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Immersive, slow journeys by water
# KayakXplore 

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ABOUT US

At #kayakxplore, we create slow, immersive journeys by water and trails In the Mediterranean and across Italy and Switzerland.

 

Our independent team of bilingual guides, outdoor specialist, environmental guides and local insiders designs small group and tailor-made experiences for travelers seeking authenticity, nature and meaningful connections.

Since  2012, we  have been combining kayaking, hiking, local culture and gastronomy to reveal hidden landscapes and unique perspectives, always allowing our guest to explore at a human pace

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Partnership

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Kayak Coaching

Customized

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Active Trips

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Amazing Tours And Fun
Adventures

Riomaggiore kayak

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5 Terre experience 

Liguria, Italy

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Switzerland, winter active trip

Switzerland, summer 2027  trips

Switzerland

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Switzerland, summer 2027  trips

 New Trip 2027 

Switzerland, winter active trip 

Switzerland 

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Sicily, mediterranean crossroads

Sicily, mediterranean crossroads

Italy

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Italian lakes, la dolce vita

Italian lakes, la dolce vita 

Italy

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Boating in the Sea

The core of man spirit comes from new experiences

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The Guides
Passion and Creativity 

The Guides

Passion, expertise and local insight 

Our guides are bilingual, with several team members offering trilingual or multilingual support.

Each guide is a certified kayak coach and outdoor professional, accredited by internationally recognized organizations including the American Canoe Association, British Canoeing, and the Italian Olympic Kayak Federation.

Beyond technical expertise, our team brings deep knowledge of local culture, history, landscapes, and traditions, allowing every journey to become more than an activity — a genuine immersion into the destination.

Professionalism, safety, and authentic human connection are at the core of every experience we design.​​​​​​​

Logistics

The key for authentic journeys

Our in-depth knowledge of the territory allows us to design routes that go beyond conventional itineraries, reaching hidden coastlines, remote trails, and landscapes rarely experienced by standard tourism.

Every journey is meticulously planned, from route selection and weather monitoring to transfers, timing, safety procedures, and on-site support.

By taking care of every logistical detail, we allow our guests to focus entirely on the experience itself — moving at a human pace, immersed in nature, culture, and discovery.

Efficiency, discretion, and safety are integral to every trip we create

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The key for authentic trips
Equipment
Best gear, fun & safety

Equipment

Premium gear, comforts  & safety

Our equipment is carefully selected to ensure top-level performance, comfort, and safety in every environment.

We use premium sea kayaks and touring boats from trusted brands including Dagger, Melker of Sweden, Wilderness Systems, Boreal Design, and Rainbow Kayaks.

Our fleet is complemented by high-performance paddles from Werner, Wavedesign, and Aquabound, chosen for efficiency, control, and reliability.

For maximum comfort and protection, we provide professional spray skirts by Seal and Harmony, together with high-quality personal flotation devices from Astral Designs.

Every piece of equipment is maintained to the highest standards to guarantee reliability, safety, and an exceptional paddling experience.

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Client Testimonial

Adventure Talks

You couldn’t ask for a better trip leader and guide than Enrico. We’ve been on four kayaking/hiking trips with him, with a fifth one to come this year. Each one has been amazing – fascinating, fun, delicious.
We love that Enrico’s trips take us to extraordinary places, off the beaten travel paths. He has deep, first-hand knowledge of whatever region we’re visiting – and his trips give us the opportunity to learn about both the ecosystems and the people – their traditions, culture, food, and wine. With Enrico, you eat and drink in places that residents go, tasting specialties of that particular area.
And, happily, he always has a fantastic backup plan in case the weather (or other unexpected event) threatens to derail a day’s  itinerary.
Gregarious, enthusiastic, and a great communicator, with an eye out for everyone: We always know we’re in great hands.

Ann& Steve Toronto, Canada

Contacts

How to book your adventure:

​Contact our office to ensure that the trip you have selected is available. We have a constant updated calendar of paddling trips, active adventures and kayaking clinics. Our trips are full included, we can provide airport transfers and cover all kinds of logistics. All accommodations are selected, run by locals and fully committed to the quality and the regionality of wine and food. Travel extensions prior or after the trips can be organized.

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About Xplore

Founded in 2012 by Enrico, our travel agency is a local, independent team deeply connected to the places where we live and work. What began as a passion for the sea and the wild beauty of the Cinque Terre has grown into a project dedicated to authentic and responsible travel experiences.

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Contact Us​

Location:
Vicolo Vecchio 5 

6929 Gravesano  Switzerland

E-mail:
xplore@bluewin.ch

Tel Ch: 
+41 79 1979869

Location:
Via Amarena 35

16010 S. Olcese Genova  Italy

E-mail:
kayakxplore@gmail.com

Tel Ita: 
+39 3497762051

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