• Activity Level:  1
  • Comfort:  4
  • Departs From: Dubrovnik
  • Location: Dubrovnik Elaphati Islands (Sipan, Lopud, Kolocep)
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Availability: SATURDAYS, Apr - Oct
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Highlights

  • Multi activity holiday designed for those who love being active and travelling
  • Explore Dubrovniks heritage, history and magnificent coastline
  • 3-5hrs of easy activity each day
  • suitable for ages 8 and above
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8 days cycling, kayaking, hiking and sailing the natural beauty of Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti Islands

Dubrovnik in Croatia is one of the world’s most beautiful old towns and the Elaphiti shorelines are rich in history and natural variety – cliffs, caves, pine and palm trees, hidden coves, reefs, sandy beaches. Lopud, Kolocep and Sipan Island, belong to the the Elaphiti Islands archipelago and are some of Croatia’s most beautiful green islands. Our experienced local guides and skippers will avoid overcrowded destinations ensuring you get the most authentic experience

2019 departures: Saturdays, April to October (on request)

Itinerary

8 days cycling, kayaking, hiking and sailing the natural beauty of Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti Islands

This Dubrovnik Multi-Sport holiday has been designed for those who love traveling, being active outdoors and exploring seaside, nature, heritage, history and art. Daily routes are rather short – 3 to 5 hours of easy activity- and not demanding, fit for all ages between 8 and late sixties (no previous sea kayaking experience is necessary). This trip is perfect for families with children but also couples and solo travelers looking to get away from the crowds and enjoy fun activities. Designated family and adult departures ensure that you will be surrounded by like-minded travelers.

Dubrovnik in Croatia is one of the world’s most beautiful old towns and the Elaphiti shorelines are rich in history and natural variety – cliffs, caves, pine and palm trees, hidden coves, reefs, sandy beaches… Lopud, Kolocep and Sipan Island, where you will stay, belong to the Elaphiti Islands archipelago. These are some of Croatia’s most beautiful green islands – covered by forests with lots of sunshine and sandy beaches and free of traffic. Their location is ideal – we reach them in under an hour’s time from Dubrovnik and explore them while sea kayaking, cycling, sailing, swimming, snorkeling and on foot. In the evenings you will enjoy a full flavored Mediterranean cuisine, typical for these islands and the area. Our experienced local guides and skippers will avoid overcrowded destinations ensuring you get the most authentic experience.

Open age tour from 8yrs and up Double/twin rooms available. Solo rooms available with a solo supplement.

2019 departures: Saturdays April to October (on request)


Arrival transfers: Arrivals are recommended by 3pm. Transfers for arrivals by 6pm are included, but you may miss group dinner and orientation. Arrivals after 6pm may be subject to surcharge for transfers or overnight on land.

Departure transfers: You can book your flight from 10am onwards. Earlier departures can be accommodated but are subject to surcharge. There might be several group transfers between the destination and airport depending on flight departure time.

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ITINERARY:

Day 1 Arrival at destination – Luka Sipanska
After the arrival at Dubrovnik Airport, harbour or bus station you will be transferred to Luka Sipanska. This village at the far end of Sipan Island with beautiful sunsets is a charming and romantic fishing village in a bay surrounded with palm trees. Its beauty makes it a favorite mooring place of sailing yachts. Sipan is the largest of the Elaphiti Islands and its landscape, castles, chapels and monasteries are ideally explored by bikes or on foot. Luka Sipanska will be our base for the duration of the holiday. Enjoy the afternoon exploring, swimming and sunbathing. Note: Arrivals are recommended by 3 pm. Transfers for arrivals by 6 pm are included, but you may miss group dinner and orientation. Arrivals after 6 pm may be subject to surcharge for transfers or overnight on land.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Luka Sipanska; Meals: D.

Day 2 Elaphiti Islands Kayaking and Paddleboarding
The Elaphiti Islands are one of the best Croatian archipelagos for sea kayaking. Each island is small and easy to kayak around, but has an interesting and indented coastline, offering numerous coves and beaches. We paddle out of Luka Sipanska this morning and head west towards Jakljan, Tajan and Olipa islands. All three are uninhabited and their beaches can only be accessed from a small boat or kayak, resulting in a number of secluded beaches and a rich, undisturbed underwater world. There will be plenty of time for swimming and snorkeling before returning to Luka Sipanska for yet another spectacular sunset.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Luka Sipanska; Meals: B; Sea kayaking: 2 -3 hours, easy

Day 3 Cycling Sipan Island
Sipan is the largest of the Elaphiti Islands. It was lucky enough to reach its peak of development at the time when the Republic of Dubrovnik was the richest. The result is the highest number of summer villas found among all three inhabited islands, as well as numerous churches, chapels and monasteries. Two villages, Luka Sipanska and Sudjuradj, are connected by a road with very little traffic, which is ideal for cycling. Visit a local hilltop farm with picturesque olive groves and the most beautiful view of the island.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Luka Sipanska. Meals: B. Cycling: 2 hours, easy/moderate

Day 4 Lopud Island Hiking
Today we will explore the nearby Lopud Island. Lopud has many beautiful walking routes that take one from sea to the top of the island and back. This island’s true treasures are its tiny churches and a fort strategically located at one of its highest points. In the past it served as an observation point and was used to protect the island’s safety. Prepare yourself for stunning views of the Elaphiti Archipelago and Mljet Island.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Luka Sipanska; Meals: B, D; Walking: 2-3 h, easy; Ferry:15 min each way

Day 5 Optional Trip Day or Beach Day
For those who chose a 5-day trip, this is the end of your holiday. You are welcome to schedule your homeward transport for any time. The rest of the group continues the trip. Relax on Sipan’s beaches, swim, snorkel, sea kayak or join one of the proposed optional trips.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Luka Sipanska; Meals: B.

Day 6 Dubrovnik Sightseeing
Visit Dubrovnik, the most beautiful of all Mediterranean towns, for sightseeing, shopping in ancient streets and walking along city walls. Ice cream or coffee taste best in open air bistros along Stradun, Old Town’s main street and promenade. Take an optional boat ride to Lokrum, the “cursed island” near Dubrovnik with its Benedictine monastery, botanical garden, small lake popularly known as the “Dead Sea” and Fort Royal Castle.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Luka Sipanska; Meals: B; Sightseeing: 3-5 h; Ferry: 1 h each way

Day 7 Kolocep Island Sea Kayaking and Sunset Sailing
This morning we head out to Kolocep Island. The island’s cliffs, caves, coves and beaches, accessible only from the sea, make it Croatia’s best sea kayaking island. Snorkeling gear will be provided for you to explore the rich and colorful underwater world of the Adriatic. In the afternoon, a catamaran will take us on a sunset sailing trip around the area. Occasionally our boat is met by friendly dolphin as we enjoy the sun setting over the Elaphiti. Return to Sipanska Luka in the evening for a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Luka Sipanska; Meals: B, D; Sea kayaking: 3 h, easy/moderate; Sailing: 2 h; Ferry: 1 h

Day 8 Departure
Transfer to Dubrovnik bus station, harbor or airport. You can book your flight from 10 am onwards. Earlier departures can be accommodated, but are subject to surcharge. There might be several group transfers between the destination and airport depending on flight departure time. If you decide to spend more time in Croatia, our guides will be happy to recommend other beautiful places to visit – especially those you won’t find in tourist guide books. Meals: B.

INCLUDED:
• 7 nights accommodation in rooms with ensuite bathroom
• Meals as per itinerary (7 breakfasts, 3 dinners)
• English speaking tour leader and assistance
• activities and use of equipment (kayaks, bikes, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, catamaran)
• Saturday return transfers from Dubrovnik airport, bus station or harbour
• local transfers
• local taxes and permits


NOT INCLUDED:
• Drinks and meals not indicated in the itinerary
• Tips and other personal expenses
• Optional sightseeing tours


Accommodation: Traditional stone houses that suit 3star standards. House in Šipan Island is modernly furnished and recently renovated, with ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning. Double Rooms and Double/Triple studios are available beds. It is situated on excellent location, by the sea and under the shade of tall palm trees.

Meals: Breakfast will be served in a rich buffet form with several types of cereal, butter, honey, jam, ham, cheese, eggs, yogurt, fruit, juice, coffee, tea and milk. We can also provide vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. meals with prior notice. Some lunches will be picnic-style, allowing for flexibility along our route. You will be able to buy lunch packages from the local shop.

Gourmet Experience: Excellent local and private restaurants will be available during lunchtime and dinner. They have received excellent feedback from previous guests for their value for money and we strongly recommend trying their specialties to all those interested in discovering authentic Croatian food. In Luka Šipanska you can find excellent restaurants and variety of dishes where everyone can find a meal according to their own taste.

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. Our 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. Operator reserves the right to alter the itinerary without prior notice.

Accommodations

Great accommodations are provided.

Essential Information

Arrival transfers: Arrivals are recommended by 3pm. Transfers for arrivals by 6pm are included, but you may miss group dinner and orientation. Arrivals after 6pm may be subject to surcharge for transfers or overnight on land.

Departure transfers: You can book your flight from 10am onwards. Earlier departures can be accommodated but are subject to surcharge. There might be several group transfers between the destination and airport depending on flight departure time.

Optional trips are not included in the price and can be booked and paid on the spot. Optional trips cost approximately 50-60 € per person, payable on site, and are dependent on suitable weather conditions. The price is based on a minimum of 4 participants

Accommodation: Traditional stone houses that suit 3star standards. House in Šipan Island is modernly furnished and recently renovated, with ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning. Double Rooms and Double/Triple studios are available beds. It is situated on excellent location, by the sea and under the shade of tall palm trees.

Inclusions

  • INCLUDED:
  • • 7 nights accommodation in rooms with ensuite bathroom
  • • Meals as per itinerary (7 breakfasts, 3 dinners)
  • • English speaking tour leader and assistance
  • • activities and use of equipment (kayaks, bikes, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, catamaran)
  • • Saturday return transfers from Dubrovnik airport, bus station or harbour
  • • local transfers
  • • local taxes and permits

Exclusions

  • NOT INCLUDED:
  • • Airfare
  • • Drinks and meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • • Tips and other personal expenses
  • • Optional sightseeing tours

Extras & Upgrades

Single use rooms are available upon request with a 20% surcharge. Sharing a twin room with another person is possible in case there are other guests interested in sharing. Optional trips are not included in the price and can be booked and paid on the spot. Optional trips cost approximately 50-60 € per person, payable on site, and are dependent on suitable weather conditions. The price is based on a minimum of 4 participants

Restrictions

Minimum age: 8 years if accompanied by parent(s). Child discount: valid for children of 12 years of age if accompanied by an adult. One child enjoying discount shares parent’s room; two or more children can have their own room.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our specific FAQ pages here:

Before You Go - General Croatia Info (general info for all travellers)

Before Your Cruise - General Cruise Info (for all small ship Croatia cruises)

Before Your Island Hopping Tour - General Info (packages combining hotels, ferries and transfers)

Before Your Private Charter - General Yacht and Gulet Charter Info (private charters)

 

Click here to see how the booking process works: https://www.discovercroatia.com.au/booking-process-how-to-book/

How far in advance do I need to book?

Cruises: For our weekly small ship cruises with guaranteed departures we suggest you book as soon as your plans are in motion. All cruises are extremely popular especially during peak season, which is June, July, August, September and these dates can be booked out up to a year in advance, especially September. One-way cruises are particularly sought-after and tend to sell out first, so please speak to us first to ensure your cruise choice is available before booking any flight arrangements.

Escorted Tours: Escorted Group Tours with guaranteed departures are also best booked as early as possible to ensure your place on the tour, as spaces are limited to a set number of passengers. Once the tour is full that departure is closed for new bookings.

Island Hopping, Self-Drive, Self-Guided Cycling/Hiking and Independent or Private Tours: Independent tours are available most days of the week at any time of year, so if you're booking late these are a great option. They can also start or finish on any day of the week, so can be a great alternative to the cruises (that mostly depart only on Saturdays). You can check out our Island Hopper Tours and our active tours for some examples. If you can't find what you are looking for please make an enquiry on any of our tours and let us know what you need. We love creating custom tours with our clients.

What do the different ship categories mean?

Please see our Ship Descriptions page here, for all the information on Ship Categories, Deck and Cabin Descriptions.

 

What is half-board? What meals are included?

Half-board (HB): This means that 2 meals a day are usually provided, mostly it will be breakfast and lunch on cruises, and breakfast and dinner on escorted tours. Each cruise or tour will have meals listed on the daily itinerary, so that you will know exactly which meals are included. Some lunches or dinners are swapped occasionally, so that you may enjoy a wonderful gourmet experience with your fellow travellers, such as a Captain's Dinner on a cruise, or a wine-tasting and lunch on an escorted tour. For the remainder of your meals you will be able to dine anywhere you choose and you will be responsible for the cost of those meals. Your Cruise or Tour Director will be happy to recommend a good value and trusted eatery nearby at every location, or you can explore on your own.

Bed and Breakfast (BB): This means that only breakfast is included in your holiday. Most of our Independent Tours include breakfast only, so that you are not beholden to going back to your hotel for lunch or dinner as you are going to be exploring on your own. We think that flexibility with lunch and dinner gives you the best option for exploring Croatia and experiencing the local culture and cuisine.

Full-board (FB) is occasionally offered on cruises as an optional extra, but we do not recommend you take the full-board option unless you are really sure about it. A lot of the joy of the cruise and tour experiences is to dine in local restaurants, 'konobas' (traditional pubs) and bars, so that you can meet the people who live and work there. Why come all the way to Croatia only to eat on-board for every meal? There are so many fabulous (and even some famous!) eateries. Get out there and taste them!

 

What type of transport is used on the Island Hopper Tours? Local ferries and vehicle transfers

Local ferries: Local ferries are used between the mainland and the islands where possible. Most of these ferries are fast ferries (high speed catamarans). Our Island Hopper Tours include all ferry tickets, as well as delivery of the ferry tickets to your hotel, when we come to pick you up to take you to the ferry port. In some towns, where some hotels are in the pedestrian zone close to the ferry port (like Hvar), then you will be met at the ferry and directed to your hotel, with luggage assistance if required. If your hotel is outside the pedestrian zone you will be met at the ferry and taken to your transfer vehicle, with luggage assistance if required.

Transfers: Most Island Hoppers have private airport transfers included, and private transfers to/from the ferry ports on the islands. Some transfers will be shared transfers if there are others going to the exact same hotel at the same time and it is a short distance.

How fit do I need to be for my holiday?

Relaxation/cultural cruises and tours: On-board your cruise ship, you will need to be able to negotiate gangways and stairs and be able to step from ship to ship as the cruise ships are moored next to each other sideways and sometimes you need to step across to the next ship. You will be walking mostly on the cobblestone streets through the iconic cities and towns of the region. The excursions are best-suited to those who are capable of walking on uneven surfaces as many old cities and towns have limited totally flat surfaces that can accommodate wheelchairs or walking-frames. Please contact us to ask about your specific circumstances, as we are happy to help plan for your needs as best we can. Assistance will be provided on cruise ships to help you navigate getting on and off, but there are a few limitations. Please ask.

Cycling tours: Although almost completely flat this cycle tour is graded easy to moderate as the daily distance ranges between approximately 15-50 km. You will be biking mostly on the dedicated cycle paths alongside canals, rivers and through the iconic cities and towns of the region. This tour is well-suited to those who have never taken a cycling holiday before as it is flat and predominantly traffic-free and you also have the option of skipping the cycling and relaxing on board.

What happens if I can't attend an excursion?

It is possible to relax at your hotel, on the tour bus or on the boat at any time.

What happens if I can't cycle or hike a stage on an active holiday?

For cycling cruises: If you don't want to cycle it is possible to relax on the boat as it moves to the next port of call.

For cycling and hiking tours: If you don't want to (or can't due to illness or injury) cycle, hike or walk a stage, then we will make arrangements to have you transferred to the next stop on your itinerary so that you can continue with your holiday. Prices for transfers vary widely, so pricing will be provided on an 'as needed' basis only.

What equipment do I need?

Relaxation/excursion cruises and tours: You will need comfortable walking shoes, clothes for relaxing, your swimming costume, and a sunhat. Most cruises are fairly relaxed and casual clothing is fine for all meals, though you may want to take one nice outfit depending on where you wish to dine onshore.

Cycling cruises and tours: You will need comfortable sports shoes, comfortable clothes for cycling, waterproof jacket and trousers, a helmet and a sunhat. We supply a detailed packing list with your information pack.

If you have any questions, just give us a call or email:

Call us or WhatsApp: +612-9212-1507
Email us: [email protected]

 

 

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrival at destination – Luka Sipanska
  • Day 2 Elaphiti Islands Kayaking and Paddleboarding
  • Day 3 Cycling Sipan Island
  • Day 4 Lopud Island Hiking
  • Day 5 Optional Trip Day or Beach Day
  • Day 6 Dubrovnik Sightseeing
  • Day 7 Kolocep Island Sea Kayaking and Sunset Sailing
  • Day 8 Departure