You’ll start in the beautiful scenery of the village of Oliena, just in the footsteps of Supramonte. From here you’ll hike to the secluded village of Tiscali and along the coast arriving at the magical cove of Cala Luna. The Gennargentu range, the highest of Sardinia, is just a few km away, so we’ll drive over the mountains arriving at the heart of the island in Aritzo. Oaks, chestnuts and walnuts trees and free flocks of cows and sheep design a peaceful scenery, very diverse from the jet set along the coast. You’ll finish at the peaceful village of Santa Maria Navarrese, hiking until the imposing cliff of Perdalonga, right at the end of the Gulf of Orosei.
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Sardinia Blue Zone | Guided Hike Tour
From Oliena to Santa Maria Navarrese
Guided Hike Tour
A Guided Hike Tour is a walking experience where you explore with a professional guide by your side. Your guide leads you through authentic places in Sardinia, sharing local knowledge and taking you off the usual paths. They take care of the daily plan and make sure everything runs smoothly, so you can relax and focus on enjoying the landscapes, the villages, and the time outdoors.
Active
Designed for those who enjoy movement and a bit of adventure without overexertion, these hikes cover 7-15 km and feature natural trails featuring moderate ascents and descents. They are suitable for those in decent physical shape who want to explore nature more actively.
For guests that want more hiking, we can add extra loops to regular stages.
In: Cagliari (Google Map) or Olbia (Google Map)
Out: Cagliari (Google Map) or Olbia (Google Map)
Shuttle to hotel , brief with guide and relax.
Upon arrival in Olbia or Cagliari, you’ll meet us at the airport and we’ll transfer to our base in Oliena. Once there, you’ll enjoy a tasting of local extra virgin olive oil, traditional Cannonau wine, and fresh regional products.
Later, we’ll have a short briefing about the week ahead, with an aperitif overlooking the impressive Punta Corrasi. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax or take a first easy walk towards the Su Gologone spring.
At the heart of archaic Sardinia.
Today’s hike takes you through the deep valley of Lanaitto to discover the enigmatic Bronze Age settlement of Tiscali, accessible only by foot. After half an hour by jeep, you’ll start walking from the bridge of Sa Barva, which will immediately enchant you with the high limestone wall that runs over the river Flumineddu.
The stony path begins to climb before going through the shady forest of oaks. The last climb takes us at the magnificence of the archaeological site of Tiscali, whose ruins emerge inside a limestone cave collapsed. After the excursion we’ll have a lunch with the shepherds, that will cook for us a tasty lunch using their own products in the peace of this majestic oak forest.
The beauty of Orosei gulf and the Nuraghe Mannu.
After visiting the Northern Sardinia coastline and islands, we could think that we’ve already seen the most beautiful beaches in the world. It’s just because you haven’t seen yet the Gulf of Orosei. Then you could say you discovered, for sure, some of the most beautiful coves of the whole world. With a nice drive across the Cedrino river valley, we’ll get to the village of Dorgali, and from here the views will open up over the ocean and down to the coastal village of Cala Gonone, nestled at the bottom of the limestone mountain of Supramonte. From here, we’ll drive to the area of “Buchi Arta”, to admire some of the oldes shepherds huts of the area. Here we’ll also visit the scenic Nuraghe Mannu, overlooking the entire gulf. Then we’ll walk all the way to Cala Luna, probably the most beautiful beach of the gulf, created by the Codula Ilune creek, surrounded by hundreds of colorful Oleander trees.
The ancient carnival of Sardinia and the great Cannonau.
Barbagia is home to a proud and welcoming community. Today we visit Orgosolo, known for its murals that tell stories of social struggles and local identity, and Mamoiada, famous for its strong traditions and ancient masks. We’ll stop at Cantina Sedilesu for a light lunch with our friends Emilio and Francesco, then visit the Museo delle Maschere to learn more about Sardinian carnival rituals.
On the way back, we drive through vineyards, olive groves, and open pastures with grazing sheep, heading into the mountains of Belvì for the evening.
Last beautiful hike along the coast.
Today we’ll have our last glorious hike to Perdalonga (the long stone), right at the southern cape of Supramonte range. It’s a perfect coastal hike, giving us the feeling of being on some tropical wild island, thanks to the luscious vegetation. The arrival point is just spectacular, and most important there’s a great family owned restaurant just under the cliff, a perfect spot to celebrate our last day (for now!) in Sardinia.
Shuttle to Olbia or Cagliari airport In two/three hours shuttle we’ll take you back to the airport. As we said, we are sure you loved Sardinia… Ciao amici, alla prossima!
