Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon

Overview

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2 hours

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For beginners: families with kids 8-17 years old, groups, single travelers with and without experience.

We are Nicoló and Aleksandra, a young couple living in Venice. We invite you to experience Venice by water with us. Paddling in the Northern Lagoon, we'll discover one of Italy's largest wetlands for birds and its wildlife. The journey will take you past wetlands, the islands of Murano, Sant'Erasmo, Lazzaretto Nuovo and others. Through this experience, you will gain a better understanding of the local geography, morphology, and archaeology.

What is the program of the class?

Visit to the rowing club;

Paddling instructions;

Training on the water.

How many kilometers will we paddle?

We will do 10 kilometers.

* The program and visits to the islands may vary depending on participants' experience, water levels, currents and other weather conditions in the lagoon.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €10 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable.

Physical exertion is required on our classes, they are sporty. You should have experts/medium paddling skills. You should be in suitable physical condition (each paddler must be: less than 120 kilos for men, less that 100 kilos for women; and be able to enter kayak cabin size 80 cm long and 40 cm wide) and mental condition to participate in sports activities, including dangerous ones, and to be free from any impediment disorders. People with serious disabilities and pregnant women after the third month will not be accepted. People with serious disabilities and pregnant women after the third month will not be accepted.

Two double kayaks are provided for each class. When there are only adults in a group, the guide decides on the spot who uses the double kayak based on their physical abilities.

The class can be cancelled by the instructor in the following cases: 1. Bad weather conditions: strong winds, rain, fog, lightning and tornadoes, events, demonstrations, strikes or other conditions that make the class unsafe or impossible. A trainee will be contacted to arrange a rescheduling for the cancelled class. 2. If a trainee arrives drunk or drugged. 3. If a trainee does not meet the requirements mentioned above.

During the classes, we often encounter waves of one foot (30 - 40cm) as well as other boat traffic.

The class can be rescheduled by the instructor if there are any changes in working hours or internal works in the club in connection with important sporting events or any other circumstances related to the club's internal processes.

Don't use your phone or camera while you are paddling. It's prohibited to use phones or cameras during the class, you will have to leave it in a locker. The instructor will take pictures for you and send them to you after the class. It's okay if you film on a Go Pro or camera attached to a hat or life jacket, since you can paddle freely.

Children between the ages of 8 and 17 are welcome to participate in the class, but only in one double kayak with their parents or instructors (i.e., they cannot sail alone).

If there is only one booking (a single participant) for a specific tour, time, and date, the guide may reschedule it to allow the single participant to join a shared group.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Workout for adults in groups, couples or families with adult children / teenagers with and without kayaking experience. Venice has a rich tradition of water sports. Paddling in the Northern Lagoon, we'll explore one of Italy's largest wetlands for birds and discover the wildlife. The itinerary will take you past wetlands and the islands of Murano, Sant'Erasmo, Lazzaretto Nuovo and others. Through this experience, you will gain a better understanding of the local geography, morphology, and archaeology and have an intense workout of 10 km. * The program and visits to the islands may vary depending on participants' experience, water levels, currents and other weather conditions in the lagoon. How many kilometers will we paddle? What is the program of the class? Visit to the rowing club; Paddling instructions; Training on water. IMPORTANT: Paddling is a sport. Make sure you meet the requirements and have a paddling experience.We will reach out to you to determine your level of experience. In some cases, the guide may transfer your booking to another group that has the same skill level as yours.

What‘s Included

Paddles

Life jackets

Kayaks

Photo service

Guide

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