Naxos Kayak Tour to Rina Cave with Snorkeling and Homemade lunch

Absolute highlight of our trip to Naxos. The guides were excellent, the equipment was great and the scenery was unbelievable. The guides prepared a DELICIOUS meal on the beach. A few things to know: 1. They provide everything you need, including water shoes, long sleeve water shirt and a hat, 2. Lunch and snacks were fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses and bread, 3. The guides take pictures along the way and send a link afterwards (it’s included in the tour price). It’s a long and windy road from Chora to the kayak launch, and there are no bathrooms anywhere. Overall it was an amazing day!

We had wonderful excursion with Manolis and Christina.- the guided our tour from ages 10 to 60 through a beautiful route along the coast filled with interesting history about the area. The cave is a great spot to swim. snorkel and dive. The entire coastline is beautiful. Our lunch stop was delicious, refreshing and restored our energy for the return. This was a full day of paddling so be prepared but it is entirely worth it. I highly recommend.

Pros: - group size - locations stopped were lovely - friendly crew Cons: - End time said 3pm but we got back at 5pm. Much later than planned which is not great. - Pick up in van and refused air conditioning when it didn’t reach the back - Too many long facts and stories about the place we didn’t ask for, just wanted to enjoy the kayak and swims

Absolutely one of the top two guided tour/trips we’ve taken while on vacation and that’s after 30+ years of vacation. From start to finish, the tour was absolutely fantastic. First, they are true outfitters as they call themselves because they provide wide brim, hats, long sleeve rash guards, water, shoes, and even abig bottle of water for those that didn’t remember to bring or didn’t have the ability to bring the right equipment. Then during the entire tour,their knowledge of the area and all the information in history that they could provide just made the trip so much more interesting rather than just paddling away. And the lunch was excellent. The cookies and coffee at the end just made it such a nice touch and the care that they took to make sure everybody had the right experience and enjoyed the trip was above and beyond. You simply cannot go wrong booking this trip.

An excellent excursion with great, knowledgeable guides. The food at lunch was delicious (would maybe just have it midpoint in the trip, rather than so close to the end).

Manolis and Christina were absolutely fantastic, and made this a really memorable experience. Christina ensured we could get to the beach on time and drove us there. And Manolis led the kayaking for the day. It was not only a lot of fun but also so informative. The scenery and cave we visited was stunning. Manolis told us about the history of the places we visited and the flora and fauna. We snorkelled, cliff jumped, kayaked and swam. The lunch provided in the experience was completely delicious, they were very aware of different members of the group who had different food preferences. 11/10.

From the very first contact, we knew Sea Kayak Naxos was different. Every email and message was answered warmly and personally, making the whole booking process smooth, easy and reassuring. We felt as if we were speaking with friends rather than simply booking an activity. The experience itself exceeded every expectation!! Everything was exceptionally well organised. Every detail had been carefully thought through, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the experience. We were a group of six (two mothers and four children), joining people from different countries, yet the team created such a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere that it felt like spending the day with friends and familiy. Their professionalism, patience and genuine care were outstanding. They paid special attention to the children, making them feel safe, confident and involved throughout the entire adventure. As parents, that meant a great deal to us :) The equipment was excellent, the safety briefing was clear, the route was breathtaking, and the homemade picnic featuring delicious local products was simply outstanding. Every aspect of the day was perfectly prepared. A very special thank you to Manolis, Noah and both Christinas. Your passion, kindness and dedication made this experience truly unforgettable. It is difficult to put into words how much love and enthusiasm you bring to your work, and how much that was reflected in the wonderful day we all shared together. What impressed us most was that this was much more than a kayaking tour. It was a genuine human experience, created by people who truly love what they do and care deeply about both their guests and the beautiful environment they share. Without any doubt, this was one of the highlights of our holiday in Greece and an experience we will always remember. Thank you for giving our families such beautiful memories. We truly hope to see you again one day!

Most beautiful kayak trip ever. Guides were patient, sightseeing amazing, lunch was delicious. It was peaceful and relaxing.

This tour was amazing! The guides are exceptional, the food was spectacular (there was even coffee and on a remote beach!!!) and the experience unforgettable. Highly highly recommend this tour!

This is an AWESOME experience, and I highly recommend it for anyone who likes a bit of activity while taking in the stunning natural beauty (water and cliffs) of Naxos. It is not too strenuous for somebody with an average fitness level. We are a family of three females (13years, 21 years, and 60 years), and it was a very relaxing experience. Kayaking takes about 45 mins for the first stretch to the cave. Then 20 mins to a private pebble beach, then it felt like less than an hour back, despite some headwinds, but they took a straighter path back than on the way there, when we kayaked along the shorelines. The snack at the cave was delicious (fresh, juicy, sweet fruits and Greek sesame bar with honey), and shortly after we had lunch (with choices for vegetarians and vegans) at the pebble beach. The lunch was OUTSTANDING. Fresh sourdough bread, hard-boiled eggs, Greek salad (organic tomatoes -sweet and flavroful, cucumber, cheese, capers, onions) plus some meat (don't know what it was; I am vegetarian). They even served coffee afterward. Manolo (owner) and his staff are super friendly, provide great training so everyone feels safe and quickly knows how to most efficiently kayak. They timed every stop so that we were even at the cave in the end alone! And at the pebble beach, we were also the only tour. It was amazing, relaxed, fun (yes, Manolo, your jokes are funny!) and informative (Manolo talked about surrounding islands and some history for those who were interested). They provided long-sleeve shirts, a hat, and water shoes for everyone. That turned out to be so good to have to avoid burning while kayaking and being blinded by the sun. And they even brought snorkeling gear for everyone. This has been one of the best tours I have ever taken, and I have done many in my life in many countries. HIGHLY recommend this tour!