--- title: A guided day of exploration in sea kayaking, discovery of the National Park. lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/marseille/tours/a-guided-day-of-exploration-in-sea-kayaking-discovery-of-the-national-park/ type: tour city: Marseille country: France price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 52 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en, fr] guidekin_pick: Kayak, full day? rank_in_category: 2 of 3 (Boat & Kayak Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/tours/a-guided-day-of-exploration-in-sea-kayaking-discovery-of-the-national-park/ --- # A guided day of exploration in sea kayaking, discovery of the National Park. **Guidekin's take:** A full day in real sea kayaks with a state certified instructor in a group of about eight, with a technical briefing first and a minibus shuttle from the base to the launch site included. You bring the picnic, plenty of water and closed shoes that can get wet, and you must be able to swim a short distance unaided. 4.73 from 52 reviews at €90 per person. **Kayak, full day?:** Choose a sea kayak day with a certified guide and shuttle from the base, 7h at €90 per person; bring a picnic. 4.73, 52 reviews. Trade-off: Bring your own picnic; no free cancellation. (last checked September 24, 2026) ## Overview The group consists of only 8 participants (sometimes 10). We favor intimate experiences with the Calanques and with you. The kayaks we use are real sea kayaks. They are long and tapered. Very efficient and fast on the water these kayaks are made for hiking. The appointment with us allows you to choose the right kayak. Our Guides are state certified instructors with a long experience in sea kayaking. There is always a technical initiation and individual corrections during the day. They know perfectly well the Calanques and the corners inaccessible on foot. From our base we go by minibus to the best spot of the day depending on the weather conditions. We have several routes, each of them different. Our mobility to find the best spot of the day and our 20 years of experience are the guarantees of a successful day for you. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please park in the parking lot, - Starts 08:00, 09:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Picnic and water, allow 1.5 liters to 2… - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 52 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Raskas Kayak ## What's included - Kayak equipment: Single or double kayak, Life jacket, Paddle, Waterproof bag - Transport by Minibus from the Inn to the practice site, round trip. ## Not included - Transport from your residence to the Inn - Picnic and water, allow 1.5 liters to 2 liters per person - Closed shoes (Required) that will go into the water. - Dress code: swimsuit, T-shirt covering the shoulders, Sweater or fleece depending on the season. - Rain gear if necessary. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-24 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Please park in the parking lot, go around the building from the left and wait for us in front of the kayaks. The guide is waiting for you. Thank you for not entering the building. . ## Good to know - 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 - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Must know how to swim 50 meters minimum without buoyancy assistance and immerse your head ## Compared with other Boat & Kayak Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 3** | €90 | 7h | 4.73 (52) | shared | | [Beautiful boat tour in the Calanques with swimming](/france/marseille/tours/beautiful-boat-tour-in-the-calanques-with-swimming/?format=md) | €79 | 4h 30m | 4.91 (138) | shared | | [Guided kayak excursion in creeks](/france/marseille/tours/guided-kayak-excursion-in-creeks/?format=md) | €60 | 3h | 4.54 (116) | shared | Ranked #2 of 3 in Boat & Kayak Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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