--- title: Santorini Kayak in Volcanic Cliffs Hidden Sea Caves and Picnic lang: en type: tour city: Santorini country: Greece price: 125 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 1077 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 5 (Sea Kayaking) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-kayak-in-volcanic-cliffs-hidden-sea-caves-and-picnic/ --- # Santorini Kayak in Volcanic Cliffs Hidden Sea Caves and Picnic **Guidekin's take:** Paddle past the Red and White beaches on Santorini's volcanic south coast, with swimming and snorkeling stops. Kayak and snorkel gear, a sun hat, a drybag and a picnic are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.96 from 1077 reviews at €125 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #2 of 5 in Sea Kayaking, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Santorini South Discovery.  Spend 3 hours paddling by the volcanic beaches of the south coast, the Red, White beaches. Spend time snorkeling and stop to enjoy a swin. This is introductory sea kayak tour all experience levels are welcomed. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Walk along Akrotiri beach and you will… - 6 start times: between 09:00 and 17:30 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €125 per person for the SD Morning option; other options up to €135 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 1077 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Santorini Sea Kayak - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:30, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.96 from 1077 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1066 of 1077. - 5 stars: 1053 (98%) - 4 stars: 13 (1%) - 3 stars: 4 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 5 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise patient guides, coastal views and the picnic; rocky conditions around the shore are a practical caveat. **Praised:** - Patient instruction that helps beginners feel comfortable on the water - Knowledgeable guides sharing the island's history and geology - Views of coastal cliffs, caves and beaches from the kayaks - Tasty picnic food at secluded beach stops - Beach breaks for swimming and snorkelling **Complaints:** - Rocky conditions at the beach and in the water Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2026-07-23 to 2026-10-31); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SD Morning | €125 / person | English | Homemade picnic & snacks : Expect to find freshly homemade sandwiches, seasonal fruits, and traditional snacks, all prepared with love Start time varies: 10:00-12:00: The final starting time will be finalised the day before the activity. | | SN Sunset / Evening Tour | €135 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours Homemade picnic & snacks : Light picnic is available on the kayaking tour. You should expect to find a freshly homemade sandwich & seasonal fruits. Paddle during the sunset time: Enjoy the best possible paddling experience as the day transitions into the night. Start time varies: 16:30-18:00: The final start time will be confirmed the day before the activity, as it depends on the sunset time. | ## What's included - Paddle UK / BCU / ACA certified English speaking guide(s) - Kayaking & Safety equipment - Light picnic with local homemade delicacies - Hotel pick-up and drop off (optional with extra charge) - Full insurance, All Fees and Taxes - Sun hat, Drybag, Snorkeling equipment ## Not included - Gratuities - Flip flops or water shoes, Sunglasses, Towel - Available for purchase at our base in Akrotiri. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:30, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Walk along Akrotiri beach and you will find our base next to the famous restaurant - ''The cave of Nikolas'' Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Not recommended for travelers weighing over 120 kg / 265 lb. ## Compared with other Sea Kayaking | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 5** | €125 | 4h | 4.96 (1077) | shared | | [Small-Group Santorini Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling & Picnic](/greece/santorini/tours/small-group-santorini-sea-caves-kayak-trip-with-snorkeling-picnic/?format=md) | €135 | 7h | 5.0 (108) | shared | | [Serenity Kayak : Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling & Picnic](/greece/santorini/tours/serenity-kayak-sea-caves-kayak-trip-with-snorkeling-picnic/?format=md) | €135 | 7h | 4.92 (51) | shared | | [Santorini: Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option](/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-sunset-sea-kayak-with-light-dinner-with-pick-up-option/?format=md) | €120 | 4h 30m | 4.91 (93) | shared | Ranked #2 of 5 in Sea Kayaking by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €120 to €135, median €125; typical length 4h 30m. 0 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/santorini-kayak-tours/?format=md ## More in Santorini - All Santorini tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/tours/santorini-kayak-in-volcanic-cliffs-hidden-sea-caves-and-picnic/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/santorini/?format=md