Sea kayaking offers the perfect combination between intense exercise, adventure and a total sense of freedom. Rowing against the waves, the contact with the wet element, exploring caves and rocky coasts, the serenity you will experience in hidden lagoons are only a few of the unforgettable moments  you will experience, should  you choose this kind of escape.
This experience is particularly enchanting if your destination is one of the many exotic beaches in the South of Crete.
Knowing each aspect of the 1000 km long coastline well, we have chosen some of the most fascinating stretches for you. Two-seater kayaks of the highest standard are at your disposal. Due to the peculiarities of the Cretan sea, this activity is suitable for experienced canoeists only. There is a two-day as well as a seven-day program.

Sea kayaking suggestions for 2010

Two-day and seven day programs

The two-day as well as the seven-day programs include:
- Transport of the participants and their equipment
- Folding two-seater sea kayaks (type "Nautiraid-Expedition" of French origin and manufacture)
- Support vehicle
- Two experienced guides

Detailed information for the two-day program

Included are:

- an overnight stay in a guesthouse or in tents, depending on the program
- 2 meals (picnic), one breakfast and one dinner
- a short excursion in the afternoon of the first day so that you can familiarize yourself with the kayaks, and transport to our destination
- On the second day a full day excursion with kayaks, in the proposed region

The seven-day program includes

- 6 overnight stays in hotels, guesthouses and tents
- 7 meals (picnic), seven breakfasts and six dinners
- Daily excursions in proposed regions with kayaks but also hikes on foot where the landscape and paths permit it


1. Sea kayaking to Spatha cap

- Duration: two-day program
- Accommodation: in tents at Menies beach
- Region: east part of Rodopou, from Colymbari to Spatha cap, with stops at Hironissi bay and menies bay
- Distance: 21,4 N.M.
- Kayaking: day 1 3h½-4h, day 2 5h½-6h
- Degree of difficulty: medium [**]
- Experience: good experience required
- Suggested period: June and September
- Groups: minimum 6, maximum 12 persons
- Price per person: 260,00€


2. Sea kayaking along the Lithinon cap

- Duration: two-day program
- Region: north-west and south-east part of cap Lithinon, with stops at Vathy bay, Martsalos beach and Agiogfarago beach
- Distance: 10,9 N.M.
- Kayaking: day 1 1-1h½, day 2 3h-5h½
- Degree of difficulty: more demanding [***] - windy area with waves
- Experience: very good experience required
- Accommodation: in tents at Vathy bay
- Suggested period: June and September
- Groups: minimum 6, maximum 12 persons
- Price per person: 240,00€


3. Sea kayaking along the south foot of Mt Asterousia

- Duration: two-day program
- Region: coastal area ath the south foot of Mt Asterousia, between Lentas, Agios ioannis and Tris Eklissies
- Distance: 11,6 N.M.
- Kayaking: day 1 1h½-2h, jour 2 3h½-4h
- Degree of difficulty: more demanding [***] - windy area near the village of Agios Ioannis
- Experience: very good experience required
- Accommodation: in tents at Tripiti beach
- Suggested period: June and September
- Groups: minimum 6, maximum 12 persons
- Price per person: 250,00€


4. Sea kayaking around the peninsula of Spinalonga

- Duration: two-day program
- Region: Elounda bay, cap of Agios Ioannis and east part of Spinalonga peninsula
- Distance: 14,6 N.M.
- Kayaking: day 1 3h-3h½, jour 2 3h½-4h
- Degree of difficulty: medium [**]
- Experience: good experience required
- Accommodation: in a small hotel at Plaka
- Suggested period: June and September
- Groups: minimum 6, maximum 12 persons
- Price per person: 280,00€


5. Sea kayaking along the south-west coast of Crete

- Duration: seven-day program
- Region: South-west part of Crete, between Elafonissi, Paleochora, Sougia, Agia Roumeli, Loutro and Sfakia
- Distance: 35,2 N.M.
- Kayaking: 1-3 hours a day
- Degree of difficulty: medium [**]
- Experience: good experience required
- Optional hiking: almost every day for the visit of the fascinating gorges of Tripiti, Klados, Samaria, Aradena and the interesting sites of Lissos, Agios Antonios, Domata, etc
- Accommodation: in small hotels and tents (on day 4)
- Suggested period: June and September
- Groups: minimum 6, maximum 12 persons
- Price per person: 980,00€

Summary program

Day 1 : Arrival in Heraklion - Transfer to Elafinissi
Day 2: Elafonissi - Paleochora
Distance 8,1 m.m. - Kayaking 2h½-3h
Day 3: Paleochora - Sougia (hiking to Lissos)
Distance 7,5 m.n. - Kayaking 2h½-3h
Day 4: Sougia - Domata (hiking in Klados gorge)
Distance 6,2 m.n. - Kayaking 2h-2h½
Day 5: Domata - Agia Roumeli (hiking in Samaria gorge)
Distance 2,2 m.n. - Kayaking 1h-1h½
Day 6: Agia Roumeli - Loutro (hiking in Aradena gorge)
Distance 8,2 n.m. - Kayaking 2h½-3h
Day 7: Loutro - Sfakia. Return to Heraklion
Distance 3,0 m.n. - Kayaking 1h-1h½
Day 8: Departure from Crete