Sardinia - Short break in the heart of nothing, 4 Days

At an exclusive eco-camp on suspended tents. A truly unforgettable experience in a perfect synergy between man and wilderness. Built by respecting and adapting to the shape of the land, this camp completely immersed in nature, perfectly embraces our values of sustainability. 4-days from/to Cagliari, after a visit to the Nuragic civilisation we set off for the wild part of Sardinia among waterfalls, green emerald pools and we end our trip with the forbidden "pearl" of Murtas Beach. Here you can unplug and recharge on a setting you don’t expect!

Sardinia:

Crystal-clear waters, incredible blue sea, white sunny beaches embraced by a wild and varied nature...These are the images that commonly come to mind when talking about Sardinia, but beyond the coast, there is an island with a unique archaeological heritage and ancient traditions that even many Italians do not know. A great treasure kept in the heart of the island at the centre of the Mediterranean Sea.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival - Cagliari

Meet and greet at the airport, and transfer to Cagliari. Lunch not included.

In the afternoon we meet the local guide and we visit the old town of Karalis (ancient name of Cagliari). The first stop is the Archaeological Museum where we learn about the Nuragic civilization, the Giants of Mont'e Prama and other founds coming from the original Phoenician-Punic-Roman Karalis. Walking tour of the narrow lanes in the historical city center: The Castel. This is the symbol of Cagliari where we can follow the long and complex history of this city. Our guide will bring us to the panoramic point of Monte Urpinu, which offers a stunning view of the city, and we will also visit a not to be missed attraction: “the Basilica of Nostra Signora of Bonaria”, patroness of Sardinia. The tour ends with a dinner at a local restaurant in the Marina district, and overnight.

Overnight at Hotel Flora (4*) (or similar)

Included: overnight, transfer apt/Cagliari, local guide, entrance ticket to archeological museum, dinner at Su Cumbidu restaurant or similar.

Day 2: Cagliari – Sinnai – Villaputzu – Sa Rutta (105km – 1.50h driving)

Today we begin early morning with breakfast and soon after we move to Sinnai for a unique experience of three hours: a baking bread class. Here we learn local secrets and try our hand at two of the typical local recipes: the Coccoi (a decorated durum-wheat-semolina bread) and the Pintau bread (decorated bread that is still baked for special events, festivities or important celebrations and ceremonies).

In the afternoon we move to the village of Villaputzu, where we will get some time for relax before moving, by cross-country vehicles, to Sa Rutta. This site, which name in Sardinian means “cave”, is a place completely immersed in the nature and far from the nowadays civilization. Here we will enjoy an exclusive welcome drink/aperitif around the fire and a dinner full of local tastes and flavours in a sheepfold.

Overnight is in an exclusive suspended tent in the wood of SaRutta: a real must-do experience.

Included: breakfast, transfer Cagliari/Sinnai and then to Villaputzu, bread baking class, Aperitif, dinner, exclusive tent overnight.

SaRutta is the key point of this trip; it is an exclusive suspended tented camp in the middle of a wild and still unspoilt corner of Sardinia, a lifetime experience that can be enjoyed all the year around in many different ways.

We have design for you different options for day3 to experience the environment in total comfort and with different activities and special moments. Here below the options:

Day 3: Sa Rutta
OPTION 1a – ADVENTURE TREKKING:

After breakfast, we start our journey towards Pardis to enjoy a nice trekking (2/3hours). Part of journey to reach this waterfall will be by quad/by cross-country vehicle while the second stretch on foot.

In case there is a lot of water, our local guides will bring us to the waterfall of Su Fossu De Su Para or Buddidorgia, to enjoy an amazing unspoilt scenery created by the waterfall and the surrounding emerald green lakes.

We then enjoy a local picnic lunch/aperitif with a classic Sardinian smurzo: sausage, cheese, grilled cheese, bread and much more.

In the late afternoon, time to relax in Sa Rutta, to then enjoy a delicious traditional dinner. Overnight in the exclusive suspended tent in the wood of SaRutta.

Included: overnight, breakfast, picnic lunch/aperitif, dinner, excursion, transportation, local expert.

OPTION 1b – ADVENTURE IN KAYAK:

After breakfast, we start our journey reaching the pier to live an incredible kayak experience toward the Murtas beach. The forbidden "pearl" of the coast of Villaputzu where lies a stretch of six kilometers of clear sand, bordered by large dunes, which plunges into crystal clear waters in shades of intense blue. The long and wide beach of Murtas, perhaps one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean, which is unbelievably uncrowded also during summer (this beach is accessible from June to September).

On the beach, we enjoy our local aperitif/picnic lunch with a classic and delicious Sardinian smurzo: sausage, cheese, grilled cheese, bread and much more.

In the afternoon we move to Quirra Castle for a visit (first by vehicle then on foot). This area is characterized by a great variety of shapes deriving from the erosive action of atmospheric agents on the different types of rock. Deep and narrow valleys of high scenic and landscape values make this place unique.

We then drive back to Sa Rutta wood for a delicious traditional dinner. Overnight in the exclusive suspended tent in the wood of SaRutta.

Included: overnight, breakfast, picnic lunch/aperitif, dinner, excursion and visit, transportation, local expert.

Day 4: Sa Rutta – Villaputzu – Cagliari – departure (103km – 1.35 h driving)

After breakfast, we have free time to relax and enjoy this unique destination “in the heart of nothing”, far from the nowadays civilization.

We then pack our luggages before we move back, by quad / by cross-country vehicle, to the village of Villaputzu. Here we can have an optional lunch at the restaurant Al Miele.

We then move back to the airport of Cagliari for departure.

End of services.

Included: breakfast, transfer to Villaputzu, transfer to Cagliari airport.

What make the difference in this trip? The exclusive location and overnight in SaRutta

Sa Rutta is a place away from rush and noise, a world where everything slows down. Here you we have the opportunity to live in an Eco-camp that represents a perfect synergy between environmental conservation, reconnection with wild nature, experiential activities and the most innovative solutions dedicated to tourist hospitality. Based on the concept of "Leave No Trace", the suspended tents of the Sa Rutta Eco-camp represents an innovative type of sustainable accommodation designed to be in symbiosis with nature. An alternative tourism experience that starts from an alternative way of hospitality that we have selected for you!

Arrivederci Sardinia!

COST: Request for pricing

The quote includes:.

• 1 overnight in 4* Hotel in Cagliari (or similar)in BB treatment
• 2 nights exclusive suspended tent in the wood of SaRutta in BB treatment
• Dinner on day 1, 2, and 3
• Aperitif and Picnic lunches on day 2, and 3
• Cultural local guide in Cagliari
• Entrance ticket for the archaeological museum
• Experiences as per itinerary
• Transfer from/to airport/Cagliari and from/to Cagliari/Villaputzu and drop off at the airport on day4
• Driver and transfer for the whole tour (car, van, quad and cross-country vehicles or minibus according to the size of the group)

The quote does not include:

• Tips and porterage
• meals unless specified
• drinks
• personal expences
• international flights
• insurances
• everything not expressly specified in "the quote includes"

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