| Duration | Included | Dates | Group Size | Price |
| 8 days |
guide camping equipment kayaking equipment x4 nights hotel accommodation |
September | max 6 | €1950 |
Sicily Sea Kayak Expedition Briefing
A multi-day, multi-island sea kayak camping / guest house hybrid expedition around the volcanic Aeolian Islands off of Sicily.
This small group adventure will explore sea caves, natural pools, bubbling thermal springs and enjoy crystal clear Mediterranean waters.
We begin by exploring the more wild and remote sides of Vulcano and Lipari, before finding ourselves in a campsite on Salina, just a short stroll into town to indulge on fine Sicilian cuisine – you won’t believe expeditions could taste so good!
The second half of the trip is spent staying in a guesthouse accommodation on the island of Stromboli, where we will watch the volcano erupt from both land and sea.
We will explore this wonderfully unique environment by kayak, as it is the best way to discover the islands and areas that can only be accessed by boat.
The expedition is 8 days total (airport to airport), with 6 days of kayak activity.
Suitable for beginner-intermediate kayakers with an adventurous spirit.
Why Choose Us For Your Sea Kayak Expedition?
Your expedition leader Chris has been working as a kayak instructor & guide since 2012, specialising in sea kayaking from 2017. He has led groups in a variety of wilderness environments across the world, as well as spending 3 months guiding around the Aeolian Islands, developing the knowledge required for this specific expedition.
Global Shenanigans works together with local contacts to provide information, equipment and safety support for all expeditions.
Chris is an accredited British Canoeing Sea Kayak Leader, Level 2 Paddle Sport Coach, White Water Rescue Technician and Wilderness First Responder.
Is This For Me?
This expedition is designed to mix adventure, exploration and unique experience in the most comfortable way possible.
The Mediterranean Sea is the perfect playground for paddlers. The warm water and the (mostly) calm sea conditions create a great learning environment for all kayakers, from beginner to more advanced.
The distance needed to cover each day is very reasonable, with the longest being around 4-5 hours of paddle time covering 20kms. This means we spend more time enjoying the cliffs, the beaches, the towns and the swim spots.
Group size is limited to 6 people. This allows for attentive guiding and support for the newer paddlers in the group.
Our campsites have been chosen for their ease of access to restaurants. We can walk into town for dinner and pick up something for breakfast and lunch the next day. No need to carry 6 days of food and miss out on some of the best cuisine in the world!
*PLEASE NOTE* As with all outdoor adventures, the plan is flexible and subject to change. We reserve the right to amend the plan at any moment based off of the weather, sea conditions, group ability and so forth.
| Included |
|
guide 6 day adventure of the Aeolian Islands ferry to/from Stromboli camping equipment kayaking equipment x4 nights guest house accommodation |
not included:
- food
- flights
- transfers to Vulcano
- visas & vaccinations
- personal travel insurance
Dates & Prices
2027 September
September 17 – 24
The total cost of the Sicily Kayaking Expedition is €1950.
A €400 deposit required to book your place.
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This was such a special part of our honeymoon! 🤍Honestly, I was a bit hesitant at first because I don’t know how to swim, and it was my first time kayaking and camping! 😅 Definitely out of my comfort zone, but I’m so glad I gave it a go.
Beautiful scenery, amazing food, new friends and memories we’ll treasure forever. Huge thanks to Global Shenanigans for making this adventure possible!
Definitely a must-try, swimmer or not! 😂 I survived kayaking and camping, and I’m happy to report that I came back alive! 10/10 would do it again… after my arms recover. 🛶🌊🤍
Absolutely exceeded my expectations, which were already fairly high! Pictures just dont do the area justice, aswell as just how unique this experience was. Thanks again for a push outside of the comfort zone and unbelievable week with a fantastic group!
I had an absolutely incredible time on the Sicily Kayaking trip.
I didn’t realise quite how unique it was to be paddling in these waters until we were there and realised we were the only kayakers about! I would highly recommend the trip to anyone considering it!
The scenery is beautiful on every island and it was great getting to visit multiple islands. We always felt in safe hands with Chris and all of the communication pre-trip was very good.
It felt like we fit so much in every day but still felt relaxed.
I was grateful for a few days of sea kayaking experience but the expedition is absolutely doable for beginners with a sense of adventure.
This will certainly not be my last trip that I book with Global Shenanigans. The hardest part is going to be deciding what’s next! Thank you for a fantastic week 🙂
What a unique, unforgettable experience, paddling through the clearest deep blue waters around volcanoes I couldn’t have even imagined before.
The mix of camping and restaurants/guesthouse accommodation worked really well. It was an expedition with great people and great food!
Chris made the adventure a lot of fun and looked after us each day based on the weather.
The evening we hiked up Stromboli volcano with drinks to watch the eruptions was truly memorable.
Thanks Chris! It was a fantastic week!
This trip was a wonderful experience! So many good restaurants and good views of the islands. Chris is super knowledgeable about the Aeolian Islands and about kayaking. This was my second trip with Global Shenanigans and it just keeps getting better.
What an adventure! I was so lucky this trip came up on my radar. I'm an avid kayaker so I was really excited about the chance to paddle on open water around these volcanic islands. Each day was different from that last as each island has its own vibe. My favorite was definitely the hike on Stromboli and seeing a live, active volcano go off a few times an hour. I've told my friends about this trip and if you have any reservations, don't!!! You'll have a blast. Chris is an excellent guide. So happy I went.
I had only kayaked once before joining up to go on this trip with Chris and I have to say it was great.
Great location, Great guide and atmosphere of the whole place and people that live there make this a trip to remember.
What an all round amazing trip!
First off i am a complete beginner at kayaking but this was the perfect challenge for me. Don't get me wrong, it was hard but in the best was posible. Chris supported me on day 1 when i really struggled and helped improve my technique.
But to top it all off Chris is an all round great guy! Originally my work wasn't letting me know if i could have the time off. But i was assured the spot was there if needed.
If you are reading this and contemplating it, just do it. You won't regret it!