Island of Embiez boat & electric bike tour from Sanary

Reach hidden coves and secret beaches on an island most visitors never find

A half-day guided tour from Port of Sanary sur Mer combining a boat shuttle to Island of Embiez with a private electric bike loop around the island's perimeter. You cycle 6 km past isolated beaches, secret coves, vineyards and wooded valleys, stopping at sites your guide chooses to reveal the island's history and wildlife. The tour runs 3.5 hours and includes the boat ticket, bike rental and a certified guide in English or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat and electric bike tour on Embiez Island

• Meet guide at Sanary sur Mer port
• Board shuttle boat to Embiez Island
• Admire crystal clear sea during boat ride
• Land on Embiez Island
• Electric bike tour around island with guide
• Discover secluded beaches and secret coves
• Learn island history and nature from guide
• Return by shuttle boat to Sanary port

The experience

You start at Port of Sanary sur Mer, where you board a shuttle boat for the crossing to Island of Embiez. The ride itself is part of the experience: the water is clear enough to see down as the island emerges on the horizon. Once you land, your guide hands you an electric bike and the real exploration begins. The island was bought by Paul Ricard as a nature preserve, which means it stays quiet and undeveloped: no crowds, no resort sprawl, just fauna and flora the way they've been left to grow.

The bike loop covers 6 km around the island's perimeter, but distance is not the point. Your guide stops wherever there's something to see: a vineyard tucked into a hillside, a shaded pine forest, a garrique slope, a cove so small and cut off that few people know it exists. The electric motor means the hills don't exhaust you, so you can focus on what your guide is saying about the island's history and the wildlife living here. Cicadas are your soundtrack. The stops are orchestrated by your guide, not by a fixed itinerary, so what you see depends on the season and what's worth stopping for that day.

After two hours of cycling and exploring, you board the shuttle boat again for the return to Sanary. The tour runs 3.5 hours total and is suitable for all fitness levels, though the electric bike does mean you're cycling for about two hours of that time. The tour operates from early June through late September, with limited days (Friday through Sunday) in June and September.

What’s included

• Electric bike rental for the island loop.
• private certified guide in English or French.
• boat shuttle ticket from Port of Sanary sur Mer to Island of Embiez and return.

Options for this experience

2 options

Electric bike tour with a boat trip to a paradisiac island, departing from Sanary portUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00 and 14:00Includes pickup

Private TourUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00 and 14:00Private vehicle, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

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AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by France - Top Private Tours

Is this one for you?The electric bike means you cover more ground and see more of the island than you could on foot, without the strain of climbing hills in the heat. Book this tour if you have a free afternoon in Sanary and want to escape the crowded beaches: the island stays quiet because it's a nature preserve, and the guide takes you to places most day visitors never reach.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can I do this tour if I've never ridden an electric bike before?

Yes. Electric bikes handle the hills for you, so the effort is manageable for all fitness levels. Your guide will show you how the bike works before you set off, and the 6 km loop is designed to be accessible rather than strenuous.

What exactly is on Island of Embiez that makes it different from other islands nearby?

Island of Embiez was preserved as a nature reserve by Paul Ricard, so it has stayed undeveloped and quiet. You'll see secluded beaches, secret coves, vineyards, pine forests and garrique hillsides: all the landscape of the Var coast, but without the tourism infrastructure. The wildlife and plant life are what the island is known for.

What if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The tour operates from June 4 through September 28. Bad weather cancellations are not mentioned in the tour details, so contact the operator directly about their weather policy before booking.