Kalamaki Trip Overview
On this semi-private unique tour, not only will you see the turtles swimming alongside the small glass-bottom boat or passing under it, but you will also visit the very clean and shallow Kalamaki beach where the turtles lay their nests.
In addition, This is a chance to discover the natural beauty of Lagana bay’s underwater paradise, as well as take advantage of stops to swim and bathe in the (stunning) Keri caves and the (picturesque, crystal clear waters)of turtle island, plus passing through Keri Arch,(a unique rock formation)
You will have the opportunity to capture perfect photos with Cameo Island ( wedding island) in the backdrop of your photos or while walking across its rope wooden bridge
Finally, get in touch with our Greek cultural heritage by visiting the award-winning Aristeon eco-olive oil press & olive museum.
• A spectacular singles, couple, or family trip
• Spot Turtles in natural habitat
• Flexible tour schedule and itinerary
• The most crystal-clear water imaginable
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Kalamaki, Greece
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Day Cruises
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What to Expect When Visiting Kalamaki, Thessaly, Greece
On this semi-private unique tour, not only will you see the turtles swimming alongside the small glass-bottom boat or passing under it, but you will also visit the very clean and shallow Kalamaki beach where the turtles lay their nests.
In addition, This is a chance to discover the natural beauty of Lagana bay’s underwater paradise, as well as take advantage of stops to swim and bathe in the (stunning) Keri caves and the (picturesque, crystal clear waters)of turtle island, plus passing through Keri Arch,(a unique rock formation)
You will have the opportunity to capture perfect photos with Cameo Island ( wedding island) in the backdrop of your photos or while walking across its rope wooden bridge
Finally, get in touch with our Greek cultural heritage by visiting the award-winning Aristeon eco-olive oil press & olive museum.
• A spectacular singles, couple, or family trip
• Spot Turtles in natural habitat
• Flexible tour schedule and itinerary
• The most crystal-clear water imaginable
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Zakynthos Town, Zakynthos Town, Zakynthos, Ionian Islands
Your unique experience will start with a convenient pick-up from the door of your accommodation or hotel throughout the island, by our fully insured VIP Mercedes-Benz minivan (small groups). Also, group sizes on board the glass-bottom boat are capped at only 20 persons to enjoy a more personalized experience. You can choose between our very flexible tour schedule (morning 11:00 or afternoon 14:00) and itinerary to visit other locations of your preferences.
Your very friendly local guide-driver will begin by giving you a free map of Zakynthos before briefing you with the details of your itinerary.
We recommend to all our guests to have their swimming suits and caps on as we will go straight to the beach first.
Stop At: National Marine Park of Zakynthos, Zakynthos Town 291 00 Greece
Located on Zante’s southern shores, Kalamaki is a lovely, clean beach with soft golden sand and warm waters, which has the added attraction of being a nesting site for endangered loggerhead turtles (Caretta-Caretta). You can see the turtle nests which are clearly marked with wooden frames and are easily visible. Furthermore, the knowledgeable guide with the volunteers who patrol the area to ensure their survival will tell you everything about these beautiful creatures.
The beach is hardly ever crowded, you will enjoy walking on this peaceful 5km long beach, watching the views of the mountains & turtle island, or swimming and snorkeling. it is ideal for families as the sand shelves gently into the ocean and the waters are shallow. Finally, if you’re lucky, you may even spot tiny baby turtles breaking out of their shells, digging to the surface, and eventually making their way to the sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Laganas Beach, Laganas 290 92 Greece
Leaving Kalamaki, we will drive through Laganas’ main road with its nightclubs, parties and restaurants, and local souvenir shops. Laganas is one of the liveliest resorts in Zakynthos which attracts a young and ready-to-party crowd every summer. Laganas bay is characterized as National Marine Park since the famous Caretta-Caretta has chosen it as its breeding area. Laganas beach stretches for nearly 10 km of golden sand, beautiful, shallow waters, and countless sunbeds. here we board the small/medium size glass-bottom boat, the very knowledgeable local captain starts immediately to look out for the turtles, get ready with your cameras to take divine photos of them. You will also be informed when turtles are going to surface to breathe, or when they pass under the glass bottom of the boat.
Sailing around the bay, the rules of marine life are always respected for the safety of the rare endangered Loggerhead turtles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Keri Caves, Limni Keri Greece
The breathtaking Keri Caves are located on the south-western part of the island and are carved by time, tide and wind.
Sailing along the coastline, you can admire the white single beaches, amazing rock arches, forested hills, and views of the huge limestone cliffs that fall straight into the sea.
The professional captain is very adept not only at getting into the spectacular small-sized caves with the Glass-Bottom boat but at passing right through the famous pretty rock arch (Kamara) as well.
Once inside, the water reflects on the cave walls, and the entire scenery becomes a lovely blue-colored heaven, quite magical.
We will have 20 min. to swim just outside the entrance of a very large cave. Make sure you have some snorkeling equipment with you so you can take a look under crystal clear water and see and admire the fish swimming, Unique examples of why nature is the most beautiful thing.
You are more than welcome to enjoy the scenery from the boat if you do not wish to swim.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Marathonisi (Turtle Island), Greece
Marathonisi, (known as Turtle Island), is an exotic, green (and coincidentally) turtle-shaped island, which is not man made, it is part of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, as it has been a destination for the reproduction of the Loggerhead sea turtles and Monachus – Monachus sea seals.
Τhe captain will drive the boat at a slow speed, as not to harm the turtles inside the two impressive caves while the sunlight floods in and paints the walls with an array of blue tones. then, he will head to the other side of the island for a one-hour stop at the small, golden, sandy, and clean beach where you will have the chance to swim, snorkel, or suntan. Moreover, it is very moving and an absolute joy to see the protected turtle nests which are obviously all roped for their protection.
We ask our guests to respect the regulations in order to ensure that the ancient mariners’ sea turtles that inhabited our planet for over 100 million years are not disturbed.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Cameo Island, Agios Sostis Greece
Heading back, the captain will drive the boat close to the dreamlike Cameo island, (known as the wedding island) which is one of the most beautiful sites of Zakynthos. You will enjoy the views of this small idyllic paradise that is located just off the coast of Agios Sostis in the south of Zakynthos. You will also admire its lovely secluded beach which is surrounded by steep white limestone and is used as a wedding ceremony area. This picturesque scenery with the famous waving white sheets above the water is the perfect place for your backdrop,post-card photos.
Stop At: Aristeon Ecological Olive Press, Lithakia 29092 Greece
The olive tree, its fruit, olives, and olive oil are closely tied to the Greek culture. The friendly oil experts at the award-winning, Aristeon ecological olive oil press will guide you through the outdoor olive oil museum which reveals the history of olive oil making on the island throughout the centuries. You’ll be amazed by the old methods and early wooden types of equipment, as well as by the machine-run stone mill of later years and the factory’s cutting-edge productions. You will get to understand why olive oil is the gold of the Greeks and why the extra virgin oil produced here has unique healthy characteristics! You get to taste (for free) local olives and traditional village bread with different extra virgin olive flavors (most likely lemon, orange, and garlic). You could take a sample (also for free) of eco-olive oil cosmetic products such as shampoo, soap, body cream, and face cream. You can also buy these products if you wish, in order to support local businesses
Duration: 20 minutes
