OCTOBER 16 - 20 - HIKE THE AMALFI COAST, ITALY

Backabush is returning to Italy to explore the epically beautiful mountains and coastline around the villages of Amalfi and Positano.

Nights - 4. Groupsize - 16. Cost - £399 for Twin share or £499 for Single room.

The Amalfi coast is one of Italy's most famous and popular destinations. It's colourful villages built on impossibly steep hillsides can be recognised in a instant. Our plan is to spend 3 full days exploring the best hikes the region has to offer, along trails taking us through the deep lush valleys of the Ferriere nature reserve as well as the high ridgelines of the Lattari Mountains. The Path of the Gods 'il Sentiero degli Dei' is the Amalfi Coast's signature trail and is renowned for it's heart stopping views as it winds it way through the cliffside far above ocean.

We have booked a lovely guesthouse exclusively for our group just outside the village of Bomerano. This means we will be right at the start of the Path of the Gods trail and can begin our hikes at the door each day. Our accommodation is also an Agritourismo business so they produce much of the food that they serve on the surrounding farmland.

We have options for private single rooms £499 and shared twin rooms £399

October is a great time of year to hike the Amalfi Coast. The summer season is hot, busy and pricey but the cooler temperatures of autumn mean that we can enjoy quiet mountain trails and we can drink our post hike limoncello spritz in relative peace.

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Day 1 - Arrive in Naples and catch our private transfers to our accommodation under the mountains of the Amalfi Coast.
Day 2 - A circular hike to the ridgeline of highest peaks on the Sorrentine Peninsula with views (hopefully) stretching to Mt Vesuvius and Capri island. Approx 9 miles.
Day 3 - Hike through the Valle Delle Ferriere nature reserve past waterfalls and through lemon groves to reach the village of Amalfi. Local bus return transfer. Approx 9 miles.
Day 4 - Hike the Path of the Gods trail descending to the village of Positano. Local bus return transport. Approx 7 miles.
Day 5 - Take our private transfer back to Naples airport to fly home.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• 4 nights guesthouse accommodation - The twin rooms are in 2-bedroom apartments, so have shared bathrooms.
• 4 breakfasts, 4 packed lunches.
• Private airport transfers timed to meet our recommended fights.
• 3 full days of organised hikes.
• 1 trip organiser.
• Full financial protection as per the Package Travel Regulations.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• Travel to Naples (see recommended flights).
• Evening meals.
• Local bus/taxi transport to return from the hikes.
• Travel insurance.

DIFFICULTY
Distances on this trip are relatively low. We do not plan on hiking more than 9 miles a day. However, due to the steep nature of the coastline we do need to be prepared for lots of descent as we walk from our accommodation at 700m down to the coast including the 1700 steps into Positano. Hiking poles are highly recommended.

RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS - £106 at time of writing

Outbound - Wednesday 16 October
easyJet EZY8351
Departs - Gatwick 09:35
Arrives - Naples 13.20

Return - Sunday 20 October
easyJet EZY8342
Departs - Naples 11:50
Arrives - Gatwick 13:45

If you would like to fly at a different time you can meet us at Naples Airport at 14.00 on Wednesday the 16 October to join the transfers or make your own way to the accommodation in the village of Agerola.

If you would like to join the transfers returning to Naples on the 20 October then please do not book a return flight departing earlier than 11:50am

HOW TO BOOK A PLACE ON THIS TRIP

To book onto this trip please **email nathancapay@googlemail.com** and send full payment to the Backabush account. Please use AMALFI as your payment reference.

Account Name: BACKABUSH XPLORERS
Sort Code: 090127
Account Number: 22440622

Your RSVP alone is NOT enough to secure your place. Payment is needed to make a reservation.