Let's get the best of the most beautiful island of Greece, Santorini a unique place in the world. Paddle above the mythical Atlantis, reveal the secrets of a prehistoric civilization. Wander in ancient ruins, hike with unforgettable views, taste gourmet dishes and wines, and meandering the famous caldera. Join us on an unforgettable experience. 2012 Departures
27 May – 03 Jun
24 Jun – 01 Jul
09 Sep – 16 Sep
Price / person: 1730 € Includes all meals except dinner on Day 8, twin share accommodation in 4 star or family owned hotels and van support All trip costs are listed in euros
Private trips available upon request – for 2-6 persons.
Day by day program:
Day 1 Arrival in Santorini via plane or ferry and pick up. Settle at the hotel. Sea kayak test The south coast of the island is a long black sand volcanic beach that stretches for 5 km. Today we will settle at the hotel and choose and check our sea kayaks. Your guides are there to show you basic techniques we are going to use along the trip. Dinner and pre-trip breifing. Overnight Miramar L, D.
Day 2 Discover the South coast Round the lighthouse. Our paddling starts on the beach inside the famous caldera. Today's highlights paddling inside the caldera, we will pass the lighthouse, the White and the Red beach. Finish at Vlychada with its unique rock formations. Overnight Miramar B, L, D.
Day 3 Hike seakayak and visit the 2 major Archaiological sites Today we will visit the major archaiological sites on Santorini. We will start with a small hike from Perissa to Ancient Thira. Descend to Kamari and kayak back to Perissa. After lunch we drive to the prehistoric site of Akrotiri for an afternoon visit. The city is covered below the ashes of the volcano since 1650 BC. B, L, D. Overnight Blue Dolphins,
Day 4 The villages of Santorini are famous for their architecture. Our hike begins at Emporeio the village with the largest population on the island and ends at the highest village with great views of the island. Don't forget your camera. After lunch we return to the hotel -in the afternoon we hike from Imerovigli to Oia. B, L, D. Overnight Blue Dolphins
Day 5 Sea kayak the Northwest Starting from the little port Mavri petra, we enter the caldera in our kayaks. First we pass from Ammoudi and stop at Armeni. We finishing our paddling at Thirasia. Overnight Thirasia B, L, D.
Day 6 Circumnavigation Thirasia Circumnavigation of Thirasia is where we test our sea kayaking skills. The island was part of the original island Stroggili, before the 1650 B.C. irruption. Nowadays with 240 inhabitants is a place where time has stopped. In the afternoon we enjoy a small hike ... B, L, D.
Day 7 Volcano Sea Kayak Last paddling day will bring us inside the caldera where two islands have rised from the volcanic activity. The Old Volcano and the New Volcano are 1000 and 300 years old . We end at Ballos Beach. In the afternoon wine tasting with our sommelier on a private tour. Spend the last night overviewing the caldera Overnight blue dolphins B, L, D.
Day 8 Departure Day After breakfast Transfer to port or airport