The Bikes
On this trip, you can choose between a customized hybrid with flat bars or a road bike with drop bars. We also equip you with a handlebar bag, helmet and water bottle. See Equipment Details
- Type
Private
XSmall Group
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Private
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Custom
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
- Support
Self-Guided
XSelf-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
- Difficulty Level
Level 3
XLevel 1: Occasional
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills—all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.
Walking – 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) a day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.
Level 2: Recreational
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Walking – 8-12 km (5-7 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
Level 3: Enthusiast
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.
Level 4: Avid
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
Level 5: Expert
Biking – 50-60 km (30-45 mi.) a day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to push yourself.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or well-maintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.
Italy's most glamorous destination
Of all Italy’s regions, Sardinia is perhaps the most enigmatic. Its impenetrable mountains were long the domain of bandits and kidnappers, yet home to some of the friendliest people anywhere. It is hard to say which is more stunning: the verdant sheep-covered hills of the interior or the vertiginous limestone cliffs plunging into a cobalt sea. Focusing on one corner of the vast island, this trip will take you from the towering Limbara massif to local artisanal shops and the Costa Smeralda, one of Europe’s most glamourous destinations. Along the way, superb cycling and a day of discovery in the Maddalena Archipelago render the experience all the richer.
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Sardinia Self-Guided Biking Private
Ready-to-Book private tours are designed to be enjoyed off-the-rack, but there is room for minor adjustments to fit the trip to your needs. If the gap is too great, then we’d be happy to tailor-make you a Bespoke trip from scratch. Simply tell us a few details about your group and select your preferred date. One of our Trip Designers will spring into action, confirming the details or exploring alternatives, over the next 48 hours.
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Arrive to the Cannigione countryside and head out on a warm-up ride nearby. This evening, explore your charming hotel and enjoy dinner at its highly regarded restaurant.
Take the scenic route along the base of Limbara massif in Gallura region. Stop for lunch in a small village, then continue to the intriguing Tombe dei Giganti (Giants' Tombs). This evening, unwind with anaperitivo in the hotel garden.
Board a ferry to the fabulous islands of Maddalena and Caprera and set out on a stunning ride past small sandy coves and curious granite formations. Put an end to your day with an impromptu dip in the Med!
Cycle along the world-famous Costa Smeralda coastline, filled with charming coves, secluded beaches and sparkling blue water. Tuck into a secret inland hideaway where lovely local boutiques and art galleries can be found.
Cruise to the beaches of the Costa Smeralda surveying several archaeological sites along the way before a wine tasting at Surrau Winery. Tonight, a special dinner awaits, featuring a menu of delightfully fresh Mediterranean dishes.
Following breakfast, you'll be driven to Olbia airport in time for your onward travels. Arrivederci!
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Incredibly clear waters & endless blue sky.
Hotels
Li Finistreddi, Cannigione
In a prized position, right above the Costa Smeralda, Li Finistreddi offers guests exceptional views of the Mediterranean sea and the surrounding Gallura countryside. The property, with only 19 rooms, is entirely intimate and delicately perfumed by the wild rosemary, juniper and myrtle native to the area. Dinning on the terrace, with a fabulous view of the archipelago of La Maddalena, is a magical experience.
Cala di Volpe, Costa Smeralda
The Cala di Volpe is the epitome of Costa Smeralda chic, and a must on many bucket lists. A member of the prestigious Luxury Collection, the property occupies a private section of coastline, complete with its own harbour, beaches, and piers.
Travelling with B&R is what being alive is all about. It's action packed and incredibly invigorating with so many personal highlights that it's hard to single out just one.
— Andrew Crowe
Level 3
This trip is appropriate for travellers who bike about once a week at home. Your daily rides are 16 to 58 km (10 to 38 mi.) over sometimes rolling terrain, with occasional climbs as noted.
What’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.
In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.
- Five nights hotel accommodation
- All breakfasts and four dinners (drinks not included)
- Welcome meeting, tour briefing and bike fitting
- Maps and GPS tracks
- Services of B&R-trained local support
- Use of a customized bicycle and helmet
- Detailed maps and water bottle
- All special events and private tours
- All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off, including luggage transfer
Road Bike
Hybrid Bike
Sometimes your B&R trip simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in region either before or after your official B&R trip, and need assistance making those plans, your B&R Travel Advisor can help.
Call us to create an independent travel experience that fits your needs—we can also arrange for a local guide.
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