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Circumnavigation of Milos - 5
days kayaking, 4 nights camping, 2
nights B&B, all meals included - 590 euro pp.
 We
aim to circumnavigate Milos island, a distance of approximately 90km in
5 days. Each day will involve 15-20 km paddling or about 4
hours. Nights will be spent wild
camping on pristine and isolated beaches. All meals will
prepared by your guide.
There will be plenty of time to practice kayaking skills or a variety of
out-of-kayak activities - snorkeling, climbing rocky islets, exploring
historical and archaeological sites and relaxing on the beach. Some paddling experience required, though not necessary
on the sea. Experienced sea kayakers are most welcome.
 Detailed
notes What
to bring Map
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See photo's of past expeditions: Oct
'10 | Jun
'11 | Oct
'11 | Jun
'12 |
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Kimolos and Poliegos expedition - 4
days kayaking, 3 nights camping, 2 nights B&B, all meals included - 500
euro pp.
 Explore
the history and pristine coastline Milos' nearest neighbors. Our four
day expedition around both islands, a distance of approximately 75km,
starts and finishes at Pollonia on Milos.
The crossing to Kimolos is one km from
Milos. The island is mountainous and is mostly inaccessible by road
It has a population of 500 people, all living in a single village on the
SE coast.
Poliegos is the largest uninhabited island
in the Aegean sea. The western side comprises low rolling hills and
long sandy beaches, in stark contrast to the eastern side of jagged
peaks and huge, towering cliffs. The crossing to Poliegos is 4km from
Kimolos and takes less than one hour.
Detailed
notes What
to bring Kimolos
map Poliegos
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See photo's of past expeditions: Oct
'08 | Jun
'10 | Nov
'10 | Jun
'11
Milos Kimolos and Poliegos -
8
days kayaking , 7
nights camping (self-catering), 2 nights B&B in Milos - 680 euro pp.
 A
challenging expedition for experienced sea paddlers. You must have
enough stamina to paddle 25km per day, including open crossings
of up to 6km; be comfortable paddling in strong wind and waves.
The aim of the expedition is
to circumnavigate Milos, Kimolos, and Poliegos, exploring in detail the
complex coastlines of each of these 3 islands. The total distance
is about 180km
or approximately 25km per day, allowing for 7 days paddling and one bad
weather day. We will have the opportunity to
visit restaurants or shops, for food and water, at least every
three days.
Detailed notes
What to bring
Maps > Milos -
Kimolos -
Poliegos
Western Crete
expedition -
8 days
paddling, 8 nights wild camping (self-catering), ex
Hania
 Dominated
by the Lefka Ori (the white mountains), the western part of Crete is the
most spectacular and inaccessible part of the island. Highlights include
crossing the "horns" of Crete; The Venetian fortress on Granvousa
Island, Elafonisi beach and inlet; the picturesque villages of Paleohora,
Sougio, Loutro
and Sfakion; and the Samaria gorge and national park.
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Experienced sea kayakers only; You must have enough
stamina to paddle up to 30km per day and be confident paddling in
strong wind and waves
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Total
distance = approx 190km
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Longest open crossing = 15km
Detailed
notes What
to bring
Photos
of past
expeditions Mar
'07 | Nov
'08
Islands of
the Saronic gulf - 7 days
kayaking, 2 half-days travel by car, 7 nights
camping (self catering), ex
Athens
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 Experienced
sea kayakers only; You must have enough
stamina to paddle up to 30km per day and be confident paddling in
strong wind and waves
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Total
distance = 180km, 25km/day
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Longest open crossing = 8 km
Included in Price:
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All kayaking equipment
for 8 day expedition
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Rod Feldtmann as
guide (BCU L4 sea kayaking
coach)
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Expedition plan and
logistics.
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laminated charts
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Transport by car from
Athens to the Agrollic peninsula.
NOT included in price
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Camping equipment, food
and food preparation (i.e. this trip is self
catering
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Hotel in Athens on
arrival and last days
Detailed
notes What
to bring
See
map and photos of the May
'09
photos
The Milos challenge - 6 islands in 6
days
The following itinary is proposed:
Day 1 - Glaronisia (12km) - Warm up day and
a chance to practice rescues
Day 2 - Around Kimolos (27km)
Day 3 - Akradia island (14km) - a relaxing paddle around an extinct
volcano
Day 4 - Around Poliegos (36km)
Day 5 - Kleftico (17km) - Scenic day, over 50 sea caves to play in!
Day 6 - Around Milos (64km) - Can be done over the last 2 days
more details to follow!
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