Sea Kayaking

Expedition dates can be found in the list below for all our planned multi-day sea kayaking trips.
The guardian newspaper included our multi day trip as one of the best 10 activity holidays in the world!

Kayak day trips is the best way to explore a large part of the island. We offer 10 sea kayak day trips plus one sunset (2.5 hours) while on the majority of them we have the option to choose between two different directions/routes based on weather and group experience. Kayaking in Chania (western Crete), Rethimno (Central Crete), Heraklio (Central Crete) or Lasithi (Eastern Crete) region with the best equipment that you can find in Greece and one of the best in Europe.

This is our best selling kayak day trip! It takes place in one of the most protected areas in Crete, very close to the famous Samaria gorge. Previous experience is not required. The starting point (Ilingas beach) is about an hour driving from the town of Chania and is suitable for those staying in west Crete and or near Rethymno town. Many sea caves, high cliffs and impressive beaches not accessible by road included! Many times we are also able to see the amazing  griffon vultures as there are plenty in the area.

Sunset trip is available during the summer months either in the evening (5-7:30pm) or upon request early morning.
We need a minimum of 4 persons to run the sunset trip and the cost of it is at 50€ per person.
It takes place near the stunning national park of Samaria, in south west Chania region. Upon request we might been able to run the trip in other locations as well closer to Rethymon, Heraklion or in eastern Crete (Agios Nikolaos, Chersonissos, Malia, Ierapetra etc). Get in touch with us if you want to paddle in other location than the Ilingas beach where our kayak base is located.

This is the easiest kayaking trip to access by transport either from Chania, Rethymno or Heraklio towns. The trip has remote beaches, great rocky formations and some hidden places for cliff jumping. Usually the weather is calm in the area thus making a great choice for non experienced paddlers. 

This is a trip suitable only to experienced paddlers. Your skills needs to be at least at 3* (based on British Canoeing) to join this trip. Big waves and strong winds are common in the area. The total distance is around 27 km with not many landing options. High quality composite kayaks are available from Nigel Dennis, 3kymia & Valley. If you are not sure about your skills to join this trip please get in touch.

If you are looking for sea caves, crystal clear water and great landing places for snorkeling then this is a trip for you. Located about an hour driving from Rethymno town and more or less the same from Heraklion, it is suitable for most of the people that staying in or near those cities.

This kayaking trip depending the experience of the group and weather wise, will be either towards cape Lithino & Matala village (west) or towards the beautiful fishing village of Lentas (east) with plenty of stops for swimming & snorkeling.  It is about an hour driving from Heraklion and more or less half an hour from those that staying in or near Matala and Agia Galini.

The trip is suitable for everyone, a few km away from Heraklion town. No previous experience is necessary and no need to carry any paddling equipment as it will be provided by us. It is just ten minutes driving from Heraklion.

The Island is a historical novel written by Victoria Hislop. It has won several awards including Newcomer of the Year at the 2007 British Book Awards. The book was also nominate During our kayaking trip we will have the chance to visit the island and make a tour inside the walls which is now working as a museum. Fee entrance is not included at the listed price.d for the Book of the Year award at the same event and of course is about the island of Spinalonga.

This is easier to access the trip if you are staying in eastern Crete. It is located close to Agios Nikolaos and not far from Elounda as well and is much less exposed to winds and waves. An ideal trip for non experienced paddlers.

Located in the heart of Merabelo bay, the biggest in Crete, it is a great kayaking journey suitable for experienced paddlers only. With a short open crossing to Pseira island (3.2 km) and an amazing coastline to paddle afterwards.

This is our best selling kayak expedition and there are several reasons for this but the major one is the outstanding landscape. A big part of the route is protected from the strong north winds by the massive of White mountains (48 summits above 2000 meters!) with plenty of remote beaches and of course sunshine!