Wachau Valley Kayak & Wine Tour
Vienna, Austria
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.
Description
We meet at the main entrance of Vienna’s ‘Westbahnhof’ railway station, before a 1hr train ride to Melk, where we prepare the kayaks and provide a safety briefing prior to launch.
Western Wachau
The hills of the Western Wachau are carpeted in trees with castles and palaces sitting proudly atop many of the valley’s highest peaks. You’ll be in awe of the valley’s natural beauty from your privileged position, right at the heart of it on the Danube.
Wine Tasting & Lunch
The charming village of Spitz, approx half way through the valley, marks the beginning of the wine growing region. Noted for its dry Rieslings, Austria’s signature Gruner Veltliner, and the wonderfully unique and earthy Neuburger, we’ll be visiting one of the town’s finest local producers for an extensive tasting, before lunch in a nearby local hamlet.
Eastern Wachau
The further east we paddle, the steep valley landscape transforms into visually stunning rows of dry stone walls and vines, separated into hundreds of individual vineyard plots. We end in picturesque Durnstein, the undisputed gem of the valley. You can climb the famous castle ruins or meander through the village, taking in its old world medieval charm.
Stop At:
• Durnstein, Durnstein, Lower Austria
• Melk, Melk, Lower Austria
• Wachau Valley, Joching Austria
• Spitz, Spitz, Lower Austria
Sample Menu
• Typical Austrian lunch menu - Schnitzels, rack of ribs, Austrian Mac n Cheese, etc...
Inclusions
- Double touring kayaks, dry storage equipment & PFD/lifevest provided
- Alcoholic Beverages - Wine tasting of several Wachau specialities (Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, Neuburger...)
- Spectacular photo opportunities throughout the entire day
- Accompanied by a dedicated native english-speaking kayak guide & Wachau wine expert
Exclusions
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Participants must have prior kayaking experience and be very comfortable swimmers in order to join this tour.
- Most travelers can participate
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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