4x4 tour in the Gennargentu area of Barbagia with lunch
Highlights
- Discover the wild heart of Sardinia by off-road vehicle and stop to admire a Bronze Age nuraghe
- Experience the adrenaline rush of crossing the Rio Pirincanes riverbed by off-road vehicle and enjoy the landscape from 1700 metres
- Enjoy a lunch with Sardinian shepherds based on their typical products such as cheese, meat and cold cuts
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Full description
Climb aboard an off-road vehicle and let your guide lead you along a 170 km route to discover the wildest and most authentic territory of Sardinia: Barbagia!
You will tackle the Gennargentu mountain range, experience the adrenalin rush of crossing the Rio Pirincanes off-road and the thrill of admiring the Nuraghe Ruinas at an altitude of 1,200 metres.
And it wouldn't be a traditional day in Sardinia without a lunch prepared by the local shepherds with their cheeses, cold cuts and meat!
What we will do
We will meet 15 minutes before 09:00 at the meeting point in Arbatax (NU). After boarding, we will prepare to discover the wild heart of Sardinia, in the mountainous territories of Barbagia!
The first place of interest on the route is the village of Villagrande Strisaili, from which we will head towards the Bau Muggeris lake. We will then leave the lake behind us to enter the territory of the Gennargentu mountain chain: we will thus be able to enjoy unique landscapes, where nature still reigns supreme. We will cross the Rio Pirincanes, a stream that has been flowing through the granite rock for millennia, until we reach the Nuraghe Ruinas at an altitude of 1,200 metres. The nuraghe dates back to the Bronze Age and stands on a point similar to a natural terrace from which we can admire the entire surrounding area; we will get off the off-road vehicle to better admire it.
We get back on board and head into the Girgini Forest until we reach Desolu and then S'arena, where we have lunch with local shepherds (included). The shepherds will let us taste the products made by their own hands: we will enjoy an appetiser with cold meats, cheeses, olives and bread and a dish of the day. Usually, they prepare a tasty meat dish for us.
We will then get back into the off-road vehicle and begin the return journey to the meeting point. There will be a second memorable scenic break at Punta Erba Irdes at a height of 1700 metres. Over the course of the day, we will cover 170 km together and spend nine hours in the heart of Barbagia.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone with no age limit. Children from 0 to 2 years old are entitled to a reduced rate at a cost of €80.00; please contact us to make a reservation.
The experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Other information
The excursion is scheduled in the months of May and November and is confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants.
The experience takes place subject to weather conditions at the organiser's discretion.
Dogs are not allowed to participate in this activity.
Do you have dietary needs or preferences? Contact the organiser to communicate any allergies and/or intolerances and request a dedicated menu.
Recommended clothing
- Seasonally appropriate sportswear
- Hiking or trainers
Don't forget to bring
- Water
- Snack
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Meeting point
Arbatax, Nuoro
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Policy di cancellazione section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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