Sea Kayaking excursion to Sipan and the Elaphites Islands from Dubrovnik

Discover paradise on this sea kayaking excursion in the Dubrovnik Islands.

Experience the wild beauty of the Croatian coastline on this sea kayaking excursion to the Elaphiti islands. Head out on the hunt for desert island beaches, secret bays and hidden caves – stopping off to chat with the locals and swim with the local marine life across Lopud, Sipan & Ruda Island – a short distance from Dubrovnik.

Location
The Elaphiti Islands is an archipelago off the coast of Dubrovnik in the Adriatic Sea. Out of 14 islands, only the three largest – Koločep, Lopud and Šipan – are permanently inhabited. Northwest on the Mediterranean coastline, the islets are renowned for their traditional fishing villages, limestone cave systems and exceptional diving/snorkelling opportunities.

Activity
Meet your guide at Gruz harbour for this sea kayaking tour to the Elaphiti Islands. A full day excursion for groups and young families alike, travel by ferry to Lopud Island where you will pick up your kayaking equipment and receive a short safety briefing – learning some basic paddle skills before your set off. Following your guide to Sipan Island, paddling through dramatic stone arches to reach Green Cave to swim and snorkel. Next stop is the fisherman’s village of Sudjuradj where you will have free time for lunch in a local restaurant and explore the area on foot. Returning via Ruda Island for an afternoon swim and snorkel, catch the ferry from Lopud to Dubrovnik where your adventure will end.

Conditions
This areas of the Croatian peninsular is renowned for the calm, shallow seas - with minimal waves or wind and exceptional water visibility. The tour is set at a leisurely pace for all ages and abilities – with swimming and snorkelling optional.

Sit on top sea kayaks can be organised for solo passengers and groups of two – with multiple kayaks per tour.