CINQUE TERRE
The standouts on this stretch of coast.
The 9 canoes & kayaks tours travellers book most often along the Cinque Terre coast. Read the reviews, see the prices, then pick the one that fits your day.
Kayak Monterosso’s coast with a guide and snorkel in a sheltered cove, with showers, changing rooms, and sea-level views.
“Fantastic trip, beautiful water and a fabulous guide, Kiera was FUN and informative. Would highly recommend the tour. Not too strenuous.”
Kayak and snorkel off Monterosso in Cinque Terre. Paddle scenic coves with a Park-authorized guide and see marine life up close.
“A nice way to see cinque terra from the water and we were taken to some places only accessible by kayak. The tour guides were great, ensuring we were travelling ok and helping were needed.”
Kayak Cinque Terre with a small-group guide from Monterosso to Vernazza, passing sea caves and coves, with a swim and optional aperitif.
“We had a great time. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The views are incredible, and the activity is geared for someone of all fitness levels.”
Guided kayak from Monterosso to Vernazza in Cinque Terre with caves, sea views, and swim time. Small group, 3 hours.
“It was a great day for a kayak tour. Easy 3 hours on the water kayaking from Monterosso to Vernazza. The snorkeling was the highlight of the trip for my teenager. I wish we had more time on our vacation to do kayaking in the other towns too! Thank you to our 2 excellent guides!”
Small-group sea kayaking from Monterosso. Paddle 3 hours along cliffs and coves, with stories of Cinque Terre’s villages and guided safety.
“We had a great time paddling with our kayak under the guidance of Giuliano along the coast of Cinque Terre, past beautiful cliffs and small caves. Especially the beautiful spot Giluliano selected for a short swimming break was absolutely stunning and one of the few places at Cinque Terre not crowded at all. Definitely recommend…”
Rent a canoe or kayak in Riomaggiore and paddle Cinque Terre National Park for 1–3 hours. Life jackets and paddles included for $35.
Kayak from Riomaggiore into Shark’s Cave. Swim and snorkel in Cinque Terre waters, then see Manarola and Via dell’Amore from sea level.
“This tour was so much fun to see the Cinque Terra from a different angle - something different from walking the tracks. It's so beautiful and the water is also crystal clear. We kayaked to see the Villages of Manrola and Riomaggiore from the water and the rocks and caves in the cliffs around the…”
Kayak from Riomaggiore to Manarola, explore a sea cave, swim at Macrexia and snorkel with included gear in a small English group.
“It was okay - we had to walk into a little cavern via a pipe/stony bottomed shore to get into the kayaks, everyone in the group had doubles, which are more stable. We went to a cave that you can see from the top vista of Riomaggiore, about a 10 min row away, it was…”
1-hour double kayak in Cinque Terre National Park from Riomaggiore. Snorkel, explore caves and pools, calm-sea only.
“The activity was fun, the location superb... clear, blue waters; rocky cliffs; a cave or two to paddle into... all wonderful. The gear provided - kayak, dry bag - needed some TLC, as some straps were either broken or missing.”
