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: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: French

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

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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

Guided boat tour

Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

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

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Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 252 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Safety
4.5/5

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Must do. Indeed, the trip may seem long but we take a big slap at the sight of this nature! And the captain always has a touch of humor, the explanations are very interesting. And the icing on the cake we saw dolphins (I then realized a dd my dreams). A dream day that is really worth it.

June 10, 2021

Nice boat trip! Magnificent reserve. I just found it a shame that the mask is not mandatory on the whole boat! We were easily 150 on the boat, glued to 4 people per bench. Despite the fact that it was outside, everyone was talking and spending 10 hours with people without masks within a meter of them, it's almost shameful ...

October 11, 2020

Magnificent landscape and excellent narrator-navigator!

Wonderful day ! The very well maintained boat took us to discover magnificent landscapes. Our navigator-narrator was excellent and really explained all the decor to us with humor, telling us all the stories of his country that he loves with passion. We have a great time. Thanks to the whole team.

September 21, 2019

Scandola, Girolata and Calanche de Piana Full-Day Boat Tour

Scandola, Girolata and Calanche de Piana Full-Day Boat Tour

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Magnificent landscape and excellent narrator-navigator!