Sailing and Rock Climbing in Kalymnos

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • Guide’s well-proven organization (world-leading Sail & Climb guided tours since 2013)
    • An experienced, U.I.A.G.M. certified mountain guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • Skipper 
    • Accommodation on a sailing boat for 7 nights — double size bed or bunk beds sorted and arranged by and among guests
    • Pantry-ready service (shopping for food and beverages will be done by the staff prior to your arrival)
    • Boat fuel & harbor fees
    • All meals onboard with the exception of meals on land
    • T-shirt

  Upon boarding, a €300 cash fee covers all onboard food provisions, bedding, towels, and essential boat services like the outboard engine, and final cleaning. If you have any questions about this, contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

  Add-ons:

  • • Gear rental (rope and quickdraws) — 80 EUR, available, to be paid on board

  Not included:

  • • Travel expenses to reach/leave the harbor of departure
    • Meals on land (the cost of meals for the staff will be distributed evenly among all guests)
    • Harbor fees for any extra nights spent in the harbor (if the skipper decides to stay due to adverse weather or sea conditions)
    • Alcoholic beverages on board
    • Personal items and equipment
    • Climbing gear
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
• How fit do I need to be?

  Good physical shape is important but don’t worry — regardless of your climbing grade, you’ll always find a partner matching your level, and if that’s not the case, your guide will be there for you. Rock climbing is more about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun retreat, your guide will be there to supervise the climbing and to help all the climbers to improve their skills, and to choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level. You don’t need any knowledge of sailing — the skipper will take care of everything!

  Still, health and physical fitness are crucial to actively engage in daily activities of hiking and rock climbing. Participants are strongly encouraged to have proficient swimming skills, especially if they plan to engage in the challenging deep water soloing during the tour.

  Please keep in mind that there’s no slack-lining, no deep water soloing, and no water skiing available on this trip. Multi-pitch climbing is only available on privately guided tours.

• What if I’ve never climbed or sailed before?

  Kalymnos has plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize the day to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun!

  For intermediate to advanced climbers, Kalymnos has loads of routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives and customize the day to your goals. Let your guide plan the day so you can focus on developing your skills while climbing the classic routes or best hidden gems the area has to offer.

  You will spend your week on a 45 to 55-foot Monohull or Catamaran sailing boat. This magnificent boat has 4-5 two-people cabins, a spacious living room, well-equipped kitchen, and a deck perfect for late night hang-outs. With her, you’ll sail countless coves and experience the island the way it was meant to be experienced! If this is your first time on a sailing boat and you don’t know what to expect, here is what you can expect from life on board:

  • • On board, everyone is responsible to clean up after themselves.
    • Teamwork makes the dreamwork! Be ready to participate in cooking, prepping food, washing the dishes, etc. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to cook or if you hate to wash the dishes, you can always swap the job with another crew member.
    • When at sea, it’s important to use water and electricity conservatively. You may be asked to use water and electricity with moderation while out at the sea.
    • Don’t worry about any sailing knowledge. The skipper will be there to ensure your safety and will give you precious tips on how to live on board.
    •  If you wish to learn how to sail or if you are an experienced sailor and want to help your skipper, they will be glad to operate the sails with you and teach you anything you want to know!
• What about required equipment?

  Personal climbing gear:

  • • Helmet
    • Single rope 60/80 m
    • Climbing hardware (quickdraws)
    • Sport climbing single rope
    • Belay device
    • Chalk bag
    • Harness with a locking carabiner
    • Spare carabiners
    • Climbing shoes 

  Certain gear (rope, belay device, and quickdraws) can be rented for $75, you can add it upon booking.

  Personal items:

  • • Pack large enough to carry all the items listed (no rigid suitcases — make sure your suitcase is foldable to save space on board)
    • Backpack for daily tours, climbs and hikes (35/45L)
    • Hiking shoes (no sandals, the terrain is rough)
    • Clothes for a week of sailing and climbing
    • A warm pullover and a waterproof jacket
    • A pair of long pants and a pair of shorts
    • Bathing suit
    • Bathing towel
    • Water bottle
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • For this group adventure, the max client to guide ratio is 9:1, and cost is per person.
    • It takes a minimum of 7 people for the tour to operate.
    • The crew typically consists of the skipper, the mountain guide, and occasionally a third staff member, along with 7 to 10 guests.

  Climbing days can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to climb on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to Kalymnos, most people fly into Kos International Airport, about 30 minutes away from the marina. You can also fly to Athens International Airport, Greece, and then fly to the island of Kalymnos just an hour away. Once you get there, you can rent a car or motorbikes to get to the Kos marina.

  You can board the boat in Kos Marina from 6 p.m. onwards on Day 1.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.