Sea Kayaking Tour Dubrovnik

by Peggy Brailo
(Dubrovnik, Croatia)

8 days/7 nights Huck Finn Adventure Travel program 2011

This itinerary is designed for those who wish to mix exploring island nature with culture, history and art. Dubrovnik, one of world’s most beautiful old towns, offers centuries of beautiful culture, while the Elafiti shorelines offer great natural variety: cliffs, caves, pine and palm trees, hidden coves, reefs and sandy beaches.
This trip is perfect for those who want to have multisport- kayak holidays and relax under Palm trees and on sandy beaches surrounded by peacful untouched nature.
No previous kayaking experience is necessary.

Our base is Lopud island, an island of lush Mediterranean and subtropical vegetation, beautiful gardens, parks and beaches. In the past, it was an island of captains, which provided the most sailors for the navy of the Dubrovnik Republic. Also from Lopud was the famed sailor and ship owner Miho Pracat. According to the Dubrovnik historian Razzi, Lopud had 30 churches in the 16th century, as well as numerous summer residences, several monasteries and many more inhabitants than today.

Accommodation:
We will stay in family run guesthouses offering nice rooms of 3 star category, not more than 300 meters from the first sandy beaches away. Optionaly You can book also an apartment with self catering or an accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels on the island.

HIGHLIGHTS: Dubrovnik - UNESCO World Heritage Site; Elaphiti islands; up to 800 years old monasteries, churches and summer residences; lonely bays and caves only accessible from the seaside; traditional Dalmatian cuisine;

SHORT ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival to destination – Lopud island
Day 2: Kayaking introduction, kayaking to Sipan island, hiking
Day 3: Kayaking to Sunj beach, hiking
Day 4: Kayaking to Kolocep island
Day 5: Free day option
Day 6: Dubrovnik sight seeing, sunset sailing
Day 7: Kayaking to Trsteno village
Day 8: Departure