From Calvi: Agriate Guided Jeep Tour to Lotu and Saleccia
A nine-hour guided jeep tour into the Désert des Agriates, reaching the beaches of Lotu and Saleccia. The guide handles the rough track, leaving the day free for sand and sea.
from $123.57 per guest, nine hours across the Désert des Agriates.
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This full day with Natura Corsa leaves from Calvi and heads into the Désert des Agriates, a stretch of maquis-covered hills that is desert in name only. The bulk of the journey is a 13 km 4x4 track, and the ride itself is part of the appeal: travellers describe the 4x4 experience as fun, with holm oaks, heather, myrtle and old stone shepherds' huts, called pagliaghji, scattered along the way. Guides point out the plants, the wildlife and the agro-pastoral history of the area as you go.
The destination is a pair of beaches at the end of the track. Lotu and Saleccia sit on land protected by the Conservatoire de l'espace littoral, with pale sand and clear water that the operator likens to the Caribbean, and there is time to swim and snorkel; bring a mask if you have one. For anyone who wants to stretch their legs, there is an optional walk along part of the customs path linking the two beaches, which the operator says takes about an hour and a quarter on average.
The tour runs roughly nine hours, with pickup either in front of your accommodation or at a meeting point, and umbrellas are provided for the beach. It suits travellers who enjoy a ride through the maquis and who are happy with an unsupervised swim and a self-guided walk.
A few practical points will make the day smoother, based on the operator's guidance and on what past travellers report.
Common issues. A few honest caveats come up. One reviewer felt the price was high for what is essentially transport to two beaches, so expectations about the value should be tempered. Another noted that seating and ventilation in the vehicle could be better. The operator states that in case of bad weather or danger the guides may modify the program; one group had a fire-risk change of plan and was offered an alternative itinerary, which they found satisfactory. Lunch and other meals are not included.
Yes. Pickup is included, either in front of your accommodation or at a meeting point in the Calvi departure area. The tour departs from Calvi.
The full day runs about nine hours. That covers the 13 km 4x4 track, beach time at Lotu and Saleccia, and the optional customs path walk of about an hour and a quarter on average.
No. Meals are not included and the operator asks you to bring a picnic and a bottle of water. Umbrellas are provided for the beaches.
You can cancel up to one day and twelve hours in advance for a full refund. That is the policy stated for this tour.
No on both counts. The customs path walk is done without mountain guides and under the walkers' own responsibility, and swimming is unsupervised and under customers' responsibility. Children remain the responsibility of their parents.
Yes. In case of bad weather or danger, the guides reserve the right to modify the day's program. One reviewer reported a change due to fire risk and an alternative itinerary offered by the operator.
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