Elba round trip
Treat yourself to an active holiday, completely in contact with nature, adventurous, fun, educational and safe.
Explore the island of Elba with real sea kayaks in 6 days and 5 nights in a tent (wild camping).
SEA KAYAKING ELBA ROUND EXPEDITION
You will be accompanied by a Sea Kayak Italy guides and instructors, Italian and English speaking, trained following the paths of the FICK, British Canoeing and I.S.K.G.A. federations.
To carry out this experience it is necessary:
- have a minimum knowledge of sea kayaking (sit-in side) or have attended one of our introductory courses
- be prepared to carry out outdoor activities
- to be able to swim
Suitable for people in good physical shape.
The goal of this sea kayaking expedition is to live six days in contact with nature, discovering hidden places on the island of Elba.
Depending on the weather and sea conditions, it will not always be possible to complete the round tour of the island.
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PROGRAM
The briefing will be on Monday at 1:00 pm at the Sea Kayak Italy headquarters in Marciana Marina (Elba Island) in Viale Llewelyn Lloyd 35 (in front of the post office).
Once the kayaks have been loaded with personal luggage and supplies of food and water, the adventure will begin!
During the tour you can swim in transparent waters, you will literally experience the thrill of immersing yourself in the great biodiversity that the island preserves.
You will be able to rest in coves accessible only from the sea, improve your sea kayaking techniques under the guidance of the instructor and experience the magic of the night bivouac.
You will be able to admire the immense geological diversity of the island, the colors and the conformation of the coast will change every few hours, you will go from black beaches to red cliffs, from long white beaches to vertical sheer cliffs.
You will feel immersed in the rich history of the island. You will move between prehistory, Etruscans and medieval villages.
Napoleon spent almost 11 months on the island as emperor.
Many rocks and beaches around which you will paddle are still linked to sea legends, pirates and shipwrecks.
Paddling near the Ogliera rock we will find ourselves right above Elviscot's shipwreck.
The guides will define the daily itinerary and the stages, from time to time, based on the weather conditions and the characteristics of the group, generally providing a navigation of 5/6 hours a day (about 10/12 miles) with some stops in villages for the supply of the galley.
Sea Kayak Italy will take care of the organization of breakfast and dinner (included in the price of the common expense).
Free time for lunch (not included in the common expense). Guides can advise you on what to buy and when. Sometimes it will be possible to have lunch in the villages.
Sea kayak Italy is closely linked to the protection of the island and the marine environment.
We will not leave traces of our passage, on the contrary, when necessary, we will contribute to the cleaning of the beaches that are not easily accessible from the land.
To be able to swim
Have a minimum knowledge of sea kayaking (sit-in side)
Be prepared to carry out outdoor activities
Be sure to be able to paddle 20km/day (even with waves and wind)
Professional fiberglass (no-plastic) sea kayaks complete with the necessary equipment (paddle, spray-deck, life jacket)
24-hours support
sleeping bag (small size), sleeping mat
kayak shoes (no flip-flop)
swimsuits and t-shirts for kayaking
trousers and t-shirts for the evening
personal hygiene kit
towel
personal and reusable plate, glass, cutlery and water bottle
head torch
sunglasses
hat
sunscreen
waterproof bag for dry clothes
waterproof bag for electronics
waterproof case for your phone
power bank for charging your electronic devices
recommended: mask and snorkel and fingerless gloves
LOGISTICS
The appointment for the Elbe round tour is on Monday at 12:30 pm.
The return is scheduled on Saturday afternoon approximately around 4.00 pm
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Where to stay
At this page you will find the accommodations in Marciana Marina in case you need to stay in the island the night before and the night after the Elba round trip.
The closest campsites to Marciana Marina are in Marina di Campo (15 minutes by car).
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Ferry booking
After the booking we will provide you with a discount for booking the ferry ticket.
We recommend you to book your seat online in advance, especially if you come by car.
The Elban company is Blu Navy. The Toremar and Moby ferries are the most frequent, sometimes if you have the opportunity and arrive early, you can take a Moby ferry even if you book Toremar and vice versa.
The route to book is the Piombino - Portoferraio one. The duration of the crossing is approximately 1 hour.
If you come without your car, you can book the fast hydrofoil of the Toremar company where in about 30 minutes you will arrive in Portoferraio.
From Portoferraio (harbor area) you can take bus Line 116 or 121(Portoferraio - Procchio - Marciana M.na - Marciana - Pomonte - Marina di Campo with direction Sant'Ilario) or taxi to Marciana Marina (about 20-30 minutes ).
Contact for the taxi company: Michael +39 349 6049653
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Where to park
If you come to Elba by car or motorbike, disembark in Portoferraio and continue towards Marciana Marina on the panoramic SP24 provincial road for approximatively 20 minutes.
Park along Viale Lloyd or at the end of the avenue on the right, in the gravel parking.
Do not park your car in the square in front of out base because every Tuesday there is the local market and it would be removed.
