Detailed itinerary: Sea-Kayaking in Croatia
Day 1: Arrival Day
Arrival at Dubrovnik Airport and transfer to Zaton Bay where we will be lodging in seaside accommodation. Time off to visit the city of Dubrovnik and then welcome dinner.
Day 2: Zaton Bay
The morning will be spent in Zaton Bay where we will receive sea kayaking instructions from our guides and go over safety procedures. Once that is accomplishes, we will begin paddling along the coast, stopping occasionally for plenty of swims and snacks. Return to Zaton Bay for evening meal and night out in Dubrovnik.
Day 3: Zaton Bay, Dubrovnik
Our first foray outside of the sheltered bay as we head for Kolocep Island where lunch and a swim in the warm waters of the Adriatic awaits us. Afternoon paddle back to Zaton Bay and evening in Dubrovnic.
Day 4: Elafiti
Today will be the start of our 3- day 'expedition' to the Elafiti Archipelago. Loading our kayaks with minimal amounts of gear, we will paddle to Kolocep Island where we will then spend a few hours hiking along good footpaths which link the small villages of Gornje Celo, Donje Celo and finally our campsite near the small town of Lopud. Using ancient footpaths and crossing fields of aromatic herbs such as thyme and lavender, we will witness life unchanged on these sun-drenched islands.
Day 5: Elafiti
Departing in the late morning, we will paddle to our next destination, the Island of Sipan and Sunja Bay, home to many of Dubrovnik's aristocracy and their splendid summer residences. We will explore architectural gems by passing through the villages of Sudjuradj and Luka Sipanska either on foot or by bicycle.
Lunch will be taken in a local restaurant or we will picnic along the way. Evening back in Sunja Bay.
Day 6: Zaton Bay
Packing up our gear, we will point the bows of our kayaks toward the mainland and will visit Trsteno and several other small, picturesque, villages. Plenty of opportunities for swims and photography. After a lunch stop, we will head back to our base at Zaton Bay making a few stops along the way.
Day 7: Dubrovnik
A lazy morning awaits us as we can spend it lounging on the beach or taking a short paddle journey in the bay. The afternoon will allow us time to visit Dubrovnik once again, sip coffee along the promenade, circle the city on the high ramparts above, or shop for souvenirs. Farewell dinner in Zaton Bay.
Day 8: Departure Day
Transfer day to airport and connecting flights.
