towels, and essential boat services like the outboard engine, and final cleaning. If you have any questions about this, contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Add-ons:
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- Gear rental (rope and quickdraws) — 80 EUR, available, to be paid on board
Not included:
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- Travel expenses to reach/leave the harbor of departure
- Meals on land (the cost of meals for the staff will be distributed evenly among all guests)
- Harbor fees for any extra nights spent in the harbor (if the skipper decides to stay due to adverse weather or sea conditions)
- Alcoholic beverages on board
- Personal items and equipment
- Climbing gear
- Guide gratuities — optional
- Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
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Being in good physical shape is important, but don’t worry—no matter your climbing grade, you’ll always find a partner at your level. And if that’s not the case, your guide will be there to support you. Rock climbing is more about mastering efficient movement techniques rather than relying on brute strength to muscle your way up a cliff. Sardinia features routes from 4c to 8b, making it accessible for all climbers.
To ensure you have a fun and rewarding retreat, your guide will supervise the climbing, help all participants improve their skills, and select routes that best match your ability and fitness level. No prior sailing experience is needed—the skipper will handle everything!
That said, good health and physical fitness are essential to fully participate in daily activities like hiking and rock climbing. If you plan to take on the challenge of deep water soloing during the tour, strong swimming skills are highly recommended.
Please note that multi-pitch climbing is available on privately guided tours only. Standard tours will stick to single-pitch routes.
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Sardinia has plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize the day to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun!
For intermediate to advanced climbers, Sardinia has loads of routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives and customize the day to your goals. Let your guide plan the day so you can focus on developing your skills while climbing the classic routes or best hidden gems the area has to offer.
If this is your first time on a sailing boat and you don’t know what to expect, here is what you can expect from life on board:
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- On board, everyone is responsible to clean up after themselves.
- Teamwork makes the dreamwork! Be ready to participate in cooking, prepping food, washing the dishes, etc. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to cook or if you hate to wash the dishes, you can always swap the job with another crew member.
- When at sea, it’s important to use water and electricity conservatively. You may be asked to use water and electricity with moderation while out at the sea.
- Don’t worry about any sailing knowledge. The skipper will be there to ensure your safety and will give you precious tips on how to live on board.
- If you wish to learn how to sail or if you are an experienced sailor and want to help your skipper, they will be glad to operate the sails with you and teach you anything you want to know!
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Personal climbing gear:
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- Helmet
- Single rope 60/80 m
- Climbing hardware (quickdraws)
- Sport climbing single rope
- Belay device
- Chalk bag
- Harness with a locking carabiner
- Spare carabiners
- Climbing shoes
If you need to rent any gear, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Personal items:
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- Pack large enough to carry all the items listed (no rigid suitcases — make sure your suitcase is foldable to save space on board)
- Backpack for daily tours, climbs and hikes (35/45L)
- Hiking shoes (no sandals, the terrain is rough)
- Clothes for a week of sailing and climbing
- A warm pullover and a waterproof jacket
- A pair of long pants and a pair of shorts
- Bathing suit
- Bathing towel
- Water bottle
- Toiletries (sunscreen, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
- Sunglasses
- Camera — optional
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.
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Group sizes and prices:
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- For this group adventure, the max client to guide ratio is 9:1.
- It takes a minimum of 5 people for the tour to operate.
This adventure can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.
Min. age requirements:
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- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to climb on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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To get to your climb & sail tour in Sardinia, you have to get to Marina di Olbia. Most people fly into Olbia Airport (OLB), just 5 minutes by car from the harbor.
If you are up for an extra adventure, Sardinia is also accessible by ferry from ports in Spain, France and Italy. Once you get there, you can rent a car or motorcycle, or take a shuttle to Portisco.
You can board the boat from 6 p.m. onwards on Day 1.
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We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
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