About this trip
Eight days in the Cinque Terre, covering the same stretch of Italian coast on foot, by bike and by kayak. The villages here are colourful and the sea a proper deep blue, but the point of this trip is getting into the landscape rather than just looking at it from a train window.
Days mix hiking trails with steep climbs and steps, coastal and countryside cycling past olive groves, and kayaking to beaches you can't easily reach otherwise. Afternoons tend to end with food and drink rather than more activity.
It's a genuinely active trip, so you'll want a reasonable base level of fitness going in.
What you'll do
- Cycle past olive groves inland from the coast
- Hike to medieval villages and monuments along the Cinque Terre
- Kayak to sandy beaches along the coastline
- Explore the five colourful villages of the Cinque Terre
- Refuel with regional food and drink after each day's activity
- Daily walking times run three to six hours, often on steep hills and steps
- Recent landslides have damaged some coastal paths, so your leader may swap in alternative walks of a higher physical rating
- Summer temperatures can hit 40°C, so sun protection and hydration matter if you travel in that season
Worth it if you want challenging hikes with a genuinely excellent guide. Think twice if you need frequent easy days or dislike steep terrain.
- Marco is exceptional: knowledgeable, friendly, cost-conscious with restaurant picks, and genuinely attentive to group needs.
- Hike variety is smart: hard days mixed with semi-easy days across eight days prevents burnout and maximises views.
- Several hikes are genuinely difficult and steep; not suited to those with limited fitness or knee issues.
- No reviews mention kayaking or biking components despite tour name; unclear how much time these activities receive.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,915, about 14% below the priciest month (May).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Levanto · 5 Sept – 6 Sept
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