Great outdoors

Excursion to La Maddalena Archipelago from Olbia with Minibus Transfer

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£105.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian

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Duration: 9 hours

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Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy breathtaking views of the islands and crystal-clear waters during the excursion.
Explore the historic center of La Maddalena, visit landmarks, and shop at local stores.
Relax and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Spargi and Santa Maria, two of the most beautiful islands in the archipelago.
Savor a delicious lunch onboard while enjoying the panoramic views of the islands.
Take in unique scenery as you pass by Manto della Madonna, Budelli Island, and other natural wonders.

What to expect

Discover the most beautiful islands of Sardinia with this full-day excursion to the Maddalena Archipelago from Olbia.

You'll meet us for departure in Olbia and drive to the port of Cannigione (1-hour drive) where you will board the motorboat. You will pass by the islands of Caprera and Santo Stefano before reaching the island of Maddalena where you will stop for around one hour. You can use the free time to go shopping or visit the historic center, the Palazzo Comunale, the Naval Museum, and the Museum Diocesan of Sacred Art.

Back on the boat, you will continue towards the most beautiful islands of the Maddalena archipelago, the Spargi, and Santa Maria islands. You'll have one hour to take a swim in the magnificent crystal clear waters, go snorkelling or relax on the beach. After lunch (tomato pasta served on board), you'll enjoy the scenic route past the Manto della Madonna, followed by the island of Budelli, famous for its unique pink beach. On the way back, you will travel past Punta Sardegna, Porto Raphael, Palau, and Capo d'Orso. You'll be back to Cannigione around 5.00 pm/5.30 pm. From here, you will take the minivan to return to the departure point in Olbia. (6.00 pm/6:30 pm)

What's included

Stops to visit the islands
Boat transportation
Lunch (tomato pasta)
Driver

What's not included

Water/drinks/coffee
Routes not in the itinerary
Extra fees to be paid on-site

Where

Molo Brin, 1, 07026 Olbia SS

Meeting point:

Meet 20 minutes before departure at the Molo Brin Parking Lot. Look for a minivan with the Smeralda 360 logo.

What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on site:

Landing tax €5 per person (to be paid in cash directly to the boat staff before boarding)

Know in advance:

Infants under 3 years old aren't permitted on this tour

Provider

Ape Romantic Tour

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Paul and Alyson
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

A fantastic trip from start to finish, everything we could have hoped and more! Staff all amazing, lovely clean boat and just the right balance of tim ...
KjEr
From United States of America - October 2024

Travelled as a couple

55 - 64 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Tack för hela dagen - transport, seglats, naturen, havet. Finns inte bättre!
unbekannt
From Germany - May 2022

Solo traveller

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Der Ausflug war sehr schöne und ich würde Ihnen auf jeden Fall wieder machen. Wenn der Termin nicht verschoben worden wäre, hätte ich die Buchungsbest ...
Anonymous
From Italy - September 2021

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Anonymous
From Germany - September 2021

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Sehr guter und zügiger Transfer durch APIC TOURS zum Starthafen.Kleine Gruppe,übersichtlich .Trotz der vielen Touristen auf insgesamt 3 Booten, war es ...

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