Seakayaking
Discover and enjoy the fantastic coastline scenery, hidden bays and mysterious caves, archaeological sites, cliffs, remote unspoiled beaches and natural hot springs that can only be seen and accessed by sea. Our kayaking tours with our experienced guide Captain Manolis give you the opportunity to have an incomparable wilderness experience by paddling in a kayak and have a magnificent and unforgettable day.
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Services overview
Apart from tours, hikes, yoga lessons we also rent gear for splashy fun on Episkopi beach, you can't miss our headquarters' beach hut in the center of the bay if you want to find us!
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Yoga on SUP or Kayak
Our yoga instructor Molly offers lessons on SUP (stand-up paddleboards) and kayaks, as well as the beach and in the nature.
Day Trip Adventures
About our guided Kayak Tours
Kayaking is an excellent way to exercise and relax at the same time, to enjoy a day with friends or family while exploring beautiful beaches, coves, bays and islets.
Depending on the route, a day trip may last between 4 to 6 hours. The total paddling time, in a relaxed pace, is calculated between 1,5 to 3 hours. The rest 1,5 to 3 hours is for relaxing on the beach, swimming, snorkeling and having lunch.
The route is decided beforehand according to wind strength and direction, the group size and experience of the participants. Our certified sea kayak guide Captain Manolis is there to instruct you on proper technique, guide you and ensure that you will have a memorable kayak trip. Safety is our main priority!
After the briefing we will start our journey and always make multiple stops there's enough time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe and visit some small deserted Cycladic chapels on the cliffs. Around the middle of the tour we will serve you the well deserved lunch with fresh local products! And you will have time to snorkel, swim etc before we paddle back.
Included in all of the tours:
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Sea kayaks (singles or doubles)
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All the kayaking equipment needed
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Guide, certified by the British Canoe Union (BCU)
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Sea kayak handling briefing
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Snack and lunch
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Snorkeling equipment
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Dry bags - to carry personal items
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Photos from the tour
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Liability insurance
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First AID
What you need to bring with you:
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A hat & sunglasses
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A bottle of water & towel
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Sun screen
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Lycra, long sleeve top or t-shirt
This Information is general information valid for all our tours. Below you can find descriptions of the individual tours, we love to hear from you! Please Read our General Terms of Booking and Prices are provided there as well.
Kolona Kayak Tour
Take a unique opportunity to paddle into one of the most exotic and cherished beaches of the Cyclades due to it's characteristic shape, a narrow strip of sand with sapphire, crystal clear waters on both sides, explore some mysterious sea caves and bathe in its natural hot springs on the way back.
You will start the trip from Episkopi beach, a long sandy beach and paddle for approximately 20 min to the ancient port of Vriokastro, the island’s prehistoric settlement. You will make a stop for swimming and snorkeling in the emerald waters, explore some interesting sea caves along the way until you reach the highlight of the island – the famous Kolona beach, where you can dip into the natural thermal spring for ultimate rejuvenation and a break for snack.
A small hike up to the Agios Loukas islet which is connected with Kolona only by a narrow strip of sand, will offer the best panoramic views to the famous beach and the surrounding scenery, so this is where you can take those great postcard-like photos and enjoy the views, before heading back to Episkopi, carrying some amazing new memories.
Start time: 08:30 and 16:30
Location: Episkopi beach
Period: April-October
Route length: 5 nautical miles
Route type: Circular
Duration with breaks: 4-5 hours including snorkeling,relaxing,lunch time
Ability level: Easy
Suitability: Suitable for all
Loutra Kayak Tour
This tour explores the wildest part of the island. Starting from Loutra, Kythnos’s northern port with its thermal springs, we head east to the beautiful harbour of Agia Irini with its picturesque small church. We then continue alongside the steep rocks and the deep caves to the remote and lovely northern beach of Livadaki. is possible close to the coast to see sea turtles. We take a break for a snack and swim and resume paddling to our final destination, Along the way we play in rock gardens and narrow passages. Returning to Loutra, we can look forward to a relaxing bath in the thermal springs at Loutra.
Start time: 08:30
Location: Loutra beach
Period: April-October
Route length: 5 nautical miles
Route type: Circular
Duration with breaks: 5-6 hours including snorkeling,relaxing,lunch time
Ability level: Easy
Suitability: Suitable for all but you should be reasonably fit
East Coast Tour
This kayak tour explores the north eastern side of the Cycladic island of Kythnos. Starting from Agios Stefanos, the most sheltered harbour and beach on the island, there is a wreck near the coast with a mask and a snorkel is visible. we head north to two of the loveliest and sandiest of Kythnos beaches, Agios Ioannis and Vasilikο, crystal clear water and a lot of colorful and beautiful fishes swim around.
All the beaches we will visit are unspoiled and can only be accessed by sea. At Vasiliko beach we will have a longer stop for lunch and relax in the shade of big trees.
Start time: 08:30
Location: Agios stefanos beach
Period: April-October
Route length: 4 nautical
Route type: Circular
Duration with breaks: 4-5 hours including snorkeling,relaxing,lunch time
Ability level: Easy
Suitability: Suitable for all
SUP Lessons
Stand up paddling is a very easy sport to learn and it is suitable for all ages. Our instructors can help you make the first steps so you can start to enjoy SUPs in a very short time. Our location is excellent for beginners because we are situated in a bay and protected from the wind and waves. Our gear has good buoyancy is stable. Within one hour or less you can learn it.
You will have the opportunity to visit beautiful nearby cliffs or to paddle across the channel to Kolona beach. If needed, we’ll also provide you with a life jacket and dry bag.
Included: SUP Paddleboard
Sup lessonLevel: easy
Duration: 1 -1,5 hour
Distance: 2 nautical miles
Group size: 2 – 5 persons (see note)
Where: Kayak & SUP Episkopi beach
When: Every day at 10:00 AM (see note)
Notes: Minimum 2 persons per group. We are flexible and the exact time can be arranged with you. However, we usually have better weather conditions for the SUP lesson in the morning than in the afternoon.
Contact
You can do the booking with us by the following email address or phone number or this contact form.
