Excursion Kayak experience in the tigullian bay tour at Genoa

You will meet your tour leader at the tender pier and you will walk for approximately 1.5 km to Niasca bay where the kayak experience will begin. This tour will make you explore the beauty of the Tigullian Bay by kayak. Guided by marine biologists and local experts in off-track excursion, the staff assures not only the best company and highest quality of sea sport instruction and guiding, but the chance to come in contact with the most peculiar and traditional aspects of this small and rich natural sanctuary and its costumes. Guides of the Marine Protected Area will bring you in an ecological tour to discover ecosystems, habitats, and wildlife.

Tigullian Bay, Paraggi gulf, Olivetta Beach, Caves

After the short 1.5 km hike, you will start from Niasca where you will be briefed on how to paddle on a kayak and then you will be ready to explore the Tigullian Bay coast, starting from Niasca and leaving the spectacular view of Paraggi Gulf behind you. You will then reach the port of Portofino and reach the "Olivetta" small beach, soared above by century-old maritime pine trees. A stretch of coast rich with caves and inlets - which are accessible only by kayak - will soon start. Here you will be able to spot a great variety of species (grey herons, cormorants and dolphins). Passing by the "Punta del Faro", the lighthouse, the panorama will change: no trace of civilization can be seen as the wild nature is finally prevails!

After you kayak experience, you will paddle back to Niasca and then walk back through the same path to Portofino.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Short hike to the Kayak School, Kayak Experience

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking of approximately 3 km total and the Kayak activity, therefore it is only recommended for guests who are in good physical condition, can walk in unpaved surfaces and can swim in water too deep too stand. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guest with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to seasickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up with beach or water shoes, and bring sun protection, a towel and change of clothing from the ship. For the hike part we recommend guests to wear closed shoes. It's recommended to bring a snack and bottled water since no bars are available on the beach. Kayak used are mainly double seat. There are only few single kayaks.