Archipelago Safari
Five days exploring the stunning Tuscan Archipelago on foot and by sailboat. We start with three nights at Sant’Andrea on the island of Elba, walking to the summit of Monte Capanne, then embark on our private yacht and sail to the island of Capraia for the last two nights—cruising its spectacular coves, wandering inland on foot, swimming and snorkeling and strolling…
Group departure: 4 – 9 June 2024
Itinerary
Day 1/ Arrival in Elba
Overnight in Sant'Andrea.
Day 2/ Monte Capanne walk
Today’s walk ascends from Poggio to the summit of Monte Capanne, 1019m above sea level (weather permitting). We descend to Marciana for lunch. In the afternoon an optional walk continues down to the coast on a footpath back to our hotel.
Day 3/ Pomonte
From Sant’Andrea we climb via Zanca to Madonna del Monte and then follow a track contouring the island’s wild western slope and down to the sea at Pomonte.
Day 4/ Embark and sail to Capraia
Morning walk from Sant’Andrea to Marciana Marina port where we embark on our private skippered yacht (a 16 meter Dufour 525gl with 3 cabins and 2 bathrooms), and then sail to the island of Capraia.
Day 5/ Explore Capraia island
Full day to explore Capraia’s spectacular sea-and-landscapes by boat and on foot.
Day 6/ Departure
Morning departure by boat for the return crossing from Capraia back to the Tuscan mainland.
