New Corsica: Hiking the Island of Beauty

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Still relatively unknown outside of Europe, Corsica is one of the worlds’top hiking destinations. Though there are over a 620 miles of sublimecoastline, the Mediterranean island of Corsica is essentially a mountain. Amountain in the sea, but first and foremost a mountain. During our 9-dayadventure in Corsica we’ll experience the best of both sea and mountains...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Hike on the GR20 to Lac de Nino without camping – Sleep in comfort!
    • Discover ancient villages accessible only by foot or by water!
    • Enjoy the local culinary delights, including a visit to a family-run cheese farm!

What's this trip about?

    Still relatively unknown outside of Europe, Corsica is one of the worlds’top hiking destinations. Though there are over a 620 miles of sublimecoastline, the Mediterranean island of Corsica is essentially a mountain. Amountain in the sea, but first and foremost a mountain. During our 9-dayadventure in Corsica we’ll experience the best of both sea and mountains,while staying in comfortable accommodations. From the aptly named porttown of Porto we’ll start on the jagged coastline paths etched into thespectacular red rock of the west coast.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAjaccio
End CityCalvi

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Swimming
  • Trains & Rail

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 3

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • Expert leadership
    • Accommodations as noted in itinerary (or similar)
    • Meals as noted in the itinerary
    • Airport transfers on says 1 and 9
    • Sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
    • Ground transportation
    • Tips for hotel staff
    • Entrance fees and permits, unless noted separately in costs
    • Basic medical and evacuation insurance

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive in Ajaccio, Corsica (France)

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Cala di Sole

We'll start our adventure in Ajaccio, the island’s capital, and the birthplace of Napoleon. There are daily flights from many cities in France including Paris, Marseille, Lyon. We'll transfer from the Ajaccio air...

Day 2: Hike in the Calanches de Piana – Porto

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Les Flots Bleus

After meeting in the morning with our guides, we'll transfer to the Calanches de Piana (about 90 minutes by car) for our first hike. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these blood red...

Day 3: Hike from Evisa to Ota – The Spelunca Gorge

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Les Flots Bleus

After breakfast, a short drive takes us into the hills, where we'll enter the authentic village of Evisa. Hidden in the hills, the village is framed by a stunning setting, high above the sea, and ...

Day 4: Hike along the Mare e Monti and Sentier du Facteur Trails to Girolata

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Les Flots Bleus

Just north of Porto we'll begin following the Mare e Monti path, one of the famed paths that link the sea to the mountain in Corsica. With stunning sea views into the gulf of Porto, our pa...

Day 5: Hike on the GR20 to Lac de Nino – Corte

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Dominique Colonna

Today we'll get an early start to our day and transfer to the Col de Vergio pass (90 minutes by minibus). In a short time we'll have traded coastal scenery for a ski area, and the point ...

Day 6: Cheese Farm – Hike from Saint Pierre de Venaco to the Saint Eliséo Chapel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Dominique Colonna

Today we'll begin the day with a visit to a local and family-run farm, where Corsican goat and sheep cheese has been made for generations. Grazing the herbs of the perfumed maquis vegeta...

Day 7: Hike to Lac Mélo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Dominique Colonna

Today we'll wake-up before the sun rises, enjoy a quick coffee and pastry, and then climb into our minibus for the 30-minute ascent up the Restonica Valley. Beginning at the shepherd’s h...

Day 8: Scenic Train Ride on The Micheline to Calvi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Calvi Hotel

No trip to Corsica would be complete without an excursion on its train, affectionately known as 'The Micheline.' The ride is an event in itself: not anywhere as modern or as slick (or as smoot...

Day 9: Departure

Meals: Breakfast

Your trip ends after breakfast. Calvi is a strategic departure point back to France. An airport 3 miles from the hotel has daily flights to mainland France, while a speedboat connects Calvi and Nice in under 4 hours. We have one transfer from the hotel to the airport in Calvi, or to Calvi port. Or perhaps you’d like to stay another day...or longer!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,895
Price per day$544
Single supplement (single occupancy)$600
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Meals not noted on itinerary
    • Airport transfers other than scheduled group transfers on days 1and 9
    • Insurance other than basic medical and evacuation insurance
    • Optional tipping to leader, guides and local staff
    • Excess baggage charges
    • Airport taxes (international—varies by location)
    • Cost of medical immunizations
    • Items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)

Accommodation

Cala di Sole — Ajaccio

Get stunning views of the Gulf of Ajaccio from this waterfront hotel that faces the sea. Cala di Sole has its own private beach, lined with chairs and umbrellas, where you can enjoy the white sand and crystal clear waters. There's also a swimming pool, tennis courts, bowling green, and gym to help you stay active. A smaller, family-owned property with only 31 rooms, Cala di Sole has a friendly, welcoming staff. Rooms are simply furnished, but offer five-star views of the gulf.

 

Calvi Hotel — Calvi

The Calvi Hotel is ideally situated in a shady pine forest just steps from the beach and a short walk to the marina of Calvi. From the hotel, you can admire views of the sea and the Citadel of Calvi. Located in a modern, three-story building, the hotel is crisp and clean, with a friendly, accommodating staff and comfortable guestrooms equipped with a TV, minibar, air conditioning, and private bathroom. Each room also has a private balcony so you can enjoy the lovely setting.

 

Dominique Colonna — Corte

The Dominique Colonna in Corte sits right on the banks of the Restonica River, and guests can enjoy the sound of water rushing over the rocks below from the beautiful, sunny terrace. This upscale property is decorated with wooden headboards, stone floors, and an earth-tone color palette that reflects the natural beauty that surrounds it. The soundproofed guestrooms come equipped with air conditioning, a private terrace, and flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout. The Dominique Colonna is owned by (and named after) Dominique "Dumé" Colonna, one of France's greatest soccer players.

 

Les Flots Bleus — Porto

Les Flots Bleus is a comfortable hotel ideally located on the waterfront, with unobstructed views of the Gulf of Corto and a Genoese tower atop a rocky outcropping. Each room takes advantage of the fabulous setting with a balcony from which you can take in panoramic views of the sunset. Guestrooms come equipped with air conditioning, flat screen televisions, bathrooms with bathtubs, safes, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a comfortable lounge as well as mini-golf, and is located in an area popular for snorkeling.

Transportation & Flights

Air Travel Airfare is not included in the land cost of our trips. For air reservations, we recommend you contact the airlines directly, either by phone or the Internet. In addition, many travelers elect to use their “frequent flyer” miles when traveling with us. But please check with our staff before purchasing or obtaining your tickets. We need to verify your arrival and departure schedule and ensure we have enough participants to operate the trip.,

Transportation & flights

Air Travel Airfare is not included in the land cost of our trips. For air reservations, we recommend you contact the airlines directly, either by phone or the Internet. In addition, many travelers elect to use their “frequent flyer” miles when traveling with us. But please check with our staff before purchasing or obtaining your tickets. We need to verify your arrival and departure schedule and ensure we have enough participants to operate the trip.
Cancellation policy

If written cancellation is received and Cancellation fee will be:

90 days prior to departure will be $150

89 to 61 days prior to departure is $400

60 to 46 days prior to departure will be 50% of Land Cost

45 days or fewer prior to departure is 100% of Land Cost

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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 7  Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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