Family Kayaking Week
Amazing family adventure where both, children and parents have fun. Sea kayaking is the main activity on this tour, but there is also plenty of time for island walking, swimming, snorkeling and sightseeing. The tour also features a day of stand up paddling. No previous paddling experience is necessary.
The Tour Features
8 days, 7 nights
Difficulty level: Easy/ moderate
Suggested minimum age: 6
Islands visited: : Lopud, Kolocep, Sipan, Ruda
Highlights:Great landscapes, nice bathing beaches, old summer residences, some dating back to Dubrovnik Republic time, orange and lemon gardens, promenades along the sea, small restaurants, caves, coves,Trsteno and its Arboretum with exotic trees, lush Mediterranean vegetation.
Kayaking profile:Paddling distances range from 7,5 to 13 km per day. No previous paddling experience is necessary providing you can swim. We strongly recommend double kayaks for children under the age of 12.
Activities:Each of the Elaphite islands has its unique character and charm. Sea kayaking is the main activity on this tour, but there is also plenty of time for island walking, swimming, snorkeling and sightseeing. The tour also features a day of stand up paddling. Our guides speak English and they are ready to assist with paddling tips and their knowledge of the area.
Short Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival, transfer from the airport, afternoon or evening ferry to Lopud
Day 2: Kayaking: Lopud – Sunj
Day 3: Boat ride or Kayaking: Lopud – Kolocep
Day 4: Kayaking: Sunj beach – Trsteno – Lopud
Day 5: Kayaking: Lopud – Sudjuradj – Lopud
Day 6: Stand up paddle
Day 7: Beach day
Day 8: Departure, transfer to the airport
Tour Details in PDF Format
Detailed Itinerary – Elaphite Islands Family Kayaking WeekDetailed Itinerary
2024 Departure Dates
June: 28;
July: 5, 12, 19, 26;
August: 2, 9, 16, 23
Rate per person
Rate per adult: €1050
Rate per child: €995
Single room supplement €210
Included
- 7 nights accommodation on the island of Lopud - family owned B&B
- 7 breakfasts
- 2 dinners
- 1 lunch
- Transfers by minibus with assistance
- Sea kayaks with the equipment
- English speaking guide
- Activities as per the itinerary
Not Included
- Flights
- Drinks
Press
THE INDEPENDENT
‘Adventure downshifting’
“Ground down by the grind? Reached your city limits? Whether you want to run for the hills or simply paddle your own canoe, Mark MacKenzie suggests that ‘adventure downshifting’ could be the answer” THE INDEPENDENT
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Destination of the Year: Adventure Guide: Croatia, Text by Jon Bowermaster
“With some 1,200 islands scattered across the Adriatic Sea, Croatia is best seen by boat. And though most visitors will probably choose to avoid a five-week, 400-mile (644-kilometer) expedition like ours, it’s very possible to catch the highlights in a few days. Here’s how.” NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
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DAILY MAIL
Croatia by kayak: Hidden beaches and cities of the Dalmatian Coast – under paddle power, By Chris Lawrence
“The waves were getting higher. At times they lifted the front of the kayak so far that my legs seemed to take off, while the stern became submerged.
More than an hour into our expedition to the medieval walls of Ston, the Adriatic was determined to break our will. But we were driven forward by the prospect of the best seafood on the Dalmatian Coast – freshly-farmed mussels and oysters from the Peljesac Peninsula.”
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TRAVEL & TRANSITIONS
Interview with Ivana Grzetic – Former Miss Universe Croatia – Now Sea Kayaking Entrepreneur in Dubrovnik – Our Expert on Croatia,
“In one of my searches on the Internet about interesting travel websites I found a site on sea kayaking in the Adriatic. I contacted the webmaster to do a mutual link exchange and upon further investigation, I asked Ivana, one of the founders of the website, to actually do an interview with me. As you will see, she is an expert on Croatia and a pretty interesting individual herself.” TRAVEL & TRANSITIONS
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