South West Sardinia Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: Italy
Overview
Why we love this tour
Pink flamingos, turquoise surf, golden beaches
Pre-Roman ruins, abandoned mines and thriving fishing towns
Pristine sands, hidden coves, vineyards and dramatic cliffs
Cycling along coastal paths with gelato and espresso stops
Guiding
Distance
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Standard
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Pre-Roman ruins are scattered liberally across Sardinia but the island’s pristine beaches are its biggest selling point – and South West Sardinia's shoreline has some of the best. Abandoned mines and some of Europe’s tallest sand dunes are just some of the highlights to expect as you tour between hidden coves, passing juniper woods and sheer cliffs. You’ll ride along gentle coastal paths, pedal out to see pink flamingos on the Sinis Peninsula and hop on a ferry to experience the turquoise surf and tuna fishermen of Carloforte island.
The ruins of Tharros and the famous pre-Roman settlement at Nora are two of the main historic attractions and the rolling hills of Costa Verde are fringed by vast beaches and ancient sites. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to authentic fishing villages for a gelato or espresso stop and you’ll be tempted to plunge into the sea or stretch out on the sand at every idyllic beach you ride past.
Please Note: the grading of this tour is based on the hardest day and not the tour as a whole, which is a mix of challenging days, moderate days, and easier days.
If you prefer a more relaxing tour, choose the guided South West Sardinia option and back-up of a support vehicle.
The Trip
Route
Itinerary
or click on individual days
Accommodation
3* Hotels & agriturismo farmhouses
We use a pool of 3* hotels & agriturismo farmhouses to maximise our availability for this tour, so regardless of the time of year we do our best to secure your dates of choice. The accommodation often has a lovely local rustic flair, with a chance to experience local life with an authentic flavour of your destination.
7 nights in 3* hotels & agriturismo farmhouses
Breakfast included
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
Mainly 4* hotels & some 3* hotels & agriturismo farmhouses
We use a pool of mainly 4* hotels & some 3* hotels & agriturismo farmhouses to maximise our availability for this tour, so regardless of the time of year we do our best to secure your dates of choice. The accommodation often has a lovely local flair, with a chance to experience local life with an authentic flavour of your destination.
7 nights in mainly 4* hotels & some 3* hotels & agriturismo farmhouses
Breakfast included
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
7 nights in accommodation in your chosen category
Board Basis: Bed & breakfast
Luggage transportation
Navigation app with maps, route notes & GPS tracks
Optional transfer at end of day 3
Local contact number for assistance
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Cycle helmets
Local Taxes (approximately €10)
Ferry tickets to Carloforte and Calasetta
Entrance to museums and archaeological sites
Optional transfer on Day 3 to Arbus (price on request - payable locally)
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Lock, water bottle, phone holder, spare inner tube and repair kit for every two bikes plus a pannier each are all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike
Hybrid bike
Hybrid 27 gear with pannier
E-bike
9-gear with pannier
Extras
Other Extras
Transfers
Cagliari - Cabras (per person, minimum 2 people)
Cagliari - Cabras (3rd or more additional passenger)
Alghero - Cabras (per person, minimum 2 people)
Alghero - Cabras (3rd or more additional passenger)
Oristano - Cabras (per person, minimum 2 people)
Oristano - Cabras (3rd or more additional passenger)
Pula - Cagliari (per person, minimum 2 people)
Pula - Cagliari (3rd or more additional passenger)
Pula - Cabras (per person, minimum 2 people)
Pula - Cabras (3rd or more additional passenger)
Own bike transfer
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Fly from Cagliari or Alghero. Transfers can be arranged at the time of booking, please see Dates & Prices - Extras.
Generally in hilly areas, with numerous climbs, downhill stretches and longer daily distances. Moderate to challenging cycling is suitable for regular and experienced cyclists with a good level of fitness.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of hotels to maximise availability for you.
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Your luggage is transported for you every day so bring what you need to make your holiday relaxing and comfortable. Please try and limit it to one item of luggage per person and that it is clearly labelled. On some tours you are limited to one bag or there may be a weight limit per item.
Yes, on days 2 and 3 you can opt to take shorter rides.