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Cala Gonone: Boat trip to Bue Marino Cave

Sardinia, Italyby Motonave Principessa Grotta Bue Marino

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Italian

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Overview

Discover the Blue Grotto, one of the natural wonders of the Gulf of Orosei, with a motorboat tour from Cala Gonone. After a short 20-minute trip aboard the motorship Principessa, you will arrive at the entrance of the cave, where an expert guide will lead you on a walking tour of about 1 km. During the visit, you can explore spectacular rock formations and learn about the history and geology of this extraordinary underground environment in Italian or English. Return to the port with a pleasant sail along the coast. Important: it is recommended to arrive well in advance. Parking is available at the Port of Cala Gonone and on Via Cala Luna. Alternatively, you can park in Loc. Write, at the entrance of Cala Gonone, and use the free shuttle bus, with departures every 10 minutes, directly to the port.

What's included

  • Bue Marino Cave entrance ticket
  • Round-trip transport to the Bue Marino Cave
  • Meals
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Soda/Pop
  • Snacks

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Grotta del Bue Marino

    50 min

    During this experience you will visit the Grotta del Bue Marino, one of the most important karst caves in Sardinia and part of one of the largest karst systems in Italy. The cave preserves a geological heritage of great value, shaped over thousands of years by the action of water. Inside you can admire a suggestive succession of stalactites, stalagmites, columns, natural tanks and spectacular limestone concretions, which make each environment unique and fascinating. The visitable route runs for about 1 km inside the cave, through large galleries and underground environments characterized by surprising shapes and colors. During the visit, the expert local guides, in Italian and English, will accompany you to discover the geological history of the cave, its natural features and the life forms that have found their habitat here.

Meeting and pickup

Go to the Bue Marino Cave ticket office located at the entrance of the Cala Gonone port.

End point

Go to the Bue Marino Cave ticket office located at the entrance of the Cala Gonone port.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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