Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour: Explore Caves, Arches & Hidden Beaches
Description
You will never see the Amalfi Coast like this! You will discover the Amalfi Coast’s hidden delights and breathtaking views safely from the seat of your sea kayak, thanks to the comprehensive experience and knowledge of local guides and instructors from the Italian Canoe and Kayak Federation. The route will take us along Amalfi’s finest beaches as well as close to natural rock arches and into sea caves, giving us the opportunity to admire the old watch towers that dot the entire length of this coast. We will pause at beaches reachable only by sea and have time to go snorkeling or swimming in crystal-clear waters.
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Once we have put on our life jackets and adjusted the footrests on our kayaks we will be ready to set off to the west towards the Runghetiello Grotto. For those who have never been in a kayak there will be a short introductory lesson on how to kayak and safety at sea. The route will take us along Amalfi’s finest beaches as well as close to natural rock arches and into sea caves, giving us the opportunity to admire the old watch towers that dot the entire length of this coast. We will pause at beaches reachable only by sea and have time to go snorkeling or swimming in crystal-clear waters. Not too far from the starting point, once passed Duoglio and Santa Croce beaches, we will kayak by the "Arc of Lovers", a natural rock arch created millions of years ago by the erosion of the sea whose shape recalls two elephants in the act of kissing. Up to not too long ago young couples used to get married on the top of it.
A little later we will paddle in front of the ancient fishermen village of Conca dei Marini, passing near the villa of Sophia Loren and seeing the historic hotel “Il Saraceno” located on La Vite Beach. From here we will also have a stunning view of the Santa Rosa Monastery, a former convent now converted into a luxury hotel, once home of the Dominican nuns. It's right in the kitchens of this monastery that the delicious "Sfogliatella Santa Rosa" was born, a shell-shaped pastry filled with ricotta cheese-based cream and little dried fruit pieces, typical of the local culinary tradition (don't forget to taste it before leaving!). Once past the seaside of Conca dei Marini we will enter its western basin, where we will finally find and visit the Runghetiello Grotto, a picturesque natural sea cave named after a local fish, brightly frescoed in red and green by the minerals on its walls. The return trip to Amalfi will give us a different but equally remarkable view of both sea and land.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In order to participate to the tour all the participants must to be able to swim and be in good health and shape (people with medical conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, etc. that affect sport activities cannot participate for safety reasons)
- Each minor (18-) must to be accompanied by one adult (18+) which will be paired with in a double kayak
- All the participants will be given double kayaks which are very stable and easy to manage
Reviews(196)
The sea kayaking was such a wonderful experience for my family. The tour guides were knowledgeable, funny and so helpful. These guides took their time to help everyone , great crew! The group size was perfect, allowing us to see the sights without having to wait for a large mass of people to share the experience. The time seeing the Amalfi Coast from the sea is such a unique and beautiful perspective. I just wish could have spent a little more time at the beach enjoying the sea.
Everything was awesome! The guides gave us the low down on the cities in the area as well as their history. They also took amazing pictures and developed a camaraderie between everyone on the tour. 100% recommend
The guides were great and it was an amazing way to see a bunch of the costal towns! The beach was a lovely place to hangout after the tour.
Do not miss this! It was amazing. The guides were so great; the scenery was stunning, 10 Out of 10. The guides made everyone feel comfortable, they were so knowledgeable, funny, just great all around. Couldn’t have been a better activity.
We have a few guides with us so we felt very supported. They were super friendly! Highly guarantee this activity!
Beautiful 3 hours on the water. Equipment is decent, facilities are good and safe to leave bags and valuables. Our guides Tony and I'm sorry I can't recall the other fellow's name, were excellent. Extremely helpful and knowledgable. Tony gave us a lot of helpful advice which made our stay on the coast that much better. Would highly recommend.
A really good sea kayaking morning with super nice guides. Lovely swimming and snorkelling break on a beautiful beach as well.
A really is a great Amalfi experience. Get away from the crowds and see the coast from the water. The instructors are freindly, knowledge and very helpful.
Without a doubt, it is an excursion you cannot miss if you are on the Amalfi Coast. Danilo and Nicola are excellent guides. In addition to seeing beautiful landscapes of the coast from the water, they take you to unique places, like an extraordinary cave. It is super safe and suitable for anyone. Highly recommended
We enjoyed kayaking along the Amalfi coastline. We visited a small waterfall and a grotto. We also got to see some of the different watch towers and interesting architecture. We stopped at a beach and swam and those who wanted to could use the snorkels and masks to see what was in the water at the beach. Our guides were knowledgeable and fun. They were helpful and kind. We would recommend.
