Kayaking weekend in Croatia
| country: | Croatia |
| departures: | 2008: 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct |
| price: | From €420 (4 days) excluding flights. Single supplement €55. |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Paddling the clear blue Mediterranean around the Pearl of Adriatic, Dubrovnik - Croatia is a holiday you will love. Sea kayaking is the ideal way to explore and enjoy the Dalmatian coastline and islands.
The sea is quiet and warm throughout the summer. The shallow bays, narrow coves, stunning caves, hidden beaches, inaccessible by ferry, are best visited by kayak.
Our guides are experienced paddlers with several years of guiding. This tour features two overnights on the island of Lopud and three days kayaking. It can be cobined with your longer stay in Croatia.
The sea is quiet and warm throughout the summer. The shallow bays, narrow coves, stunning caves, hidden beaches, inaccessible by ferry, are best visited by kayak.
Our guides are experienced paddlers with several years of guiding. This tour features two overnights on the island of Lopud and three days kayaking. It can be cobined with your longer stay in Croatia.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrival. Transfer from Dubrovnik airport or pier to Dubrovnik, free time in Dubrovnik until 20:00 h departure by ferry to the island of Lopud where clients are welcomed by local host. Welcome dinner – the participants of the tour will have an opportunity to meet each other and get the basic information from their guide. Lopud: dinner and overnight |
| Day 2: | Paddling to the island of Kolocep. After breakfast which is served on the terrace of the local restaurant we gather at the beach and start with first instructions in shallow protected bay: the guide will explain safety procedures and give the tips on paddling technique. Paddling along the outer scenic side of Lopud to sandy beach of Sunj – which is at the other side of the island. There we will stop for swimming and traditional local game 'picigin'. Paddling to the island of Kolocep. We stop in small fishermen village, Donje Celo. Time for swimming, exploring the islands green pathways, the village or simply relax on the beach. Return to Lopud by ferry late afternoon. Time to explore this fascinating island that will delight you with its rich vegetation, mild Mediterranean climate and two splendid sandy beaches. With the exception of some bikes, there is no traffic on the island. Two 16th c castles, along with lovely stone houses, give the place a picturesque air. Lopud: overnight Daily activity: aprx. 1 hour of instructions 3 hours of paddling 2 hours of snorkeling & swimming Paddling distance: 14 km. |
| Day 3: | Paddling: Kolocep - Lopud. After breakfast we take the boat to the island of Kolocep Paddling along outer side of Kolocep Island along the green forests touching clear water, breathtaking steep cliffs, stunning blue caves, rock formations. Stop will be made for relaxing and exploring the scenic village of Donje Celo. Free time for lunch. Paddling to Lopud late afternoon Lopud: overnight. Daily activity: Aprx. 3 hours of paddling 3 hours of snorkeling and swimming Paddling distance: 15 km |
| Day 4: | Optional self-guided kayaking: recommended route: Lopud - Sudjuradj (island of Sipan) - Lopud We return to the island of Lopud in early afternoon. Afternoon or evening transfer from the island of Lopud to Dubrovnik airport. Daily activity: Aprx. 2 hours of paddling 1 hour of snorkeling and swimming Paddling distance: 14 km. |
travellers' tales
Dusk, every night would be the most memorable – tucking into a well-deserved evening meal, with aching arms and mildly sunburnt hands, overlooking the sea as surrounding lush-green islands disappear with the sun. (more)
how this holiday makes a difference
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We support the slogan: Help Us Keep the Adriatic Clean.Our guides emphasize on the importance of leaving the environment as it is. We observe marine life but we do not disturb it. We direct our travelers to local private accommodation providers. Overnight in private accommodation enhances the visitors’ experience, since they get an opportunity to be welcomed by a local host and thus get better insight in everyday life of local people on Croatian islands.
Also, in this way our travelers are contributing to the local economy. While kayaking we stop for lunch in local restaurants. Thus the guests have an opportunity to taste some of the typical specialties of the region and at the same time help local economy. Food in the local restaurants that we visit during our sea kayaking trips is produced organically where possible. Those are family owned restaurants that are supplied with fresh fish from local fishermen and vegetables from local farmers. |
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