Private Tour

Hiking around Navarino Bay

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

In the western part of Messinia where the Ionian sea embraces the shore of Peloponnese, we hike the hill of Palaiokastro, the famous beach of Voidokilia and the lagoon of Yalova the southernmost station of migratory birds between Europe and Africa. The area being integrated into the environmental program natura 2000 is the largest wetland in southern Greece and offers shelter to wild migrating birds, which we may have the opportunity to observe. Here lives the endangered African chameleon while numerous birds such as herons, kestrels, aegean seagulls, flamingos, ospreys, royal eagles and other migratory and endemic birds take shelter at this hospitable and safe environment.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

We hike through the medieval castle of Palaiokastro on Koryfasio hill, then hike down to the stunning Voidokilia beach to swim and have pic nic before returning to the starting from a path just by the lagoon.

What‘s Included

Picnic with local products

Liability insurance

Snacks

Tour planning – Sightseeing

Guide

All taxes

Photographs from the tour

Transportation to/from attractions

Options

Hiking around Navarino Bay

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best hike ever in Navarino!
genh245,,May 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fotis is an A+ guide. He knows so much about history and the area. He was really fun to be with. The views were breathtaking and we got great photos!
Navarino Hiking
L3603LHmaryg,,May 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I would absolutely choose this company again! Our Guides were excellent! 10 out of 10. The area was beautiful. There were a lot of rocky places wear a good pair of hiking shoes.
Unique experience 🙂!
Ina D,,Jul 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent trip! Everyone was friendly. We were treated as VIPs! I recomment it 100%. Thank you all! Looking forward to new adventures!
Idyllic yellow beach with azure sea
mirand67,,May 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful beach runs around and is not deep It is wonderful for fresh dive and you can also walk to it via the castle .This walk is for the advanced The beach is without beds belongs to protected nature reserve Karetta turtles come here to lay their eggs Its azure blue waters and yellow sand define it as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Peloponessos
Fantastic views, entertaining guide and challenging tour
U2477UUalexandraw,,Nov 2, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was an unforgettable experience. The guide had the perfect mix of humorous and informative. The pace was completely ok despite the large group, the route unexpectedly daring but manageable for all. No one wished for the many mosquitoes. On the beach, anti-mosquito spray was even handed out. I can recommend the tour provider without any reservations.
very nice hike with YORGOS
francoisB018,,May 31, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Welcoming, our guide Yorgos was very friendly. he knows the history of Greece well, and was able to give us many comments on the area. Safe hike, with a picnic on the most beautiful beach in the region.
A perfect hike for a beautiful spot!
lambertducinema,,May 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
On a trip around the Peloponnese, we had the chance to pass through Navarino Bay. In order to learn more about the history of the bay and not to miss the little surprises of the place, we have chosen Explore Messinia Team. Our guide, Georges, was perfect, telling us passionately the history of this beautiful place, offering us a nice picnic on the sublime beach of Voidokilia (deserted when we came in early April, perfect) and taking great interest in our own travel experiences, which was very appreciative. He did not hesitate to give us other good deals for the rest of our trip. In short, a very very good experience that I highly recommend;)
Terrific and unforgettable kayaking
erezyair,,Oct 22, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time! Guide was super professional, everything was well organised and the kayaks were just amazing. Do yourself a favour and book a trip!
Great kayak tour
Barkas333,,Jun 26, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chose to tour Navarina Bay. No regrets. A very picturesque place. First you sail along the port and city to the island with a natural "portal-arch". A very beautiful rock! Next, you will swim into a cave, the entrance to which is from the sea, and from the shore you cannot see it. Next, swim to a narrow bay with pure water where you can snorkel. There's little life, but there's enough. After a tasty little picnic, swim to the monument and then back to port. It takes about four hours. The event is very interesting - the instructor in English tells historical facts. I advise you to wear something with a long sleeve, and something on your head, as burn instantly at lunchtime on the water. Or a moisture-resistant sunscreen (40-50 HC). No special physical training is required - the kayak is controlled by pedals and paddles. I suggest a very interesting tour!