Greece · CANOES & KAYAKS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying out next week: 10 kayak trips worth the money, with the price, the verdict and the one thing to know before booking.
Paddle Santorini’s south coast to sea caves, Red and White beaches, and a local picnic on this guided small-group kayak tour.
“It was amazing to be so close to the cliffs and we learned about the island. This was a fun family outing.”
Review of Rhodes’ 5-hour sea kayaking tour, with caves, three beaches, snorkeling, Greek picnic, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.
“What a beautiful day on the water! We saw amazing scenery, toured caves and coastline, and had some great stories shared by the knowledgeable guides. I would highly recommend this tour, the people and the food were tops!!!”
Kayak the rugged Mani coast from Kardamili, enter sea caves, swim in clear water, and enjoy a Greek picnic at Foneas Beach.
“This is our second time doing kayaking in Kardamili with Explore Messina. It is a great experience. it is beautiful, the guides are experienced and wonderful people. The kayaking is fun and you stop to see caves and have lunch on a beach! Highly recommend!!”
Paddle from Mikros Gialos to Lefkada’s Blue Cave with snorkeling, red starfish, homemade lunch, fruit, and expert guides.
“A wonderful experience with Yannis. We booked via Viator after seeing on trip advisor. We were staying in Nydri so this was about a 25 min drive away but nice to see another part of the island and it’s a lovely little town. Would really recommend the trip, Yannis was kind, enthusiastic & helpful. We stopped to swim and snorkel and had a delicious spaghetti lunch towards the end of the trip. Would definitely recommend”
Review of Chania’s 3-hour snorkeling and SUP boat trip, with clear Crete waters, small groups, guides, photos, and practical booking tips.
“Three nice sites for snorkeling. Though the bio environment is the same, not too much diversity of species in the field, but still very happy for a new player of snorkeling. And the guide is a marine biologist, with quick Q and As.”
Kayak along the Epidaurus coast, snorkel above a sunken city, visit ancient ruins, and enjoy Greek snacks or a homemade beach lunch.
“Our family-which includes 3 boys ages 10, 12, and 16- all enjoyed this tour. The guides were great and we all enjoyed every activity.”
Review of Rhodes’ six-hour El Greco gulet cruise, with Greek lunch, wine, swimming, snorkeling, SUP, kayaking, and Kallithea Springs.
“We can totally recomend this boat-trip with El Greco, if you enjoy the Sun&See, and a really fun stop in a bay with a lot of watersports, as canoting, SUP, snorkling, or swim in the clear blue. We have been on other trips, which was fantastic, but this is the ultimate experience. It’s perfect for age 8 upto wathever. We are a couple in age 55, and we where like children again. Also the food was good. Only minus, was that the beer wasn’t included. (wine, water and soda was).”
Paddle past Nafplio’s castles, snorkel in clear water, enjoy homemade snacks, and learn Greek history on this relaxed four-hour sea kayak tour.
“Due to a last minute change in weather, Alex had to cancel the kayaking part of the tour, but offered to share Nafplio's history with us through a walking tour at no cost. His indepth knowledge of the area gave us a great understanding of the town's history. Would love to return and repeat the tour on the kayak. Thank you Alex!”
Paddle the Aegean near Sounio, visit Poseidon’s Temple, swim at a quiet beach, and enjoy a Greek tavern lunch with hotel pickup.
“Gabriel and Stratos are my two favorite people after the fabulous day! They gave us individual attention that included a great transport, personalized kayak tour with yummy honeydew melon followed by a tour of the Temple of Poseidon and a beachside lunch. They were so smart and talented- thanks to them we learned about everything from sea life to history! Amazing day and definitely recommend this- the area is beautiful. I also can’t say enough nice things about our guides- Awesome experience!”
Paddle to Epidaurus’ sunken city, snorkel among ancient ruins, visit a small theater, and enjoy a local organic meal.
“We enjoyed this kayak adventure, boy was that a workout!. We enjoyed snorkeling for turtles and viewing the sunken villa. robert is a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about the area, we visited an old amphitheater nearby. I would have appreciated a little instruction on how to use the snorkle and what to do if you get water in it.”
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