Kayak in the soft afternoon light
Evening group kayaking trips are a shorter version of the day trips, they start at 16:00 and finish at about 19:30. They include 2 stops where we swim, snorkel, relax and have a snack of local products. The trip happens in Paros Environmental Park and the bay of Naousa and you can experience sandy beaches, small islands we kayak to, rock formations, clear blue water, traditional cycladic chappels and the beautiful colours of the light fading sky.
Meet at the Beach
Meet your guide at the beach and receive all the paddling and safety equipment. You are then briefed on how to use the equipment, trip planning and all about proper and safe paddling techniques. We then start our trip and immediately get drawn by the exploratory nature of sea kayaking.
Exploration
Throughout the trip your guide will share with you local historical and cultural information as well as paddling tips and facts about the Parian marine environment. We will explore granite and limestone coastlines that are part of a locally managed environmental park and come across small beaches that have no road but only hiking access.
Breaks, Food & Snorkeling
We will make 2 stops throughout the trip to rest, swim and snorkel. On the second stop we will explore a small island with a little cycladic chapel where we will also offer you a snack. After your well deserved break and with replenished energy levels we will resume our paddle under the colourful evening light and like that finish our activity with a sweet tiredness and satisfaction of accomplishment. A high value afternoon well spent in the outdoors.
Trip Details
Price:
Includes:
- Sea kayak leader certified by Paddle Uk.
- All kayaking and safety equipment, double sit in sea kayaks equipped with rudders.
- Snorkeling equipment
- Snack of local products (vegetarian suitable)
- Photos of the trip
What to bring with you
- Sun protection: sun cream & hat & sunglasses. Long sleeve T-shirts work also nicely for sun protection.
- 1 to 1.5lt of cold water per person is required to participate on the trip.
- A towel for after swimming
- Personal items like medication, phone, camera can fit in the dry bags that we provide.
- In the kayak it’s best to be wearing your bathing suit/swimming costume (ideally shorts) and your sun protection/t-shirt. Early and late season a light wind top is advisable.
- Water shoes are recommended but sandals, normal shoes or flip flops will also work fine and be useful for short walks.
Activity requirements & constraints
Good fitness levels are ideal for the activity. Beginners are welcome and make up for most of the participants. Knowledge of swimming is a requirement as well as being somewhat comfortable with the sea and not having fear of kayaking in deep water. Participant max weight and height limits apply due to the closed cockpit nature of the sea kayaks and the kayak manufacturing specifications: 110kg (240lb) and 195cm (6,4ft).