Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking Sunset Paddle
Description
Wade into our laid-back way of sea kayaking, where the sunset views, chill vibes, and picture-perfect nature of Dubrovnik shines through inside and out. Paddle out from the Pile gate to the Island of Lokrum for a breathtaking sunset over the Walls of Dubrovnik with a glass of fine local wine. We’ll also explore the hidden gem - Betina cave beach on our way. ● Paddle with an experienced guide ● Soak in the picture-perfect sunset above Dubrovnik Old Town ● Get the personalised experience of a small group ● Enjoy complimentary snacks and local wine ● Explore hidden coves, caves and beaches ● Dive into a great snorkelling adventure ● No prior kayaking experience needed ● Kids friendly
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Itinerary
Dive into an easy come, easy go kind of kayaking experience. Enjoy spectacular scenery of the City of Dubrovnik, UNESCO World Heritage Site, craggy coastlines and unique natural beauty, in the sea, on land and in the skies above. Our local kayak guides will introduce you to sea kayaking on the tranquil waters of the Adriatic Sea and tell you all about Dubrovnik’s history and modern days. We love questions, so don’t hesitate to ask whatever comes to your mind
The Island of Lokrum, located right next to old Dubrovnik city centre, is one of Croatia’s most iconic nature reserves. The scenery is spectacular, with clear turquoise water, special forest vegetation and secret coves - Fisherman's /pigeon cave. Many mysteries and stories surround this beautiful gem, including the great legend of the Lokrum curse. Our guide will tell you all about it. We’ll also make several stops to capture picture-perfect moments by the island, including the famous Game of Thrones filming locations.
A true traveller knows that the treasures worth talking home about usually take a bit of work to uncover. This is one of those treasures. Betina Cave beach is completely hidden inside a cave. It can only be reached after swimming or kayaking. But once at the beach, there is plenty to do. There are beautiful reefs in the water, perfect for an afternoon spent snorkeling. Of course, there’s plenty of room on the beach for sunbathing with the perfect view of Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik City Walls. And, if you are one of the brave ones, cliff jumping from Betina Cave is an awesome way to get that adrenaline up and running.
Lazareti in Dubrovnik are a long and narrow building that consists of 10 naves separated by five courtyards, all surrounded by high walls. Completed in 1647, the building would be used as a quarantine station in response to an outbreak of the plague and cholera – a dark past indeed. Located next to the Ploce Gate, Lazareti was built between 1627 until 1647. Its location is significant – situated in front of the main entrance to the Town, from where, at the times, all caravans from the Ottoman territories were arriving in the City as well as right next to the Old Port, the main city harbour. Right outside the city, it was an ideal location for such an institution – merchants, sailors and travelers went through mandatory isolation before being allowed to enter the City (40 days in quarantine).
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, subject to availability
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travellers with sea sickness, back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- All participants must be able to swim. If you do not swim, do not book this tour.
- The tour is 7.5 kilometres long. If you are not able to finish it, we will arrange private transportation for you and you will be charged full amount for these services.
- The tour is English only. You must understand and speak English for safety reasons.
- Children must paddle in a double kayak with one other adult
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- Your guide will be waiting for you in front of Nautika restaurant in a blue T-shirt with our logo and a blue umbrella
- Please be at the meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to the start
- Late arrivals will not be refunded
- Expect to get wet, please wear appropriate clothes such as a bathing suit and shoes that can get wet (tennis shoes, 'river shoes' or flip flops)
- Hats, sunscreen and towels are strongly advised
- All your belongings go in the kayak with you in a shared 30L waterproof bag. Each kayak will have additional 6L waterproof barrel. Due to limited space please bring only what you need.
- You will be paddling in a double kayak. Individual travellers without partners are paired up with other individuals
- An outdoor shower is available on site
- There are no toilets onsite or along the tour route. Please use the toilet prior to arrival for check-in
- Our sunset tour includes a glass of wine. Minimum age is 18 years old to consume alcoholic drinks
- Tour time and route are subject to weather and sea conditions
- If cancelled due to poor weather or sea conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund
- Guests will be charged for any equipment they damage through negligence
- During the high season, Betina cave beach may be crowded. If this is an issue for you, please consider booking this tour
Reviews(274)
The kayak tour into the sunset was wonderful and the timing was just right. We had sufficient opportunity to enjoy the view and the water and were still able to listen to the interesting stories that the guide told about the places. Our guides Miki and Michael did a super job! All in all, a very successful evening excursion that we will remember fondly. Thank you very much for that.
Had an absolutely great time on our sunset tour. The guides made sure we had everything we needed including water, storage for valuables and a dry bag for towels. Whilst it was hard work, the sea was still and we were given plenty of opportunity for rest, including one official snorkelling stop. There is also an opportunity to shorten your trip by going along the near side of Lokrum island if you feel that you are tired. I would note that if you are wanting to go out into the town after, plan clothes that allow you to change easily in public. There are no designated areas for changing. Overall, a brilliantly run tour!!!
Great Experience. Tour guides Michael and Micky were asome!
Had a great sunset tour with the friendly guides Miki and Michael. They were both engaging, friendly and knowledgeable. Recommend this stunning tour.
Miki and Michael were amazing guides on our tour, wonderful knowledge passed on to us on Dubrovniks history and beauty. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough and would recommend people do this in their time here. Thank you to them for an amazing time and something we won’t forget.
A very nice tour with a super nice guide!
Great way to spend an evening in Dubrovnik. The guides were friendly, professional, and shared plenty of interesting historical insights while safely guiding the group throughout the experience. We enjoyed fantastic views of Lokrum Island, the Old Town city walls, and a beautiful sunset from the water. The cave stop was a little overrated, but overall this was a fun and memorable experience that I would recommend.
Great end to the evening! Mickael and Miki are very kind and are great guides, I highly recommend them.
Michael and Mika amazing guides and very friendly. Defo highly recommend these two.
The advertised itinerary for this sunset kayak trip is great - and probably in good weather and with able participants it would be brilliant. Unfortunately and without prior warning due to a little wind the trip was hugely shortened. The guides turned up nearly 30 mins late (with the excuse that one of the guides was in a scooter accident - but then Miki and Kiki were the guides as per the other reviews so how did that work...?) and we finished 30 mins early. We paddled a short way to a cave crowded with other kayaks and spent 45 mins waiting to start again - paddling the short way back to see the sunset behind Dubrovnik. Other groups could be seen next to Lokrum island. Given the severely reduced tour I would have expected either to be offered to change to a different date or a sizeable discount. Such a shame.
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that the tour did not meet your expectations. However, we would like to clarify a few important points for future travelers. Our tour description and the "Information Travelers Need to Know" section clearly state that the route and itinerary may be changed or shortened depending on sea and weather conditions for the safety of our guests. We kindly encourage all guests to read this information before booking, as it is provided to avoid misunderstandings. We would also like to clarify that the tour did not start late. Another member of our team welcomed all guests at the meeting point on time, while one of our guides was delayed due to a scooter accident. The group was looked after from the scheduled meeting time, and the tour proceeded as planned. If you had spoken to us before or during the tour and told us you were unhappy with the modified route, we would have gladly offered you the opportunity to join the tour on another day with more suitable conditions. This has never been a problem for us, and we are always happy to find a fair solution for our guests. Regarding the accident, thankfully our guide recovered well and was discharged from the hospital. As we have a team of five guides, we are not sure how you concluded which guide was involved, as different guides lead different tours. We were disappointed that no concerns were raised with us during the experience. Instead, after completing the tour, a full refund was requested. We believe the fairest approach is to discuss any concerns with us at the time so that we have the opportunity to resolve them immediately. Despite the fact that the tour was carried out safely and in accordance with our weather policy, we still offered a partial refund as a gesture of goodwill. Safety will always be our highest priority, and we thank everyone who understands that weather and sea conditions are beyond anyone's control.
