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Ajaccio or Porticcio: Scandola Nature Reserve Boat Tour

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Ajaccio or Porticcio: Scandola Nature Reserve Boat Tour

Activity provider:Nave va

4.2

533 reviews

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From US$ 70.09 per person

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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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Experience

Itinerary
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    2 starting location options:

    Ajaccio, Porticcio

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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:

    Ajaccio, Porticcio

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
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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.

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

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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

4.2 /5

based on 533 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Wonderful excursion and views. I left from the port of Viva in Porticcio. The duration on the boat is altogether long, but the captain who took us entertained us very well with information on the island, its inhabitants, the spirit and the nature which reigns there, the preservation of their identity, also the sites we discover and their history. With what is very pleasant, full of humor also which makes us feel good and helps pass the time. Nice experience!

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May 15, 2023

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Really interesting boat trip, with beautiful landscapes and a very nice site commentator. The Scandola reserve is superb and the places approached with the impressive boat. The discovery of the village of Girolata was a real crush, which is why we were disappointed to only be able to stay there for 2 hours. The return by boat seemed a bit long to us, with an hour delay on the basic scheduled time. But it is an activity that I recommend nevertheless, it is worth the cost.

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April 28, 2023

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Fabulous landscape, very interesting and very lively commentaries, very caring crew, very friendly and humorous for the commentator. Black point that you can't do anything about is the travel time. Another discomfort is the comfort of the seats (provide small cushions). Superb outing, I will be back. "Kisses"

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