Elba Adventure Week

Trekking + MTB + Kayak

An exciting week during which, accompanied by specialized environmental guides, we will get ourselves into an adventure that will unveil all the natural secrets of our island, for a holiday packed with nature and sport.

Elba via mountain and sea: 2 days of trekking on Mount Capanne spectacular paths, 1 day of mountain biking to discover the most fascinating trails of the island, plus, 2 days of kayaking to circumnavigate the Tuscan Archipelago highest mountain. A unique opportunity to get to know Elba’s nature and history in an active and comprehensive way during a week long sports holiday. Treading along Elba trails, accompanied by expert and qualified local guides, to admire an nature still unspoiled and full of life, and to discover a geological reality unique in the world while enjoying a breathtaking view of Elba, the Tuscan coast, Corsica and all the Tuscan Archipelago smaller islands. Furthermore, you get the chance to visit a variety of natural environments (cliffs, dunes, garrigue, scrubland, forest, rocky peaks), thus gathering knowledge about a large number of plant species as well as observing wild animals such as wild boars, mouflons and fawns. In the second part of our program we will discover Elba by mountain bike, pedaling under Marciana’s chestnut trees or by the iron mines of Capoliveri. Finally, 2 days of kayak excursions, in which, by paddling around the western side of Elba Island, we will reach exclusive ravines thanks to the easy handling and low draught of our Kayaks, while the silent navigation will allow us to get close to seagulls, European shags and cormorants.

Program

1st day  – Sunday:

Arrival at the campsite and settling, assembly with our guide

2nd day Monday:

Trekking itinerary: Marina di campo – Poggio

Duration: 7 hours- Length: 9.8 Km. – Highest point: 1019 meters above sea level – Total altitude difference: 1120 meters

Interest: archaeological, naturalistic, panoramic

Return to the camping + briefings about the following day

3rd day Tuesday:

Trekking itinerary: Poggio – Pomonte

Duration: 8 hours – Length: 19.8 Km.- Highest point: 748 meters above sea level – Total altitude difference: 750 meters

Interest: historical, panoramic

Return to the camping + briefings about the following day

4th day – wednesday:

MTB Itinerary: Capoliveri – Mount Calamita ring

Duration: 7 hours – Length: 50 Km.- Highest point: 450 meters above sea level – Total altitude difference: 450 meters

5th day – Thursday:

Whole day at leisure

6th day – Friday:

Kayak Itinerary: Procchio – Pomonte (Km 23.3)

Return to the camping + briefings about the following day

7th day – Saturday:

Kayak Itinerary: Pomonte – Marina di Campo (Km 17)

Return to the camping, overnight stay

8th day Sunday:

Whole day at leisure, departure

Calendar 2018

 Period:  in April or May, accommodation in a self contained facility.

From April to June 15, accommodation in tent

Prices (for a minimum of 8 people):

€ 230 per person in a self contained facility sleeping 4 people.

€ 490 per person in tent

excluding Easter and bridges 

Package includes: 7 overnight stay at the accommodation of choice, 2 days of guided hiking + 2 days of kayaking (equipment included) +1 day mountain biking. For overnight stays in tent, Il Viottolo provides 2-seater dome tents. Half or full board options available (extra charges payable on site).

Note: 1 housing structure for every 4 people and a tent for every 2 people will be made available to the participants. €10 / per day MTB rental payable on site (helmet not included)

Excursion only packages available for purchase on site / 150 per person