7 Canoe Trips in Italy Worth Getting Wet For

1.Adventure to the caves by canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Meet at Water Park and Blue Night near Patù at 3:00 pm for a three-hour visit to Leuca’s western sea caves. Your guide briefs you before canoe or kayak paddling, land exploration, and snorkeling. Pasquale has guided visitors safely through three caves, including areas with sharp underwater rocks.

“Terrible service and no support! The tour did not take place, we were deceived! I do not advise anyone to do anything here and do not deal with them!!!”

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2.Capestrano: Canadian Canoe Excursion on the Tirino River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your Italian-speaking guide at the Valle del Tirino center, then paddle about 5 kilometers in a Canadian canoe through clear, calm water. You will pass the discovery area of the Warrior of Capestrano, hear local stories, and finish near an Eco-restaurant serving Abruzzo dishes.

“Personale molto qualificato le guide tutti ragazzi giovani che trasmettono amore per la loro terra”

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3.Lucca: escursione soft in Canoe

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Join a guide near Lucca’s historic centre for a gentle Serchio River outing in an inflatable packraft. You’ll receive a life jacket, paddle, and safety briefing, then paddle for about an hour with the guide nearby. English and Italian are available, and swimming is possible.

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4.Kayak and canoe tour to Roca Vecchia and La Grotta della Poesia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Paddle with Salento Adventure from Roca Vecchia to the Cave of Poetry and nearby archaeological ruins. Guides including Piergiorgio, Giorgio, and Nunzia lead a small English-language outing through rocky coves and sea caves, with time for swimming. Expect moderate physical effort.

“My son and I enjoyed this kayaking trip. Rokamel was easy to find and we were greeted by a man and a teenager, both who spoke good English as well as French, German (and Italian, of course!). We were given a briefing and kitted with life jackets and paddles, then we set off. The sea was much harder to kayak in than the lakes we had recently done, so both my son and I did feel a bit concerned at how we would manage 3 hours, but the trip was broken up into sections, which made it easier. We visited a little sandy cavern where the top had fallen in…”

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5.Santa Maria di Leuca: Kayak and Canoe Tour in the caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $61

Meet your English-speaking guide at Baia del Ciardo, learn the basics, then paddle a single or double kayak along Santa Maria di Leuca’s coast. Enter the Ponente Caves, hear about local geology and history, and swim when conditions allow. Alessio has guided some outings.

“Being out on the ocean enjoying a gorgeous sunny Santa Maria Di Leuca day was worth it. We had a great time. The cave explorations, cave swim and the history of the area was expertly delivered!! We had a fantastic time and 100% recommend taking the time to do this tour.”

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6.Rent canoe – kayak Riomaggiore

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $35Best value

Pick up a canoe or kayak at Riomaggiore’s marina, just steps from the sea. Staff explain possible routes and nearby sights before helping you launch. Paddle independently along Cinque Terre National Park, watching for coastal scenery and marine life. Equipment and life jackets are included.

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7.Roca Vecchia: Kayak and Canoe Tour to La Grotta della Poesia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $61

Meet your multilingual Salento Adventure guide at Lido Rokamel for a three-hour kayak or canoe trip along Roca Vecchia. Paddle past pirate caves, swim near the archaeological area, and see Grotta della Poesia. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, dry bags, and insurance are included.

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