Kayaking Loutraki: Lake to Sea with Temple of Hera

Paddle a narrow canal, swim at an ancient temple, pass a lighthouse

Sea kayaking from Lake Vouliagmeni to the open Corinthian Sea near Loutraki, with swimming stops at the Temple of Hera and views of Melagavi Lighthouse. The route takes 4 hours and includes all kayak equipment, snorkelling gear, photos and liability insurance. A guide speaks English, German or Greek. You can book the activity alone or add hotel transfer from Athens and lunch.

The experience

You start at Lake Vouliagmeni, a sheltered freshwater lake ringed by cliffs, and paddle through a narrow natural canal that opens into the Corinthian Sea. The route stays close to the coast, where you'll pass towering rock formations and hidden coves before reaching the Temple of Hera (one of Ancient Greece's most important archaeological sites), where you stop to swim. The paddle continues beneath Melagavi Lighthouse, which sits on a headland with views across the gulf. The whole route takes 4 hours and stays within sight of land.

All kayak equipment comes with you: paddle, personal flotation device, and the boat itself. Snorkelling gear is included for the swimming stops, and the guide takes photos throughout the day. You'll have a live guide in English, German or Greek depending on your choice at checkout. If you book the activity alone, you arrange your own way to Lake Vouliagmeni. If you add the transfer option, a driver picks you up from your Athens hotel, brings you to the lake, and returns you after the paddle with lunch included.

What’s included

• Sea kayak, paddle and personal flotation device.
• snorkelling equipment for the swimming stops.
• photos taken during the paddle.
• liability insurance.
• live guide in English, German or Greek.
• hotel transfer from Athens and lunch if you choose the transfer option at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English, German or Greek10:00

Guide in English, German or Greek09:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (10 to 64 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, German and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by TREKKING HELLAS

Is this one for you?Book the activity alone if you have your own transport to Lake Vouliagmeni, or add the transfer and lunch option if you're staying in Athens and want the driver to handle the route and a meal afterward. The 4-hour paddle suits a morning or afternoon slot in your schedule and works best if you're comfortable in the water and can swim.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Greek.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is this kayaking suitable if I've never paddled before?

Yes. The route is designed for all physical fitness levels and no prior experience is required. The guide leads the group and the pace stays manageable across the 4 hours on the water.

What happens at the Temple of Hera during the paddle?

You stop to swim in the water beside the temple ruins, which sit on the shore. It's one of the main swimming moments on the route, and the guide will have time for photos and questions about the site.

Can I book just the kayaking without the transfer and lunch?

Yes. You can book the activity on its own and make your own way to Lake Vouliagmeni, or add the transfer from your Athens hotel and a meal after the paddle.

What's included in the kayak equipment?

The paddle, kayak, personal flotation device, snorkelling gear for the swimming stops, and liability insurance all come with the activity. The guide also takes photos during the day.

How far is Loutraki from Athens?

The kayaking route is just over an hour from Athens by car, which is why the transfer option picks you up from your hotel rather than meeting you at the lake.