Sardinia Family Cycle Adventure
Sardinia Family Cycle Adventure
Sardinia Family Cycle Adventure
8 Days Starting in Sant'Antioco, Italy and ending in Pula, Italy
Visiting: Sant'Antioco, Carloforte, Sant'Anna Arresi, Sardinia, Chia, Pula, Nora
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SFA
Group Type:
Independent
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Embark on a Sardinia Family Cycle Adventure, a delightful self-guided cycling tour through the unspoilt landscapes of southern Sardinia. This family-friendly journey offers a perfect blend of scenic beauty, cultural exploration, and relaxation. Pedal through picturesque vineyards and olive groves, visit ancient archaeological sites, and enjoy the pristine beaches of Chia and Maladroxia. Savor exquisite Sardinian cuisine and immerse yourself in the local culture as you ride to charming villages like Carloforte. With comfortable accommodations in 2-3 star hotels and all necessary cycling gear provided, this adventure ensures a memorable and hassle-free experience for the whole family.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Sant’ Antioco
Location: Sant'Antioco
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Arrive at your accommodation in Sant' Antioco, on the island of the same name.
Day 2 : Ride To Maladroxia Beach Or Calasetta Then Ferry To Carloforte Village (20 Or 24Km/12.5 Or 15Mi)
Location: Carloforte
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get on your bike to reach Maladroxia, a beach famous for its turquoise waters. Alternatively you can head to Calasetta and board the ferry to Carloforte, a lovely village where locals still fish for Red Tuna, and explore the island lagoons populated by pink flamingo flocks and beaches. Return to your accommodation in Sant' Antioco.
Day 3 : Cycle Through Vineyards And Olive Groves Across The Plains Of Sulcis To Sant'anna Arresi (25Km/15.5Mi)
Location: Sant'Anna Arresi
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Riding through vineyards and olive groves, savour the quiet peace of the rolling plains of Sulcis. At Tratalias you can visit the Pisan sanctuary, one of the most important monuments of the Sardinian Romanesque period. Overnight Sant’Anna Arresi/Porto Pino.
Day 4 : Along The Costa Del Sud To Chia With Its Beautiful Beaches (36Km/22.5Mi)
Location: Sardinia
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
A stunning ride along the beautiful Costa del Sud (South Coast) with its gleaming white beaches, unspoilt natural landscapes and imposing cliffs: Cape Malfatano with its 16th century tower and Cape Spartivento, the southernmost point of Sardinia. Chia boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in southern Sardinia.
Day At Leisure In Chia Or Hike Along A Cliff Top Roman Road
Location: Chia
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend your day exploring the renowned beaches of Chia. The sleepy village of Chia is set back from the sea, but it gives its name to a number of pristine bays stretching from Bithya, once a sacred Phoenician site, to Capo Spartivento. Within a short distant you'll find some amazing spots: Cala Cipolla, Su Giudeu and Campana.
Alternatively you can hike along the cliff top Roman road from Sa Colonia beach to Cala dei Pini.
Day 6 : Cycle To Pula (23Km/14.5Mi)
Location: Pula
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
A short ride to Pula, the final destination of the trip. Don't miss the beach of Santa Margherita along the way!
Day 7 : Loop Cycle To Visit Nora, An Ancient Phoenician Archaeological Site (20Km/12.5Mi)
Location: Nora
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional loop in the countryside around Pula or head straight to Nora to visit the ancient Phoenician settlement - or simply play on the beach with your kids.
Day 8 : Trip Concludes Pula
Location: Pula
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip concludes after breakfast.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 nights in 2-3 star hotels -
7 breakfasts
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7 nights in a mix of 2-3 star hotels or agriturismi on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (quad and triple share available)
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Rental bike with pannier, helmet, map/phone holder, repair kit and water bottle. Children's bikes, trailers and baby seats available on request. (adult e-bike available on request - supplement applies)
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Luggage Transfer, 2 pieces per person maximum 20kg each piece, supplement applies for excess
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Welcome meeting (or call, if day 1 is not a Saturday)
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Digital information pack: navigational app with route notes and maps
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Adult bikes are fitted with a smartphone holder
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Emergency hotline
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Travel to Sant' Antioco and from Pula
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Meals not listed as included, drinks
What's Not Included
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Meals not listed as included, drinks
Meals and drinks not listed as included are excluded.
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Entrance fees
Entrance fees to attractions are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is mandatory.
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Transfers not listed as included
Transfers not specifically listed as included are excluded.
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Guide - this is a self guided cycling holiday
A guide is not included as this is a self-guided cycling holiday.
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Single supplement will apply if you are travelling alone or book a single room
A single supplement will apply if you are traveling alone or book a single room.
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Ferry tickets to Carloforte and Calasetta - optional - allow EUR10 per person for each ferry
Ferry tickets to Carloforte and Calasetta are optional and cost approximately EUR10 per person for each ferry.
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Local taxes, payable locally - allow €10-15
Local taxes are payable locally and are approximately €10-15.
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Excess luggage
Excess luggage beyond the included allowance is not covered.
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Items of a personal nature
Items of a personal nature are not included.
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Dinners, lunches & beverages
Dinners, lunches, and beverages are not included.
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Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip
Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip is not included.
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses are not included.
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Unscheduled transfers required during the trip
Unscheduled transfers required during the trip are not included.
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Travel to Cabras and from Pula
Travel to Cabras and from Pula is not included.
Accommodation
7 nights in 2-3 star hotels. The hotels described are our usual choice of accommodation, however if these are not available then alternatives are used and if these are of a different standard you will be informed. Baths/showers: Many rooms with ensuite/private facilities have a shower rather than a bath, usually because of limited space. Some hotels/guesthouses may however have a separate room in the house where a bath is available to guests. You will spend two nights at each accommodation except in Sant'Anna Arresi (which is one night only).
Grading
GRADE 1 - Daily cycling distances between 20 and 36km (12.5 and 22.5mi). The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness. Bike options are available to make the cycling with children easier. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.
What You Carry
During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.
Mode of Transport
Travel to Sant’ Antioco and from Pula. Rental bike with pannier, helmet, map/phone holder, repair kit and water bottle. Children’s bikes, trailers and baby seats available on request. Adult e-bike available on request - supplement applies. Luggage transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights in 2-3 star hotels. If the usual choice of accommodation is not available, alternatives will be used, and you will be informed if these are of a different standard. Most rooms have ensuite/private facilities with a shower rather than a bath due to limited space.
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Are there any special bike options available for children?
Yes, children's bikes, trailers, and baby seats are available on request. This makes the cycling experience more accessible and enjoyable for families with young children.
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Is there any support available in case of emergencies during the tour?
Yes, you will have access to an emergency hotline for assistance during the tour.
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What is included in the digital information pack provided for the tour?
The digital information pack includes a navigational app with route notes and maps to help you navigate during the tour.
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What should I carry during the cycling days?
During the cycling days, you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone, and water. A small daypack that can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.
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Are there any additional costs for excess luggage?
Yes, the luggage transfer service includes one piece of luggage up to 20kg. A supplement applies for any excess luggage.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and is mandatory. You will need to arrange your own travel insurance.
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What happens if I am traveling alone or book a single room?
A single supplement will apply if you are traveling alone or book a single room.
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Are ferry tickets to Carloforte and Calasetta included in the tour?
No, ferry tickets to Carloforte and Calasetta are optional and cost approximately EUR10 per person for each ferry.
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What is the grading of this tour and what level of fitness is required?
This tour is graded introductory (grade 1) with daily cycling distances between 20 and 36km (12.5 and 22.5mi). It is suitable for cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness, and the pace is relaxed to allow time to enjoy the attractions and take photos.
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How fit do I have to be?
Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.
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What happens if something goes wrong?
On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.
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I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?
Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
UTracks allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform utracks, 70 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
UTracks requires a minimum deposit of 250 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of utracks charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.