Arbatax - Lanusei - Gairo - SARDEGNA in TRENINO VERDE

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On the Tacchi of Ogliastra
by Trenino Verde (Green Train) & Coach from Arbatax to Gairo Taquisara
The journey Arbatax - Gairo Taquisara route and the Ogliastra foothills, we will admire the Cannonau vineyards, spectacular limestone cliffs that stand out among green forests and ghost towns. Unique and famous places, but always genuine and authentic. An articulated day, which passes by lightly and offers many ideas and many beautiful memories, you will travel in renovated carriages restored to their ancient splendour. You will meet the Guide dedicated to you directly in front of the Little Green Train parked on the Stazioncina platform, you will cross the flat territories of Tortolì, the ancient capital of the Marquisate of Quirra; after passing the Elini station, a few more daring bridges and you will have reached Lanusei at 11.30
Here we will leave the Little Green Train, and will go towards  the terminus and board the GT bus, and will comfortably cross the mountain area that takes us to Gairo Vecchia (the Old town), the most famous ghost village in Sardinia. Once again by bus after the historical and photographic stop we will soon arrive in the green valley of Taquisara, nestled among the spectacular limestone cliffs of upper Ogliastra. Here we will have the opportunity to taste (included) some typical products accompanied by the famous "Cuore di Taquisara" cocktail (alcoholic or non-alcoholic at your discretion). After the tasting, a 25-minute hike in the woods will lead us to the exciting exploration of Grotta Taquisara. Those who, however, prefer to choose to relax and enjoy the valley floor, will be accompanied to taste the famous Ogliastra culurgiones (typical Sardinian ravioli) accompanied by a good glass of Cannonau wine, concluding the meal with the most famous of Sardinian desserts, seadas. In the late afternoon we will take the bus back to Lanusei station at 4pm, where the Little Green Train awaits us to take us back to the starting point, on the same tracks as in the morning but with new perspectives and panoramic views. We will arrive in Tortolì at 6.00 pm, in Arbatax at 6.30 pm, with the sea gradually becoming more and more present at the bottom of the valleys. A Unique experience and a day to remember.

08:45 Meeting with the guide in Arbatax (in front of the Green Train Stop)

09:00 Departure of the train towards Tortolì

09:15 Short train stop in Tortolì to welcome new passengers on board

10.30 Arrival at Lanusei station, with a stop in the characteristic café (optional drink)

10.45 Departure by bus from Lanusei towards Gairo Vecchia

11.15 Arrival in Gairo Vecchia and short visit to the famous "ghost town"

11.30 Departure by bus towards Gairo Taquisara

11.50 Arrival in the Gairo Taquisara valley with:
- Option 1: mini trekking in the woods with a visit to Grotta Taquisara and return to the bottom of the valley with a relaxing stop for typical tastings (roasted culurgiones, angudda e'cibudda, cocci prenas) and "Cuore di Taquisara" cocktail (or soft drink)
- Option 2: arrival at the traditionals restaurant, for the lunch (culurgiones, seadas, breads, water and wine)
- Option 3: free time to relax and eat a packed lunch (brought by you) in the woods and/or to explore the Gairo Taquisara valley in total autonomy;

14:45 Departure by minibus towards Perda Liana, Gennargentu - Lago Bau Muggeris, until completing the circular route to discover the area

16:00 Arrival at Lanusei station and departure by train towards Arbatax

17:00 Arrival at Tortolì station

17:30 Arrival in Arbatax

OPTION 1 (cooking class and lunch) OR OPTION 2 (Tauisara Cave and tasting)
69,00 € / person (from 13 years old)
49.00 € / person (from 4 to 12 years old)
Free / person (from 0 to 3 years old), without seat and tasting

OPTION 3 (free time)
49,00 € / person (from 13 years old)
29.00 € / person (from 4 to 12 years old)
Free / person (from 0 to 3 years old), without seat and tasting

- Round-trip train ticket Arbatax-Lanusei

- Bus service with air conditioning for travel to Gairo and return to Lanusei

- IT/EN Tourist Guide service on the train, during stops at stations and during visits to the area

- Choice of option between:
1. excursion and visit to Grotta Taquisara and bar stop (typical tastings and cocktails);
2. lunch (culurgiones and seadas) in a typical restaurant;
3. free time

- Insurance coverage

In case of the Bar and Taquisara Cave break option, you will taste some tasty ogliastrini snacks accompanied by an alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktail before visiting the Taquisara Cave

In case of option "Typical Restaurant" you will have the opportunity to taste a menu composed of Culurgiones ogliastrini, Seadas with honey, water and 1/4 of wine of the house

Anything not mentioned in "The Service includes".

Water & snacks

- Comfortable shoes in case of "Typical Restaurant and show cooking" option
- Closed footwear with non-smooth soles in case of "Taquisara cave and tasting" option

Given the total distance on foot and the slippery ground, the "Grotta Taquisara and tasting" option is not accessible to untrained elderly people and/or people with reduced mobility and strollers cannot be used to transport the little ones.
Please note that closed footwear with non-smooth soles is mandatory.

- in the case of the "Typical Restaurant and Cooking class" option
walking distance of +/- 50 m total on flat terrain

- in the case of the "Grotta Taquisara and tasting" option
walking distance of +/- 3 km total with climbs and descents (elevation gain +/- 100 m) on a hiking trail

Given the total distance covered on foot and the slippery surface, it is noted that the "Taquisara Cave and Tasting" option
- it is not accessible to untrained elderly people and/or people with reduced mobility;
- the use of closed footwear with non-smooth soles is compulsory;
- strollers cannot be used for the transport of little ones;
- Dogs are not permitted inside the cave.

-No cancellation penalty is applied for cancellations 8 or more days before the departure of the excursion.
-A cancellation penalty equal to 50% is applied for cancellations less than 8 days before the departure of the excursion.
-A cancellation penalty equal to 70% is applied for cancellations less than 3 days before the departure of the excursion.
-A cancellation penalty of 100% is applied for cancellations less than 24 hours from the departure time of the excursion or in case of no show.

08:45 -Arbatax- In front of the Green Train

09:15 Tortolì Station

from April with departures on Wednesday, Sunday and holidays
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