Description
Paddle around the lagoon islands of Sant'Erasmo and Vignole, the "vegetable gardens" of Venice and discover the Sant'Andrea fort built to protect Venice from its enemies!
This discovery tour by kayak will take you to key historic zones in the Venetian Lagoon: paddle around the lagoon islands of Sant'Erasmo and Vignole, known as the "vegetable gardens" of Venice; discover the Sant'Andrea fort built to protect Venice from its enemies; learn where the word "quarantine" was born on the island of Lazzaretto nuovo; relax on the secret hidden natural spot of the island of Certosa ad enjoy the skyline of Venice from a privileged perspective.
This discovery tour by Kayak is easy to handle and not too tiring. We will meet in Venice and reach together Sant'Erasmo Island by water bus. The actual paddling time will be around 2,5 hours. Before starting the guided kayak excursion, you will be informed about: kayak paddling techniques, security measures and how to go on a kayak in the lagoon. Paddling on our kayaks, we will reach several lagoon islands through saltmarshes and accompanied by many lagoon birds. We will stop several times to admire the nature and some hidden spots you can reach only by kayak while hearing stories about people still living on these islands and historical explanation about each place. The main attraction we will Sant’Andrea, a 16th century fortress in the middle of the lagoon, a magnificient defensive infrastructure you can only reach by small private boats or kayaks. We will visit all these hidden gems that only locals know from a very special point of view, directly in contact with nature. Kayaking in the lagoon also means to discover the intimate part of Venice, the most hidden and beautiful places, without any negative environmental impact.
What's included?
✔ Nature and interpretive guide & tour leader
✔ Kayak rental
✔ Life vest
✔ Ergonomic paddle
✔ Meeting point in Venice Fondamente Nove
Exclusions:
- Water bus ticket to the Sant'Erasmo Island. Tickets will be purchased onboard
- Tip or gratuity
Please note:
⚠ Not wheelchair accessible
⚠ Not stroller accessible
⚠ Not recommended for people with back problems, for pregnant travelers and for people with heart conditions
Paddle around the lagoon islands of Sant'Erasmo and Vignole, the "vegetable gardens" of Venice and discover the Sant'Andrea fort built to protect Venice from its enemies!
This discovery tour by kayak will take you to key historic zones in the Venetian Lagoon: paddle around the lagoon islands of Sant'Erasmo and Vignole, known as the "vegetable gardens" of Venice; discover the Sant'Andrea fort built to protect Venice from its enemies; learn where the word "quarantine" was born on the island of Lazzaretto nuovo; relax on the secret hidden natural spot of the island of Certosa ad enjoy the skyline of Venice from a privileged perspective.
This discovery tour by Kayak is easy to handle and not too tiring. We will meet in Venice and reach together Sant'Erasmo Island by water bus. The actual paddling time will be around 2,5 hours. Before starting the guided kayak excursion, you will be informed about: kayak paddling techniques, security measures and how to go on a kayak in the lagoon. Paddling on our kayaks, we will reach several lagoon islands through saltmarshes and accompanied by many lagoon birds. We will stop several times to admire the nature and some hidden spots you can reach only by kayak while hearing stories about people still living on these islands and historical explanation about each place. The main attraction we will Sant’Andrea, a 16th century fortress in the middle of the lagoon, a magnificient defensive infrastructure you can only reach by small private boats or kayaks. We will visit all these hidden gems that only locals know from a very special point of view, directly in contact with nature. Kayaking in the lagoon also means to discover the intimate part of Venice, the most hidden and beautiful places, without any negative environmental impact.
What's included?
✔ Nature and interpretive guide & tour leader
✔ Kayak rental
✔ Life vest
✔ Ergonomic paddle
✔ Meeting point in Venice Fondamente Nove
Exclusions:
- Water bus ticket to the Sant'Erasmo Island. Tickets will be purchased onboard
- Tip or gratuity
Please note:
⚠ Not wheelchair accessible
⚠ Not stroller accessible
⚠ Not recommended for people with back problems, for pregnant travelers and for people with heart conditions
Sensation Details
For lovers of:
Culture and a View and Smell the Nature.
Risk level:
Medium
Duration:
04:00 Hours
GPS Location:
Meeting point:
Cannaregio, 30121 Venezia, Italy
Translator:
Human
Translation for:
English, German, Italian
Useful Information
Customers:
Minimum: 2 Maximum: 8
Youth:
Allowed (Up to the age of 17)
Reservation:
Automatic
Prices (Per Person)
Adults:
From 47.50 € up to 117.50 €
Youth:
Free If allowed
Vouchers To Provider
Vouchers accept:
['Paper', 'Electronic']
Detailed Start Times (2024)
Month(s):
January - December
Hour(s):
09:00h / 14:30h
Detailed Start Times (2025)
Month(s):
Sensation Details
For lovers of:
Culture and a View and Smell the Nature.
Risk level:
Medium
Duration:
04:00 Hours
GPS Location:
Meeting point:
Cannaregio, 30121 Venezia, Italy
Translator:
Human
Translation for:
English, German, Italian
Useful Information
Customers:
Minimum: 2 Maximum: 8
Babies:
Not Allowed (Up to the age of 3)
Youth:
Allowed (Up to the age of 17)
Reservation:
Automatic
Prices (Per Person)
Adults:
From 47.50 € up to 117.50 €
Youth:
Free If allowed
Vouchers To Provider
Vouchers accept:
['Paper', 'Electronic']
Detailed Start Times (2024)
Month(s):
January - December
Hour(s):
09:00h / 14:30h
Detailed Start Times (2025)
Month(s):
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