Compelling Corsica: Kayaking in Corsica, France

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Corsica was recently voted by National Geographic as the 2015 Best New Trips!  This adventure is an ideal combination of hiking the spectacular granite mountains of Corsica (including a bit of the legendary GR20) and paddling the azure waters of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Reserve Naturelle de Scandola.  This active, hotel-based trip offers superb...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Ajaccio
    • Visit of Corsica’s impressive megalithic art
    • Explore Bastia

What's this trip about?

    Corsica was recently voted by National Geographic as the 2015 Best New Trips!  This adventure is an ideal combination of hiking the spectacular granite mountains of Corsica (including a bit of the legendary GR20) and paddling the azure waters of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Reserve Naturelle de Scandola.  This active, hotel-based trip offers superb local cuisine for which the “Isle of Beauty” is famous.  Talented bilingual guides help ease all guests into a deep appreciation of “corsitude” as we embrace the authentic McDonalds-free local culture!

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age range14 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBastia
End CityAjaccio

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

  • Europe
  • France

Activities

  • Hiking
  • History
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Swimming

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Day 1

Meals: Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel Fesch

Arrive in the port town of Ajaccio, birthplace of Napoleon, set on a large crescent bay.  Settle in to our tour hotel and meet with your ROW Adventures guide for an evening orientation meeting followed by dinner together.

Day 2

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel Fesch

Our plan today is to sea kayak to the Isolella Peninsula where the majestic rocks of Sette e Nave are perched dramatically by the sea.  History and raw nature combine to create a mes...

Day 3

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel du Tourisme Zonza

After breakfast we drive into the dramatic mountains southeast of Ajaccio. Narrow, winding roads take us quickly higher into cooler climes. We stop for a historical visit of Corsi...

Day 4

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel Capo Rosso

After a nice breakfast in Zonza, we head back in to the  Col de Bavella set in the Alta Rocca Mountains. The dramatic granite spires slice the cobalt sky to create a spectacular site. Th...

Day 5

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel Capo Rosso

Our itinerary is designed to allow us maximum flexibility should weather conditions not allow us to kayak.  By basing in the village of Piana, if we can’t kayak, we have miles of trail t...

Day 6

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel Capo Rosso

Another day of kayaking is launched!  Depending on where we kayaked yesterday, we pick up and continue.  Today’s paddle will be shorter, likely in the four to seven mile range.  We stop ...

Day 7

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel Monte D’Oro

Today is a hiking day.  We rise early for our drive a short distance inland and then start a hike through the Gorge de Spelunca.  Within this gorge the river is spanned by two beautiful...

Day 8

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel des Gouvernerus

Legendary in Europe, the most famous hiking trail in all of France, the GR20 weaves its way from the north to south of Corsica.  We hike a small part of this trail this morning alon...

Day 9

For those who are not rushing off, we explore Bastia in the morning on a guided walking tour of the town, childhood home of Victor Hugo, where new and old stand in stark contrast.  Designated as a French “Town of Art & History” there are many stories to uncover un...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,795
Price per day$422
Single supplement (single occupancy)$750
Last Updated: 10/23/2019

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one of the best things we had ever done

When my partner and I went on a whale watching trip with Sea Kayak Adventures five years ago, we concluded that it was one of the best things we had ever done - espe...

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Feb 2020

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This was a very magical trip!

This was a very magical trip! Sherman, Edgar, Amaranta, and Monica were so passionate about the whales, birds, flora, and kayaking it was contagious. We so enjoyed s...

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Feb 2020

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had an amazing time

I was recently on a trip with your company from Mag Bay on the Gray Whale tour 2/10-2/15 and had an amazing time. I was on this trip with my 9 year old granddaughter...

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ROW Sea Kayak Adventures, founded in 1993, was born out of a passion for whale watching, sea kayaking, and wanting to share the experience with fellow nature-lovers. For over 20 years now, Sea Kayak Adventures has been providing unique kayak tours for active, outdoor-minded travelers to world-renowned destinations and some of the most celebrated natural areas, including Alaska, British Columbia, Baja, the Galapagos Islands, Patagonia, Quebec, Scotland and Corsica. Each destination has its own unique wilderness experiences and most offer once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters. Travelers head home at the end of their trip feeling rejuvenated by their time spent in nature, meeting great people, kayaking amidst wildlife and sleeping under the stars.

At ROW Sea Kayak Adventures, we select the very best places on Earth to whale watch and sea kayak. And we don’t just watch whales; we join them! Many of our trips are in UNESCO World Heritage Sites and National Marine Parks, providing unparalleled whale and wildlife encounters, and calm paddling waters.

Kayaks are largely non-intrusive to wildlife, which mean you’ll have a rare view of animals that normally scatter at the approach of humans and large boats. In sturdy kayaks you’ll be at eye level with playful dolphins, inquisitive sea lions, and incredible whales.

Whether you are an avid sea kayaker, or it is your first time, you’ll enjoy these incredible trips, and share in our passion for adventure, commitment to conserving the environment, and relishing unique experiences. For those new to the sport, kayaking is easy to learn in the sheltered waters that we visit, and we provide all of the camping gear, kayaking equipment and guidance needed. In addition, we keep our groups small to allow you to not only travel intimately among nature, but to ensure you receive the necessary attention from our guides.

Most of our guides are with us for the long-term, despite the seasonal nature of the industry. Our top-notch equipment, unique itineraries, and perfected operations attract extraordinary guides, many of whom are highly sought after in the industry. ROW Sea Kayak Adventures guides know their outdoor skills as second nature. Each trip has 2-3 guides to assist, inform and lead the way so you get the most out of your adventure. They love to share conversations, knowledge, games and laughter – and they’re great cooks!

We know that it’s our job to provide uncompromising comfort & safety and quality service & gear. We provide all of the gear you need – kayaks, camping gear, etc – teach you necessary skills to perform the various activities, and always have your safety in mind. In addition, our legendary wilderness meals, prepared daily by our guides using fresh, healthy ingredients, include savory dishes like chiles rellenos, baked salmon and vegetable lasagna. We even serve delicious desserts like brownies and pineapple upside-down cake! Each morning, we serve up freshly brewed coffee. Throughout the day we provide an abundance of local fruits and vegetables. Wine and mixed drinks are served with hors d’oeuvres each evening for happy hour. We also accommodate special dietary requests. “Camping Plus” is all about truly “getting away,” but not quite “leaving it all behind!”

While we provide certain creature comforts, we are all about practicing “Leave No Trace” ethics. Respecting not only the wildlife we encounter, but also the environment we visit is of utmost importance. Rest assured you will leave the special places you visit as pristine as you found them. 

In 2013, we furthered our conservation and responsible tourism efforts by becoming the first kayak tour operator to join the Responsible Whale Watch Partnership. We represent the organization with just 30 other companies in an effort to raise the standards of whale and dolphin watching worldwide.

We make unique and meaningful trips easier for you by taking care of the details so you can just show up and focus on being totally engaged in your adventure.

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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 8 Dinners

Age Requirements
14 years and up
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