Kayaking Greece
4.8

Kayak and Camp the Southern Greek Coast

Paddle along Greece’s stunning coastline, explore coves and beaches and camp on a remote islet

What's Included?

  • Small Like-minded Groups

    Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 16 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people
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What's it like?

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Kayak through the land of Greek mythology on the wild and untamed coastline of the Peloponnese

Paddle past sea turtles to white sand beaches, remote coves and ancient castles, and snorkel in calm, turquoise waters

Camp on the remote island of Sfaktiria and munch on a traditional Greek dinner cooked over the campfire

Philippa(September 2019)

Everything was amazing! Our guides were brilliant and words do not do justice to describe how brilliant they made this trip.

Gabriella(September 2019)
Everything about the trip was great - the s...
Everything about the trip was great - the s...
Everything about the trip was great - the s...
Everything about the trip was great - the s...

Everything about the trip was great - the scenery we saw, the gorgeous water we got to swim in, the perfect kayaking conditions, and the historical background our host gave us to the locations we visited. The spirit of the group was really friendly and relaxed, and the flexible itinerary meant we had freedom in choosing together what to do next. Even though we had all only just met we all bonded very quickly and had so many laughs! I felt like I was able to really challenge myself on this trip, too, and in all it was a really rewarding experience thanks to the expertise of our host.

Alan(September 2019)
Weather, host and kayaking were great. ...

Weather, host and kayaking were great.

Venediktos(July 2019)

The trip, hospitality and transport were great.

Claudia(June 2019)

There aren’t enough stars to rate this!! The tour guide went above and beyond to make us happy and comfortable. There was so much attention to detail to make sure everything was perfect. The places were beautiful, lovely people in the group, everything was perfect.

Sofia(May 2019)

Everything was great! George and the team made everyone feel so welcome and relaxed. Everything was organised so you could just turn up and enjoy it. The kayaking itself was a great adventure and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend this trip, I will be returning again :)

Ron(May 2019)

Everything was great.

Chris(May 2019)

The guides were well informed and fun, the scenery was great, the location was amazing

Kristin(May 2019)

The trip was amazing, and that was mostly thanks to the fantastic and enthusiastic hosts who planned everything perfectly and in the most flexible way possible. When the weather conditions changed, they were quick to change the plan accordingly without us losing out on any fun experience. The hosts also did a fantastic job in helping our group become a fantastic and strong team - despite all odds of having to kayak against a wind storm. I'm sure I'll be back, thanks again!

Zarko(May 2019)

Couldn’t think of a better place to kayak. The hosts were also good fun, professional and I felt safe.

Robert(May 2019)

Great trip and host’s where amazing.

Michelle(May 2019)

Everything was great! George, Alex and Stelios were absolutely fantastic in terms of everything, whether it was their knowledge of the seas/kayaks and the surrounding areas or the delicious food!

Julia(May 2019)
Great first experience for the first time....
Great first experience for the first time....

Great first experience for the first time. 2nd day was great with visiting caves.

Ruth(April 2019)
The scenery was amazing. The sea was so bea...
The scenery was amazing. The sea was so bea...
The scenery was amazing. The sea was so bea...

The scenery was amazing. The sea was so beautiful.

Alice(June 2018)

It was so fun and well planned and the scenery was gorgeous. I also felt like I really got to know some of the history of the area!

Travis(June 2018)

The stories we got about the history of the region were great, the interesting places we stayed, the weather and local tips also. Amazing time Kayaking and loads of interesting stories!

Joe(May 2018)

The friendly nature of the hosts and the generally relaxed tone of the trip was great.

Helen(May 2018)

The guides were great, their planning of the whole trip was incredible, we packed in so much and they were very knowledgeable about the area and all things Kayaking, also knew how to have fun!

Joshua(May 2018)

The host was amazing -- really nice and made sure everything we needed was taken care of. The overall adventure was amazing as well -- great surroundings.

Antonio(November 2017)
The host were tremendously fun, they indulg...

The host were tremendously fun, they indulged us in geeking about history and mythology and overall it was a weekend of great kayaking, swimming, trekking and general merry-making!

Janice(November 2017)
Everything was great....

Everything was great.

Derek(October 2017)

Everything was great!

Damian(October 2017)

Fotis and George were excellent guides and all round too blokes. Local knowledge made this trip different from most tours. We felt like we saw the 'real' Greece.

Zoe(April 2017)

Campsite, hosts, hike to castle and dinner were great.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Meet your crew and eat out in Kalamata

    Guesthouse
    Twin share
    Dinner included
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    Head to Kalamata, check in, get settled and then enjoy a delicious dinner while gazing out over the Mediterranean.

    Day 2

    Kayak along the coast and camp under the stars

    Kayaking
    2hrs · 6km
    Hiking
    2hrs · 5km
    Campsite
    Twin share
    All meals included
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    With your kayak waiting for you on the beach, review safety and skills and then embark on a day of adventure along the coast, paddling past secluded coves and keeping an eye out for sea turtles.

    Your first stop is Voidokoilia, one of the best beaches in Greece. Spend some time swimming and snorkeling in the turquoise waters, then hike up to Navarino Castle for incredible views over the bay.

    Walk back to the beach via Gialova Lagoon, a wetland that serves as an important migratory bird hotspot. You might see egrets, herons, sandpipers, osprey, harriers and more.

    Finish the day with a paddle to Sfaktiria, a remote island and your home for the night. Camp on the beach, cook a traditional Greek dinner, and indulge in a glass of wine beneath the night sky.

    Day 3

    Explore the waters around Fanari and then head home

    Kayaking
    3hrs
    Breakfast and lunch included
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    Wake up in a Mediterranean paradise and enjoy a fresh breakfast. Today you'll paddle south along the island’s coast to Fanari - a tiny islet boasting a rock arch and numerous sea caves.

    Spend the rest of the morning swimming, snorkeling and cliff jumping in the beautiful coves of the islet.

    Finish the trip with a quick paddle to the mainland. A car will meet you in Pilos for your transfer back to the airport.

Getting There

Nearest airport
Kalamata Airport (KLX)
Pick up
Athens International Airport, Athens
15:00 on Day 1
Drop off
Athens International Airport, Athens
16:30 on Day 3

What is and isn't included?

What's included

Local, certified and friendly English-speaking guides

1 night in a guesthouse and 1 night camping on an islet

All the Greek food you'll ever need will be provided

Both transfers to and from the airport and everything in between

All kayaking, snorkelling and camping kit will be sorted

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Backpack with hiking gear laid out

Know before you go! Some stuff we'll provide, other things you'll need to bring.

FAQs

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

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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.

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