Kayak tours on the Trabocchi Coast
Highlights
- Discover the nature and maritime traditions of the Costa dei Trabocchi, in the Ortona (CH) area.
- Kayak to Punta dell'Acquabella, one of the most picturesque bays on the coast.
- Accompanied by expert guides, you will learn all the secrets of this fascinating territory.
Your guide
I accompany canoeing, mountain biking and trekking with the qualification of Environmental Hiking Guide. I dedicate myself to the research and development of eco-friendly activities and collaborate with the environmental education sector in the realisation of experiential educational programmes.
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Full description
Set off on akayak excursion to discover the Costa dei Trabocchi, the characteristic stretch of Abruzzo coastline named after the ancient fishing machines on stilts.
You will move among sandy shores, steep rocks and emerald waters as you discover and savour the beauty of this area rich in nature and seafaring traditions.
Together with our expert guides you will learn how to paddle properly and enjoy the activity in total peace and safety.
What we will do
We will meet at the Gualdo waterfront in San Vito Chietino (CH). Here we will meet the guides who will hand over the equipment and give us a briefing on paddling techniques and safety rules.
We will then begin paddling to Punta dell'Acquabella, where one of the most beautiful coves of the Costa dei Trabocchi is hidden. Along the way, we will admire several trabocchi, and we will be able to discover their history and functioning thanks to the guide's stories.
The itinerary will touch the most beautiful bays and beaches in the area and will vary in length from 5 to 7 km, depending on the participants' libel, for a total excursion duration of about 3 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is aimed at everyone and is also recommended for families with children aged 4 and under. The maximum permitted weight is 100 kg.
Other information
Attention. You must arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes in advance.
The activity takes place from June to September, subject to weather conditions.
For the sunrise tour, you can request breakfast on Trabocco Vento di Scirocco for an extra €30 to be paid on site. For children up to 13 years old, the cost of breakfast is €10.
The excursion will be on a two-seater kayak with two possible family arrangements
- two adults and one child of max. 13 years old
- two adults and two children max. 10 years old
In thecase of a single passenger, this will paddle on a kayak together with a guide, who will be at his/her sole disposal. In the 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. shifts, the price remains unchanged, while in the 6 a.m. shift a €10 discount applies per single passenger. If you intend to participate alone, please inform the guide at the contact details received in the booking confirmation.
Recommended clothing
- swimming costume
- light-coloured T-shirt
- footwear suitable for water activities
- hat
Don't forget to bring
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- change of clothes
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Ortona, Chieti
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
