Elba Island Sea Kayak Excursion: Explore the Tuscan Archipelago's Inuit Boating Heritage
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Marciana Marina
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Elba Island with our sea kayak excursions. Explore the Tuscan Archipelago's Inuit boating heritage, swim in crystal clear waters, and learn about the island's geology and biology. Book now!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Elba Island - Tour aimed at everyone who wants to spend a day at sea and get to know the Island of Elba from a unique point of view!

Starting from Marciana Marina, depending on the weather conditions, we will paddle 3 hours along the coast to the west towards the beach of Cala di Sant’Andrea or along the coast to the east towards the Island of Paolina, choosing one of the beaches of the Gulf of Procchio or of the Gulf of Biodola (with 3 stops).

  • Spiaggia di La Cala - La Cala beachis very pretty and sits in the north eastern side of Elba, in the hamlet that bears the same name, between Marciana Marina and Sant’Andrea.

It is a beautiful beach that is set like a jewel in one of the greenest and lushest coasts on the island.

Since it is neither easy to find or even to get there, La Cala beach is always very quiet, and even in peak season it is perfect if you want peace and quiet to relax.

We stop here for a swim!

  • Spiaggia di Cotoncello - The tiny beach of Cotoncello sits right inside the gulf of Sant’Andrea but on the opposite side.

This beach, consisting of white sand, sits in a beautiful, tiny inlet and is yet another jewel along the coast of Elba, and can be described as a “sitting room” for swimming and sunbathing in.

It is surrounded by smooth, white granite cliffs that connect it to the beach of Sant’Andrea.

We stop here for lunch and sure for swimming!

  • Sant’Andrea Beach - This beach is very nice, since it is made up of light grey, granite sand and the sea is turquoise and crystal clear.

There are several bars and restaurants right on the beach.

We stop here for take a break before the return.

What's Included
  • Sit-in kayak rental included
  • Kayak accessories like spray deck and paddle provided
  • Professional guide to lead the tour
  • Enjoy a light snack during the adventure
What's Not Included
  • water shoes (or old sneakers), swimsuit and t-shirt for navigation, 2 Liter of water per person
Additional Information

Join us on an exceptional journey as you explore the breathtaking beauty of one of the premier islands in the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, in kayaks inspired by traditional Inuit designs. Our tours let you witness some of the most picturesque coastlines, dive into pristine waters, learn the essential techniques of sea kayaking, and get introduced to the island’s unique geology and biology.

An experience that you will treasure for a lifetime!

You’ll be guided by a certified instructor from Sea Kayak Italy who has been trained by the FICK, British Canoeing, and I.S.K.G.A. federations.

This tour is open to individuals aged 14 and up; with a minimum of three participants and a maximum of eight.

IMPORTANT: Swimming skills are mandatory!
Kindly ensure you are at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the start of the event.
This experience is subject to favorable weather conditions. Should the event need to be rescheduled due to inclement weather, alternate dates will be provided, or a full refund issued.

Location
Via Llewelyn Lloyd, 35
Via Llewelyn Lloyd
Sea Kayak Italy is situated in Marciana Marina, 45 Via Llewelyn Lloyd (in front of the post office).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Saguevag2023
Nov 11, 2023
Danone dimenticare - No wonder to join Sea Kayak Italy. Just do It!. Practical, accurate, flexible, generous... A great experience
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963gijsh
Aug 3, 2023
Great experience. Must see. - The kayak tour was very great. Our guide was Guiseppe and he was very nice and great to talk to. If you're not on the island for a long time, this tour is a fantastic way to see a beautiful part of the island. For us it was the nicest thing we've done while visiting different parts of Tuscany for 2 weeks.
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Katarina
Jul 23, 2023
Don’t miss this gem!! - We had no idea how this tour was going to turn out but looking back we are so glad we booked it!! This was probably the best part of our entire 2 week trip throughout Italy! Dario was our guide and he was the best! We had so much fun kayaking to the secluded beaches and chilling with the locals. The water was so clear and beautiful! Best way to see Elba for sure! We will be back!
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Rose
Jul 21, 2023
Kayaking round the North of Elba Island was incredible. Beautiful landscape and lovely beaches. Informative guide too. - Kayaking round Elba island with expert guide was both exciting and informative. The scenery was breathtaking and the secluded beaches lovely.
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Exshrop
Jul 21, 2023
Excellent trip - This is a very well organised tour, with plenty of information provided in advance (all our questions were answered quickly too) and great care during the trip itself. Our guide Dario was well-prepared, informative, friendly, and constantly aware of the needs of the group. The trip itself went through crystal-clear waters along beautiful coastline. Highly recommended!
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Jasmineg846
Jul 14, 2023
Amazing tour - Loved the kajak tour ! Friendly - relaxing - amazing views ! Would recommend this to everybody with older kids …………….. :-)
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Katherine
Jun 30, 2023
Beautiful kayak tour of Elba beaches - We had so much fun on this day long kayak tour with Dario! Elba is absolutely beautiful and we were able to explore several beaches along the island. Highly recommend!
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Adaenvacances
Jan 9, 2023
Highly recommended: an unforgettable sea kayaking experience - I can only reiterate what others mentioned before: This is a fabulous tour provider, Alice and Giuseppe are an excellent team, and I can only recommend their tours: I had already joined a day tour with Giuseppe in July and wanted to join the last Elba circumnavigation of the season at the end of September: Well, everything was different than expected, but nonetheless fantastic, a week to remember. On Sunday the tour was canceled due to expected storms; on Monday morning I was already out on the water, paddling to Capo d’Enfola, beautiful weather, dolphins on the horizon, what a start. We had a thorough navigation session on Tuesday when the storm hit the island, an adventurous two-day excursion to the East coast with a lovely small group and lots of waves and fun/adrenaline and an overnight stay on a stunning beach (not to forget the excellent food—and Tuscan wine!), training sessions in the port on Friday, and another excursion on Saturday to Sant’Andrea, serene and without the high-season crowds. I learned a lot; Giuseppe is an experienced and skilled guide, I always felt safe, despite some challenging conditions, the equipment with carbon kayaks is a delight, great company, you really cannot ask for more. I cannot wait to come back, grazie mille!
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Q2528ofdanielep
Sep 6, 2022
Great experience! - It was a great experience! No need for further words as it was simply fantastic. I’ll be back soon to repeat it. Thank you to the entire team
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Daydream255153
Sep 9, 2023
Tough paddle, fun experience - This was a fun trip. I'm not in the best shape so the kayaking was pretty physically demanding, but the guide was excellent and we stopped at two beaches where we had time to relax, swim, and snorkel.
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