Corsica · TOURS
Not everything on the island is a boat. These 15 days out gather the town walks, the mountain runs, the tastings and the guided visits, priced and timed, for the days when the sea is not the plan.
A 3-hour guided boat tour of Ajaccio Bay with stops at the protected Sanguinaires islands and sea-only Mezumare, plus swimming.
“It didn’t happen. The excursion started with a ferry to the tour boat. The tour boat left before we arrived”
A 90-minute open-top bus loop in Ajaccio, mixing Imperial Town squares, Napoleon monuments, and Sanguinaires island coast views from Parata.
“The start of the tour was held up with Saturday traffic and double parking, but the tour itself was very good. We went around town and all the way up the coast with great sea/beach/island views”
Cruise UNESCO Scandola by boat, swim in Girolata, then see red cliffs of Calanche de Piana and Capo Rosso Tower on a full-day tour.
Eco-friendly hybrid boat from Porto to UNESCO Scandola and Girolata, plus optional Calanche de Piana. French commentary.
“Eine Stunde vor Abfahrt rief der Veranstalter an und wollte absagen wegen zu hohem Wellengang. Wir waren aber schon unterwegs und auf halber Strecke. Dann hat er die Abfahrtszeit um eine halbe Stunde nach vorne verlegt, was wir kaum hätten schaffen können und uns gesagt, dass die Tour heute 1h kürzer und ohne Aufenthalt in Girolata sein würde. Die Tour fand dann auf einem normalen Dieselboot statt, Guide nur auf Französisch, Infos konnten in einer Online-Broschüre nachgelesen werden. Anfahrt also Stress pur, Bootsfahrt zwar mit schöner Landschaft, aber lautem und stinkenden Boot nur 2 statt 3 Stunden ohne Preisnachlass. Das war Abzocke!”
Silent hybrid boat from Porto to UNESCO Scandola, turquoise Elbu Bay, and calm Girolata, plus optional Calanche de Piana.
“paysage magnifique. les explications etaient top et tres enrichissantes. l'animateur très sympathique”
Boat tour from Porto to UNESCO Scandola and Calanche de Piana, with Girolata village stop and a swim break, small groups.
Porto boat tour to Calanques de Piana and Capo Rosso, with a quiet hybrid ride, close-up granite cliffs, Capo Rosso views, and the Natural Pool.
“Superbe activité, magnifique. Les calanques mais surtout la visite de la réserve naturelle sont à faire. Nous avions la compagnie Naev va, génial. Beaucoup d'explication et d'humour de la part de l'équipage.”
A 55-minute open-top bus loop in Ajaccio for Napoleon stops and big Sanguinaires sea views, great value at about $11.
“Great! Tour operator let us join an earlier tour instead of waiting 1 hour for booked time. With two cruise ships in port, I thought it might be busy so booked ahead. The bus ride was enjoyable, only critique is they said there was a photo stop at the sanguinaires viewpoint but there wasn't. Still could get photos from the open top bus . Was cheaper to book with Get Your Guide than on the door as well.”
From Piantarella, cruise Lavezzi granite isles, Bonifacio cliffs, and Saint-Antoine marine caves, plus a Bay of Fazzio swim.
“Pierre has a vast knowledge of the region and makes the tour very interesting the way he tells it. The tour was about 3hrs and we enjoyed every minute of it. Definetly recommend it”
Snorkel the boat-only Revellata reserve from Calvi, exploring Gulf of Calvi with provided gear and a 150-minute sea adventure.
“Bra, men det var nog lite sent på säsongen (25/9) som vi gjorde turen. Det var mulet och lite kyligt, så vi frös en hel del, speciellt på vägen hem. Det vore bra om man hade fått låna ngt värmande att dra över sig, man fick ju inte ta med ngt eget i båten,”
Porto-Vecchio boat tour to Cerbicales and Lavezzi, with snorkel masks provided, seabird stops, and onboard toilet and shower access.
“Activité parfaite, Cédric donne de très bonne explication et il est très sympathique. Je recommande à 100%”
5-hour Cargèse boat tour to Scandola, Girolata and Piana, with red-rock caves, a swim stop, and sunset color on the ride back.
“Une vue à couper le souffle, l’équipage au top en prime un joli couché de soleil sur le bateau juste dommage on n’a pas croisé de dauphins🥺 Merci pour tout🤩”
3-hour guided sea kayaking tour off Ajaccio, Corsica, with Genovese tower views and a swim stop at Sette e Nave. $51.
“C’était super sympa ..peut être être plus précis pour le rdv”
A 4x4 day from Calvi into the Agriates desert, then hours at Ghignu and a second swim stop, with expert guides and small-group access.
“Nous avons passé un excellent moment. on découvre de magnifiques paysages, plages (Lotu en particulier) et une belle randonnée le long du littoral.”
Sail from Bonifacio to the Lavezzi Islands for swim and snorkel stops, cave sights, and easy history talks in a small group.
“What a lovely afternoon! A warm welcome by Jean Paul, a friendly small group of fellow travellers, snorkelling and swimming followed by a cup of wine and a trip back under 80 metre high limestone cliffs. Can’t recommend this highly enough.”
Boats, tastings and mountain tracks — the best of each.
