Wachau Valley Kayak & Wine Tour

5.0 (6 reviews) 10 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Running for 33 kms between Melk and Krems, the Wachau valley is the most beautiful stretch of the entire Danube River. Home to rolling hills, ancient castles, picture postcard villages and steeply terraced vineyards, the Wachau also produces some of Austria's finest wines. Your private kayaking excursion, with our specialist kayak instructor and Austrian wine expert, showcases this amazing natural region like no other...

If you're not a wine expert then no worries! You don't need to be, this is just about having a lovely day on the water, exploring its cute villages and sampling some of the valley's specialty products along the way. Kayaking is the undeniable highlight and main focus of the day.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Venture Vienna - Outdoor Activities & Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Double touring kayaks, dry storage equipment & PFD/lifevest provided
Included: Accompanied by a dedicated native english-speaking kayak guide & Wachau wine expert
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Wine tasting of several Wachau specialities (Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, Neuburger...)
Included: Photo service provided by your guide, and spectacular photo opportunities throughout the entire day

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Vienna at around 8am, or if you're already staying in the Wachau, we'll pick you up there at 9am. After a safety briefing & equipment check, we launch close to Melk, home of the world famous baroque abbey. The first part of the tour takes us downstream through west Wachau where the hills are covered in carpets of trees with castles & palaces sitting proudly on the edge of the Danube. We'll then stop in the picture postcard village of Spitz for an extensive wine tasting. After continuing downstream briefly, we'll take another break, this time for lunch in a small yet historically fascinating local hamlet (lunch not included). After lunch, we'll continue downstream to the picturesque Durnstein - the undisputed gem of the Wachau. During your free time here you'll be able to climb the ruins of Durnstein Castle (if you wish!) to get some breath-taking views and photos over the river and the vineyard landscapes below. Hotel drop-off in either Vienna or the Wachau, depending on where you are staying.

Stop 1
Durnstein
Melk
Wachau Valley
Spitz

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet outside the main entrance to Westbahnhof train station at 08:00 if hotel pick-up is not required.

End point

Meet outside the main entrance to Westbahnhof train station at 08:00 if hotel pick-up is not required.

Pickup points

Carathotel Wien City Park
Eurostars Josefine
Hotel Astral
Smile Apartments Zum Goldenen Strauss
Hotel BEE GREEN Schonbrunn
lyf Schoenbrunn Vienna
Hotel City Central
Hotel Tabor Rooms
Hotel Weisses Lamm
SHS Hotel Fuerstenhof Wien
EST Hotel Palais Chotek

and 440 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Participants must have prior kayaking experience and be very comfortable swimmers in order to join this tour.