Snorkeling in Lefkada: Kayak to Skorpios and Madouri

Paddle to private islands, snorkel where few reach, eat on the beach

Island-hopping kayak activity from Nydri in Lefkada, paddling to the private islands of Skorpios and Madouri with a live guide. You paddle across the Ionian, snorkel in secluded spots, swim in crystal-clear water, and eat a lunch of traditional Greek products on a pristine beach. The four-hour outing includes liability insurance and a guide who speaks English or Greek.

The experience

You start from the port at Nydri and paddle across open Ionian water to Madouri, then to Skorpios: the private island with its own history and lush coastline. The kayak takes you past the crowds. You reach hidden beaches and snorkeling spots that sit off the main tourist routes. Between paddles, you swim in the clear water and explore the rocky coves where fish move through the shallows.

Lunch arrives on one of the secluded beaches: fresh, traditional Greek food made with local products, served where you sit. You get iced tea to drink and time to rest before the paddle back. The return trip gives you the coastline from the water: a view most visitors never see from land. The whole outing runs four hours from start to finish.

A live guide in English or Greek leads the group and knows the safe entry points, the best snorkeling zones, and the timing that keeps the day moving without rush. Liability insurance is included. You bring a moderate level of fitness and comfort in the water.

What’s included

• Kayak and paddle.
• snorkeling in hidden beaches and coves.
• lunch with traditional Greek products on a secluded beach.
• iced tea.
• liability insurance.
• live guide in English or Greek.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 70 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish 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 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by TREKKING HELLAS

Is this one for you?The paddle across open Ionian water and the four-hour outing demand a moderate level of fitness and comfort in a kayak, so this suits someone who wants to reach private islands and snorkel spots without a motorboat, and who is ready to paddle to get there.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English 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.

What's the water like for snorkeling between Skorpios and Madouri?

The Ionian waters are clear enough to see the seafloor in the shallows, and the hidden beaches and coves hold small fish and rocky formations. The snorkeling happens in calm, protected spots the guide chooses for visibility and safety.

Do I need kayaking experience to paddle this route?

No prior kayaking is required. The paddle from Nydri to the islands crosses open water, so you need a moderate level of physical fitness and comfort sitting in a kayak for stretches of the four-hour outing, but the guide leads the pace and the route is built for mixed ability.

What's included in the lunch on the beach?

Lunch is traditional Greek food made with local products, served on the shore where you stop. Iced tea comes with it. Dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies) are welcome if you notify the operator before you book.

Can I do this if I've never snorkeled before?

Yes. The snorkeling happens in shallow, protected coves the guide selects. You'll need comfort in the water and a moderate fitness level for the kayaking itself, but no snorkeling experience is required. The guide shows you the spots and the entry points.