This programme is designed for those who enjoy sea kayaking and desire to discover the hidden beauties of Greece. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauties of the Ionian Sea, stopping at delightful authentic Greek Islands and sampling the natural and cultural delights. Ever since mythical sailor – explore, the Ionian Sea has held an irresistible fascination for seafarers. It is easy to see why. Set in crystal – clear waters, dozens of islands extend from uninhabited sandy beaches to forested mountains rearing high out of ocean. Every day, we are paddling in the area’s protected waters and every evening we explore the islets interior offering excellent hiking opportunities amongst cypress lines whilst enjoying sweeping views and idyllic sunsets.
Level Requirements: Although it is a moderate sea kayaking, some previous experience is required. We paddle 4 –8 hours covering distances between 8 – 12 miles daily. An inflatable motorboat will accompany us during the trip, carry our gear and assist in any kind of emergency. Hiking is considered easy.
Trip Summary:
Day 1 - Arrival in Athens, welcome dinner. According to your flights, you will be met at the Athens International airport and transferred to the hotel, which is conveniently located in the heart of Athens. Settle to the hotel. In the evening meet with your guide for a short walking tour of Athens and enjoy dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in the old part of Athens, in Plaka. Overnight in 3 star hotel in Athens
Day 2 - Sightseeing in Athens, drive to Lefkada (Vassiliki). After breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of Athens, the host of the Olympic Games 2004. Visit Acropolis, the Parthenon and Panathinaikon Stadium, the stadium where the first Olympic games were held in 1896 and the Olympic Games of 2004. By private bus or minibus (around 6 hours drive), transfer to the village of Vassiliki in Lefkada island, where our Trekking Hellas local base is located. Depending on the arrival time we can either get used to the kayaks by participating to a short trip to a near-by fishing settlement or take a walk to the village and enjoy dinner in a local tavern. For the trip, you’ll be given waterproof bags to pack your gear for the week and the guides will help you take what is useful so that you can safely leave any extra luggage at the site. Overnight in organised camping in Lefkada ( Vassiliki)
Day 3 - First day Paddling to the island of Meganissi. After breakfast we depart for our first days paddling. We paddle aprox 6 hours (11.5 nautical miles) from Vassiliki to the island of Meganissi. This is a green little island with mountains, cliffs and beautiful beaches. On the way we will also visit the famous cave of Papanikolis that was a hiding place for Greek submarine during the second world-war. We spend the night camping on a beach on the island of Meganissi and walk to the tavern for our evening meal. Overnight camping on the beach
Day 4 - Meganisi-Skorpios-Meganisi. In the morning we paddle to the town of Meganissi –Spartochori, where we leave the Kayaks at the small marina and walk up to the town where there is an old castle at the that offers spectacular views of the Ionian Islands. We then leave the island of Meganissi and paddle to the famous island of Scropios that is still owned by the famous Onasis family (with the famous personalities of Jackie Kennedy and Aristotle Onasis). We circuit paddle this beautiful island where we also view the beach bungalow of Jackie Kennedy. This days paddling is aprox. 5 hours ( 11 nautical miles). At the end of the day we return to Meganisi for dinner at a local taverna. Sleep on a beach at a camp site.
Day 5 - Day trip to the island of Fornicoula. In the morning we paddle pass the west coast of Meganissi that has many caves and head for island of Fornicoula (volcanic) full of beautiful caves and interesting snorkeling. On Fornicoula we enjoy some snorkeling in the reef and then paddle to the island of Kalamos. On the way to Kalamos we stop at Porte de Leone where we stop for our pic nic lunch. Total paddling time on this day aprox 8 hours ( 13.5 nautical miles). We will spend the night on the isolated beach of Kalamos, that can only be reached via the sea and we sleep under the trees around the fire. For dinner we will take the Zodiacs for aprox 5 minutes to a tiny little fishing village where they will enjoy a traditional meal at a taverna. Overnight on the beach at a camp.
Day 6 - Sea kayak to the island of Kalamos. From Kalamos we cross to the olive covered island of Kastos with its crystal clear waters. We will stop for snorkelling to an isolated beach where we will also have our picnic. In the afternoon we will walk to the settlement of the island where we will have a stop for a coffee. Return to Kalamos for our overnight camping on the beach.
Day 7 - Last Day Sea Kayaking that ends in Mitikas. This is our most relaxing day. Our paddle from Kalamos to Mitikas is only 3 hours. At Mitikas we relax at the fishing village where we will picked- up and transferred back to Athens, via Delphi. Optional visit to Delphi archaeological site. Overnight in 3* hotel in the center of Athens.
Day 8 - End of sea adventure. Depending on flight schedules, transfer from hotel in Athens to Athens International Airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
- €1350 for 12-16 persons;
- €1450 for 7-11 persons;
- €1550 for 4-6 persons.
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