8 Days Sea Kayaking in the Dodecanese from Rhodes island

8 Days Sea Kayaking in the Dodecanese is a not-to-be-missed sea kayaking extravaganza exploring the best of what the Dodecanese Islands have to offer.

During this Sea Kayaking Tour, you get to experience an adventure like no other, getting as close as possible to Greek island life, swimming in crystal-clear waters paddling in hidden bays, and going to places few have been. This eco-friendly trip combines cosmopolitan and historical Rhodes, elegant Symi, and Kastellorizo, one of the tiniest of the Greek Islands and the furthest to the East. 8 Days of Sea Kayaking in the Dodecanese enables you to get away from the crowds and experience the real, authentic side of the region. You have the chance to see up-close how the locals live nowadays, how the sea constantly seems to be fighting with the land, how little white chapels are often hidden in the most unspoiled places, and finally, how life can be extraordinary even when it’s simple. You can choose between opting for just the basic activity tour or our full package tour – which covers your accommodation and transportation too.

Highlights of 8 days of Sea Kayaking in the Dodecanese.

• Anthony Quinn’s Bay
• Lindos Village & the Acropolis
• Symi town & St George Disalonas
• Blue Cave in Kastellorizo
• Red Sand Beach
• Nimos Island

In all our tours we use the below the equipment and do all the necessary maintenance

• KAYAKS Dag Biwok Evo Tandem Sea Kayaks
• PFDs Feel free Basic  (CE)
• PADDLES Carlisle (two parts)
• SPRAY SKIRTS Beluga

All our kayaking guides have the following qualifications

• BCU CERTIFIED
• Facilitator of Outdoor Activities (2020 – University of Thessaly, Greece)
• First Aid Certificate (Hellenic Red Cross)

Day 1 Arrival in Rhodes

On Day 1 of your Sea Kayaking Tour, you settle into your accommodation next to the beachfront and enjoy the warmth of the Rhodian Sun! 

Οvernight stay on Rhodes

Day 2: Anthony Quinn's Bay

Day 2 of 8 Days of Sea Kayaking in the Dodecanese and our first day of kayaking! Be ready to be blown away by the clarity of the water, its amazing colors, and the magnificent bays in the area of our first Sea Kayaking Tour.

On today's to-do list are Anthony Quinn’s Bay, Ladiko Beach, a couple of sea caves to explore, and a beautiful area known as Traounou where we enjoy a well-deserved homemade picnic lunch. Plenty of time is allocated on our stop here to go snorkeling to explore the rich environment of the sea in this area, swim and even cliff jump for those inclined.

• Miles: 6.5
• Duration: 5 hours
• Actual Paddling time: 2.5 hours

Οvernight stay on Rhodes

Day 3: Harakaki

Today on our Sea Kayaking Tour we start from a more southern point on the East Coast, a charming fishing village named Haraki. The scenery here is completely different from our day before and never ceases to amaze – for different reasons than yesterday! Life just keeps getting better! On today's to-do list, we tick off the Medieval Castle of Feraklos, the golden sandy beach of Agathi, and the unspoiled gem of Rhodes known as Red Sand Beach. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a similar to-do’ list back at home?

After time to swim, snorkel, and relax, a BBQ will be quietly calling for your attention with its mouth-watering aromas in our peaceful picnic spot right by the sea.

• Miles: 5.5
• Duration: 5 hours
• Actual Paddling time: 2.5 hours
• Οvernight stay on Rhodes

Day 4: Symi

Day 4 of 8 Days Sea Kayaking in the Dodecanese finds us on the local ferry to Symi – the most picturesque of the Dodecanese Islands. From your first glimpse of this island to the last, you will without a doubt find it hard to get enough of this beautifully unique island.

Our Sea Kayaking Tour starts straight away in Gyalos – right next to where we disembarked from the ferry, not moments before. No need to worry about your personal belongings and luggage as everything will be automatically transferred to tonight’s accommodation.

Our destination for today is St George Disalonas Bay – an area only accessible by boat. The magnificent rock face behind the beach completes its unique and breathtaking scenery. We indulge ourselves, swimming in its clear turquoise waters, and top it all off with a delicious BBQ next to the chapel of St. George. Tonight we stay in Pedi – a true paradise for those seeking peace and serenity! If you are interested in some evening exploration of Gyalo, Symi’s main town, it’s just a short walk away!

• Miles: 8.5
• Duration: 7 hours
• Actual Paddling time: 3.5 hours
• Ferry trip: 1 hour

Οvernight stay on Symi

Day 5: Symi and back to Rhodes

An early breakfast is recommended today on day 5 of our Sea Kayaking Tour to make the most of the colors of the morning sky and the peace of Pedi Beach. After deliciously refueling, we set off on our next kayaking session. We were marveling at the fantastic views of the colorful houses of Gyalos and Nimporios before reaching Nimos Island – a stone’s throw away from Symi!

Nimos is an uninhabited island and as a result, has goats aplenty. Today we enjoy our leisurely lunch, served in the courtyard of Panagia Ipakoi’s small church. In the afternoon, it is sadly time to say goodbye to this little rocky paradise and catch the ferry to get ready for our next unique paddling adventure!

• Miles: 9.5
• Duration: 5 hours
• Actual Paddling time: 4 hours
• Ferry trip: 1 hour

Οvernight stay on Rhodes

Day 6: Excursion to Kastellorizo

Day 6 of 8 Days of Sea Kayaking in the Dodecanese sees us on our longest ferry ride to the most eastern point of Greece. Kastellorizo, Castello Rosso, or Megisti as it is also known– awaits for us to explore it! This tiny island has the most amazing hidden sea cave ever found in Europe. Amazingly it is 40 – 50 meters long, 25 – 30 meters wide & 20 – 25 meters high. Through its tiny entrance, we paddle in and explore this amazing blue grotto. The light of the sun reflects on the interior of the cave, thereby producing a dazzling azure color. Words cannot describe the scenery – we can only hope our photos will! Today we are not alone as sea turtles abound in this area, so keep an eye out for them! After our visit, it is again time to indulge in a delicious lunch, this time in the quiet village of Kastellorizo, overlooking the Turkish Coast. After our leisurely lunch, we head back to Rhodes.

• Miles: 7
• Duration:  4 hours
• Actual Paddling time: 3 hours
• Ferry trip: 4 hrs & 40 minutes (round trip)

Οvernight stay on Rhodes

Day 7: In Lindos for kayaking

Today our Sea Kayaking Tour sees us back on Rhodes for your last kayaking experience in 8 Days Sea Kayaking in the Dodecanese. Now we get ready for some truly picture-perfect postcard moments in Lindos – the timeless gem of Rhodes Island. Small, quaint whitewashed houses are juxtaposed against its pink bougainvilleas, beautiful blue waters, golden sandy beach, and ancient Acropolis at the top of the hill. What more could one want for the ultimate setting? It truly feels like a live postcard as you first set your eyes on it! On today’s “arduous” ‘to-do’ list are also St Paul’s Bay and Navarone Bay.

No trip would be complete without lunch at a taverna there to soak in the spectacular views while relaxing and rejuvenating and there is an optional visit to the archaeological site of the Lindian Temple of Athena if you feel so inclined.

• Miles: 9
• Duration:  9 hours
• Actual Paddling time: 4.5 hours

Οvernight stay in Faliraki

Day 8: Departure Day

After a filling breakfast (for the full package version), it’s time to leave Rhodes & the Dodecanese Islands – promising another adventure really soon!