The 9 Kayak Trips in Italy That Earn Their Price

1.Sorrento: Guided Kayak Tour + Free 1h Paddleboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Marina Grande for a beginner-friendly kayak trip to Queen Giovanna’s Baths, hidden coves, and a 20-minute secret stop. Certified instructors provide stable kayaks, safety gear, photos, and one free hour of paddleboarding to use after the tour or another day.

“Fantastic experience. The guides were good fun and always helpful. A must do when staying in Sorrento.”

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2.Scala Dei Turchi: Double Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 18 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours

Meet Angelo and the team at the beach gazebo by Nodo al Mare in Realmonte. After a safety briefing and local weather update, paddle a two-seat kayak or SUP along Scala dei Turchi, stopping for swims, caves, bays, and photos at your own pace.

“Superbe excursion, très bon accueil , bons conseils et vue magnifique eau turquoise! Super moment.”

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3.Sorrento Coastline Kayak Tour and Free 1h Stand Up Paddleboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Join a small-group kayak trip from Marina Grande in Sorrento to Bagni Regina Giovanna. Certified guides teach beginners, provide kayaks and safety gear, take photos and videos, and include one free hour of stand up paddleboarding after the tour or another day.

“Good 2 hours kayaking taking into Sorrento coastline , included in trip is visit to Bagni Regina Giovanni Baths ( 30 mins stop). Pleasant host , guide and staff on the Kayaks and very friendly staff including reception.”

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4.Cagliari by kayak boat or sup and With us free bike to Poetto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $36

Choose a kayak, SUP, or boat around Cagliari’s Gulf, with Luca arranging well-kept equipment at Marina Piccola and explaining the route. Paddle past Poetto, Cala Fighera, Capo Sant’Elia, and Calamosca at your own pace, with snorkeling masks included.

“Luca is a good man, he showed us where the best spots were and gave us the kayaks on time. Very professionnal, would recommend.”

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5.Excursion to the wild beach of Galenzana in Sup and Canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $28Best value

Meet your guide at Club del Mare in Marina di Campo for a 90-minute SUP or canoe trip along Elba’s rocky coast. You’ll reach quiet coves and Galenzana Beach, with snorkeling gear, a dry bag, phone holder, and life jacket included. No experience is required.

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6.Private Kayak – SUP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $200

Meet Bellagio Water Sports at 2:00 pm for a private 90-minute kayak or stand-up paddleboard outing. Your guide leads you past Pescallo, Punta Spartivento, villas, gardens, and quiet shoreline, with gear, water, a dry bag, storage, and a swim stop included.

“Great experience all round. Mich is an excellent guide and we had a lovely paddle in superb surroundings. Would highly recommend it.”

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7.SCALA DEI TURCHI: Rent a double KAYAK or Stand Up Paddle [+Snorkeling Kit]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day

Meet Angelo at the beach gazebo by Ristorante Nodo Ammare for a kayak or SUP rental beside Scala dei Turchi. After a safety briefing, map, and local weather update, paddle for about an hour with life jackets, paddles, and optional snorkeling gear.

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8.Kayak and SUP tour in Camogli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Meet your Italian or English-speaking instructor in Recco at 9:30 a.m., gear up with a kayak or SUP, and paddle toward Camogli. The three-hour outing includes equipment, lockers, hot showers, and coastal views, with space for no more than 10 people.

“Gestione dell’organizzazione ottima: purtroppo il mare era eccessivamente mosso per questa esperienza e ci hanno proposto valide alternative. Contattano loro e sono molto disponibili. Ottimo per godersi la vacanza e divertirsi. Consiglio vivamente.”

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9.Stand Up Paddle Board or Kayak Rental and delivered

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $40

Choose a stand-up paddleboard, single kayak, or double kayak, delivered inflated and ready at a beach in the Monopoli area. You get basic instructions, support during your two-hour rental, a 10-liter waterproof bag, and a phone pouch for photos.

“Highly recommended, efficient and comfortable SUP rental. You call and they arrive in no time, deliver SUP and Kayak ready to be put in the water and start our adventure. We rented for 2 hours but it was so good that we extended it for other ones with a simple click. Well done guys, great work and amazing organization.”

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