Sea Kayak Italy's Cilento Coast

This trip is suitable for beginner or intermediate level sea kayakers; however, a good level of fitness will help you enjoy your time on the water to the full. You should be comfortable swimming in open water. You will paddle approximately 10-14km per day which equates to approximately four hours of activity daily, depending on the group and the weather conditions. The waters of the Mediterranean are usually calm, and you’ll encounter only very short open water crossings. On most days shorter route options are available (as well as occasional extensions for the more experienced sea kayakers). Your guide will adapt the route and distance based on the overall group's abilities.

Marta Marinelli, raised in Italy’s serene Prosecco Hills, dreamt of global adventures, inspired by her father's travel stories. Her passion evolved into a career, backed by a decade of studies including degrees in international tourism and destination management. She’s worked in the adventure travel sector since 2012, living in Italy, the UK, and now sunny Portugal.

Over twenty years, Marta has explored over 55 countries, visiting remote areas like Ghana, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Haiti and Nepal’s Upper Mustang region. As a Senior Adventure Expansion Manager at Much Better Adventures, she focuses on creating life-changing experiences, ranging from multi-activity adventures, challenging treks to ultimate adventures in iconic places. She loves the challenge of finding the best local adventure hosts around the world, collaborating on adventures that offer genuine immersion, pushing beyond the beaten path and working on exclusive itineraries that challenge your comfort zone.

What makes her tick? Enabling people to live adventure-rich lives while positively impacting and empowering local communities around the world, generating sustainable opportunities for both the host, guides, community, and the environment.

You'll be provided with good quality 5.15m (17ft) sea kayaks (such as Rainbow Laser/Prijon/Furano and similar). These have proven to be the best kayaks to tackle the Amalfi and Cilento Coasts, allowing effortless access to rocky beaches, sea grottoes and small harbours. They have a covered deck and are generally longer, faster and sit lower in the water than touring or sit-on-top kayaks. All kayaks come equipped with spray skirts, paddles, PFDs, drybags and other paddling accessories.

You will be provided with double kayaks (generally better for those who are new to sea kayaking or who enjoy paddling in pairs). If you are an experienced kayaker, prefer full control of the kayak and are keen to paddle solo, please contact your host ahead of your departure to request a single kayak.

The weather in Cilento is usually pretty mild throughout the year, although adverse wind, sea or rainy conditions can be unpredictable with some disruptions possible at any time of the year. The best you can do is to be prepared for anything and come equipped with layers of clothing, sunscreen and waterproofs. Your host will be monitoring the forecasts during the course of the trip and will suggest alternative, shorter kayaking routes or replace the kayaking with some hiking and exploration in the event sea conditions are not favourable.

No. You'll be provided with a drybag where you can store your phone, wallet, camera and essential pesonal belongings you'll need during the activity. Your main luggage will be transported between the hotels for you by vehicle.

The local tap water is safe to drink. Please bring along your own reusable water bottle to fill up at the hotels, public fountains and at restaurants to avoid buying single use plastic bottles.

From May to October the daytime temperatures in the Cilento Coast range from 22–35°C and cool off to 11–20°C at night. The hot weather in summer (between July and September) can make some of the paddling more strenuous, however, you'll have plenty of opportunities for refreshing swims and relaxing breaks. Rain is possible at any time of year, although the weather is generally dry so you'll have plenty of sunshine to enjoy.

Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion, but there is an expectation to tip for good service. We suggest the below as a guideline per person:

€30 per person, for the week

Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality – a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

We recommend checking out the country specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.

You may wish to extend your stay by visiting the iconic Amalfi Coast – surely a deserved treat after a solid week of kayaking. The best way to reach the Amalfi Coast is by train from Policastro to Salerno (1.5 hrs), which offers plenty of direct ferry connections to the villages of the Amalfi Coast (Amalfi, Positano, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, and Vietri sul Mare) or the islands in the Gulf of Naples (Ischia, Procida and Capri). If you wish to receive specific information about the options and routes available, please contact your host.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.

Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last-minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

• 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
• 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
• 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

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