Gutsy Girls exclusive women only SUP and Yoga Holiday
Explore the west coast of Sardinia by stand up paddleboard
Guided hikes into preserved wilderness locations
Yoga classes in riverside studio
Via Ferrata experience - Challenge yourself in a supportive enviroment
Perfect for beginner and intermediate SUPers and all level yogis!
Immerse yourself in local life and culture with great local hosts
Delicious food in local restaurants, experience culture through food!
An evening wine tasting at a local cellar
Pasta making workshop - a week filled with culture and adventure!
THE RETREAT
Join us in Sardinia for our women only stand up paddle boarding and yoga holiday, exploring the western coast of Sardinia. With 56 miles of coastline and varied terrain, from sandy beaches to secluded bays, cliffs, mountains and rivers, it’s the perfect location to explore by water and land.
Each day we’ll explore a new location by stand up paddleboard and on foot, paddling along the coastline on crystal clear waters and discovering hidden beaches. We’ll hike ancient trails and get into the wildest sections of Sardinia for a true adventure in nature.
Each day we’ll unwind with yoga; our yoga instructor will lead us in daily practice, the Vinyasa based class is dynamic and tailored to the individual so it’s perfect for all level yogis.
This is also a food adventure! We’ll be immersing ourselves in local life and learning all about the slow food traditions and food culture of Sardinia and Italy. We’ll be eating in great local restaurants, you’ll learn to make your own pasta with a nonna (local grandmother), oh and there’s wine tasting too!
SUP - STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING
On this stand up paddle boarding retreat, we’ll be exploring beautiful coastlines, weaving our way through sea caves, playing in secluded bays and discovering hidden beaches. We’ll paddle on the River Temo, adapting to the slow and gentle pace of the river, meandering through countryside and farmland, stopping en route to pick figs from trees and wild swimming!
SUP Levels
This paddleboarding holiday is great for beginner and novice paddlers!
If you’ve never been on a board before, our SUP instructor will get you up and moving in no time as we explore beautiful locations. We’ll paddle between 5km and 9km per day (3-5h sessions) at an easy going pace with plenty of breaks to take in the incredible surroundings.
More experienced paddlers are very welcome. Please note, the pace, skills, and distances will be tailored for beginners.
COASTAL WALK
The west coast of Sardinia has many perfectly preserved and protected wilderness spots. We’ll be hiking into remote and beautiful places to incredible view points, immersing ourselves in nature and keeping a watchful eye for wildlife, including vultures with six foot wingspans!
YOGA
Our fantastic yoga instructor will guide us in a daily practice, great for all level yogis.
If you’ve never even set foot on a mat, no problem, there’s a common misconception that you have to be flexible to do yoga. Our instructor is highly experienced and will guide you through the practice, teaching you about breathwork and adapting the postures for your body and level.
Yoga is fantastic not only for improving flexibility, strength and balance (great for paddle boarding) it’s also a great way to unwind and reconnect with yourself.
VIA FERRATA
Via Ferrata is a protected climbing route, with a variety of steel cable rails, metal steps, ladders, suspension bridges and zip wires. Described as halfway between scrambling and rock climbing, Via Ferrata allow non-experienced climbers the opportunity to scale to new heights.
It’s an adrenaline pumping activity that we are excited to offer - you do not need previous experience or a high level of fitness or strength.
In the height of summer we may need to replace the Via Ferrata with aquatrekking if it is too hot to be out on the exposed climbing route all day! Aquatrekking is a bit like canyoning, where we explore a mountain river by walking, jumping, swimming and sliding in the river stream. It’s a great hot weather activity!
FOOD
Food as always plays an important role on our retreats, it’s a time for the group to come together and share their experiences from the day, to laugh and connect over a glass of great wine.
Over the week you’ll be sampling Sardinian slow food specialities and traditional dishes, all grown, produced and prepared locally. We’ll be eating in fantastic restaurants and with local host families for an authentic experience, including our fantastic pasta-making workshop!
WINE TASTING
Our adventure in Sardinia includes a special wine tasting evening in Bosa, where we'll sample the exquisite Malvasia di Bosa DOC, a unique sweet and dry white wine from a small producer. This experience is not just about tasting; it's a journey through the geology, climate, and culture of the quaint town that will be our home during this adventure.
Travelling solo
Over 90% of our guests book in solo and we 100% encourage it!
We will never ask your age! Our guests range from 18-70+ years old, for us adventure is ageless! You’ll connect with the women on your retreat because you were drawn to the same experience.
FITNESS LEVEL
Our adventures are active holidays, you’ll be moving your body for 4-5 hours each day to explore beautiful places. Our trips are not bootcamps, but to get the most out of the experience you’ll need a good level of fitness.
This trip is rated as relaxed to moderate.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Activity Duration: 4-5 hours of activities plus 1 hour of yoga most days.
SUP Distances: Journey between 5km and 9km on calm seas and rivers. Ideal for beginners and novice paddlers, with no prior experience required.
Hiking: Our hikes will vary from 3.5km to 10km, chosen based on weather, heat, and group energy. Trails range from easy to moderate.
Hiking Terrain: Navigate through uneven, rocky paths with loose stones underfoot.
Via Ferrata: Experience the thrill of climbing using ladders, steel handles, and foot holds without needing climbing skills or upper body strength. A harness ensures your safety.
Head for Heights: Our Via Ferrata adventure involves ascending and descending ladders. It’s a safe yet exhilarating challenge for those willing to test their limits.
Consecutive Activity: Prepare for 6 days of back-to-back activities, which can be demanding.
Sun Exposure: Expect to encounter warm summer weather with substantial sun exposure, particularly in July and August.
location
Our home for the week will be Bosa, one of Italy’s most picturesque villages. This is a pretty medieval town, set along the river banks of River Temo, with pastel coloured houses stacked along the hillside below its own castle. During the week we’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore the cobblestone streets and lively piazzas teeming with people enjoying the Mediterranean sunshine.
ACCOMMODATION
We’ll be staying in the Bosa Queen House, a lovely family run 3 star hotel in the heart of the old town. The rooms are light, spacious, have air conditioning and wifi.
The hotel has a rooftop terrace for guests too for guests to enjoy!
Choose from a private ensuite or a twin room. We’ll pair you up with another guest if you are travelling solo. As the hotel is small, we have very limited private rooms, so encourage you to book in asap if this is your preference.
ITINERARY
Our itinerary is designed with flexibility in mind, taking into account weather, wind, and sea conditions. Please consider this schedule as a preliminary guide. Adjustments may be made to enhance your experience and capitalize on the best local conditions.
Consider this an exciting preview of the adventures awaiting you in Sardinia.
Please note, the itinerary will also be tailored according to your arrival and departure times, ensuring you enjoy all the planned activities!
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Our team will pick you up from the airport.
We’ll drive to Bosa, arriving in the early evening to check into the hotel.
Tonight we’ll head to the wine cave of Giovanni Battista Columbu, a local award-winning wine producer in the area. During the wine tasting you’ll learn about the geology of the area, climate and the traditional wine production of Malvasia di Bosa DOC.
Dinner will be at a fantastic local restaurant.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Today we hike to a location with one of the last remaining griffon vulture colonies. Heading into the wilderness, this spot is perfectly preserved and away from the tourist track with the opportunity to see this rare species of bird.
We’ll trek through dense Mediterranean vegetation, before reaching Managu beach, a beautiful cove beach for a swim and snorkeling, keeping our eyes peeled for octopus!
After our hike we’ll return to Bosa for lunch. You’ll have a 2-3 hours of downtime before an early evening yoga class at our studio.
Dinner at a great local restaurant.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
SUP lesson for your level on the beach.
Today we paddle along the coastline, visiting stunning beaches, weaving in and out of sea caves and taking in the beautiful scenery. There’ll be plenty of time for swimming and relaxing on hidden beaches.
Lunch will be at a local beach restaurant.
The afternoon will be spent relaxing at the beach and swimming, before heading back to Bosa.
We’ll have some free time to unwind, read a book or explore the village before yoga and dinner together.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Today we‘ll paddle down the Bosa river, taking in the views of the village from the water. Bosa is one of the most beautiful towns on the Mediterranean coastline, with its pastel-coloured houses and castle. We’ll be paddling on the Temo river, the only navigable river in Sardinia.
We’ll stop for lunch at the local special food truck “Alduccio” before returning to Bosa.
Free time in the afternoon - we can arrange taxis to local beaches.
Yoga at the riverside studio.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Today we’ll head down the coast to S’Archittu, a beautiful stretch of coastline with hidden caves.
S’Archittu is a natural bridge made from limestone 15 metres high, created by the power of the wind and sea. Some brave swimmers and divers choose to jump from here into the bright blue waters below. We’ll explore this captivating location from the water, paddling through the arch and discovering grottos and caves.
We’ll have a packed lunch of freshly prepared pasta and salads! You’ll have some time to relax, play on the SUPs and swim at the beach before we return to Bosa.
Early evening yoga, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
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Breakfast at the hotel
We’ll be driving inland to the mediaeval village of Monteleone Rocca Doria, a tiny hamlet perched 400 metres above sea level, upon a cliff top surrounded by a lake. We’ll spend our morning completing the Via Ferrata della Regina. ‘The Queen’ is a spectacular protected climbing route (EEA) on the cliffs of Monteleone Roccadoria.
The 2km route climbs the cliffs of Su Monte, with the Lake of Temo below our feet. The views are breath taking and there’s a rope bridge for extra thrills on this adventure.
We'll have a packed lunch overlooking the lake before heading back to Bosa in the afternoon. We’ll have a little free time and can arrange massages if you’d like.
You’ll have some time to unwind in the afternoon before our sunset boat cruise on the river, with delicious wine.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Today we’ll be exploring a new stretch of coastline by stand up paddleboard. We’ll learn more skills, discover a hidden bay and swim in crystal clear water.
Lunch will be a delicious freshly prepared pasta salad that we’ll enjoy on our secluded beach!
In the afternoon you may wish to stay on the beach.
Tonight you’ll be making our dinner! We’ll spend the evening at a local Agriturismo for our pasta making workshop, led by local Sardinia grandmothers.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
You may have some time in the morning to relax before we drop you back to the airport.
Transfers for flight times below
PRICE
Twin £1750
Private £1950
Dates
Tue 11 Jun - Tue 18 Jun SOLD OUT
Tue 2 Jul - Tue 9 Jul ⚡️ 1 PRIVATE ROOM NEWLY AVAILABLE
Sat 13 Jul - Sat 20 Jul
Sat 20 Jul - Sat 27 Jul ⚡️ 50% FULL
Tue 30 Jul - Tue 6 Aug 1 SPOT LEFT TWIN
Tue 6 Aug - Tue 13 Aug
Sat 31 Aug - Sat 7 Sep
Tue 10 Sep - Tue 17 Sep ⚡️ 2 SPOTS LEFT - PRIVATE ROOMS
Tue 8 Oct - Tue 15 Oct
WHAT'S INCLUDED
7 nights accommodation in 3-star hotel
Daily breakfast, lunches and dinners with drinks
Stand up paddle boarding guided tours
Top quality SUP board and equipment
5 yoga classes
Guided hikes and coastal walks
Via Ferrata experience
1 wine tasting experience
Evening boat cruise with local wine
Pasta making workshop
Fantastic local guides and Gutsy Girl host
Single timed airport transfers from Olbia airport
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Extra drinks
Travel insurance
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Flights are not included in our adventures.
For this trip there are different pickup and drop off times to work with varying flight schedules.
All pickups and drop offs will be from Olbia Airport.
There is only one transfer time per trip, these are timed around the recommended flights.
You’ll find information on arranging separate transfers and ways to make your own way to us in our FAQs.
You will also find further details on each trip with other ideas for getting to us in the FAQs.
You’ll find an easier way to view this information in our FAQs.
Tues 11 June - Tues 18 June
Pick up: 12:00
Drop off: 09:30London Gatwick
LGW 07:20 ✈ OLB 10:50 | easyJet EZY8343
OLB 11:40 ✈ LGW 13:05 | easyJet EZY8344Tues 2 July - Tues 9 July
Pick up: 12:00
Drop off: 09:30London Gatwick
LGW 07:20 ✈ OLB 10:50 | easyJet EZY8343
OLB 11:40 ✈ LGW 13:05 | easyJet EZY8344Sat 13 July - Sat 20 July
Pick up: 17:30
Drop off:15:00London Gatwick
LGW 13:00 ✈ OLB 16:35 | easyJet EZY8345OLB 17:10✈ LGW 18:35 | easyJet EZY8346
Sat 20 July - Sat 27 July
(two transfer options)
Pick up: 17:30
Drop off: 15:00London Gatwick
LGW 13:00 ✈ OLB 16:35 | easyJet EZY8345
OLB 17:10 ✈ LGW 18:35 | easyJet EZY8346or
Pick up: 15:00
Drop off: 12:30Bristol
BRS 10:25 ✈ OLB 13:50 | easyJet EZY2835
OLB 14:25 ✈ BRS 15:55 | easyJet EZY2836Tues 30 July - Tues 6 August
Pick up: 12:00
Drop off: 09:30London Gatwick
LGW 07:20 ✈ OLB 10:50 | easyJet EZY8343
OLB 11:40 ✈ LGW 13:05 | easyJet EZY8344Tues 6 August - Tues 13 August
Pick up: 12:00
Drop off: 09:30London Gatwick
LGW 07:20 ✈ OLB 10:50 | easyJet EZY8343
OLB 11:40 ✈ LGW 13:05 | easyJet EZY8344Sat 31 August - Sat 7 September
(two transfer options)
Pick up: 17:30
Drop off: 15:00London Gatwick
LGW 13:00 ✈ OLB 16:35 | easyJet EZY8345
OLB 17:10 ✈ LGW 18:35 | easyJet EZY8346or
Pick up: 15:00
Drop off: 12:30Bristol
BRS 10:25 ✈ OLB 13:50 | easyJet EZY2835
OLB 14:25 ✈ BRS 15:55 | easyJet EZY2836Tues 10 September - Tues 17 September
Pick up: 12:00
Drop off: 09:30London Gatwick
LGW 07:20 ✈ OLB 10:50 | easyJet EZY8343
OLB 11:40 ✈ LGW 13:05 | easyJet EZY8344Tues 8 October - Tues 15 October
Pick up: 12:00
Drop off: 09:30London Gatwick
LGW 07:20 ✈ OLB 10:50 | easyJet EZY8343
OLB 11:40 ✈ LGW 13:05 | easyJet EZY8344Tues 15 October - Tues 22 October
Pick up: 12:00
Drop off: 09:30London Gatwick
LGW 07:20 ✈ OLB 10:50 | easyJet EZY8343
OLB 11:40 ✈ LGW 13:05 | easyJet EZY8344 -
We’ll be staying in a lovely 3-star hotel in the historic centre of Bosa. The rooms are light and spacious and have air conditioning.
If you choose a twin room; we’ll team you up with another Gutsy Girl.
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We can cater for all dietary requirements.
It’s important to highlight that this is not a big tourist destination (that’s why we chose it!), this does mean that food in restaurants for vegans can be limited.
We will always do our utmost to accommodate your dietary needs but we may also need a level of flexibility or understanding from you.
Gluten-free and dairy-free options are available.
Vegetarians will have a good choice at all restaurants.
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This adventure is rated gentle to moderate. A good fitness level is needed to enjoy all activities throughout the week.
Activity Duration: 4-5 hours of activities plus 1 hour of yoga most days.
SUP Distances: Journey between 5km and 9km on calm seas and rivers. Ideal for beginners and novice paddlers, with no prior experience required.
Hiking: Our hikes will vary from 3.5km to 10km, chosen based on weather, heat, and group energy. Trails range from easy to moderate.
Hiking Terrain: Navigate through uneven, rocky paths with loose stones underfoot.
Via Ferrata: Experience the thrill of climbing using ladders, steel handles, and foot holds without needing climbing skills or upper body strength. A harness ensures your safety.
Head for Heights: Our Via Ferrata adventure involves ascending and descending ladders. It’s a safe yet exhilarating challenge for those willing to test their limits.
Consecutive Activity: Prepare for 6 days of back-to-back activities, which can be demanding.
Sun Exposure: Expect to encounter warm summer weather with substantial sun exposure, particularly in July and August.
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The Gutsy Girls community is filled with bold and badass women from 18-69+ years old, we never ask your age, just that you are up for an adventure!
As a rough guide, most Gutsy Girls guests are 24-60 years olds, with around 60% in their 30s-40s.
We can’t stress enough that your age doesn’t matter for our adventures! You’ll leave our trips with a group of great new friends, whatever your age.
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Over 95% of our guests join our trips solo. With activity-filled days and group dinners you’ll be in great company throughout the trip.
Once you’ve booked your spot, you’ll be invited to a WhatsApp group, and many guests arrange to meet at the airport before flying to us, some choose to share a hotel at the airport.
If you book a twin room, you’ll be sharing with another Gutsy Girl.
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In the unlikely event that weather conditions prohibit us from paddling, we will arrange alternative activities - sadly we cannot control the weather but we can keep our fingers firmly crossed!
We will ensure there are fun activities for you to take part in even if the weather is not ideal, and we cannot provide refunds for a change of activities due to weather or other conditions outside our control.
None of our itineraries are set in stone - we will always move things around to make the most of the conditions we have on any given day.
Alternative Activities could include:
• Additional guided hikes
• Additional via Ferrata
• Coasteering
• Aqua-trekking
• Acroyoga
• Yoga workshops
Our Guides and Hosts will make the decision that is best for the group and the conditions.
Questions?
Our FAQs are packed with details and probably have your answer!
If not, drop us a message below and we'll respond within 48 hours, Monday to Friday.
Packing List
Sardinia SUP Hike Yoga - 7 Nights
We provide:
SUP Board and Paddle
Pfd -air belt
Snorkel
Dry bag
Yoga mats
What to Bring:
Clothing
Swimwear
Beach towel
Changing robe (optional)
UV protection t-shirt / rash vest
Cap or wide brimmed hat
Water shoes - (shoes you can get wet for exiting the water on sharp rocks. Avoid wetsuit booties as these are hard to get on and off, flip flops are not secure enough) example
Quick drying shorts or leggings for paddling and hiking.
Long sleeve top - To protect arms from bushes when hiking and to protect you from the sun
Loose fitting clothes / dress to throw on after being wet!
Extra underwear - you will be changing clothes a lot
Hiking shoes or hiking boots or trail running trainers with good grip and ankle support. This is for your safety and comfort.
Yoga clothes
Rain coat (just in case)
Clothes for evenings - How casual you'd like to keep it is entirely up to you! Some guests like to wear summer dresses / jumpsuits in the evenings.
Other Stuff
Sunglasses
Sunglasses strap - to keep them safe
Daypack (backpack for carrying belongings on day hikes - 20-30l)
Small dry bag for wet swimwear
Water bottle(s) - at least 2 litres capacity
Rehydration tablets if the weather looks hot
Waterproof phone case - optional
High factor waterproof sun-cream / sun block.
SPF lip balm
Light jacket - particularly for early or late season trips
Insect repellent
Toiletries - the hotel provides a small amount of shower gel / shampoo
Any personal medication
Shorty wetsuit/long john wetsuit - optional but recommended for only early / late season trips.