SEA KAYAKING

ITINERARY
	Day 1: Arrival to Dubrovnik and transfer to your village or island. Accommodation in rooms of private houses is situated close to the sea. After a get-together dinner in one of the local restaurants, a walk - to  familiarize with the area.
	Day 2: Sea kayaking instructions in the bay and first trip already in the afternoon. It will take you along local beaches and places of interest. Return to your place late in the afternoon for a dinner.
	Day 3-6: Kayaking, walking or bicycling around a different island or bay every day. During breaks we will enjoy swimming, sightseeing and snorkeling. You will have the opportunity to discover the delicious meals of Croatian cuisine in many different places. Sipan Island has colorful villages of Sudjuradj and Luka Sipanska. The fields between them have preserved the real country life among chapels and summer residences of old Dubrovnik aristocracy – 65 top category cultural monuments! We will have a chance to explore the island by bike. Sunj Bay sandy beach on Lopud is ideal for games like traditional local ball game called “Picigin” (volleyball played in knee-deep water with an orange-size ball). Lokrum Island just outside of Dubrovnik is a nature reserve with a monastery, peacocks, fortress ruins and a small lake. Trsteno Arboretum is an amazing park with goldfish fountain and impressive collection of exotic trees and plants.
	Day 7: Relax by the sea in the morning. In the afternoon last visit to Dubrovnik, for shopping in ancient streets, walking high city walls… or just enjoy ice cream or coffee in open air bistros along Stradun, old town’s main street and promenade. Optionally you can wash the salt away on canoe or rafting trip down Trebizat / Neretva Rivers, two of the clearest rivers near Mostar in Bosnia and Hercegovina. Mostar will fascinate you with its well preserved oriental spirit and tradition of mosques, small shops and crafts. This excursion is not included in package price but can be booked and paid on spot – approx. 60 euros. Among other interesting excursions we recommend Kotor Bay in Montenegro or Mljet Island National Park. Day 8: Transfer to Dubrovnik for homebound flight.

Lodging:

Please note that in some cases 2 rooms are sharing 1 bathroom. To make sure your room has a private bathroom please book early.

Actual single rooms are not available. Single use rooms are available upon request, only as double rooms/single use. Sharing a room with a guide or another participant is possible.

Camping option is available only in Zaton Bay.

Optional trip on day 7 is NOT included in price and can be booked and paid on spot.

You can choose to stay in one of three very different places which are all within Dubrovnik Town area:

Lopud Island, 1 hour from Dubrovnik harbor by ferry, has a small town of the same name with three hotels, several restaurants and cafes, 2 sandy beaches and great sunsets. You will stay in simple rooms in traditional stone houses.

Kalamota (Kolocep) Island is only half hour from Dubrovnik harbor or 15 minutes from the mainland. It has two lovely and very quiet villages, one hotel only, a few restaurants and cafes, sandy beaches, 4 bays, magical walking paths and incredible cliffs, caves and riffs for spectacular sea kayaking. Accommodation in air conditioned rooms with terraces and beautiful view of the bay and beach. The very quiet house is above the village, around 2 minutes - 100 stairs from the sea.

Zaton Bay is the finest, very romantic residential area of Dubrovnik, only 15 minutes drive from the old town and Dubrovnik busy street life (same 15 minutes for Dubrovnik residents who use Zaton to escape from tourist crowds to a quiet seaside village pubs and beaches). Unspoiled villages offer accommodation by the sea in traditional houses with beautiful gardens and lots of shade. The bay has 5 beaches and numerous walking and hiking paths that take you to wilderness “just around the corner”. No hotels in Zaton Bay, camping is available.  Being on the mainland and well connected Zaton offers a lot of flexibility for your own itinerary and private excursions.

Sea kayaks that we use are polyethylene kayaks by Prijon, single and double, stable and easy to paddle. In addition to paddle, spray deck and life jacket each carries snorkeling gear for exploring underwater world between paddling trips. Occasionally groups of kayaks are escorted by friendly dolphins or tunas that are often seen in the area. The itinerary is subject to change depending on group abilities and wishes, weather, water levels and special events of interest.
 

High season - July 12 - August 29
Mid season - June 14 - July 11, August 30 - September 19
Low season - May 10 - June 13, September 20 - October 4

Maximum number of participants: 14 per group. Larger groups on request.
 

Minimum age: 8 years if accompanied by parent
 

Children discount of 10% is valid for children 8-14 years of age if accompanied by an adult. 1 child having a discount shares parents’ room, 2 or more children can have their own room.

Optional trip on day 7 is NOT included in price and can be booked and paid on spot.

More information and reservations on: info(at)val-tours.hr

tel: +385-23-386479 fax: +385-23-386478