Nature's Elite: Top-of-the-range eco-tourism in Bonifacio
Eco-responsibility and committed professionals: a week at the heart of the Bonifacio Marine Protected Area and Grand Site.
Mode of transportation
By car
Duration of the trip
7 days, 6 nights
Difficulty
Easy
During this exceptional stay, experience outdoor activities such as hiking and snorkeling from your charming 4* hotel, whose restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide. Visit local farms like never before: vineyards, organic market gardens, permaculture vegetable gardens and wine tastings (edible flowers, three colors of wine...). Discover the local flora and fauna, in the company of expert guides. Feel the power of a medieval city with many secrets.
Complete program
17 steps spread over 7 days
Jour 1 : Bonifacio
Departure
Airports
Arrival at Figari airport
Arrival at Figari Sud Corse airport
Airports
Step 1
Car rental
Car rental Figari airport
You'll pick up your rental car before setting off on the roads of Corsica.
Car rental
21 min
By car
21 km
Step 2
An eco-responsible holiday
This holiday has been designed to generate the lowest possible environmental impact. It is based on the European Meet Destimed+ standard, which aims to create a holiday with a zero ecological footprint. Through low environmental impact activities supervised by experts, the naturalist walks become exceptional meetings on unique sites. Last but not least, Bonifacio brings together and coordinates a network of local producers, restaurateurs and hoteliers under the name "Produit Nustrale". These professionals are committed to reasoned, organic and/or ecological transition approaches.
Step 3
Local gourmet meal
Bonifacio, the picturesque capital of Corsica, famous for its citadel, cliffs and breathtaking seascape, awaits you for an atypical discovery, at your own pace. You can stroll freely in the hotel's landscaped garden or spend time by the pool. For dinner, our chef proposes a gourmet Bonifacian menu, using produce from his own kitchen garden or local produce.
Night 4
Hotels
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Bonifacio
This charming 4* hotel welcomes you to a timeless setting. A vegetable garden, luxurious rooms and a gourmet restaurant make up the decor. The chef is busy in the kitchen, preparing traditional meals using fresh local produce.
Hotels
Jour 2 : Bonifacio
Step 5
Discover the limestone cliffs and the citadel
After a gourmet breakfast, you'll set off along the Campu Rumanilu coastal path to discover the beauty of Bonifacio's limestone landscape. Pierre accompanies you to open the doors of a biodiversity interpretation site. Lunch break and early afternoon free. In mid-afternoon, you join Pierre who is waiting to reveal the secrets of ingenious water management in the Upper Town. You'll visit a well-hidden ancient cistern. As the evening is free, you can enjoy the evening at your hotel or extend your stay in the heart of the citadel.
Night 6
Hotels
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Bonifacio
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Bonifacio
Hotels
Jour 3 : Bonifacio
Step 7
Free day
This day is dedicated to idleness and relaxation. Why not venture to Bonifacio? Stroll along the seafront for unique souvenirs and Corsican culinary specialties. If you prefer the tranquility of the coves, there are hidden gems waiting to be explored just minutes from your hotel, offering the perfect spot for sunbathing on dream beaches. Or opt for a day of relaxation by your hotel pool, a haven of peace where time seems to stand still. Whichever you choose, the day promises to be filled with serenity and simple pleasures.
Night 8
Hotels
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Bonifacio
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Bonifacio
Hotels
Jour 4 : Bonifacio
Step 9
Love at first sight
Producer meetings and local tastings
It's a day dedicated to authentic encounters through visits to atypical farms. In the morning, meet Vincent. He takes care of his vines using phytotherapy. He'll show you around his estate, then invite you to taste his three-color wines. Lunch is served in Charlène and Marc's unusual herb garden. They grow edible flowers, fruit and vegetables in their permaculture kitchen garden. After enjoying a lunch box from the hotel's restaurant, you'll visit their farm and discover the chutneys, mezzés, flavored oils and other fabulous products the couple invent in their laboratory. In the evening, a musical cultural surprise awaits you in the Church of Saint Dominique in the citadel. Dress up for an unforgettable traditional evening.
Night 10
Hotels
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Bonifacio
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Bonifacio
Hotels
Jour 5 : Bonifacio
Step 11
Love at first sight
Hike to the Madonetta lighthouse and visit a producer
After breakfast, you're off for a hike led by mid-mountain guide Antoine. Starting point: the Ermitage de la Trinité, then a walk along the Strada Vecia trail where white stone walls and viewpoints alternate with prolific endemic vegetation. This excursion takes you to the superb Madonetta lighthouse. You then join Thibault, who has prepared a spuntinu (traditional snack) based on products from his farm. This organic farmer then takes you on a tour of his ancestral farm buildings.
In the evening, you're free to dine on the marina, for example, or return to your hotel.
Night 12
Hotels
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Bonifacio
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Bonifacio
Hotels
Jour 6 : Bonifacio
Step 13
Love at first sight
Take a unique tour of Lavezzu Island and discover its underwater world.
The highlight of your stay is a day dedicated to Lavezzu Island. You'll get there by boat. In the morning, you'll follow a guide trained by the Bouches de Bonifacio Nature Reserve on a biodiversity tour. At midday, a lunch box from the hotel restaurant allows you to regain your strength before donning your wetsuits for a snorkeling session accompanied by Jordi, your diving instructor. On this occasion, you'll take part in an underwater waste collection, coached by committed professionals who have adopted the Responsible Diver Charter.
At the end of the afternoon, you return to your hotel to enjoy the local atmosphere one last time. Your stay ends with dinner at your hotel's restaurant.
Night 14
Hotels
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Bonifacio
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Bonifacio
Hotels
Jour 7 : Figari
Step 15
Return home full of renewed energy
After breakfast, depending on your departure time, you can end your stay with a shopping spree before heading back to the airport.
22 min
By car
21 km
Arrival
Car rental
Picking up your rental car at Figari airport
Pick up your rental car at Figari airport.
Car rental
Map
Map
Practical information
Only available in March and April, then in October and November.This choice allows us to offer an authentic and atypical discovery of the area during the pre or post-season and to show visitors a different face of Bonifacio. This staggering of the season also makes it possible to offer visitors exclusive experiences supervised by qualified professionals. For the duration of their stay, participants can enjoy a truly private experience at certain sites, in particular the agricultural estates, which offer unique opportunities to get together. All our breaks are flexible in terms of accommodation and activities, and we can suggest adjustments to the programme.
Nature's Elite: Top-of-the-range eco-tourism in Bonifacio
Starting from
1849€
/person.Price
Starting from
1849€
/person.Estimated budget according to season, types of accommodation and activities. The evolution of transport costs (air or sea), the choice of level of services and travel periods, the booking deadline influence the price of your trip.
For an exact price according to your criteria, we can provide you with a personalized quote.
This price includes
6 nights in a 4-star hotel in Bonifacio with breakfasts
3 dinners including 1 gourmet
2 lunch boxes and 1 spuntinu lunch
Walk to discover the coastal paths with an approved guide
Tour of the citadel with an approved guide. guided tour of the winery and wine tasting
Guided tour of the permaculture garden
Polyphonic concert
Strada Vecia walk with a guide
Visit to an organic farm
Boat to the Lavezzi islands, underwater trail and snorkelling with the diving club, followed by a nature walk with an accredited guide
Service charges
Optional
- Air or sea transport
- Car hire
- Insurance