Elba Island Sea Kayak Excursion: Explore the Tuscan Archipelago's Inuit Boating Heritage

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.

Customer Ratings
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Ccy4930qv
Jul 26, 2024
Private tour with beard man, best of my holiday - I went kayaking alone. When I was with them they told me that the other 2 participants were sick, so I got a private tour. The tour was very nice and the guy with the beard (I forgot his name) taught me everything very patiently. We had lunch in a very nice place. I would recommend the tour to everyone. We also went to a cave and when its not full with people its really calm and relaxing
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Manuelacr5853yn
Jul 5, 2024
Paddle towards Sant'Andrea - We embarked on a wonderful kayak ride that took us to discover some of the most hidden beaches on the island. Our instructor, Dario, turned out to be an experienced and passionate guide. With patience and professionalism, he gave us valuable explanations on the historical and naturalistic curiosities of the island, enriching our experience with fascinating details that otherwise would have gone unnoticed. In addition, Dario helped us improve our kayaking technique, offering practical tips and field demonstrations that made our ride not only enjoyable, but also instructive. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves adventure, nature and wants to discover secret corners of the island in a unique and sustainable way.
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Marcomartini78
Jun 29, 2024
Emozionante!!! Giro pazzesco!! - What about.. FANTASTICO!! From the reception (it was clear from the briefing that they were not improvised but knew their business), to the whole tour (every day the guides helped us to grasp different nuances of the island) and even to the return (we ate together with the “artisan gastronomy Elba del gusto” 😋) we have always been fine. They gave us part of their passion and yes, I say passion because for them it is not a simple job. Surely I will do it again and from today I will propose it to all my friends! Sea kayak ITALY n.1 👏🏼
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Markcz2009pv
Jun 12, 2024
A great day of relaxing kayaking - We had a great day out kayaking. Plenty of kayaking along the Elba coastline as well as relaxing breaks with nice lunch.Very well organised and super friendly
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M3433jjpietrob
Mar 28, 2024
Two perfect days - A better experience than expectations (even though they were very high). I could have continued for days! Giuseppe has all the qualities of an excellent instructor, combined with friendliness, creativity, kindness, style and versatility. Truly a great all-round kayaker. Even Alice's professionalism, with her perfect organization of all the logistical details, made these two days simply perfect (I say: PERFECT!!!). Thank you very much and we hope to see you soon.
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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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E7788sumelaniem
Sep 28, 2023
Great kayak tour with super nice guides - Super nice guides, great tour, delicious food. We stopped at several beaches and were able to swim in the clear water. The time flew by 😊👍🏻
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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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Bornvi
Jul 1, 2024
Not outstanding scenery - Personnel, equipment and logistics all fine. The coastal scenery to the east of Marciano Marina was ok but nothing special. No isolated beaches and no sand except for the lunch stop. Beaches highly populated but water was crystal clear. Dario the guide was great but lunch, a cold piece of pizza, sweet bun and juice was very disappointing.
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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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