Makani Travel
Makani Travel teaches kitesurfing, snowkiting in Birgi Vecchi, Italy, in Polish, English.
Prices compiled from public sources (as of Sep 2026) — not yet confirmed by the school. Run this school? Confirm or correct →
About Makani Travel
Makani Travel is a Polish-run kitesurfing and snowkite travel operator based at Lo Stagnone, Sicily, running week-long kitesurf camps on the shallow flatwater lagoon between Marsala and Trapani, alongside separate winter snowkiting trips to Norway. Instruction follows IKO methodology, with courses built around two-hour training blocks adapted to wind conditions rather than a fixed schedule.
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Group kitesurfing course
8h · Group 2–2 · GroupIncluded: equipment · instructorMaximum weight difference between the two students: 10kgAs published: “€400/8h per person”Single Hour Lesson (Pair)
1h · Group 2–2 · GroupAs published: “1h | 2 people | €65 per person”Individual kitesurfing course
8h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: dedicated equipment · instructorAs published: “€500 for 8 hours”Single kitesurfing lesson
1h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: equipmentAs published: “€80 for 1 hour”Additional Lesson Hour (Camp Package Extension)
1h · PrivateExtra instruction hour for camp guests who have used up their package hours.As published: “€50 for 1 additional hour after using up the camp package”Basic Camp (own equipment)
7dIncluded: 7-night apartment accommodation · 2-hour safety/water protocol class · base facility access · airport transfer from TrapaniFor independent kitesurfers with their own equipmentKite Rental Camp
7dIncluded: 7-night accommodation · 6 days equipment rental · safety instruction · base facility access · airport transferFor guests without personal gearKite Lessons Camp
8h · Group 2–2Included: 7-night accommodation · 8-hour pair kitesurf course (individual upgrade available) · equipment · safety class · base facility access · airport transferFor beginner to intermediate learnersMakani Snowkite Summit - Training Package (7 Nights)
10h · BeginnerIncluded: accommodation · meals · transfer · guiding · equipmentEverything in the Equipment Package, plus a 10-hour snowkite training course designed to get beginners riding independently, often by the second day.Makani Snowkite Summit - Base Package (7 Nights)
7dIncluded: accommodation · meals · transfer · guidingHeld at Dyranut Turisthytta on the Hardangervidda plateau in Norway, right on the snowkite spot. Includes a shared double room with a view of the spot, all meals, guided downwind and mountain trips with a weather-contingency shuttle, Sunday transfers from Oslo Gardermoen airport, and ski or snowboard rental with alpine bindings, poles, skins and snowshoes.As published: “From €1850”Makani Snowkite Summit - Equipment Package (7 Nights)
7dIncluded: accommodation · meals · transfer · guiding · equipmentEverything in the Base Package, plus full snowkite equipment rental including kites.Full equipment rental
Kitesurfing · 1 dayFull equipment rental (kite, bar, board)
Kitesurfing · 1 weekKite only
Kitesurfing · 1 dayKite only
Kitesurfing · 1 weekBoard only
Kitesurfing · 1 dayBoard only
Kitesurfing · 1 weekWetsuit/harness
Kitesurfing · 1 dayMakani Travel — common questions
Does Makani Travel teach complete beginners with no prior experience?
Yes, individual and paired kitesurf courses are designed for beginners through advanced riders, following a progressive IKO curriculum covering kite control, safety, water restart, body dragging and directional control.
Does it offer multi-day camps or packages?
Yes, week-long camps in Lo Stagnone, Sicily are available in three tiers - Basic (own gear), Kite Rental, and Kite Lessons - each including seven nights' accommodation, plus separate snowkite trips to Norway.
Does it offer private one-on-one lessons?
Yes, individual kitesurf lessons and courses are available alongside paired group instruction (maximum two students per instructor).
Can an experienced rider rent gear without a course?
Yes, a kite, board, or full equipment set can be rented separately by the day or week.
What happens if there is no wind during a camp?
On windless days, a motorboat excursion to the Egadi Islands is offered as an alternative activity for around €60-70 per day.
Can experienced riders get extra coaching?
Riders who can already ride upwind with their own equipment can join progressive group coaching sessions with a minimum of 4 people.
Is there a minimum age for kitesurf lessons?
There is no strict age limit; the recommended starting age is around 12 years old and 35 kg, though younger children can also take lessons with the course adapted to their ability.
What languages does Makani Travel teach in?
Makani Travel teaches in Polish, English.