WEST COAST : FROM CALVI TO AJACCIO
8 DAYS EXPEDITION FOR INTERMEDIAIRE PADDLERS

EXPLORE THE ENTIRE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE NATURAL RESERVE OF PORTO

- 8 days SEAKAYAK EXPEDITION
- 2 NIGHTS IN BENISTA Campsite**** OR SIMILAR
ON ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE DAYS
- 7 nights WILDCAMPING ON ISOLATED BEACHES
- corsican food and traditional Apéritif

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ITINERARY FOR your TRIP

Depending on the wind, this expedition can be done from Calvi to Ajaccio or from Ajaccio to Calvi. Anyway, if you decide to fly to Corsica, we recommend you to book your flight to and from Ajaccio Airport, where pick up will be organized to transfer you on your arrival day in Benista Campsite****  where you can get a rest after your travels and energise for the upcoming sea kayaking expedition. Flights need to be booked in order to arrive in ajaccio before 15.00p.m (on the arrival day) and leave before 12.00 (on the departure date).

Depending on where we start, the arrival day can be used to drive directly to Calvi (3 hours away from Ajaccio) and in this case scenario, you will spend the night in campground nearby Calvi.

We will meet the next day at 8am for breakfast, load the kayaks with all we need and we are ready to start the adventure.

Each morning at 8am breakfast will be ready during which we will make the plan for the day. Trips are planned on day-to-day basis taking into account the wind direction as well, as the experience of the group.  Each day departure time is planned for 9.30am and the arrival to different campsites is planned at approximately 5.00pm every evening. Each day involves 3-4 hours of paddling with 2 generous stops allowing plenty of time for swimming, snorkelling, relaxing and lunch.

In the evenings, after a swim in the warm Mediterranean sea, you will get to enjoy a traditional apéritif with Corsican cheese, local charcuterie, fresh bread and french wine! Together, we all prepare lunches (salads) for the following day and hot meal for dinner. The menu is available upon request, we can make adjustments to your specific diet or allergies, just let us know.

Resume :
DAY 1 : Arrival date, pick up from Ajaccio airport to your accomodation
DAY 1 to DAY 2 : Night in an organized Campground nearby Ajaccio or Calvi 
DAY 2 to DAY 9 : 8 days expeditionning on the west Coast
DAY 9 to DAY 10 : Night in an organized Campground nearby Ajaccio or Calvi
DAY 10 : Transfer back from your accomodation to Ajaccio Airport

see the map in details

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CAMPING BENISTA ****

SEE THE WEBSITE HERE

WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • TRANSFER FROM AJACCIO AIRPORT TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION ON DAY 1 AND TANSFER BACK ON DAY 9 (with rented car)
  • TRANSFER FROM YOUR ACCOMMODATION TO THE STARTING POINT ON DAY 2 AND BACK ON DAY 9
  • 8 DAYS FULL OF SEAKAYAKING ADVENTURES
  • 2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN BENISTA **** CAMPSITE (or Similar) AND 7 NIGHTS WILDCAMPING IN THE UNESCO PARK
  • EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED BC 5* SEAKAYAK LEADER AND INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 3
  • QUALITY SEAKAYAKING GEAR (sea kayak, spraydeck, paddle, drybags, tent for the camping on day 1 & 6)
  • ALL FOOD INCLUDING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER FROM DAY 2 (lunch) TO DAY 9 (lunch) (Shopping together)
  • COMPLIMENTARY PHOTOS ONLINE WITH FREE DOWNLOAD

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING

KIT LIST FOR YOU TO BRING

SEE THE KIT LIST

2025 price and booking arrangementS

TOTAL PRICE KAYAK PACKAGE + 2 NIGHTS CAMPING BENISTA**** :

1300 € PER PERSON

TOTAL PRICE KAYAK PACKAGE AND YOU BOOK YOUR OWN ACCOMODATION

1100 € PER PERSON

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Advanced bookings only.  Once you have some dates that suits you, send us an e-mail to check for availablility.  We take bookings up to one year in advance. 
We will organize transfer from the airport of Ajaccio on day 1  before 15:00
We will organize transfer to the airport of Ajaccio on day 10 in order to arrive before 11:00. It can be adjusted to your timetable.
Trips are planned according to the wind direction based on the latest forecast on windfinder.com, therefore it is not known which trip will take place, until the evening before.  Different trip will be planned each day as not to repeat the same within the same week. 
Both double and single kayaks are available. We recommend double kayaks for those with minimal or no kayaking experience.  Double kayaks are useful for matching up paddlers of different strengths and are a great advantage on windy days as they offer increased efficiency and stability.
Paddlers with kayaking experience are welcome to choose from our variety of single kayaks. See our equipment page for a full list of models available.
Your safety is our priority.  Jeremy is experienced and qualified to lead groups in open sea conditions. He know how to keep you safe, handle any emergencies and make your experience enjoyable.  At the launch site, you will be briefed and given safety instruction. We will not begin our journey until everyone has a good understanding of how to handle a kayak and what to expect once underway.
This trip is designed for intermediaire paddler with previous experience in seakayak expedition. We offer differents type of trips for no experience paddlers, check the website to find a trip that suits you
Yes. As an experienced paddler you will be free to roam, while the less-experienced are kept in closer check. A typical day trip involves generous breaks where some may like to swim and relax, while others may prefer to practice their kayaking skills. Jeremy have a special way to teach rolling or other advanced seakayaking skills. There is always the option to paddle a little further or faster. 
A moderate level of fitness is required. Distances paddled each day will range from 12 to 18 km, or about 3-4 hours paddling, with two beach breaks and several rest periods in the kayaks. A good level of physical fitness will allow you to enjoy the trip much more. In addition windy, and/or rough conditions may require a prolonged period of physical exertion. A little stamina and a good attitude are essential in such conditions!
Strong wind can occur at any time of year.  When it is windy we always plan the trip on the sheltered side of the gulf.  Once per month, on average, it is too windy to run a trip.  In this case you have the option to hike from the beach, do some kayaking exercise or just relax on the beach
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