Sardinia Wild Blue Zone Trek

Arrive at Cagliari Elmas International Airport (CAG) and have a private transfer to your hotel in Santa Maria Navarrese (2.5-hour transfer, 150km / 93 miles), where you will meet your local English-speaking UIAGM/IFMGA professional mountain guide. After you’ve settled in, you’ll have a trip briefing and equipment check.
The hamlet of Santa Maria Navarrese is at the foot of a hill covered with olive trees, fig trees, locust trees and lotus trees, and dense brush. This coastal village is named after a small church erected in 1052 by the Navarre Princess, daughter of King Garcia Sanchez V.  She had likely fled her country because of a “love sin” and is said to have wanted to thank the Madonna for saving her life during a shipwreck near the frightening "Monti Insani," now called Monte Santu. Today, Santa Maria has become a renowned seaside location.

Begin your trek today with an incredible hike along the islands coastline! From Santa Maria take a short private transfer to Pedra Longa – a rocky spire that is accessible via an easy and panoramic trail along the coast. The monolith appears in front of you as an imposing calcareous massif, composed predominantly of karst. Measuring approximately 120 meters (394') in height, it has come to be known as the symbol of Baunei and all of Sardinia.
From here, you’ll hike up the dolomitic ledge of Punta Giradili – its huge 750-meter (2,461') walls and peaks are considered by many as one of Sardinia’s finest sea cliffs.  Continue to an authentic Sardinian farm house, your home for the night. Enjoy a delicious typical Sardinian dinner, and spend the night outdoors, on the grounds of the farm.
(~5 hours hiking, 14,7 km / 8,7 miles, 934m / 3,064' ascent, 287m / 942’ descent.)

Transfer to Ginnircu in the morning and start your hike to Capo Monte Santu, a rocky elbow teetering a thousand feet over the deep blue sea and continue walking along the edge of 200-meter (656') cliffs, high above the sea. From Capo Monte Santu, it is approximately four hours to two beautiful small fjords surrounded by grey limestone. Tented overnight at the beach.
(~6 hours hiking, 7,5 km / 4,5 miles, 123m / 404' ascent, 870m / 2,854' descent.)

Transfer to Iribidosilli by car and hike to Punta Salinas for a fantastic view of the Mediterranean sea  and the vertical limestone cliffs that fall into the Orosei gulf. A fast descent brings you to the astonishing Aguglia di Goloritze and on to the stunning white and blue cove of Goloritzé.
Cala Goloritzé is a small white sandy stretch of beach overlooked by the 128-meter (420') high Punta Caroddi, also known as Aguglia. It is the most photographed beach in the Ogliastra area of Sardinia – as soon as you lay eyes on it, you will surely understand why! The beach is covered in white pebbles, with clear water, visible to a depth of 30 meters (98'). Not surprisingly, it dedicated as an "Italian National Monument" in 1995.
(~5 hours hiking, 11,8 km / 6,8 miles, 653m / 2,142' ascent, 643m / 2,110' descent.)

Transfer to Altopiano di Golgo and hike to the Grotta del Fico (Cave of the Fig).
The Grotta del Fico is probably the most beautiful cave in Sardinia. You are sure to be amazed by the spectacular formations, lights and shadows that dance along the walls and in the water, and fresh water falls inside the cave. Beyond its beauty, it is important in both the history of Sardinian speleology (the scientific study of caves and other karst features) and wildlife research, specifically monk seals, who were last seen here in the early 1980s. Boat transfer to Santa Maria Navarrese and overnight in hotel for the last two nights. Dinner at leisure (not included).
(~4 hours hiking, 8 km / 4,8 miles, 400m / 1,313 descent, 200m / 656' ascent.)

Breakfast and departure. Private transfer to Cagliari Elmas International Airport (CAG).