Family Kayaking & Hiking Adventure in Dubrovnik Islands

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, local kayaking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day tour (6 days of guided kayaking, paddle boarding, and hiking)
    • 7 nights of accommodation
    • 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 2 lunches
    • Airport transfers to and from the hotel
    • Equipment (kayaks with paddles, life jackets, dry bags)

  Not included:

  • • Transportation to Croatia
    • Some meals (check the itinerary)
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This kayak & multisport tour in the Dubrovnik Islands is a beginner-friendly, family adventure—no experience necessary. Most days you’ll kayak or paddleboard, but with plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular Croatian beaches and explore nature. 

  If you’re looking for something more challenging, check out this guided hiking, biking, and kayaking tour from sea to summit in Croatia.

  If you want to check out another beginner-friendly tour, check out our mountain biking and sailing tour on the coast of Croatia.

• Is this a family-friendly adventure?

  Yes, it is! Children receive a 10% discount for this adventure, so if you have kids who would love a vacation in the Mediterranean, you’re welcome to bring them along! Just leave us a note at checkout and we’ll follow up with all the details.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of clothing we suggest you bring:

  • • Comfortable clothing for a week of hiking, kayaking, and sightseeing
    • T-shirts and shorts
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
    • Bathing suit
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Sunhat
    • Beach towel and sandals or flip flops
    • Synthetic T-shirt with UV protection for kayaking and hiking

  Here are other personal items we suggest you bring:

  • • Pack large enough to carry all the items listed
    • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, lip balm, hand sanitizer, bug spray, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • For this family kayak & multisport adventure, the usual client to guide ratio is 8:1. The max group size is 16.
    • Although the cost does not decrease as the group grows, children get a 10% discount. If you’d like to bring your child or children along, please leave a note at checkout.
    • Please note that this tour is intended as a family-oriented activity, and therefore is not available for solo adult bookings.

  Kayaking in Dubrovnik Islands can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 but older than 6 can join this tour, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has travelers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  This guided kayaking & multisport tour starts in Dubrovnik. To get there, most people fly into Dubrovnik Airport. Your guides have arranged transportation from the airport to the accommodation in the city.

• Covid measures in Dubrovnik, Croatia

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

  Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.