Spend a full day exploring the Calanques on this extended kayaking trip. The route covers multiple inlets and coves, offering opportunities to swim, sunbathe and enjoy a picnic along the way. This excursion provides a balanced mix of activity, relaxation, and sightseeing for all levels of paddlers aged seven and above.
Departing from Port-Miou, the group will first paddle toward the Calanque de l’Oulle, a serene inlet framed by limestone cliffs. The guide provides instruction on paddling techniques and safety before heading out, ensuring everyone is comfortable in their kayak. The morning section is a mix of gentle paddling and sightseeing along the coast.
Next, the route takes you through the Calanque de l’Eissadon and the Lessaidon fault, revealing dramatic cliffs and a historic quarry. This section combines longer stretches of paddling with short stops to appreciate the geological features. The Calanque du Devenson offers a turquoise swimming spot and a chance to pass the small Îlot du Dromadaire, giving participants a taste of the park’s more secluded areas.
The final part of the trip leads to the Calanque d’En-Vau, where a two-hour break is scheduled for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying your picnic. This extended stop allows time to relax, take in the scenery and recharge before continuing to the last stop at the Calanque de Port-Pin. The return journey to Port-Miou concludes the day with a comfortable paddle back along the coast.
This full-day adventure takes place entirely within the Calanques National Park, located between Marseille and Cassis in southern France. The park is renowned for its towering limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, and sheltered coves, offering an unparalleled coastal experience.
Launching from Port-Miou provides direct access to multiple calanques that are difficult to reach on foot. Sea kayaking allows visitors to explore both well-known and hidden areas of the park, experiencing the natural beauty of the Mediterranean coastline up close.
Participants should be comfortable spending several hours outdoors and able to paddle steadily for extended periods. While the guide offers support and instruction, this longer excursion requires a moderate level of physical stamina and confidence on the water.
As there are no shops or facilities along the route, everyone must bring their own food, drinks, and items for sun protection. Suitable clothing for water activities, swimwear, and a change of clothes for after the trip are recommended.
Decades of experience leading outdoor adventures have shaped a calm, professional approach that focuses on safety, efficiency, and enjoyment. Guidance is adapted to the group’s ability, ensuring a comfortable and engaging experience for everyone, from children to adults.
Expert knowledge of the Calanques National Park allows the guide to reveal both its iconic locations and more secluded areas. Small group sizes make it possible to share insights about the local environment, geology, and marine life while maintaining a relaxed pace that balances adventure with opportunities to rest.
The trip lasts approximately 6.5 hours, including stops for swimming, sunbathing, and a picnic. Participants will paddle through multiple calanques, covering a mix of shorter and longer stretches of coastline.
The pace is designed to balance activity and rest, allowing enough time to enjoy each stop while maintaining a steady progression along the route.
This is a beginner to intermediate level kayaking experience. While the route covers a longer distance than half-day excursions, the guide ensures the pace is manageable for participants who are reasonably fit and comfortable on the water.
Beginners will receive instruction and support, while those with previous experience can enjoy a more active day on the sea.
Yes, several stops are scheduled for swimming, particularly at the Calanque du Devenson and the Calanque d’En-Vau. Time is included for participants to enjoy the water safely, relax, or take photos.
Swimming is optional, and participants can choose to stay on the shore or relax in the sun if they prefer.
Participants should bring a swimsuit, water shoes, sun protection such as a hat and sunglasses, and enough drinking water. A packed lunch for the picnic break is required, as there are no facilities along the route.
Comfortable clothing suitable for water activities and a change of clothes for after the trip are recommended. A small waterproof bag for personal items is provided.
Groups are capped at twelve participants to ensure a personalised and relaxed experience. Smaller groups make it easier for the guide to provide instruction, advice, and support throughout the day.
This also allows more opportunities to stop, take photographs, and enjoy the natural surroundings without feeling crowded.
Yes, children aged seven and older are welcome. The guide adapts the pace to ensure that younger participants can keep up and enjoy the trip safely.
Parental supervision is recommended, and flotation devices and guidance are provided for all participants to ensure safety throughout the excursion.
Stable sea kayaks suitable for coastal exploration are provided. They are easy to handle for beginners but also allow experienced paddlers to move efficiently along the coastline.
All necessary equipment, including paddles, buoyancy vests, spray decks, and dry bags, is supplied to ensure safety and comfort.
Many coves and inlets in the Calanques National Park are inaccessible on foot. Kayaking provides unique access to these areas, allowing visitors to experience cliffs, caves, and secluded beaches up close.
Being on the water also gives a perspective of the coastline that cannot be achieved from land, combining physical activity with the opportunity to relax, swim, and enjoy the scenery.
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