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Costa dei Trabocchi: cycling and kayaking tours

Choose an e-bike ride along the Via Verde or a kayak trip from Fossacesia Marina or Vasto Marina. Compare the starting points, languages and equipment before booking.

Costa dei Trabocchi · Different starting points for each activity Around 3–4 hours per activity A calm morning; check weather and sea conditions before setting off. Verified on 4 August 2026
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Which Costa dei Trabocchi activity should you choose?

E-bike ride only par GetYourGuide · Green Road Bike

Guided e-bike ride from Ortona

⏱ 4 hours; up to 15 participants
Pourquoi nous la recommandons

From €60 per person, this 4-hour ride follows the Via Verde in a group of up to 15. The guide speaks Italian or English. An e-bike, helmet and child seat for ages 0–6 are included. You must be able to ride a bicycle and make your way to the starting car park in Ortona.

  • Guiding in Italian or English
  • E-bike
  • Helmet and child seat for ages 0–6
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
★ 4,8 6 avis
From 60.00 €
View the e-bike ride
Small-group kayaking par GetYourGuide · Golden Sea Kayak ASD APS

Il Cavalluccio sea-kayaking excursion

⏱ 3 hours; up to 9 participants
Pourquoi nous la recommandons

From €50 per person, this 3-hour trip leaves Fossacesia Marina with up to nine participants. The guide speaks Italian or English. A kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid, briefing, assistance and insurance are included. A swimming stop is planned if sea conditions allow.

  • Single or double kayak allocated by the association
  • Paddle and buoyancy aid
  • Briefing, assistance and insurance
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
★ 5,0 4 avis
From 50.00 €
View kayaking from Fossacesia
Sunrise kayaking par GetYourGuide · vastokayak ASD

Guided sunrise kayaking from Vasto Marina

⏱ About 4 hours including breaks; approximately 5 km
Pourquoi nous la recommandons

From €90 per person, this approximately 4-hour, 5 km trip starts at Da Mimì Beach Club. Guiding is offered in Italian or English. A kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid, storage, showers and breakfast are included. Water shoes are compulsory.

  • Guiding in Italian or English
  • Sit-on-top kayak, paddle and buoyancy aid
  • Storage, showers and breakfast
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
From 90.00 €
View the sunrise kayak trip

Which ticket to choose

You want to cycle and kayak on the same day

Book two separate activities

Choose compatible departure times and allow for your own travel between Ortona and the kayaking meeting point. There is no combined ticket among the offers below.

You prefer a half-day bike ride

The ride from Ortona, from €60 per person

The four-hour ride includes an e-bike and helmet, in a group of up to fifteen people.

You're looking for a short kayak trip

The trip from Fossacesia Marina, from €50 per person

It lasts three hours, accommodates up to nine people and includes equipment, assistance and insurance.

You want to paddle at sunrise

The trip from Vasto Marina, from €90 per person

It lasts around four hours and includes storage, access to showers and breakfast.

Days, opening times and prices

Departures and available places vary by date. For the sunrise trip from Vasto Marina, use the time stated in your confirmation.

Before paying, check the number of participants, language, meeting point and total price.

When to goHorairesLast admissionRemarque
Depends on your booking date Varies – Varies Not applicable Arrive at the time and place shown on your booking confirmation.

Planning cycling and kayaking on the same day

The e-bike ride from Ortona and the kayak trips are separate bookings. Check their actual departure times before trying to combine them.

Allow for a meal, the journey between meeting points and the possibility that sea conditions change your plans.

Find the right activity for your day

Choose according to how much time you have, where you want to start and which activity appeals to you.

  1. 1. Two activities in one day

    Book the e-bike ride and a kayak trip separately if their calendars leave enough time between departures. Compare the total for your group before paying.

    Leave time for travel and a break; transfers between these bookings are not included.

  2. 2. An e-bike ride along the Via Verde

    The ride from Ortona lasts four hours. An e-bike and helmet are provided, but every participant must already be able to ride a bicycle.

    The starting car park charges for parking from 1 June to 15 September.

  3. 3. A shorter kayaking trip from Fossacesia

    This three-hour trip takes up to nine people and includes equipment, a briefing, assistance and insurance. Meet at Stazione Beach restaurant.

    From the old station car park, allow around 250 metres on foot to the meeting point.

  4. 4. Sunrise kayaking from Vasto Marina

    This approximately four-hour trip starts very early and covers around five kilometres, with several breaks. Check the participation requirements before booking.

    Water shoes are compulsory. Check the other participation requirements before booking too.

What happens if the sea is rough?
maury3001 — CC BY 3.0

What happens if the sea is rough?

The three activities listed here offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. If sea conditions prevent the trip, contact the organiser before cancelling the booking yourself.

Also ask whether the organiser offers another date or a refund if they cancel the activity.

What to know before joining

What to know before joining
Xylon — CC BY-SA 3.0

You must already be able to ride a bicycle for the Ortona trip. Bring water, sunscreen and a snack.

Kayaking equipment includes a paddle and buoyancy aid. At Fossacesia, the price also includes a briefing, assistance and insurance. At Vasto Marina, water shoes are compulsory.

Contact the organiser before booking if you have questions about fitness, age limits, bringing a child or a medical condition.

Location and access

📍 Costa dei Trabocchi, Abruzzo, Italy — meeting points vary by activity

By car

The e-bike ride starts in Ortona. Kayaking options start in Fossacesia Marina or Vasto Marina. Use the exact meeting point on your confirmation and allow for your own travel if booking two activities.

En transports

These activities do not include transport from your station or accommodation. Check outward and return connections for your chosen starting point; allow for a separate transfer if combining two bookings.

Stationnement

The Ortona ride starts at a car park where parking is charged from 1 June to 15 September. For kayaking at Fossacesia Marina, the provider recommends the old station car park, around 250 metres on foot from Stazione Beach restaurant. Check other parking arrangements with your operator.

Accessibility

Cyclists must already be able to ride a bicycle. Kayaking requires getting into the boat and paddling. Both kayaking trips are unsuitable for people with reduced mobility and may have other restrictions. Check your requirements with the organiser before paying.

Conseils pour la visite

  1. Check your starting point

    The trips start in different places. Use the address on your booking confirmation.

  2. Plan travel between activities

    The cycling and kayaking options are separate bookings in different towns. Arrange your own travel if combining them.

  3. Protect yourself from the sun

    Bring water, sun protection and the clothing specified by the operator. Water shoes are compulsory for the Vasto Marina trip.

  4. In case of bad weather

    Before booking a sea activity, ask what happens if conditions prevent it from running.

Mistakes to avoid

Treating two bookings as a combined ticket

The offers below are separate activities. Add the prices for your group and confirm compatible times before booking both.

Forgetting the transfer between activities

No transfer is included between separate cycling and kayaking bookings. Allow enough time and arrange your own transport.

Overlooking sea conditions

Ask what happens if rough seas prevent your kayak trip before you book.

Choosing a meeting point from the tour title alone

The Costa dei Trabocchi spans several towns, and each activity has its own starting point. Follow the address on your booking confirmation.

FAQ

Choosing and booking

Can I book cycling and kayaking together?

The offers below are separate bookings. Choose compatible times and plan your own journey between the e-bike and kayak meeting points.

How much does a day of cycling and kayaking cost?

Add the prices of the two activities for your group, plus travel between their starting points. There is no combined ticket among the offers below.

Which option is just for cycling?

The four-hour Ortona ride costs from €60 per person and includes a guide, an e-bike and a helmet.

Starting points and times

Where do the cycling and kayaking trips start?

The e-bike ride starts in Ortona. The kayak options leave from Fossacesia Marina or Vasto Marina. Follow the meeting point on each booking confirmation.

Where does the Il Cavalluccio excursion start?

Meet at Stazione Beach restaurant in Fossacesia Marina. The provider recommends parking at the old station, around 250 metres away on foot.

Where does the sunrise kayaking trip start?

The trip starts at Da Mimì Beach Club in Vasto Marina. Arrive at the exact time shown for your booking date.

Equipment and participation

Is the equipment provided?

Yes. The Ortona ride includes an e-bike and helmet. Kayaking equipment includes a paddle and buoyancy aid. Check the inclusions for your chosen activity.

Do you need to know how to ride a bike?

Yes. Anyone unable to ride a bicycle cannot join the Ortona trip. Electric assistance reduces effort but does not replace balance or control.

Can children take part?

It depends on the activity. The bike ride has child seats for ages 0–6 and smaller e-bikes from age 7. Kayaking has separate age limits and rules about accompanying children: check before booking.

Weather and cancellation

Can I cancel free of charge?

The three activities listed here offer a full refund for cancellation up to 24 hours before. Check the terms attached to your booking before paying.

What if the weather prevents kayaking?

Before paying, ask what happens if sea conditions prevent the trip: rescheduling, a refund or another arrangement.

Is a swimming stop guaranteed?

No. A swimming stop depends on sea conditions and the itinerary of the kayak trip you book.