Quest after Ithaka

This journey’s itinerary and respective progression offer an exciting opportunity for participants at any level to visit and experience sea kayaking at Ithaka. Minimum experience is required. Beginners can complete the distances of this itinerary even in single boats (although the option for double boats is also available!).

We plan for a total of  8 overnights in beautiful double occupancy rooms /apartments.
Note that the last night’s accommodation (after the last paddling day) is also included.
More specifically, for this journey we plan:
2 overnights at Trapezaki (Arrival and the last day)
2 overnights at Fiskardo
2 overnights at Kioni
2 overnights at Vathi

• Day_1: Arrival day
  A pick up from the airport or bus station is arranged and a short drive for a check in to our accommodation, our first overnight near Trapezaki area.
• Day_2: Briefing, preparation and transfer to Fiskardo
  We meet at our base where we are going to familiarize with our boats and gear. We set our meeting for around midday (after lunch) in order to have time to get to know the team, discuss, prepare and plan for the following days! After all preparations are complete we get transferred to Fiskardo, arriving early afternoon  with plenty of time to explore. We set in for our first of the two overnights at the picturesque village.
• Day_3: Fiskardo round trip _5-8NM (9-16K)
  This is our first paddling day and we take full opportunity of the tranquil coastline around Fiskardo to familiarise and play with our boats as well as learn and develop our paddling skills. Our itinerary is very flexible and we plan according to  our team’s and weather’s moods!
• Day_4: Fiskardo to Frikes and Kioni village _10NM (18K)
  Paddling out of the picturesque village of Fiskardo and past the old lighthouse we start crossing to Ithaka. We paddle around the beautiful bay of Afales at the north of the island. After our lunch and swim in the bay we continue the exploration around the north and northeast part of Ithaca, arriving at the little village Frikes early afternoon.
• Day_5: Ithaca inland exploration day
  This is a day-off paddling, dedicated to the exploration of Ithaka’s beauties, points of interest and stunning views of the island’s landscape. Tonight we dine in a special way and a special place!
• Day_6: Kioni to Vathi 9NM (17K)
  After breakfast, we find ourselves paddling out of Kioni’s quiet little port in the morning. After an hour’s paddling we enjoy a long relaxing break for a swim and snack. We explore a beautiful stretch of coast before we cross to the bay of Schinos where we enjoy our lunch. Early afternoon we arrive at Vathi for the first of our two overnights at the beautiful village.
• Day_7: Vathi to Sarakiniko 6NM (11K)
  Another relatively shorter day of paddling is ahead. The east coast of Ithaka that we explore today is very rewarding though. Icing on the cake is the break for a swim at Gidaki beach and later arrival at Sarakiniko, the quiet bay with stunning limestone formations shaped by the region’s tectonic activity. A hike back to Vathi completes our day.
• Day_8: Sarakiniko to Antisamos 9NM (17K)
  We get to our boats at Sarakiniko early morning and start the exploration of the complete southeast and south part of Ithaka. Our crossing back to Kefalonia starts after a refreshing break for swimming and stretching. Antisamos bay is our destination for the day, where we complete our paddling trip. We get transferred to Trapezaki area for an overnight.
• Day_9: Check out and departure

• all top quality paddling and appropriate for the trip gear
• 8 nights’ accommodation in double occupancy apartments (an extra single occupancy supplement needs to be arranged if you book as an individual and you need a single room)
• Pick up / Drop off
• Breakfasts (7), lunches (5) & dinner (5th day only)
• guided by George Gazetas

For this sea kayaking experience, you would need to consider bringing with you:

• • Sun hat
  • Swimming suit(s)
  • Sun glasses
  • Water bottle
  • UV protection cream
  • Sea shoes / sandals
  • Comfortable dry clothes