This holiday is designed for those who love traveling, being active outdoors and exploring seaside, nature, heritage, history and art. Daily routes are rather short - 2 to 3 hours of easy sea kayaking - and not demanding, fit for all ages between 14 and late sixties (no previous sea kayaking experience is necessary). Dubrovnik in Croatia– one of the world’s most beautiful old towns - and Elafiti shorelines are rich in history and natural variety - cliffs, caves, pine and palm trees, hidden coves, reefs, sandy beaches...
Tour Itinerary: Day 1 - Saturday: Arrival in Dubrovnik. Arrive at Dubrovnik airport and transfer to Kolocep island, 30 minutes sailing time from Dubrovnik. Your accommodation will be a private guesthouse. After settling into your room, there will be time to go for a swim and relax on the sandy beach. Meet your guide and the rest of the group for dinner to get to know each other and discuss the itinerary. Meals: D. Day 2 - Sunday: Sea kayaking Zaton Bay Safety and sea kayaking instructions will take place on the beach in the morning. Having chosen our kayaks, we head out to the mainland. Our destination today is Zaton Bay, located 8 kilometers nothwest from Dubrovnik. Zaton is a deep bay protected from wind by the surrounding mountains, making it ideal for sea kayaking. We will enjoy the views lovery turqouise coves and rocky cliffs, as well as traditional 15th and 16th century waterfront Dubrovnik Villas as we kayak past them. Return to Kolocep in the afternoon. Meals: B, D. Day 3 - Monday: Sea kayaking to Lopud island Back in our sea kayaks today as we cross the channel to another of the Elafiti Islands, Lopud. Our goal today is the sandy Sunj beach, one of the most beautiful and popular beaches in the entire area. There will be time to relax in the sun, go for a swim in the warm, crystal clear Adriatic, have lunch and enjoy an ice cream, cold beer or a cocktail in a beach bar. Lopud has some excellent hiking trails and offers spectacular views of the Elafiti Islands archipelago. Meals: B, D. Day 4 - Tuesday: Sea kayaking around Kolocep island Paddle, swim and snorkel around Kolocep island, Croatia's most interesting sea kayaking and hiking island with its dramatic scenery full of hidden dark caves, high cliffs and colorful reefs. Walk through Gornje Celo and Donje Celo, well preserved romantic Mediterranean villages and along high cliffs. Have a pleasant noon siesta in the quiet and relaxing atmosphere of Gornje Celo turquoise bay near Skerac – kayakers’ favorite restaurant. Meals: B, D. Day 5 - Wednesday: Optional trip Beach day. You are free to do whatever you enjoy the most - relax and sunbathe, swim, snorkel, walk and explore the island more or sea kayak. Meals: B, D. Day 6 - Thursday: Dubrovnik sightseeing, optional visit to Lokrum island Visit Dubrovnik, the most beautiful of all Mediterranean towns, for sightseeing, shopping in ancient streets and walking along city walls. Ice cream or coffee taste best in open air bistros along Stradun, Old Town’s main street and promenade. Take an optional boat ride to Lokrum, the "cursed island" near Dubrovnik with its Benedictine monastery, botanical garden, small lake popularly known as the "Dead Sea" and Fort Royal Castle. Meals: B, D. Day 7 - Friday. Sailing around Kolocep and Sveti Andrija islands Sailing is the main activity planned for this day. Usually the catamaran takes us on a half-day sailing trip around the exotic St. Andrija island, a favorite spot for thousands of birds, fishermen and dolphins. There will be several opportunities for swimming and snorkeling. Optionally, you can participate in 1-day Trebizat river canoeing excursion in Herzegovina including a visit to Mostar, a wonderful old Ottoman empire town and trading post (to be booked and paid on spot). Meals: B, D. Day 8 - Departure. Transfer to Dubrovnik for homebound flight. You are welcome to schedule your homeward transport for any time. If you decide to spend more time in Croatia, our guides will be happy to recommend other beautiful places to visit - especially those you won’t find in tourist guide books. Meals: B. Note on the itinerary: This itinerary and the duration of the activities are subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, weather conditions and forecasts, water levels, special events of interest, etc. Our guides and trip leaders will do their utmost to ensure the best possible experience for their clients without compromising safety at any time. This may mean changing the original itinerary to avoid discomfort or risk which could be caused by exceptional situations. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary without prior notice. Departure dates 2013.: - May 4, 11, 18, 25 - June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - July 6, 13, 20, 27 - August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - September 7, 14, 21, 28 - October 5, 12 Prices 2013. 8-day Apartments - Double rooms High season 760 eur Intermediate season 690 eur Low season 590 eur Children 8-14 years, 10% reduction High season 684 eur Intermediate season 621 eur Low season 531 eur Single use, 20% supplement High season 912 eur Intermediate season 828 eur Low season 708 eur 5-day Apartments - Double rooms High season 590 eur Intermediate season 550 eur Low season 490 eur Children 8-14 years, 10% reduction High season 531 eur Intermediate season 495 eur Low season 441 eur Single use, 20% supplement High season 708 eur Intermediate season 660 eur Low season 588 eur Member discount: Notes: Prices include:
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