Tour Details:
*Duration: 8 Days, 7 Nights Tour, featuring: Lopud (4 nights), Sipan (3 nights). Paddling from day 2 to day 6.
*Difficulty level: moderate-challenging
*Departure dates:
- May: 6, 13, 20, 27;
- June: 3, 10, 17, 24;
- July: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;
- August: 5, 12, 19, 26;
- September: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
- October: 7, 14.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrivals
Transfer from Dubrovnik airport; free time in Dubrovnik; late afternoon: transfer to the island of Sipan.
Sometimes called the Golden Island, Sipan is the largest and most populated of the Elaphite (Elafit) Islands.The mild winter climate, the ideal position and fertile dolomite polje (valley), located between two limestone ridges, and are still a challenge for every visitor. Much of the island is overgrown with Mediterranean maquis, but it is also rich in vineyards and olive groves.
Overnight: private accommodation on the island of Sipan.
Day 2: Island of Sipan island of Jakljan
The area around Sipanska Luka and Jakljan is full of small green islets, which makes it very attractive for sea kayaking. On Jakljan one can experience the true nature since this island is not inhabited.
Paddling distance: 18 km
Overnight: Sipanska Luka.
Day 3: Island of Sipan
From Sipanska Luka we paddle to fishermen village of Sudjuradj.
Paddling distance: 19 km
Overnight: guesthouse on the island of Sipan.
Day 4: island of Sipan island of Lopud
The second largest island from the Elaphite group, Lopud will delight you with its rich vegetation, mild mediterranean climate and the two splendid sandy beaches. With the exception of some bikes, there is no traffic.
The only inhabited part is a small picturesque town Lopud, situated at the western side of the island. Two 16c castles give the place a picturesque air, one on the narrow peninsula to the west of the town (known as the English castle) and the other on the hill to the east (known as the Spanish castle).
Paddling distance: 14 km
Overnight: guesthouse on the island of Lopud.
Day 5: island of Lopud island of Kolocep
Until a few centuries ago, the inhabitants of Kolocep were the most renowned coral divers of the Mediterranean, though today only a few go down for the coral, out of pure love. A sign of the antiquity of habitation here, going back to ancient times, can be found in the many monuments, among which a special place is taken by the remains of sarcophagi, stone sculputres, chapels and churches.
Because of its impressive steep cliffs and majestic hidden caves, usland of kolocep is the favorite island of many paddlers.
Paddling distance: 16 km
Overnight: guesthouse on the island of Lopud.
Day 6: island of Lokrum
This uninhabited island is under special protection as Nature Park. Among many attractions there are an old 11 century Benedictine monastery, fort Royal, constructed in 19 century by Napoleon's army, gorgeus botanical garden, salty lake called "The Dead Sea".The whole island is covered by dense pinewood and it is considered to be one of the most attractive islands in Croatia.
Paddling distance: 12 km
Overnight: guesthouse on the island of Lopud.
Day 7: Free day
Overnight: guesthouse on the island of Lopud.
Day 8: Departure, transfer to the airport.
The rate includes:
Fully equipped sea kayaks (life jackets, spray decks, snorkeling gear) for 5 days
Sea kayaking guide service for 5 days
4 overnights in guesthouse on the island of Lopud
3 overnights in guesthouse on the island of Sipan
7 breakfasts
3 dinners
Transfers to and from the airport
All boat tickets
*Hotel accommodation available on request
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Rate per person:
- In double room: 610
- Single supplement: 120.
The rate includes:
- Fully equipped sea kayaks (life jackets, spray decks, snorkeling gear) for 5 days
- Sea kayaking guide service for 5 days
- 4 overnights in guesthouse on the island of Lopud
- 3 overnights in guesthouse on the island of Sipan
- 7 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Transfers to and from the airport
- All boat tickets.
*Hotel accommodation available on request.
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