Naxos: Rhina Cave Sea Kayaking Tour
Description
The tour starts at the beautiful, sandy beach of Kalandos! After an equipment check and safety briefing by your certified guide, you’ll be ready to go! You’ll be paddling a distance of about 9 km. Along the way, the view from the neighboring Cycladic islands is breathtaking! You will paddle among awesome geological formations along the coastline, make stops at tiny sea coves, until you reach the most impressive of them all: Rhina Cave with its ceiling of miniature stalactites and its inviting beach nearby! Rhina Cave’s pristine, secluded beach invites you to relax. We'll make a stop at the beach for about 30-40 min. Your guide will prepare for you delicious snacks. All you have to do is just sit back and enjoy, or swim, snorkel and explore the rich marine life of the area! Then back to our kayaks to head back to the starting point at Kalandos Beach. End the tour with a delicious traditional (optional) meal at the local taverna.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please check your emails the day before the tour! For guests who booked to use our transfer service, the exact pick-up time from your hotel/accommodation will be sent to you the day before the tour - it will be approximately at 07.30 (depending on the location of your accommodations), and the tour will start at 09.00.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People with mobility impairments
- Not suitable for people over 80 years.
Reviews(103)
Guides were fun and funny! Great history and geography lessons throughout. Kayaking was simple and easy, snorkeling was a treat ... Great way to experience Naxos
We had a really great time on the Rhina cave sea kayaking tour with Nick & David! They were really friendly and well-prepared, made sure we knew everything we needed for kayaking in the sea, were fun and supportive and explained to us lots of interesting things about the island, its nature, history and even mythology. The kayaking tour was beautiful and not too difficult, the cave was awesome and we really enjoyed the swimming and snorkelling in the bay. Nick also took lots of pictures with his waterproof camera throughout the experience, and emailed them to us afterwards so we have something to remember it with! I would mention that you have to get up a little bit early in the morning to make it to the meeting point in time for the start, but in the end it was totally worth it because we had the place to ourselves and as soon as we were getting ready to leave some huge boats started to arrive with hundreds of tourists, so it would have been a lot less enjoyable sharing the bay with all of them! I would 100% recommend this trip and Trekking Hellas, we had a fantastic day. Thanks! Vlad & Caroline
Five out of Five. Nic was an amazing guide. The route we took was not only really beautiful with crystal clear waters but Nic also taught us about the history and genuinely interesting parts of Naxos. We stopped at a small beach where we snorkelled and did a small cliff jump. Overall, an amazing experience
We had a wonderful time with Nikos and Nektarios! The kayaking tour to Rhina Cave and snorkeling was a highlight of our trip. The cave was a hidden gem with the bluest water. The whole day was a great adventure and a family favorite. Definitely recommend this experience while visiting Naxos!
Had an amazing kayaking experience with «Trekking Hellas Naxos» in Apollonas area (relocated for better weather conditions and totally paid off). Even though I am from Naxos, I discovered and learned so many fascinating things about my own island during this tour. Nikos and Nektarios were outstanding guides. As a complete beginner who had never tried kayaking before, I felt safe and confident throughout the entire trip. They explained the paddling techniques clearly and patiently, making the experience enjoyable from the very beginning. The scenery was breathtaking, and I learned a lot about the history, mythology, and local culture of Naxos. One of the highlights was the delicious picnic they prepared, with energy-boosting snacks and excellent local products that gave us a real taste of the island. I was so impressed that I also joined their Riverbank Adventure hiking tour, which was equally well organized and enjoyable. I highly recommend Trekking Hellas Naxos to anyone visiting the island. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, their professionalism, knowledge, and passion make for an unforgettable experience.
It was a beautiful experience with skilled and informative guides. The water was clear and very smooth. Transport was easy.
Sadly I got the stomach bug the morning of the kayaking & could not leave my hotel room. I contacted tour company to let them know I was sick & tried to reschedule for another day. No availability the following week so I requested my $ back. They will not give me any of my $ back even though I was sick. Giving me half my money back would be something.
We had an excellent time. The guides were superb - safety conscious, enthusiastic, very knowledgeable and friendly. The route was stunning and there was just the right amount of challenge as we learnt to manage our kayaks. Help and support was offered unobtrusively. The attention to detail was apparent including ensuring that I was provided with gluten free snacks! We would highly recommend both the guides and the trip.
Wonderful day on the water! The team was prepared for adverse conditions on the water & had an alternate location ready with just as cool cave to kayak through and bay for snorkeling! The guides David, Hector, & Nick were amazingly helpful & knowledgeable for all skill levels in our group. The group was small enough to have 1 guide per 2 person kayak for a very attentive experience. As normally a river & lake kayaker they were very helpful giving insights on differences of venue. Loved it would recommend!
It was the highlight of our time in Naxos - guides are kind, fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommend
