--- title: Kayak tour from Monterosso to Vernazza lang: en type: tour city: Cinque Terre country: Italy price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 118 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Which kayak first? rank_in_category: 1 of 4 (Kayak & Snorkelling) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/kayak-tour-from-monterosso-to-vernazza/ --- # Kayak tour from Monterosso to Vernazza **Guidekin's take:** A sit on top kayak run under the cliffs from Monterosso to Vernazza, with a guide who stops to explain the ravines and dry stone walls, and showers and changing cabins at the beach base. Swimming is a condition of joining, single kayaks carry a weight limit, and towels and rock shoes are on you. 4.94 from 118 reviews at €90 per person. **Which kayak first?:** Book the guided Monterosso to Vernazza paddle first if you can swim: 3h, €90 per person, 4.94 from 118 reviews. Trade-off: Must be able to swim. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview Carnassa Tour has been offering Kayaking activities for years, as it is run by qualified and local staff with passion and will lead you to the most primitive and hidden places; Chiara, the Guide, will tell you curiosities and old stories that the Monterossini keep in their inaccessible ravines, saltiness and dry stone walls close to the sea. In addition, the beach offers many amenities such as showers, walk-in closet, bar service and umbrella. Everything you need for the tour is provided free of charge. Your Guide is constantly in training and certified to carry out the activity in total safety, Sea kayak instructor courses, for the use of the semi-automatic defibrillator and Member Update as a lifeguard are held annually. Maximum punctuality is required to allow the start of the tour at the appointed time, otherwise the ticket will be lost and will not be refunded. Show up 15 minutes before the start of the tour to start preparing yourself. ## Before you book - Meeting point: If you will be using Google Maps, - Starts 09:00, 10:00: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Children from €78: ages 9 to 14 ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 118 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Carnassa Cinque Terre Kayak Tour ## What's included - waterproof bag - Sea kayak Guide - Life jacket - Lycra shirt on request - Kayak sit on top - shower - Changing cabins - driver's cabin to store customers' personal belongings ## Not included - Bottled water - Beach towel - costume / sports clothes - rock shoes (not mandatory but highly recommended) ## Itinerary 1. **Vernazza** (3h) - Kayak experience in Cinque Terre direction Vernazza starting from Monterosso crossing the historic village and stopping in the picturesque theater of Vernazza with bathroom. Cliffs overlooking the sea, terraces, cave and numerous curiosities will accompany you along this... 2. **Monterosso al Mare** (pass by, no stop) - Departure from the "Beach Bar Stella Marina" bathing establishment in Monterosso equipped with showers, cabin for personal items and cabins for changing; visit the town from the sea, passing in front of the ancient village towards Vernazza, stop for a swim ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Fri, Sun - Departures: 09:00, 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - 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 If you will be using Google Maps, type "Carnassa Kayak Tour" Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJjeQl3M3v1BIRC7xVzgsefAs ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Forbidden for those who cannot swim - Single kayaks prohibited for those weighing more than 100 kg - Not recommended for those who do not have good physical shape Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Kayak & Snorkelling | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 4** | €90 | 3h | 4.94 (118) | shared | | [Paddle along the Cinque Terre](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/paddle-along-the-cinque-terre/?format=md) | €83 | 3h | 4.86 (36) | shared | | [Kayak experience with Carnassa Tour in Cinque Terre + Snorkeling](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/kayak-experience-with-carnassa-tour-in-cinque-terre-snorkeling/?format=md) | €75 | 2h | 4.84 (380) | shared | | [Cinque Terre Half Day Kayak Trip from Monterosso](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/cinque-terre-half-day-kayak-trip-from-monterosso/?format=md) | €112 | 3h | 4.82 (119) | shared | Ranked #1 of 4 in Kayak & Snorkelling by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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