Liguria Ponente
A Long Weekend shaped by Riviera hills, limestone cliffs, and the wild western coast
Along the western edge of Liguria, the land shifts quickly from sea to hills, villages, and open rock, creating a compact but powerful sense of contrast. This multi-adventure journey through Liguria Ponente is designed as a Long Weekend, balancing movement and immersion while letting the landscape set the rhythm.
Over four days, you’ll explore Riviera hills and artistic ruins, follow the coast by bike, and settle into the limestone cliffs and open water around Noli — moving, exploring, and slowing down as the journey unfolds. It’s a shorter format, but one that still lets you choose how deep you want to go, through a focused Long Weekend experience shaped by terrain, light, and place.
HIGHLIGHTS :
• Move between sea and hills around San Remo, where olive terraces and stone paths rise above the coast
• Cycle along the western Ligurian shore, tracing open horizons and harbour towns at an unhurried pace
• Descend limestone cliffs into Noli, where medieval streets meet the Mediterranean
• Connect with the coast through exposed paths, open water, and long views shaped by salt air and light
• Slow into evenings by the sea, letting the rhythm of the Riviera settle fully
At a Glance
Start / End
Nice or San Remo
Season
Mid-April → Mid-October
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Comfort
From €2,950
Signature
From €3,250
ITINERARY
DAY 1 & 2 :
Let time unfold between the sea and the hills of San Remo | Hike sunlit terraces and coastal slopes opening onto wide Mediterranean views | Wander the artistic ruins of Bussana Vecchia, where light, stone, and silence shape the experience | Cycle along the western Ligurian coast, tracing beaches, marinas, and open horizons | Pause for swims and small harbour moments shaped by salt air and light | Ease into the journey as the Riviera rhythm takes hold.
DAY 3 & 4
The coastline tightening into limestone and open water around Noli | Descend ancient paths where cliffs rise straight above the sea | Hike exposed coastal trails between ridgelines and wide-open viewpoints | Move along airy limestone faces above the Mediterranean | Connect with the coast by boat beneath sheer cliffs and quiet inlets
What’s Included
• Expert Blue Dune trip hosts for all daily activities and hosted meals
• Daily breakfasts, curated lunches, selected dinners, snacks & beverages
• Luxury boutique accommodations (final hotels confirmed with your dates)
• All multi-adventure activities with equipment and professional guides
• Special visits, tastings, and cultural experiences as outlined in your Trip Doc
• All local transport during the trip — shuttles, ferries, trains, and boat travel
• Park and reserve fees
• Baggage transfers
• Comprehensive Trip Doc with practical information and daily guidance
• All gratuities for hotels, restaurants, guides, and activity partners
What’s Not Included
• International flights and travel to/from trip start or end locations
• Explore meals
• Additional alcoholic beverages and personal purchases
• Personal travel insurance
FAQ
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We select small, character-driven hotels and guesthouses that reflect the region.
Comfort focuses on charm, location, and simplicity
Signature elevates the experience with standout properties, stronger design, and a more refined atmosphere
Both prioritize warmth, cleanliness, and sense of place. Your Trip Doc will confirm exact properties once dates are finalized.
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Blue Dune trips are designed for active travelers of all levels.
By choosing your trip level—Easy-Going, Dynamic, or Adventurous—you already set the overall rhythm and intensity of the experience. Within that framework, daily activities remain adaptable, with pacing options, terrain variations, and built-in flexibility.
Beginners, families, and mixed-ability groups are welcome on many trips. Your host will help shape each day so everyone feels engaged, supported, and comfortable.
Your Trip Doc will explain activity levels and daily expectations in detail before departure.
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No. Participation is always optional.
Each day has a core experience, but lighter alternatives, rest time, or cultural exploration are always available. Blue Dune is about engagement, not obligation.
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Explore Meals are meals intentionally left open so you can discover local food at your own pace, usually one lunch on Long Weekend, one lunch and one dinner on Casual Journeys, two lunches and one dinner on In-Depth escapes.
Your Blue Dune host will always share recommendations and may join when it fits the flow.
Explore Meals are meals intentionally left open so you can discover local food at your own pace.
Outside of Explore Meals, your Blue Dune host will be with you throughout shared dining experiences to ensure everything runs smoothly and to enjoy those moments together. These meals are an important part of the trip rhythm—time to slow down, connect, and share the experience as a group.
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Yes. A Blue Dune host travels with the group for the full journey.
Your host manages logistics, activities, and daily flow, while also sharing key moments with the group—including lunches and dinners—creating a balanced, social, and relaxed experience.
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Trips are private by default.
If a departure is opened to other travelers, it will be clearly listed on our Open Trips page, allowing others to join the same dates.
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Group size depends on whether the trip is private or open.
Private trips have no fixed minimum or maximum. For the best overall experience, we generally recommend keeping groups under 16 guests. For very small private groups (under 4 guests), a small-group premium may apply to cover fixed logistics and staffing costs.
Open trips are intentionally capped at around 16 guests, ensuring smooth logistics, strong group dynamics, and a more personal experience.
Any group-size considerations will be clearly confirmed during the planning process and detailed in your Trip Doc.
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What happens after I send my Trip Request?
We contact you within 48 hours to review your details, clarify any questions, and discuss your vision for the trip if needed.
Once your dates and preferences are confirmed, we prepare your Trip Doc — a detailed itinerary outlining your proposed journey.
You review it, refine it with us, and once it feels perfect, we finalize your trip.