The canyoning in Grotta Donini in Sardinia is a unique experience reserved for those who don’t fear the dark and are determined to go the extra mile to explore a hidden watercourse. Surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites, we will abseil from rock walls and waterfalls, dive into the emerald green waters of the river, and find our way out following the feeble light coming through the exit hole.
Tour Programme- Preparation:We will meet in
Urzulei at 9 am and with our minivan, we will drive around 40 minutes to the canyon. We will put on the equipment and walk for ten minutes until we reach the entrance of Grotta Donini, where a small safety briefing will be given. Please note that this canyoning is not suitable for beginners as previous experience is needed, and groups are limited to 8 people.
- Tour:After some descents, we will finally encounter the underground river, with its
natural pools, waterfalls, and incredible rock formations. We will spend approximately
4 hours in the canyon, with only the light from our headlamp to show us the way. Once we reached the surface again, our canyoning adventure is concluded with a
breathtaking abseil of 50 meters. We will then eat our packed lunch that everyone has brought along.
- Return:To return to our van, we will have to walk uphill for approximately 40 minutes, and then another 40 minutes by car are needed to reach the original meeting point in Urzulei.
Tour facts- Canyon: Grotta Donini (Difficulty level: difficult)
- Description: an underground karstic cave with pools, waterfalls, and multiple abseils.
- Total duration of the activity: 6 hrs
- Time in the canyon: 4 hrs
- Abseiling height: up to 50 m
- Height of jumps: up to 5 m
- Distance: 1 km
- Height difference: 190 m
Included- High-quality canyoning equipment: wetsuit, helmets, ropes, harness, neoprene socks
- Certified canyoning guide
- Liability insurance
- Transfer from the meeting point to Grotta Donini
- Transfer from your accommodation to the meeting point (optional, for a surcharge)
Additional Services- Shoe rental for €5
Bring along- Lunch box
- Functional clothing
- Canyoning shoes or light gym shoes (they will get wet)
- Change of clothes and shoes
- Water and snacks
- Towel and swimsuit
- Glasses strap or spare contact lenses
Requirements- Age: between 12 and 70 years old
- Minimum age to participate alone: 18 years old
- Previous canyoning experience
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
- Not afraid of the dark, heights, or claustrophobic
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- Require a minimum of two participants to book the activity