BC3 : NORTHWEST CORSICA
THE VOLCANO EXPEDITION
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE OF PORTO GULF

EXPLORE THE NATURAL RESERVE IN THE UNESCO PARK :

- 5 days kayaking in different locations
- 2 NIGHTS IN BENISTA Campsite****
ON ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE DAYS
- 4 nights WILDCAMPING ON ISOLATED BEACHES
- corsican food and traditional Apéritif

ITINERARY FOR your TRIP

We will meet in Ajaccio on Sunday. If you fly here, we will come to pick you up and transfer you to the Benista Campsite**** where you can get a rest after your travels and energise for the upcoming sea kayaking expedition.

We will meet Monday at 8am to load the trailer with boats and get the food for the week ready. We will drive to Porto, some 2 and half hours away, to our starting and finishing location. 

 

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 l’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.

during the paddling days is wild camping experienc
for arrival and departure day we recomMend this accomModation

CAMPING BENISTA ****

WHAT IS INCLUDED

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING

KIT LIST FOR YOU TO BRING

2025 price and booking arrangementS

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

1000 € PER PERSON

TOTAL PRICE KAYAK PACKAGE AND YOU BOOK YOUR OWN ACCOMODATION

900 € 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 (Saturday)  around 15:00
We will organize transfer to the airport of Ajaccio on day 7 (Saturday) 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.
Most certainly. Anyone with at least moderate fitness can participate. Once on the beach and you are properly fitted into your kayak, you will be given a full safety briefing and basic introduction to paddling technique. On the water we paddle as a group. You will learn to paddle by doing.  Coaching tips will be provided, as required. We will kayak for no more than one hour at a relaxed pace before making our first stop, where you can relax and swim. After another hour paddling we will stop for a generous lunch break, then another hour paddling to finish at around 5.30 pm.
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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