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.

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• 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.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors 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.

• Deposit and cancellation policy

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  • If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
  • Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48 hours grace period.

  Early Bird booking

  Want to be the first one to know when we publish new dates or secure your spot well in advance? Select a future month that suits you best and lock in your Early Bird spot in time with just a 10% deposit.

  As soon as our guides publish new tour dates, you’ll be the first one to know. We’ll hold your spot for 2 weeks until you choose the date that suits you best.

  More about how Early Bird bookings work below:

  • Only a 10% non-refundable deposit must be paid upon booking, but this deposit can be transferred to any other 57hours adventure in case the dates don’t end up working for you.
  • Once our guides publish new tour dates, we’ll reach out to you so you’ll be the first one to choose from newly released dates.
  • When you pick your date, you’ll confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total trip amount (amounting to the standard 30% deposit).
  • Once the trip has been confirmed, the regular cancellation policy (found above) applies.
  • The remaining balance is due 90 days before the trip.