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Sea Kayaking in Navarino Bay
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Sea Kayaking in Navarino Bay

By Explore Messinia
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Ages 5-75, max of 15 per group
Duration: 4h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • Full Sea Kayak equipment: boat, paddle, life jacket, spray-skirt, waterproof jacket
  • Qualified BC 3-5 Star sea kayak leader who also holds first aid certificate.
  • Picnic with freshly baked bread fruits and vegetables, homemade olive oil, and cheese
  • Waterproof camera and photographs from the trip
What's not included
  • Transportation to/from attractions


Start:
  • Paralia Chrisi Ammos, Pilos 240 01, Greece
    Meeting on the beachfront, keep driving straight on the dirt road when the asphalt road turns right, for 100 more meters, we will be on an open space that looks like a parking area.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12902P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • The activity includes a 30 minutes preparation time, 2 to 2.5 hours paddling exploration, 1 to 1.5 hours free time for picnic, relaxation, snorkelling, swimming, diving and other activities.
    • We recommend you take with you: water, hat, sun cream, towel, swimsuit, extra pair of shoes that will get wet. Suitable shoes are lightweight trainers, flip flops, sandals or sea shoes. Avoid bulky shoes.
    • Please note we reserve the right to modify or cancel any outdoor activity due to bad weather or technical difficulties.
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12902P2

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    • Expedition207800
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      We expected a regular kayaking trip along the coast but we were absolutely floored with the history of the land. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the islands and the lands history. We learned so much. Then we made our way into some amazing caves, absolutely a hidden gem away from the world. It is truly a sight to see and such a wonderful and an unexpected experience. We had a great lunch after provided by our tour guide. Our tour guide George (I may have possibly misspelled his name - my apologies) was very friendly, funny and one of a kind tour guide. He made our first kayaking tour an amazing one. He’s a very genuine person and he loves what he does; you can feel that radiant energy from him. It was my first time kayaking and he made me a fan, I will absolutely recommend a tour with George. Thank you so much. We will be back in 2026, see you then my friend. Michelle & Steve.
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      Brilliant day out !
      Great day trying something new ! George and Yannis were excellent guides , very encouraging even for scaredy cats like me . Beautiful scenery on the way and they were very knowledgeable about the ancient history. Fantastic lunch too. Impressive all round 🤩
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      Excellent tour!
      Great tour. Really fun, friendly and knowledgeable guides. Highly recommended. We also had a delicious lunch and swim!
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    • GaliaZ
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      A perfect day at the sea
      The tour by explore Messinia was one of the highlights of our stay in the area. Booking with Trifonas was easy, we got all the information we needed and came well prepared for the day. Although we had no previous experience with sea kayaking, we learned how to paddle and control the kayak with little effort. The sea was calm and beautiful, and the scenery was unforgettable. The caves were surprising, the best part of the tour! Last but not least, our excellent guides: Yiannis and Trifonas, Thank you for a perfect day!
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    • Robin W
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    jem552
    Odense, Denmark5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020
    Had an absolutely perfect day kayaking in the bay. George was an excellent guide with high focus on saftey, giving all a good experience, and very good insight to the history of the bay. The sceneary was spectacular.
    Written 23 October 2020
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    It's always a pleasure guiding beautiful people out in the nature. Thanks for those words, we are proud and happy you've enjoyed so much! Keep up paddling wherever you can :)
    Written 28 October 2020
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    Nolan E
    13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    Our guide George was fun and positive! He made the experience great, even though we could not travel to all the sights due to very windy weather. Lunch was delicious and the guides will help you learn about the area, learn some kayaking skills, and feel relaxed doing it. A perfect outing for a small group of friends, couples, or family. It was also nice that the guides snapped several photos for the group and shared them for free after so you can just focus on the experience.
    Written 11 August 2022
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    Thank you for your time to put up that review. We are greatful and happy you had great time!
    Written 23 August 2022
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    SussexTerrier
    Bolney, UK32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the kayaking from Akrogiali Beach on the eastern side of Kalamata bay. It was such a fun trip beginning with good instruction delivered by our endearing guide Foivis & his able assistant. Foivis was an absolute joy keeping us entertained whilst imparting his passion for the sea & the beautiful surroundings. His enthusiasm was infectious & knowledge of his country’s history, culture, flora, fauna & food, impressive. An intelligent, genial, warm hearted man, loving his job & the surroundings.
    The kayaking was great fun without being over strenuous. The sea & scenery were both beautiful & we were informed of interesting information about area as we paddled. We stopped twice at secluded beaches for swims & had basic but hearty lunch which set us up nicely for the paddle back.
    We can heartily recommend this trip which was informative, but more importantly, great fun.
    Written 30 July 2023
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    Thank you so much for the warm words. Foivos is super enthusiastic and one of our best guides! We are always receiving positive comments and we are more than happy for that! We wish you good luck and may more travels ahead :)
    Written 14 August 2023
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    David C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Couples
    We had a fantastic day exploring the beautiful Navarino Bay with George our excellent guide. The instruction at the start was very clear and concise and the distances we covered perfect for our level of fitness (we are not so young any more). We visited the island and sea cave, sampled the bigger waves beyond the harbour mouith which was exciting. We also stopped at a lovely beach for a swim and a simple yet delicious picnic. George is extremely knowledgeable of the area and taught us about the extensive history of the place from spartans through to naval battles of the 19th century which changed the course of Greek history. I thoroughly recomend this trip.
    Written 9 September 2024
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    Lina F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Family
    Such a beautiful experience in Navarino bay! Kayaking in stunning nature and enjoying wonderful views from "secret" spots! Swimming was really refreshing and the traditional Greek food during the lunch break was delicious. Our guide was amazing too! He was really helpful during paddling and he told us many new things about the place that we've been. Don't miss it!
    Written 30 September 2023
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    Lina, we're overjoyed to read about your fantastic kayaking experience in Navarino Bay! It's heartening to know our guide made your adventure more enjoyable and informative. Thank you for praising the traditional Greek food and the refreshing swim. We can't wait to welcome you back for more remarkable experiences soon!
    Written 2 May 2024
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    Rachel M
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Family
    We were a group of 9 (two families). Fotis and Roque were easygoing and joyful guides, great at all aspects of this excursion - instructing us on kayaking, making us feel safe, taking photos to capture the experience, and sharing the fascinating history of Navarino Bay. It was fun to stop at Sphaktiria Island and see a little Russian shrine there, then stop for a beautiful swimming spot and some lunch. The guides are historians, kayaking experts and even foodies who love to share their families' olive oil, olives and delicacies. Such a fun experience during our stay in Messinia!
    Written 20 June 2023
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    Thank you Rachel we also had a good day out there with you. You were families with great vibes. Keep it up!
    Written 21 June 2023
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    Athina M
    Irvine, CA5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023
    This is the third time we (a group of 4 adults and 3 teenagers) do sea kayaking with ExploreMessinia, and in particular with Giorgos as our guide, and a new location for us (Methoni, after Kardamyli and Pylos).

    Amazing as always. Great selection of location (combining natural beauty and history), friendly/hospitable/entertaining guide who truly loves what he does and enjoys hosting people, professional/responsible/experienced. Authentic local snack during break.

    I can't recommend it any higher to anyone (visitor or local!) who wants to (re)discover the best of what Messinia has to offer. We will be back for more.
    Written 28 July 2023
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    Thank you so much for such an extensive review and for all those nice words. Indeed we try to highlight the beauties of our homeland which we love the most :)
    Written 8 August 2023
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    sonofgondor
    Athens, Greece11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023
    Both guides were very friendly, supportive, energetic and fun to paddle along with. They shared some history and geographical facts about each place we were visiting, making kayaking even more interesting activity. They took care of everything, even offering lunch, consisted of local products.
    A truly amazing experience!
    Written 28 June 2023
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    Thank you for the 5 stars you make us trying harder!!!
    Written 21 July 2023
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    Marci
    Prague, Czech Republic3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021
    We enjoyed the trip wonderfully, even though it all started by almost missing it. We did not manage to get to the meeting point in time, but our guide Fotis was very helpful and patiently explained to us by mobile phone how to join the group and everything turned out well. After a short useful as well as funny instruction, we got into a kayak and set off. The first stop at the wooden church was spiced up by our guide with the story of the Battle of Navarina Bay, and at the second stop, in addition to swimming in the turquoise waters of the cove, we also received good refreshments. Our guide was nice and warmhearted and we also got some good tips for next days of our trip around the Peloponnese. Highly recommended.
    Written 10 August 2021
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    Lavi Z
    Sinaia, Romania2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    The day was great and we had a wonderful time. The kayaking was beautiful and everyone had afun time (family of 6 - four kids ages 7, 10, 13 and 16). Our guides Yorgos and Yorgos were friendly, charming and very proffessional. The day was planned and executed in the best way possible. We highly reccomend this trip!!
    Written 3 September 2022
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    Thank you, thank you , thank you. We are always happy to hear pleased people :)
    Written 4 September 2022
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