Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon
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.
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Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon
What's included in Nature Kayak Tour: Exploring Europe’s Largest Lagoon
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Inclusions
- Photo service
- Guide
- Paddles
- Life jackets
- Kayaks
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet at the entrance to Reale Società Canottieri Querini.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
We are looking forward to paddling with you! We will meet at the entrance to Reale Società Canottieri Querini. If you need help finding the place, you can call us via WhatsApp +393773340689. Please, arrive 15 minutes early. Please, read carefully before the class starts: 1. On site, you will be asked for your booking number, first and last name, ticket, confirmation email. 2. A trainee will be asked to sign a waiver and release of liability. 3. If a trainee is late for the class, it will be started without a trainee and no refund of the deposit can be done. Then the instructor and a trainee can agree on another day and time for another class for a separate payment. 4. You should arrive in time with a suitable outfit: sports clothing (preferably synthetic or woolen, not cotton, better waterproof), sport shoes, a hat, and sunglasses. Make sure you have a bottle of water to stay hydrated. Please leave all precious things and documents at the hotel. 5. The class can be cancelled by the instructor in the following cases: 5.1. 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 reschedule for the cancelled class. 5.2. If a trainee arrives drunk or drugged. 5.3. If a trainee does not meet the requirements mentioned above. What else? We invite our guests to develop more active tourism by leaving no trace, and what is more, by collecting any rubbish found during the class. Also, please be respectful of nature and do not damage or remove plants or wildlife. If you have any questions, contact us: [email protected]. Thank you! See you soon!
