Kayak the Italian Riviera and Cinque Terre
Our trip starts in the maritime capitol of Genoa, a vibrant port with a maze of medieval passageways. We start our Italian adventure with a walking tour of the town and enjoy a delicious dinner together.
The next day we head to the Italian Riviera and the start of our sea kayaking itinerary along the coast towards Cinque Terre National Park. We paddle an average of 15kms per day, taking time out to explore the coastline, snack on the local foccacia and stretch out on the beaches with a refreshing gelato!
Our spring and autumn departures provide us with mild temperatures and fewer summer tourists—ideal travelling conditions. We will paddle or walk to the Cinque Terre villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, every stop a feast for the senses. We stay in small family run hotels every evening and immerse ourselves in Italian culture, enjoying dinner in local restaurants, sampling the regional wines and reliving the day’s activities.
A fantastic itinerary exploring a jewel of the Mediterranean coast!
Dates
2026
25 May-2 Jun
Cost
2026
From €3640.00 per person
Trip costs are in Euros, per person and based on twin share or double rooms. Enquire for the single room supplement cost.
Includes
All meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 9, eight nights twin share accommodation in small family run hotels, park fees, transfer to La Spezia or Genoa at the end of the trip, some luggage transfers and all kayaking and safety equipment.
Excludes
Tour cost does not include flights, airport transfers, personal travel insurance, alcohol, single supplements and items of a personal nature.
Day 1
Meet at the group hotel in Genoa for a trip briefing with your guide, followed by a city tour and dinner.
Day 2
Begin the kayak trip along the Italian Riveria’s spectacular coastline with a return paddle to Punta Chiappa, taking time out for a picnic lunch at the picturesque town of Camogli.
Day 3
Today’s paddle is to Santa Margherta Ligure and Portofino, taking in the colourful seaside towns.
Day 4
Kayaking to Levanto, past the seaside towns of Moneglia, Deiva Marina, Framura and Bonassola. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch, a swim and a gelato!
Day 5
We launch the kayaks at Monterosso al Mare, the first of the five towns that comprise the Cinque Terre. We paddle to the second town, Vernazza. and enjoy lunch in the bay before exploring the town, seeking out the best views from the surrounding walls.
Day 6
Today we swap our kayak paddles for hiking shoes and head to the Cinque Terre villages of Manorola and Riomaggiore. Be prepared for spectacular sea and cliff views!
Day 7
We retrace our walk route, this time by kayak. After the day’s paddling, we transfer to Portovenere, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We explore the brightly coloured houses, narrow medieval streets and castle.
Day 8
Today we enjoy a circumnavigation of Palmeria, exploring the island’s beaches and caves. Paddling back to Portovenere is a spectacular way to end the kayaking trip with a dramatic view as we enter the harbour of the walls of Castle Doria and the gothic style church of St Peter atop a rocky headland.
DAY 9
The trip concludes after breakfast with a transfer to La Spezia train station or Genoa. and a fond farewell from your guides.
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