Weeklong tours give you a true taste of Adriatic island life. The Dalmatian coast is one of nature’s most beautiful spots, with crystal clear seas, plenty of sunshine, and a rich cultural heritage. You’ll paddle by medieval walled cities and uninhabited islands. You’ll cycle past Renaissance villas set in Tuscan-like landscapes. You’ll hike a trail, scented with wild lavender and rosemary, to a hilltop fortress or ancient monastery. Mainly, you’ll enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, simple lifestyle, and warm climate the islands are noted for. The islands remain unscathed from the Balkan Wars of the 1990s and are free of commercial development.
Enjoy the serenity, charm and beauty of the Elafiti Archipelago as you reach its outermost islands. This weeklong tour begins on Lopud, then moves to the larger, but less developed, island of Šipan. Šipan has two villages and is the richest in historical and architectural monuments of the three inhabited islands.
This tour features slightly longer paddling distances (about 18km per day) and offers more opportunities for hiking and biking.
Trip Details
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Location
Lopud, Koloèep, Ruda and Šipan Islands
Season
April - October
Trip Type
Sea Kayaking
Nearest City
Dubrovnik
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Croatia
Minimum Age Limit
16
Paddling Skill Level Required
Moderate
Fully Guided
Yes
Guest Capacity
8
Dining
Seven breakfasts, five lunches, and three dinners included.
Rates
$775.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dubrovnik/car transfer to AKT office. Explore Old City/walk city walls. Afternoon ferry to Lopud Island. Orientation dinner at Lili’s Restaurant.
Day 2: Equipment issue/kayak instruction in bay. Paddle Lopud’s seaside to Šunj beach. Swim and relax at Šunj Beach. Paddle Lopud to Koloèep Island. Beach games and barbeque.
Day 3: Paddle around Koloèep Island. Snorkel below cliffs. Walk Koloèep’s cliff trails. Explore Lopud’s waterfront promenade, monastery, and trails.
Day 4: Advanced skills class (optional) in bay. Day off touring. Ferry to Dubrovnik for sightseeing and shopping. Dinner in Dubrovnik; late ferry back to Lopud.
Day 5: Transfer to guest house on Šipan by kayak. Paddle to Ruda and on to Šipan Island. Explore Suðurað, tour fortress. Paddle Šipan’s seaside to Šipanska Luka. Explore Šipan by bicycle or on foot.
Day 6: Paddle to the uninhabited outer islands. Picnic lunch, snorkel, cliff jump, swim. Paddle from outer islands to mainland coast. Beach games, biking, and hiking on Šipan.
Day 7: Paddle mainland coast: Ston to Janska. Walk Ston’s old city walls, enjoy local mussles and oysters. Paddle coast to Šipanska Luka. Farewell dinner.
Day 8: Early wake-up. Ferry to Dubrovnik. Transfer to Dubrovnik airport for departure flights.
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