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4.90 1104 reviews

- Andrea Griffo
Verified
Fri 2 Aug, 16:302 pp4 hours - Group
- sonia gallotta
Verified
Sat 3 Aug, 10:308 pp7 hours - Exclusively (Private tour)
Beautiful day. It would have been perfect if the weather had allowed sailing with sails
- Andrea Timpano
Verified
Sun 28 Jul, 10:302 pp7 hours - Group
Fantastic experience! Super recommended!
- roberto lancellotti
Verified
Sun 14 Jul, 10:006 pp3 hours - Half day (Private tour)
Comfortable boat for 5 people, helpful and friendly skipper, 3 nice bathrooms in different places Recommended Only downside: a Sunday morning in mid-July with good weather--so many boats!!!
- Maria Zavattieri
Verified
Wed 19 Jun, 15:001 pp1 hour (Private tour)

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Experiences near Cinque Terre

Shared boat tour to Cinque Terre from Riomaggiore
Boat

Riomaggiore (SP), Liguria

4.8 (108)

Shared boat tour to Cinque Terre from Riomaggiore

This group boat excursion takes you to discover the Cinque Terre from the sea.

This experience allows you to admire of breathtaking views and swim in places that can only be reached by boat.

You can choose from several options

Morning and afternoon tour

This experience starts from Montenero, then continues to Riomaggiore. Afterwards, you can see the picturesque Manarola with its typical terraces and vineyards, and then see Corniglia from the sea and the enchanting Vernazza.

The last planned stop is Monterosso, but before returning to Riomaggiore a swimming stop at the wild Guvano beach is planned. 

Sunset Tour

This experience allows you to admire the Cinque Terre at sunset while sipping local wine and savoring Ligurian focaccia.

You will have the opportunity to observe Riomaggiore from the sea while sipping your first glass of white wine. You will then proceed north and admire the "Via dell'Via dell'amore", Manarola, Corniglia and the Guvano beach.

You will then continue to Vernazza, where you will stop in the small harbor to take some photos of the village from the sea. Before returning, you can admire Monterosso in the distance.

Portovenere and Islands

Leaving Riomaggiore, you will proceed southeast where you can admire a wild coastline where cliffs, Mediterranean scrub and several beaches alternate.

Passing Ferrale you will pass by Campiglia beach and then continue to Portovenere which will welcome you with the view of the mighty castle facing the sea and the renowned bay known as Grotta Byron.

After a swimming stop you can visit the medieval town of Portovenere with the church of San Pietro and the castle.

Back on board, you will skirt Palmaria Island and Tino Island, then head for La Spezia.

Private boat excursion to the Cinque Terre from Riomaggiore
Boat

Experiences near La Spezia

Shared boat tour to Cinque Terre from Riomaggiore
Boat

Riomaggiore (SP), Liguria

4.8 (108)

Shared boat tour to Cinque Terre from Riomaggiore

This group boat excursion takes you to discover the Cinque Terre from the sea.

This experience allows you to admire of breathtaking views and swim in places that can only be reached by boat.

You can choose from several options

Morning and afternoon tour

This experience starts from Montenero, then continues to Riomaggiore. Afterwards, you can see the picturesque Manarola with its typical terraces and vineyards, and then see Corniglia from the sea and the enchanting Vernazza.

The last planned stop is Monterosso, but before returning to Riomaggiore a swimming stop at the wild Guvano beach is planned. 

Sunset Tour

This experience allows you to admire the Cinque Terre at sunset while sipping local wine and savoring Ligurian focaccia.

You will have the opportunity to observe Riomaggiore from the sea while sipping your first glass of white wine. You will then proceed north and admire the "Via dell'Via dell'amore", Manarola, Corniglia and the Guvano beach.

You will then continue to Vernazza, where you will stop in the small harbor to take some photos of the village from the sea. Before returning, you can admire Monterosso in the distance.

Portovenere and Islands

Leaving Riomaggiore, you will proceed southeast where you can admire a wild coastline where cliffs, Mediterranean scrub and several beaches alternate.

Passing Ferrale you will pass by Campiglia beach and then continue to Portovenere which will welcome you with the view of the mighty castle facing the sea and the renowned bay known as Grotta Byron.

After a swimming stop you can visit the medieval town of Portovenere with the church of San Pietro and the castle.

Back on board, you will skirt Palmaria Island and Tino Island, then head for La Spezia.

Private boat excursion to the Cinque Terre from Riomaggiore
Boat

Experiences near Finale Ligure and Riviera di Ponente

Horse Riding in Lurisia Terme and aperitif
Horse
Tour of Clavesana's historic wineries with wine tasting
Tastings
Snowmobile Tour in Prato Nevoso
Snowmobiles
Snowmobile tour with lunch in a mountain hut in Limone Piemonte
Snowmobiles
Snowmobile ride and dinner at a mountain hut in Snowy Meadow
Snowmobiles

Experiences near Forte dei Marmi and Versilia

Quad & ATV tour in Tuscany near Lucca
Quad

Bagni di Lucca (LU), Tuscany

4.8 (197)

Quad & ATV tour in Tuscany near Lucca

The’quad bike excursion in the Val di Lima, in the mountains above Florence in Tuscany é an’activity’that makes you experience the nature of the’Tuscan-Emilian Apennines in a fun way, together with the performance Quad Yamaha Kodiak 700.

1-hour excursion - Livizzano:

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    •    Departure: Livizzano Base Camp
    •    Trail Duration: 11km - average 1 hour
    •    Altitude: 600m

You will start the hike from the mule tracks, dirt roads, fords and small streams of ‘Livizzano’, continuing then along wooded trails that will allow you to return to the starting site.

3-hour hike (half day) - Monte Prato Fiorito:

    •    Departure: Livizzano Base Camp
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    •    Trail Duration: 33km - average 3 hours
    •    Altitude: 600m to 1200m (elevation gain: 600m)

You will again start the hike from the mule tracks, dirt roads, fords and small streams of ‘Livizzano’.

The hike will then continue along wooded trails that will allow you to reach the spectacular views that await you on the slopes of Mount ‘Prato Fiorito’ at 1200m altitude.

5-hour hike (day) - Botri Gorge:

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    •    Departure: Livizzano Base Camp
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    •    Trail Duration: 40km - average 5 hours
    •    Altitude: 600m - 1200m - 900m (total elevation gain: 1200m)

Also in this option you will start the hike from the mule tracks, dirt roads, fords and small streams of ‘Livizzano’.

The hike will then continue along wooded trails that will allow you to reach the spectacular views that await you on the slopes of Mt. ‘Prato Fiorito’ at 1200m altitude.

The tour will then continue to the Orrido di Botri nature reserve where you will stop for lunch. Lunch consists of a set menu and must be paid for on site (15€ per person):

    •    Tuscan appetizer
    •    Bis of pasta
    •    Water
    •    Caffè 

For each selected tour, a briefing and initial test are provided before departure to explain how to use the ATV, so that you can ride it with ease and in complete safety.

Rafting in Garfagnana on the Lima
Rafting
Rafting in Bagni di Lucca on the Lima River
Rafting

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Kayak tour in the bay of Portofino
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