Kayak through the Venice lagoon

Here are some suggestions for you: 3 excursions in the lagoon accompanied by Roberta, an expert guide who will lead you to the lagoon, among the canals where the water is calm and only a few centimeters deep, or to Burano, telling curiosities and stories that only a local person knows.

Sunset tour

The sunset tour is an easy excursion, really suitable for everyone. Before leaving, Roberta will teach you how to paddle safely and then accompany you to discover the lagoon valleys of Cavallino for about 1 hour and a half. Don’t forget to bring your camera with you to capture beautiful shots.

It takes place every day starting at 7.00 pm from Fort Vecchio (in Via Lungomare San Felice, 96, Punta Sabbioni), the distance covered is a total of 5 km. The cost is €38 for adults and €30 for children under the age of 13.

The opening hours may vary slightly depending on the time of the season.

If you are looking for something more…

Barene Tour

On this kayak tour through the barene of the northern lagoon, you will discover the oldest and wildest part of the Venetian lagoon. The barene are stretches of land that emerge at low tide, covered with salt marsh vegetation and inhabited by a rich lagoon fauna. Here, time seems to slow down, birds dance in the wind and the silence tells ancient stories.

During the tour, you will discover the history of the lagoon, the important role of the sandbanks and the natural transformations that shape them day after day.

This tour is ideal for those who want to experience the lagoon essence, with its light, reflections, wind and silence. It is an invitation to discover Venice from a different, more intimate and deeper perspective.

The tour lasts 2.5 hours and takes place on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 5 p.m.

The tour costs €50 per person. Children up to 13 years old: €35 per participant (on a double kayak and accompanied by a parent).

Burano by kayak

Afternoon tour to the island of Burano, including a passage through the island’s inner canals and a return to Punta Sabbioni at sunset.

You will leave Treporti behind and cross the shallow waters of the Crevan Canal, passing along Sant’Erasmo and the island of San Francesco del Deserto. Burano will welcome you, guiding you into one of its canals. You will explore the island by kayak, letting yourself be enchanted by the colours of this unique place in the world.

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and takes place on Wednesdays, departing at 5 pm.

The excursion is suitable for medium-level participants. The route is approximately 10 km, with no stops or breaks on land. The tour costs €60 per person.

Back channels – tour of  Treporti

It is a route through the back channels of Treporti, where you can appreciate the mixture of urban and natural landscape, passing under bridges and discovering unusual corners of this small village to then find yourself in larger spaces where lagoon and nature become protagonists again. A varied and curious route, one of the favorites of families with children.

It takes place every Saturday morning, starting at 8.30 am from Forte Treporti in Punta Sabbioni, lasts about 2 hours for a distance of about 7 km.

Prices: €42 for adults, €30 for children under the age of 13.

Good to know

• Kayak rental and guided excursions in Italian and English are available throughout the year and organized by “Laguna Kayak”
• Excursions must be booked at the Experience Lab or at the Customer Care office of the campsite, at least 1 day in advance.  A minimum number of participants is required for some excursions
• In case of adverse weather conditions, the excursion may be suspended and the guide will reschedule it to another date
• Personalized tours can be organized on request: the itinerary will be defined together with the guide who will provide information on availability and cost of the excursion
• Bring sunglasses and a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a bottle of water.