Italy · CALABRIA TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 12 calabria tours justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes and the rest of the day is yours.
Sail from Tropea to Capo Vaticano on a family-run boat with guides such as Domenico, Cristian, and Federico. You’ll stop at Formicoli, Praia i Focu, the Blue Grotto, and Riaci Bay for swimming and snorkeling, with masks, snacks, prosecco, and soft drinks included.
“Great tour Nico and paulo were great and friendly guides.”
Cruise from Tropea along the Costa degli Dei for three hours, stopping at Riaci, Grotticelle, and Tropea beaches for swimming and snorkeling. You’ll see Formicoli and Capo Vaticano from the water, then enjoy bruschetta, local snacks, and Calabrian white wine, or non-alcoholic ginger.
“Great staff and friendly 3 hour tour was informative and the stops to swim. We had white wine and some small snacks”
Cruise from Tropea to Capo Vaticano in a small boat capped at 12 passengers. Swim at Grotticelle, Riaci, Formicoli, and a secret cave, then enjoy local wine and savory snacks. Guides including Andrea, Gabriele, Federico, and Domenico explain the coast in English and Italian.
“This is a speed boat tour with up to 12 passengers, some of which must sit at the front of the boat and use handles to stay on board. Great views of the coastline and a friendly, knowledgeable captain. The weather was not ideal for our trip, making for very choppy seas as and such some guests were a bit anxious due to the speed of the boat bouncing through the waves. The captain accommodated and returned early to give an option for guests to disembark early, and for others who wanted to stay on board to do so and continue on. The company was very kind to provide a…”
Sail from Tropea with Captain Paolo or his crew along Calabria’s Coast of the Gods. You’ll pass caves, beaches, and old harbor sites, then stop to snorkel at Grotticelle Bay and Tropea Beach. Expect Italian commentary, music, dancing, snacks, drinks, and roughly three hours on the water.
“The experience was amazing! The water was perfect, the boat was fun, and the guide gave all directions in Italian and English. I went with my 5 year old son and my friend, and they had life preservers for us all and snorkeling gear for everybody. It was some of the best snorkeling I have ever done, and the water is breathtaking! 10/10 RECOMMEND!!!”
Join Tripodi Navigazione for an 11.5-hour cruise from Tropea to Vulcano and Lipari, with free time ashore and a scenic circumnavigation of Stromboli. Expect a multilingual guide in Interlingua, Italian, or German, volcanic sights, black sand, and a long day on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Join River Tribe Lao at 9:30 am for a three-hour rafting run through the Pollino UNESCO Global Geopark. You’ll cover 16 km of the Lao Canyon, pass spring waterfalls and 300-meter rock walls, and handle rapids up to Class III + with guides such as Gerado.
Spend a long day at sea from Tropea, visiting Lipari, Panarea, and Stromboli. You get free time for streets, shops, food, and swimming, then stop before Stromboli’s Sciara del Fuoco as daylight fades. An English, German, and Italian guide gives information by microphone.
“Tolle Tour mit vielen Highlights. Rückfahrt zieht sich etwas. Könnte mit etwas Musik kurzweiliger gestaltet werden”
Meet Lao Rafting in Laino Borgo for a three-hour Lao River adventure through Calabria and Pollino National Park. After a 20-minute safety briefing, an expert guide joins your raft. Expect canyon scenery, Grotta del Romito, shuttle transport, full safety gear, and showers afterward.
“16/08/24 Esperienza fantastica, tutto perfetto guide impeccabili e organizzatissimi, sempre sorridenti e molto simpatici, vi mettono a vostro agio. Il posto poi è uno spettacolo il bello della natura. Sicuramente lo rifarò ma la prossima volta in tenda al camping presente alla fine del percorso rafting. Tanti complimenti e un grazie per la bella giornata trascorsa alla LAORAFTING.COM”
Join Lao Rafting in Laino Borgo for about an hour on the Lao River. Your guide, possibly Vincenzo, leads a calm family route with leafy river views, gentle rapids, small jumps, and a permitted swim. The private outing is offered in English and returns to the starting point.
“All guides are super nice, friendly and skilled. I was. With Vincenzo that was sharing with us his passion for rafting and nature. Thank you again Vincenzo !! We had the soft rafting that was very relaxing with a couple of gentle jumps. Next time sure I will go for the next level in the canyon and the other very interesting activities they offer”
Spend a full day at sea from Tropea or Vibo Marina, visiting Lipari, Panarea, and Stromboli. You get time to walk, swim, eat, and shop, plus a 30-minute nighttime stop at Stromboli’s Sciara del Fuoco. Multilingual crew, including Dominic, provide onboard commentary.
“Es gibt absolut nichts zu meckern, es war toll!”
At Setteventi del Pollino near Civita, Roberto leads a three-hour, three-part course on birds of prey. Walk about 300 to 400 meters, learn about falconry and local repopulation work, then meet the birds, including Abel the golden eagle. English is available, with guarded parking on site.
“We had a beautiful and quiet tour since we were the only guests. A bit difficult to find the place, there is only a small sign by the road”
Cruise the full Capo Palinuro coast with an Italian or English-speaking guide, enter the Blue Cave, and stop to swim at Cala Fetente and Baia del Buon Dormire. Antonio is one guide praised for clear explanations, good timing, and helpful arrival advice. Expect about an hour in the water.
“Tout était parfait! La gentillesse d’Antonio, la ponctualité, la beauté des paysages durant l’excursion, le mélange d’informations du guide et les périodes de repos! Magnifique, rien de négatif! Merci Antonio!”
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