Sea Kayaking Dubrovnik

2012 Prices and Departure dates

Sea kayaking Dubrovnik, Croatia - Departure dates 2012
APRIL	-	-	-	21	28
MAY	-	5	12	19	26
JUN	2	9	16	23	30
JUL	-	7	14	21	28
AUG	-	4	11	18	25
SEP	1	8	15	22	29
OCT	-	6	13	-	-

Other dates on request

Sea kayaking Dubrovnik, Croatia - Prices 2012
	8-day			5-day
Apartments - Double rooms	EUR	USD	GBP	EUR	USD	GBP
High season	740	940	594	560	711	450
Intermediate season	670	851	538	520	660	417
Low season	560	711	450	460	584	369
Children 8-14 years, 10% reduction
High season	665	844	534	504	640	405
Intermediate season	603	766	484	468	594	376
Low season	504	640	405	414	526	332
Single use, 20% supplement
High season	888	1127	713	672	853	539
Intermediate season	804	1021	645	624	792	501
Low season	672	853	539	552	701	443

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NOTE: The prices are fixed in euros. This conversion is for comparison purposes only.
The exact price in dollars or pounds is calculated on the day of booking according to the exchange rate of the Croatian National Bank.

High season - July 14 - August 24, 2012
Intermediate season - June 9 - July 13, August 25 - September 14, 2012
Low season - April 21 - June 8, September 15 - October 5, 2012

All prices are per person, in EUR.

Prices include:

• 7 nights in double/twin rooms
• 2 meals per day (from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8)
• use of kayaks, paddles, life jackets, dry bags, bikes, helmets
• 5 days of organized activities
• local taxes and permits
• transfers from Dubrovnik airport, harbor or bus station
• tour leader and assistance
• insurance

Not Included:

• optional excursion
• beverages and lunches or picnics as noted in itinerary

Optional trips on are NOT included in price and can be booked and paid on spot. Optional trips cost approx 60€ per person, payable on site, and are dependent on suitable weather conditions. The price is based on a min. of 4 participants.

- Maximum number of participants: 16 guests per group. Larger group trips are on request.

- Minimum age: 8 years if accompanied by parent(s).

- Children discount: valid for children 8-14 years of age if accompanied by an adult. One child enjoying discount shares parents’ room; two or more children can have their own room.

- Rooms: family run guesthouses near the beaches on Kolocep island. Single use rooms are available upon request, with 20% surcharge. Sharing a room with another person is possible.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday: Arrival at Dubrovnik Airport and transfer to Lopud Island

Traveling by bus and boat. Accommodation in a house very near the beach and waterfront and main street of the little town of Lopud. There will be time to enjoy a swim in the sea and a walk to Fort Kastio on the island’s highest peak for a wonderful view of the sunset over the Elafiti Islands. A tour of Lopud's pubs and cafés will take place before and after dinner.

Day 2 - Sunday: Sea Kayaking Lopud and Sipan Islands

Safety and sea kayaking instructions will take place on a sandy beach of Lopud. After that, we will kayak to the nearby island of Sipan. On Sipan you will find the colorful villages of Sudjuradj and Luka Sipanska. The fields between them have preserved chapels, monasteries, palaces and summer houses of ancient Dubrovnik aristocracy, and the real country lifestyle. This island is rich in cultural heritage, tales from the past and many well preserved monuments that witnessed its turbulent history. We will explore them by walking or cycling and there will be plenty of time to enjoy Luka’s beaches and restaurants. We will return to Lopud by late afternoon.

Day 3 - Monday: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling

We will kayak around the island to the sandy beach of Sunj Bay on Lopud’s Southern side. This is the most popular beach of Dubrovnik so we visit it on Monday when it’s not too busy. Diving mask, snorkel and fins will be provided for you to explore the rich and colorful underwater world of the Adriatic. A pleasant walk back to the village for dinner takes only half hour, but you are welcome to hike the longer western route through the forest and along the high cliff edge.

Day 4 - Tuesday: Sea Kayaking, swimming, snorkeling and walking

Paddle, swim and snorkel around Kolocep island, Croatia's most interesting island for sea kayaking and hiking with its most 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. Late in the afternoon we shall return to Lopud.

 

Day 5 - Wednesday: Leisure day

Beach day. You are free to do whatever you enjoy the most. Sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, walking, sea kayaking. Or take the ferry to Dubrovnik, the most beautiful of all Croatian and Mediterranean towns, for sightseeing, shopping in ancient streets, walking along city walls… Ice cream or coffee taste  best in open air bistros along Stradun, old town’s main street and promenade. Lokrum island Reserve and its rocky beaches are worth exploring and only about 10 minutes by boat from the old town harbor. Return to Lopud in the evening.

Note: This is the last day of the holiday if you booked the 5-day option.  

Day 6 - Thursday: Kayak Rijeka Dubrovacka

Back in our sea kayaks today, we explore Rijeka Dubrovacka. Rijeka Dubrovacka ("The River of Dubrovnik") is a deep bay protected from wind by the surrounding mountains, making it ideal for sea kayaking. We will enjoy the views of traditional 15th and 16th century waterfront Dubrovnik Villas as we kayak past them. We will spend the afternoon in the Old Town of Dubrovnik.

 

Day 7 - Friday: Sea Kayaking

The last sea kayaking trip destination is usually Trsteno village and arboretum – a wonderful park with a collection of exotic plants and trees, Neptune’s fountain and great views of the islands. A farewell party is planned after sunset of the last evening on Lopud.

Day 8 - Saturday: Transfer to Dubrovnik for homebound flight.

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. Huck Finn 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. Huck Finn reserves the right to alter the itinerary without prior notice.

Contact for booking

Vanja Kelemen
vanja@huck-finn.hr
Mob: +385/(0)99 261 57 09
Tel. +385/(0)1 618 3333

If you are contacting us by e-mail, please include the following information in your request:

• number of persons in your party
• average age
• your preferred date(s)
• contact telephone number
• means of travel to / in Croatia
• other preferences

Gear List

This gear list has been created to help you in choosing your equipment for the trip. Try to bring only what is necessary, this will help you and the field staff. In addition to your usual clothing you should consider bringing along some other items which will make your activities more enjoyable. Required gear for paddling and cycling is provided. 
Clothing:

• Few lightweight, casual, easily washable items for travel and daily wear
• Hiking shorts, synthetic
• T-shirts (at least 1 synthetic)
• Swimmwear
• Brimmed sun hat

Outerwear:

• Lightweight rain jacket, waterproof and breathable

Footwear:

• Lightweight hiking shoes
• Water shoes for kayaking/ rafting (stiff sole sandals)

Travel Accessories:

• Water bottle or hydration pack
• Sunglasses
• Sunblock and lip balm
• Personal first aid kit
• Small backpack

Optional Accessories:

• Camera (waterproof), film/memory cards and spare batteries

Reviews

Needless to say I had such an amazing time in Croatia - - gorgeous country, amazing people etc. I'd be remiss if I didn't thank you personally for making our trip so amazing. We sincerely appreciated the fact that you spent so much time with us down in Dubrovnik and showed us around. We especially loved seeing everything "off the beaten path." Just the best, we had so much fun. I truly did not want to leave. I have some amazing photos that I'll be sending along shortly - - keep an eye out for them. By the way, took your advice after you left and spent the day in Cavtat with my friends (gorgeous).
Of course I must let you know that the trip itself (the itinerary) was amazing. I loved everything we saw - - you guys sure know what you are doing and I've personally started a PR campaign for Croatia. On top of it all, I just ADORED Marko and Iva. They are both really amazing guides and just made our trips really special. It would not have been the same without them. They are just each really great spirits, extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the area, the history etc. I know that I'll stay in touch with both of them. You're lucky to have them working for you at the company and they definitely made a difference.

Margo
New York, NY

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Hi !
As a member of the group from Norway (Bundefjorden padlegruppe) who was sea kayaking from Kolocep 16. – 22. Sept., I want to give you a report. For us, with a reasonable amount of practice in sea kayaking, the arrangement was ideal. Villas Kolocep provided a first class accommodation that suited us very well. The access to the kayaks at any time was perfect. For instance, we were free to make spontaneous sea kayaking tours in the afternoons. We appreciated the freedom to make our own decisions based on your information. A guide to determine everything for us would have been a disaster, I am sure (I know my friends). Everyone in the group has expressed that they were very satisfied with the arrangement, the accommodation and the sea kayaking. Even the non-paddler was very satisfied. The ferry made it possible to follow us from island to island. Thus the Elaphites were perfect for our sea kayaking tour. We recommend the arrangement to everyone.
Ingar

I would just like to tell you how much myself, Neil and Jon enjoyed our week kayaking off the coast of Dubrovnik, and that we shall be recommending the trip to all our friends! In particular the time spent out on the islands was superb...

Overall we had an fantastic time, and I would like to say how much we enjoyed the guide's company, and how friendly and helpful he was – I think you have found an excellent guide there, and if you could pass on our thanks to him it would be much appreciated.

Thanks again.

Best, Nick

(Nick passed on his enthusiasm to his colleagues in the bank where he works and 15 of them participated in the same trip next summer.)

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Excellent - we were lucky enough to have an excellent guide who was flexible and knowledgeable about the area so we really had a wonderful time. I would definitely recommend the company and the country (although I'm reluctant to because it's always nice keeping places like that a secret). Thoroughly enjoyed myself and will probably do it again next year and I was surprised how much I enjoyed so much activity... Simply the best holiday I have ever been on. Arriving by kayak at the islands we were visiting every day was always great. Sipanska Luka on Sipan island was particularly beautiful. I didn't realise we would be out all day most days and I although I thoroughly enjoyed it, we did more activity than I had imagined.

We ate in the same restaurant every night run by a local family which was truly excellent - they grew all their own vegetables, made their own wine etc. We also ate and drank at the local places on the islands we visited so there was some benefit there.

Lesley

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I was on a 6-day Kayaktrip, being based on a very sympathic Island in a comfortable pension, doing daytrips to the surrounding islands. The programme was well-balanced,relaxed and moderately demanding, The half-day sailing trip as well as the culture-trip to Dubrovnik did their best to make it a perfect and diversified week. Also big "thumbs up" to our guide who did not dictate a schedule but let the group decide on how the programme should be. All in all, I am very likely to book another trip with Huck Finn in late summer.

M.

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I recently arrived home from Croatia and highly recommend HuckFinn. The company was extrememly professional, energetic and accommodating. All of their sports water equipment and vehicles were up to date; comfortable and in working condition. The accomodations were clean, had a balcony with a view and provided breakfast. it is evident that HuckFinn works with their customers in order to make their trip an unforgettable memory.

Claudia, USA