Water activity

Navarino Bay: Sea Kayaking with Lunch

4.8 / 5

16 reviews

Activity provider: Explore Greece
Water activity

Navarino Bay: Sea Kayaking with Lunch

Activity provider: Explore Greece

From US$ 86.16 per person

This is a half day sea kayaking trip in one of the most spectacular areas of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. Paddle your kayak at a relaxed pace, explore sea caves, visit remote islets, and stop for swimming and snorkeling at a secluded beach.

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Duration 4 hours
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Instructor
English, Greek

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore beautiful rock formations and sea caves
  • Relax on a hidden cove with a deserted beach
  • Paddle in a place of great natural beauty
  • Discover the natural beauty of southern Greece
Full description
Navarino Bay lies in front of the town of Pylos. It is a natural harbor where the island of Sphacteria stands as a wave breaker, protecting the bay from winds of the open Ionian Sea. The bay offers ideal conditions for Sea Kayaking trips, especially for beginners. The bay itself is a place of incredible natural beauty, with an impressive landscape, warm, crystal clear, waters and golden sandy beaches where sea turtles often return to lay their eggs. Sea kayaking here is a must definitely do without a doubt. Meet your guides at Divari beach just a few kilometers away from the charming village of Gialova. Your guide will brief you on paddling techniques, safety measures, and equipment. Soon we shall hop on our kayaks for a trip around the Navarino bay like never before. Heading west we paddle towards the imposing Rock, the islet located at the south side of the bay. The Rock is also a place of nesting and resting place for many species of birds. We admire its impressive natural stone arch and visit a few of its sea caves and galleries. Our next stop is the unhabituated island of Sphacteria. Here, we jump out of our kayaks, stretch our legs and walk to the island’s viewpoint for taking pictures of an idyllic landscape and for story-telling. A few minutes later we shall make a stop at a secluded beach for swimming and snorkeling, and why not some cliff diving for those who feel more adventurous. Here we shall also taste our homemade picnic of local delicacies and relax under the sun. After this energy pumped stop, we will paddle back to the starting point to end an amazing day in the tranquility of Navarino Bay.
Includes
  • Full sea kayak equipment; boat, paddle, life jacket, spray-skirt, waterproof jacket
  • Extra equipment: waterproof bags and cases, pumps and paddle float
  • Snorkeling equipment (masks & snorkels)
  • Land-based safety and instructional briefing
  • Sea kayaking paddling instructions
  • Qualified BC 3-5 Star sea kayak leader who also holds first aid certificate.
  • Picnic with freshly baked bread fruits and vegetables, homemade olive oil, and cheese
  • Photographs from the trip
  • Liability insurance
  • All taxes
  • Transfers from/to your hotel

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  • Don’t forget to bring a bottle of water, a hat, t-shirt, sunscreen, towel, change of clothes, swimsuit, and flip flops
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 16 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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October 21, 2022

Heel leuk! Aangenaam dat er ook wat historische uitleg was van onze gids, en ook lekker geluncht!

September 16, 2022

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Wir waren eine kleine Gruppe mit nur 4 Personen + Guide. Schon mal sehr lobenswert, dass die Tour auch mit nur wenigen Teilnehmern durchgeführt wurde. Das war sehr angenehm und hatte eine gewisse Individualität.

July 4, 2022

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Product ID: 164769