About this tour
Paddle into sea caves along Italy's Basilicata coast on a 2-hour kayak tour around Maratea. Your bilingual guide navigates you past the Grotta del Bacio and Grotta di Giorgio, stopping at secluded beaches where loggerhead turtles nest. The route adapts to sea conditions and your group's experience, whether you're first-timers or seasoned paddlers. Swim in the shallows between cave visits and hear the stories that locals still tell about this stretch of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Highlights
- Paddle into sea caves inaccessible any other way
- Visit nesting beaches of Caretta Caretta loggerhead turtles
- Swim in pristine open-water spots during tour
- Hear local legends from expert bilingual guide
- Dark-sand beaches and dramatic rocky outcrops
- Guides tailor route to sea conditions and fitness
What to expect
You'll meet your instructor 30 minutes early for a safety briefing and gear check—life jacket, paddle, kayak, and a dry bag for valuables. The paddle itself is steady-paced, with frequent stops: you'll nose into grottoes, float near cliff walls, and pull ashore at tucked-away beaches. Expect to swim once, in calm shallows. Your guide shares island history and local tales as you paddle, pointing out geological formations and explaining why these caves matter to the region. The pace suits both first-timers and experienced paddlers; routes adjust if wind or currents pick up.
Good to know
Bring sun protection and a light layer—sea wind cools quickly. Arrive 30 minutes early. The tour can reschedule or cancel if weather worsens. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have significant cardiovascular concerns. All fitness levels welcome otherwise. Meals and drinks are on you.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.