Paddling Genoa secret coast
Overview
This is a unique experience, you will visit the town moving on the water, slowly and quietly and tasting its culture and environment.
You will able to visit the town in depth and from it's best perspective, the sea.
Genoa was developed on the sea, it's main gate.
From there you can really understand this place.
What's Included
- Dry jacket (if needed)
- Long sleeve fleece (if needed)
- Spray skirt
- Life jacket
- 12 Lt dry bag
- Paddle
- Single or tandem kayak
- Neoprene trousers (if needed)
- Bottled water We love our planet, let's avoid to waste plastic in the sea, use your canteen
Meeting Location
Via V Maggio
30, 16148 Genova GE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
American Canoe Association and Italian Kayak Federation certified guides are your companions in this unique trip.
We will paddle along the fantastic Genoa east coast, discovering its hidden secrets from a really unusual perspective, the sea, away from busy and crowded roads, moving slowly and quietly, paddling in front of the largest coastal garden park of Europe.
We will leave from the Quinto beach, heading east direction, to find out the Porticciolo di Nervi, where we can have a gelato stop in a fantastic ice-cream shop in font of the beach, then we will move along the amazing "Nervi promenade", dedicated to one of our most famous father of the fatherland, Giuseppe Garibaldi; then we will move to the wonderful Villa Luxoro at east the edge of the town.
We will tell you about the millenary history of this ancient town (the most feared ancient Republic of the Mediterranean), tasting local typical food, all ingedients for a memorable Journey.
Of course, depending from the season, you will able to swim and doing snorkeling (we will provide you diving masks and snorkels).
For the winter and spring season we can provide you all the gears (e.g. dry jackets, fleece, neoprene pants)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(11)Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-130222P2
Reviews
Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 11 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Top10Adventures® customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is Top10Adventures®’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CEST).
- This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dry jacket (if needed).
- Long sleeve fleece (if needed).
- Spray skirt.
- Life jacket.
- 12 Lt dry bag.
- Paddle.
- Single or tandem kayak.
- Neoprene trousers (if needed).
- Bottled water. We love our planet, let's avoid to waste plastic in the sea, use your canteen.
This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This adventure requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Paddling Genoa secret coast is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Paddling Genoa secret coast will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Dry jacket (if needed)
- Long sleeve fleece (if needed)
- Spray skirt
- Life jacket
- 12 Lt dry bag
- Paddle
- Single or tandem kayak
- Neoprene trousers (if needed)
- Bottled waterWe love our planet, let's avoid to waste plastic in the sea, use your canteen
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
