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Adriatic Kayak Tours
A sea kayaking company running since 2005, with a kayak centre on Lopud and full-day and multi-day paddling trips around the Dubrovnik islands.
At a glance
- Type
- Sea kayaking tours
- Area
- Lopud, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Official site
- adriatickayaktours.com
Good to know
- Full-day tours
- Multi-day expeditions
- Custom tours
- Kayak centre on Lopud
Why we recommend it
Adriatic Kayak Tours has been leading paddling trips along the Croatian coast since the spring of 2005. The company has a head office in Zagreb, but its activity is centred on the Dubrovnik area, where it runs a kayak centre on the island of Lopud in the Elaphiti archipelago. It is a good choice for travellers who want more than a short paddle under the city walls.
The programme ranges from full-day tours to multi-day expeditions. Day trips around the Dubrovnik islands include routes to the Elaphiti Islands with options such as the Green Cave, a kayak and bike combination and a short break, as well as Lopud-based outings to cliffs and beaches and sunset paddles. For the more ambitious, multi-day tours spend several days on the water with overnights in coastal towns and on islands, with routes including Mljet, a Paddle Dalmatia expedition and a Vis weekender, and there are trips further afield, including Skadar Lake in Montenegro. Custom tours can be planned around your group's pace and interests.
Sea kayaking is accessible to most reasonably fit people, and guided trips are designed for a range of abilities, but multi-day expeditions demand more stamina. Ask the company about minimum ages, experience requirements and what to bring before booking; typically you will need swimwear, sun protection, a hat, water and quick-drying clothes, and the company will advise on anything else.
The team is reachable every day from 08:00 until midnight, Croatian time, by phone, WhatsApp or email, with a separate number for North American customers. The website mentions that dates for 2027 are already open, but it does not describe winter operations; sea kayaking is very much a warm-season activity, so plan on late spring to early autumn.
Getting to the Lopud kayak centre involves a boat trip from Dubrovnik, which adds to the sense of adventure. Allow a full day for day tours, and book multi-day trips well in advance, as group sizes are limited and popular dates fill early. Combining a day of paddling with a night or two on Lopud is a good way to see the quieter side of the Dubrovnik coast.
Adriatic Kayak Tours FAQs
When was Adriatic Kayak Tours founded?
The company began in the spring of 2005.
Where is its base near Dubrovnik?
It runs a kayak centre on the island of Lopud; the head office is in Zagreb.
What types of tours are offered?
Full-day tours, multi-day expeditions and custom tours.
Which day trips are available?
Elaphiti Islands routes, such as the Green Cave and kayak and bike trips, and Lopud cliffs, beaches and sunset paddles.
Are there multi-day trips?
Yes, including Mljet, a Paddle Dalmatia expedition, a Vis weekender and Skadar Lake in Montenegro.
When can I contact them?
Every day from 08:00 to midnight Croatian time by phone, WhatsApp or email.
Do they run in winter?
The website does not describe winter tours; kayaking is a warm-season activity.
How do I get to the kayak centre?
Take a boat from Dubrovnik to Lopud.