…across Sarcidano, up to Laconi
...by Trenino Verde (Green Train) from Mandas to Laconi
This journey explores the Sarcidano area, from Mandas and Serri, towards Laconi, passing through Isili and Nurallao. At Mandas station, having boarded the historic V2D carriages from the 1930s with your Tour Guide, you can begin your journey on the Little Green Train.
We set out slowly, in a splendid sub-mountain landscape, where you can best admire the variegated flowers and shrubs of the Mediterranean scrub. Not long after departure, the long stop at the Isili station, the longest after the one in Laconi, allows you to visit the Nuraghe Is Paras, testimony along the line of that Nuragic civilization that homo sapiens cultivated here over three thousand years ago. Moving north, we will come across the viaducts and tunnels that allowed us to overcome the ancient valley, now transformed into the lake of Is Barroccus, with its islands, once hills. On one of these the country church of S. Sebastiano still appears, today only reachable by boat.
From Nurallao to Laconi, the tracks deviate significantly from the areas crossed by the asphalt roads, seeking the lowest gradients to climb over these wooded mountains. The railway makes it way through the woods and reaches the Laconi station which is located in the upper part of the town and which immediately appears fascinating and captivating. From here we will head towards the Park, where we will find many surprises. From the much-photographed waterfalls, to the lake, to the walls of the castle of the family that gave it its name. A fragrant, well-kept and highly photographed garden.
What next ! A mouthwatering pleasant lunch based on local products awaits us that will satisfy our appetite and awaken our tastebud senses.
After lunch, a visit to this old village offers the atmosphere of serenity that existed in the life of Saint Ignatius, of which we will see both the imposing sanctuary and the humble and graceful house in which he was born. The visit to the Menhir Museum will be a personal and optional choice.
In the afternoon we will make our way back towards the Green Train and start the journey towards Mandas, where we arrive at 6.30pm. On this return journey we will impact a completely different atmosphere of fading lights, an explosion of different colours and intensity, that will inspire and create the desire to take new photographic shots, in a moment of greater relaxation, satisfaction and fulfilment.
08:45 Meeting at the Little Green Train Station in Mandas, with the Tourist Guide and accommodation on board of the Little Green Train;
09:00 Departure for Lacon by train;
09:20 Stop at the Isili station and continue along the line that will allow you to see a splendid glimpse of the Nuraghe Is Paras;
10:30 Next to the old valley, which today is the lake of Is Barroccus, with its islands, once hills, on one of which is still visible the rural church of S. Sebastian, we will pass also in front of the "Sarcidano" station, recently brought back to its former glory;
12:15 Rich Tasting of typical local products;
13:30 Guided visits to the Maggiore waterfall, to the Castle and to the vast Aymerich Park, with tits several Mediterranean and exotic botanical species, also to the village of Laconi, birthplace Saint Ignatius, and the church of Saint Ambrose and Ignatius;
16:15 Gathering in the Laconi railway station;
16:30 Departure for Mandas;
17:30 Short stop at Nurallao Station;
18:55 Arrival in Mandas.
09:00 Departure for Lacon by train;
09:20 Stop at the Isili station and continue along the line that will allow you to see a splendid glimpse of the Nuraghe Is Paras;
10:30 Next to the old valley, which today is the lake of Is Barroccus, with its islands, once hills, on one of which is still visible the rural church of S. Sebastian, we will pass also in front of the "Sarcidano" station, recently brought back to its former glory;
12:15 Rich Tasting of typical local products;
13:30 Guided visits to the Maggiore waterfall, to the Castle and to the vast Aymerich Park, with tits several Mediterranean and exotic botanical species, also to the village of Laconi, birthplace Saint Ignatius, and the church of Saint Ambrose and Ignatius;
16:15 Gathering in the Laconi railway station;
16:30 Departure for Mandas;
17:30 Short stop at Nurallao Station;
18:55 Arrival in Mandas.
ADULT (from 13 years old) € 59.00
CHILD (from 4 to 12 years) € 40.00
INFANT (0 to 3 years) € 0.00 without seat on the train and lunch
SMALL SIZED DOG € 10.00
CHILD (from 4 to 12 years) € 40.00
INFANT (0 to 3 years) € 0.00 without seat on the train and lunch
SMALL SIZED DOG € 10.00
Round trip train ticket,
Tourist Guide Service (IT/EN),
Lunch,
Insurance coverage.
Tourist Guide Service (IT/EN),
Lunch,
Insurance coverage.
The lunch, wanted for the promotion of the territory that welcomes us, and consists of:
Appetizers of grilled vegetables and cured meats,
A typical first course,
A second course of strictly local meat,
Side dish of baked potatoes and fresh vegetables,
Fruit,
Homemade ice cream,
water and 1/4 house wine.
Appetizers of grilled vegetables and cured meats,
A typical first course,
A second course of strictly local meat,
Side dish of baked potatoes and fresh vegetables,
Fruit,
Homemade ice cream,
water and 1/4 house wine.
Nuraghe is Paras Ticket
Anything not mentioned in "The Service includes".
Anything not mentioned in "The Service includes".
Water
Confortable shoes
Confortable shoes
+/- 3 km in total with some uphill and downhill stretches. Comfortable shoes recommended
-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.
-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 Mandas Station
from April with departure every Sunday and holidays
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