Lake Kerkini boat tour and 4x4 off-road excursion
Excursions & day trips

Lake Kerkini boat tour and 4x4 off-road excursion

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 10 reviews
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$125.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • A visit to Greece's premier birding paradise offers a chance to explore diverse wildlife
  • A 4x4 excursion around Lake Kerkini reveals its stunning natural beauty
  • Lunch featuring local food and drink offers a taste of the region's flavours
  • Picturesque views and relaxing vistas make this an unforgettable experience
  • Your expert guide shares unrivalled knowledge of the area's rich biodiversity
What to expect

Tucked up near the mountainous Bulgarian border lies Lake Kerikini – a vast area of marshland that's a haven for rare plants, birds and wildlife. Going where coaches can't, you'll travel by both boat and off-road vehicle to explore all the hidden corners of Greece's premier national park. And after adventures on both water and land, there's a well-earned lunch of local favourites to enjoy.

It all starts in a traditional boat called a ‘plaves', to glide along the water and admire the idyllic natural scenery. Lake Kerikini is the premier birding site in Greece, so coming to a complete stop, you'll hear the sounds of over a thousand birds around you.

Afterwards, well-equipped off-roaders will take you to places around the lake where you'll realise what 4X4s are needed for. Powering through mud-puddles, you'll follow no particular road as you zig-zag through the park. Back at base, a well-deserved lunch is served, washed down with a few drinks to end the day.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Boat trip
  • check 4x4 trip around the area of the lake
  • check Welcome drink and a locally made cake or traditional spinach pie
  • check Typical local dishes for lunch using locally sourced products from the lake
  • check 1 drink with lunch
What to remember
  • It is advisable to wear flat, closed-toe, comfortable shoes and a hat
  • Wear mosquito repellent and sunblock
  • Binoculars are included on board the boat
  • Lunch is served at the end of the experience so we recommend you bring some snacks with you to consume during the day
  • The order of the boat ride and the 4X4 ride may change depending on the number of guests and/or the weather conditions
  • You can choose a bicycle ride instead of doing the boat trip but you must inform your TUI Rep or guide beforehand
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2/5

Based on 10 reviews from verified customers

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  • IRA UND DAGMAR

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Die Fahrt hat uns gut gefallen, nur schade dass nicht viel im Bus zu der Umgebung gesagt wurde. Die Fahrt auf dem See war sehr schön auch das Essen ...

  • Annemieke_Fabian_June_2025_ Chalkidiki_Pefkohori_HotelAnnaMariaParadise

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Overall very nice experience. Good information from tour guide. During drive to Kerkini there were enough stops for wc and short break for coffee. At ...

  • Angie

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The time to get there was very long. Lunch was excellent.

  • Cis

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Het was erg gezellig, goede uitleg bij alles, vriendelijk iedereen en de lunch was erg goed. Al met al waar voor ons geld. We hebben genoten

  • Franz

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Die Fahrt mit dem Jeep war super, das Essen ausgezeichnet, schade nur das wir am See mit unserem Boot so weit weg vom Ufer entfernt gefahren sind das ...

  • Leon

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Traveled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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