Embark on an incredible kayaking experience with this morning sea kayak tour, featuring a captivating route with numerous interesting sites. Amidst the untamed beauty of the Drapanias and Choni coastlines, we paddle through captivating landscapes adorned with distinctive rocky formations and hidden coves. Our journey also includes a visit to the exclusive Skotini Beach, where we pause to relax, swim, and snorkel amidst its mesmerizing underwater scenery.
During this excursion, we venture to explore the shipwreck Manassa Rose, a secluded beach accessible solely by sea, the historic ruins of the Ravdoucha metal mine, and the enchanting Cave of Ravdoucha. This tour does not require any previous experience and is therefore also suitable for beginners. To ensure safety, each group will consist of a maximum of 9 participants.
If you wish to elevate your kayak experience to the next level, book the kayak sailing option, where you will be able to join the tour with our kayak sail, after completing kayak sailing lessons prior to the tour, which are included in the sailing package price.
Tour Programme- Preparation:We meet
15 minutes before the start of the tour next to the Ippocampos restaurant at Mithimna Beach. Free parking is available nearby. Once there, you will receive the necessary equipment from us. After that, your guides will give you kayaking and safety instructions, before getting in your kayaks and ready for the tour.
- Tour:We will start the tour from Mithimna Beach, close to the shore to get a feeling for the kayak, get familiar with the sea movement and practice paddling. Then we go off along the coast of Kissamos Bay and enjoy the landscape and several points of interest along the way.
- Return:After about three hours in the water, we arrive back at the meeting point, where you can change and use the bathroom in the restaurant.
Tour Facts- Description: Along Kissamos Bay, which is famous for captivating landscapes adorned with distinctive rocky formations and hidden coves, as well as for the shipwreck of Manassa Rose and the historic ruins of the Ravdoucha metal mine.
- Route: from Mithimna Beach along Kissamos Bay and back
- Total duration: 4.5hrs
- Time on the water: 3hrs
- Number of people per kayak: 1–2 people (depending on kayak)
Included Services- High-quality kayak and paddle
- Experienced kayak guide
- Kayak gear (spray decks, life jackets, SPF shirts, dry bag)
- Waterproof containers for personal use
- Drinks and snack (water, juice, energy bar)
- Snorkeling equipment
- Photos
- For kayak sailing option only: kayak sailing lesson prior to tour day
Bring Along- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
- Change of clothes (might get wet)
- Pair of sea slippers
- Towel
- Glasses strap
Requirements- Minimum age: 18 years, 16 years if accompanied by an adult
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
- Maximum weight: 110kg for single kayaks, 170kg total for double kayaks
- Maximum height of paddler: 1.95m
Good to Know- No pets allowed
- If you book the kayak sailing option, it is required to attend the kayak sailing lesson prior to the tour (included in price). We will contact you regarding the specific date and time.
- Please note that the maximum number of participants for the sailing option is 6 persons per group
- For the option with the kayak sails, beginners can participate only in a double kayak. Single kayaks with sails are available only for the experienced kayakers, if they wish.