Sea Kayaking in Greece - Beginner Friendly Sea Kayaking Training. Tailor-made. Short break.
This is our gorgeous touring friendly sea kayaking coached break in Ithaca. We have been running it for a few years and can't recommend it enough as an introduction or early progression to sea kayaking in the gentle seas of this beautiful island. This is a tailor-made break to suit your dates and group size. 

Each day, we will do a kayak trip to explore the island coastline and there will be a coach with the you helping to build the skills you need. We will also discuss how to progress our learning and how each paddler would like to continue their personal development. The break is a relaxed experience staying in a family hotel and exploring the stunning beaches and small coves of the island by kayak. 
We do a picnic lunch with plenty of ripe and flavoursome local produce. The bakery makes fresh brown soda bread every morning, the island grows tomatoes, onions and green peppers and produces olive oil and goat and sheep's cheeses.

We stop for lunch breaks in the island's gorgeous beaches which will give you the opportunity to have a rest and swim or spend sometime snorkelling watching the many small fish that swim close to shore.

The village of Vathi, where you will stay, has many waterside bars, cafes and restaurants where you can eat in the evenings and enjoy a traditional Greek dinner. You will fly to Kefalonia and take a short ferry ride to the neighbouring island of Ithaca. . During the day trips there will be plenty of swimming and snorkelling too.

 

Day 1

Fly to Kefalonia. The transfer will meet you there and take you to the port of Sami which is 45 mins away where you will catch the ferry to Ithaca. Maybe you'll have time for a bite and some refreshments before the ferry. We will meet you at the hotel, have a cold drink, and plan the following day.

Day 2

This is your first kayaking day. After a briefing, you will start paddling around 10am and finish around 3:30 to 4pm.

Day 3

Kayaking day to work on the skills you developed the previous day and practice new ones.

Day 4

Free day to explore the island on land. There are gorgeous hikes, electric bikes, mopeds and cars for hire. We can also book a diving day for you. All levels from novice welcome to dive.

Day 5

This is your last kayaking day and we will consolidate your learning as well as look at new skills that you can practice back at home. We will also discuss your personal development plan.

Day 6

Your ferry will depart at 9am to Kefalonia.