6 Canoe Trips in Italy Worth Booking

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 pm for a briefing, then explore the western sea caves near Leuca by canoe, on foot, and with snorkelling. Guide Pasquale leads the route and points out sharp underwater rocks. The activity lasts about three hours and returns to the meeting point.

“Swimming and kayaking in the caves. Pasquale guided us safely thru 3 caves , he knows them very well and explained us specific steps to avoid bewing injured by the sharp underwater rocks . The trip with the kayak is fairly easy but can be done only in nice weather.”

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2.Canadian Canoe Excursion on the Tirino River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 2 hours

You will paddle about 5 kilometers on the calm Tirino River in a Canadian canoe, with an Italian-speaking guide handling each boat. The route passes clear water, riverbank wildlife, and the site linked to the Warrior of Capestrano. Allow two hours, meet 30 minutes early, and bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection, and clothing suited to the weather.

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

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3.escursione soft in Canoe

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

Leave Lucca’s historic centre for a gentle Serchio River adventure in an inflatable packraft. Your English- or Italian-speaking guide supplies the raft, paddle, and life jacket, explains river safety, then stays with you for about an hour on the water. You can swim along the way before a vehicle returns you to the starting point.

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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

Join Piergiorgio, Nunzia, and the Salento Adventure team for a three-hour kayak or canoe trip from Roca Vecchia. Paddle along the Adriatic, visit small rocky coves, swim near sea caves and ancient ruins, and see the Cave of Poetry. The tour is offered in English, with French, German, and Italian spoken by the team.

“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, park for free, and paddle a single or double kayak along the Santa Maria di Leuca coast. You’ll enter the Ponente Caves, hear about the area’s geology and ancient past, and may swim in clear sea water. Guide Alessio has been praised for clear explanations and friendly help.

“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

Rent a canoe or kayak at Riomaggiore’s marina and set out along the Cinque Terre coast for one to three hours. Staff provide paddles, life jackets, and route advice, then help launch your boat just steps from the sea. This is an independent outing, not a guided tour, so you choose your pace and stopping points.

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