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Paddlers in a yellow kayak on the green, tree-lined Acheron river

Kayak the River of Souls

Discover the Acheron by kayak or SUP, through crystal-clear water and unspoilt nature. Guided trips from our base in Ammoudia.

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Free transfer from Ammoudia · other areas on request
  • From €25
  • Daily 09:45–18:00
  • Free return to our base
  • Ages 6–12 €10
  • Natura 2000
  • On the river since 2010

01 Choose your trip

Three ways down the river

Easy to organise, safe and personal. Equipment, a practical introduction and return transfer to our base are all included.

  1. Acheron Delta — KayakFamilies & first-timers
    01

    Acheron Delta Kayak

    From25€

    1h 305.5 km · Level 1

    Departures09:45 · 12:00 · 14:00 · 16:00 · 18:00

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  2. Acheron Delta — SUPCalm water, standing up
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    Acheron Delta SUP

    From25€

    1h 305.5 km · Level 1

    Departures09:45 · 12:00 · 14:00 · 16:00 · 18:00

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  3. Nymphs’ Passage — Kayak · Upper AcheronExperienced paddlers
    03

    Nymphs’ Passage Kayak · Upper Acheron

    From45€

    2h 1510 km · Level 1+

    Departures14:00

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Acheron Delta — Kayak
Acheron Delta — Kayak

Families & first-timers

Acheron DeltaKayak

Our signature descent to the sea

Duration
1h 30
Distance
5.5 km
Level
1

Prices

12+ years25€
6–12 years10€
0–6 yearsFree

Departure times

  • 09:45
  • 12:00
  • 14:00
  • 16:00
  • 18:00

Arrive 20 minutes before departure.

Calm water, sweeping views and time to spot turtles, dragonflies and herons. Ideal for couples, families and beginners.

  • Plenty of time to spot turtles, dragonflies and herons along the way
  • A calm, slow-moving stretch — easy for first-timers and great for photos
  • Pet-friendly: well-behaved dogs are welcome to join
  • Ideal for couples, families and beginners

Included

  • Life jackets
  • Dry bags
  • Intro lesson
  • Return to base
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Acheron Delta — SUP
Acheron Delta — SUP

Calm water, standing up

Acheron DeltaSUP

See the river from a new perspective

Duration
1h 30
Distance
5.5 km
Level
1

Prices

12+ years25€
6–12 years10€
0–6 yearsNot recommended

Departure times

  • 09:45
  • 12:00
  • 14:00
  • 16:00
  • 18:00

Arrive 20 minutes before departure.

After a complimentary introduction, follow the current on a stable board while your guide brings the river and its ecosystem to life.

  • Explore the delta’s quiet waterways standing on a stable board
  • Rich birdlife and lush vegetation along the banks
  • Your guide shares the story of the river and its ecosystem
  • A complimentary introduction before you set off

Included

  • Life jackets
  • Dry bags
  • Intro lesson
  • Return to base
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Nymphs’ Passage — Kayak · Upper Acheron
Nymphs’ Passage — Kayak · Upper Acheron

Experienced paddlers

Nymphs’ PassageKayak · Upper Acheron

The wilder, lesser-travelled Acheron

Duration
2h 15
Distance
10 km
Level
1+

Prices

12+ years45€
6–12 yearsNot recommended
0–6 yearsNot recommended

Departure times

  • 14:00

Arrive 20 minutes before departure.

Quicker water, tighter bends and denser vegetation. A longer route for adults with previous kayaking experience.

  • The wildest, least-travelled stretch of the Acheron
  • Quicker current, tighter bends and denser vegetation
  • A longer route for adults with previous kayaking experience
  • A snack included for the journey

Included

  • Life jackets
  • Dry bags
  • Intro lesson
  • Return to base
  • Snack
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02 On every trip

Everything you need is included

  1. Safety first

    Life jackets for adults and children.

  2. Keep valuables dry

    Dry bags for phones and keys.

  3. Start with confidence

    A practical lesson before departure.

  4. An easy return

    Transfer back to our base.

Before you go

  • Arrive early Be at our base about 20 minutes before your departure time.
  • Wear your swimsuit Put it on before you arrive — changing space is limited.
  • Bring a hat The sun on the river can be strong, even in the shade.
  • Pack cold water Bring something to drink for the journey.

03 Getting here

We make the logistics simple.

No car? Staying in Parga, Preveza or Syvota? Arriving by yacht? Tell us where you are and we will help arrange the journey.

Transfer to the river

  • AmmoudiaFree transfer

    Pickup in Ammoudia is free — and so is the return to our base after the excursion, where your car is parked.

  • Parga · Preveza · Syvota · other areasPaid · on request

    We arrange it on request: ask us for a quote, or include it in an excursion we organise for you.

Build your own excursion

  • Kayaking in the Delta
  • Acheron Springs
  • Necromanteion
  • Free time at Ammoudia Bay

Contact us and we’ll organise your experience together, combining activities and transfer.

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Arriving by yacht

Anchor in Ammoudia Bay and swap the open sea for a guided journey along the Acheron.

  • By appointment only
  • You just need your swimsuit

We meet you on Ammoudia beach.

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The full film

Discover the full experience

Watch the complete Acheron experience in our original film: the route along the river, the Necromanteion and Ammoudia beach.

04 More than a river

A myth you can paddle.

The ancient Greeks believed the Acheron was a gateway to the underworld. Today, it carries you through one of Epirus’ most remarkable natural landscapes.

Homer wrote of it in the Odyssey, and Charon was said to cross its waters. Cold springs, tunnels of willow and silent wetlands still give the river an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Greece.

We were among the first to lead kayak trips through the delta. Since 2010, our local team has come to know every bend, current and nesting site—and shares the river without disturbing it.

On the river since 2010
“Where myth, river and sea become one.”

05 Natura 2000

A wetland that quietly shares the river with you

Protected under Natura 2000. The Acheron delta falls within the European Natura 2000 network of protected areas, recognised for its wetland habitats and the species — resident and migratory — that depend on them. It’s a working landscape as much as a protected one, and the guiding on our trips is built around leaving it undisturbed.

  • A freshwater turtle basking on a fallen branch over the water
    Freshwater turtle
  • A heron resting on a branch over the Acheron
    Heron
  • A nutria resting on a branch by the riverbank
    Nutria
  • Kayakers passing beneath hanging roots on the Acheron River
    Hanging roots

Around the river

A region shaped by more than two thousand years of history

  1. 01Nekromanteio of EphyraThe Oracle of the Dead
  2. 02NikopolisThe “City of Victory”
  3. 03KassopiCapital of the ancient Kassopeans, on Mount Zalongo
  4. 04ZalongoIn memory of the women of Souli

06 On the river

Our moments on the river

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07 Find us

Right where the river meets the sea

We’re based right on the river in Ammoudia, Epirus — easy to find, easy to reach.

Our base
1ο km. Nekromantio, Amoudia 480 62
Opening hours
Daily, 9:45–20:00
Phone
+30 697 770 0122 Minas
+30 698 231 2964 Tasos
Email
acheronkayak@gmail.com
Directions Open in Google Maps

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One message. We take care of the rest.

Send a booking request and we will confirm by email. Questions first? Message us on WhatsApp or call.

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