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Adventure Holiday in Dubrovnik and Montenegro: Kayak, Hike, Raft!

With the warm Mediterranean sun washing over you and seagulls soaring high above, you’re gently gliding through azure waters of the Adriatic, and thinking to yourself—life is beautiful. Indeed it is, especially when you’re touring the natural gems of Dubrovnik and Montenegro in those warm summer days. Indulge in this guided, 8-day odyssey by kayaking crystal-clear waters, hiking through dense pine forests and glacial lakes of Durmitor National Park, ziplining down Montenegro’s longest zipline, and rafting down rapids of Tara river. But this area offers far more than its visual grandeur: visit a myriad of Renaissance villas, paddle to secluded reefs, and relish the mouth-drooling, traditional dishes. Escape to the Mediterranean coast, where time slows down and worries melt away.

Adventure highlights

  • Perfect balance between fun activities & leisure
    This trip offers a seamless blend of adrenaline-fueled activities and basking in the sun by the Adriatic Sea
  • Exciting vacay: Kayaking, ziplining, rafting, hiking
    Raft down the wild rapids of Europe’s deepest canyon, zoom down Montenegro’s longest zipline
  • Go into the mountains of Dinaric Alps
    Perfect combo of glacier-formed mountains and sunkissed, sandy beaches

Itinerary

Escape to the Mediterranean for a total mind and body reset—on this 8-day guided tour, you will go hiking, kayaking, rafting, and ziplining! Dubrovnik (and its surrounding islands) and Montenegro are the setting of this tour, providing a perfect blend of basking in the sun on sandy beaches and retreating into glacially-carved mountains. Apart from experiencing natural marvels every day, this tour includes great accommodations, most meals, transfers during the tour, and excellent guidance! Unveil the magic of Dubrovnik and Montenegro, where each paddle or a step reveals a world of unforgettable memories.

  • You will be welcomed at Dubrovnik Airport and transferred to Dubrovnik Harbour, where you’ll catch the ferry to Lopud Island. Enjoy the one-hour ferry ride on the sparkling Adriatic Sea. Once you reach the island, settle into your comfortable guesthouse. Spend the rest of the day as you wish (swimming in the refreshing sea is always a good idea) and in the evening, meet up with the rest of your team and your guides at one of the local restaurants. Go through a briefing and your guide will answer whichever questions you may have.

    Accommodation: Guesthouse in Lopud

    Lopud beach near Dubrovnik-
  • After a hearty breakfast, go to the beach, where you’ll start your kayaking adventure. An experienced guide will go through all kayaking and safety instructions, after which they will provide you with kayaks and gear. The first stop is Šunj Beach, a sandy beach on Lopud island. Kick off the tour with some light paddling to get used to it. There will also be enough free time to sit on the beach, relax, and swim.

    Meals: Breakfast and dinner
    Paddling: 3 miles / 5 km, 2 hours
    Snorkeling: 2 hours

     

    Kayaks at the slipway pier on Lopud
  • Today you’ll kayak all the way to the mainland and stop in Trsteno. Explore this charming village, the untouched arboretum, and the filming location of Game of Thrones! Have lunch, swim a bit, and bask in the sun. Return with your kayaks to Lopud island.

    Meals: Breakfast and dinner
    Paddling: 6 miles / 10 km, 4 hours

     

    Two friends kayaking on the Adriatic Sea in Dubrovnik
  • Grab your kayaks and prepare yourself for the tour’s next big highlight: the grand Green Cave on Šipan Island! You will paddle to the biggest island of the Elaphite Islands and stop for lunch in the fisherman’s village Suđurac, where you can buy premier olive oil and quality wines. Later in the afternoon, paddle back to Lopud island. Get some rest, get refreshed, and meet your team for dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Paddling: 5 miles / 8 km, 4 hours

     

    Swimming and snorkeling in a cave in Croatia
  • Next stop—Montenegro! Catch an early ferry to Dubrovnik, and take a 3.5-hour ride in a mini van to Montenegro. The drive alone will be very picturesque itself, but feel free to doze off as you have a rafting adventure ahead! Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your local host and a freshly prepared local dish. Later on, go on a rafting adventure with stops for swimming under the waterfall. After spending the afternoon on the pristine Tara River, enjoy your well-deserved dinner.

    *River class depends on water level and time of the tour. Most common river class in spring is WW CLASS 3-4 and in summer and fall it’s WW CLASS 3.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

     

    Tara river rafting
  • This day is reserved for explorations of Durmitor National Park, a pristine area formed by glaciers. The best way to explore it is by hiking and sightseeing by car. In the morning, you’ll go on the biggest zipline in Montenegro which goes above Piva lake! Later on you will drive through another part of the park and take in incredible views of rivers, dense pine woods, and clear lakes. Over the course of the next few days, you’ll be tasting delicious, traditional cuisine, one of the things that Montenegro is famous for.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    Hiking: 2 hours

     

    Durmitor National Park
  • Enjoy your last full day in Montenegro by visiting the Black Lakes and doing a hiking tour around this natural gem. Later on in the day, jump into your minivan and return back to Croatia. Your accommodation for tonight will be in the Dubrovnik area, close to the airport. Those searching for their last dip can swim in the Adriatic Sea before celebrating the trip over last group dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast and dinner

     

    Black Lake of Durmitor
  • Your kayaking adventure in Croatia and Montenegro has come to an end. Your guides can drop you off at Dubrovnik Airport. Catch your flight or feel free to stay longer and keep on exploring Croatia (your guides can also transfer you to your next local accommodation).

    Meals: Breakfast

     

    Panorama of Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Meet your guides

Alba Zoe Gržin
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Alba Zoe Gržin
Alba has been kayaking and canoeing for almost 20 years. Apart from kayaking all over Europe and Croatia, Alba enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and cross-country skiing. She is a member of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service, she’s a certified Whitewater Rescue Technician, and she completed an educational program to be a kayaking leader.
Amir Aganović
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Amir Aganović
Amir’s love for kayaking and outdoor sports stems from his early childhood days. He was in the Croatian national canoe team and he has been a kayaking guide in Croatia, Slovenia, and Montenegro for over 10 years. Certified by the ACA, Amir is a sea kayak instructor and a holder of the Rescue 3 Europe certificate—Whitewater Rescue Technician. He spends his free time kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing with his family. 
Mladen Letić
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Mladen Letić
Ever since he was a child, Mladen was fascinated by water—he loved swimming, diving, and cliff jumping, and once he got to high school, he trained in Olympic rowing. After a vacation in the south of Croatia, Mladen decided to stay and get his guide license. Ever since then, he has been a tour guide for kayaking, hiking, and cycling tours in Croatia and Montenegro. In his free time, Mladen plays the guitar, does yoga, and goes fishing.
Matic Terčelj
5.00
Matic Terčelj
Matic started kayaking at just 5 years old and he’s been addicted ever since! He later raced for the Slovenian National Slalom Kayak Team as well as the National Rafting Team (World and Euro Championships medalist). Matic has a passion for teaching others how to kayak, and he is now teaching in Slovenia and abroad. He’s kayaked around the world, including New Zealand, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nepal, Norway, but he always comes back to his favorite river—the emerald Soča in Slovenia.
Discrover
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Discrover
Discrover is a Croatian-based company offering adventure travel in Croatia, Montenegro, and Slovenia. There is a group of professionals behind Discrover who are passionate about sharing their love for the outdoors with other people—so they do kayaking, cycling, hiking, and other active adventures. You can always count on small groups, licensed kayaking guides, and exceptional service!
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Nicky H.
|September 2024
The whole tour was such fun. Kayaking, hiking, white water rafting and zip line were all amazing. Such value for money. I would highly recommend.
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cindyanddan m.
|July 2024
The only reason it is not 5 is I found the 'hike' disappointing. The rest was great!
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Hannah C.
|July 2024
Nicely balanced and fun week with activities adjusted to suit group size and preference.
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4.86(7 reviews)
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Nicky H.
|September 2024
The whole tour was such fun. Kayaking, hiking, white water rafting and zip line were all amazing. Such value for money. I would highly recommend.
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cindyanddan m.
|July 2024
The only reason it is not 5 is I found the 'hike' disappointing. The rest was great!
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Hannah C.
|July 2024
Nicely balanced and fun week with activities adjusted to suit group size and preference.
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Marcella T.
|September 2023
Enjoyed the activities and learning about the local culture. My only suggestion would be to add mosquito repellent to the suggested packing list. Otherwise life is good.
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Paulo Caldeira

We just had the most amazing adventure holidays in Croatia and Montenegro. A lot of nature, sun and water sports. Our guides Amir and Mladen were great and their passion about adventure and what they do was contagious which helped to feel like they were part of the adventure as well, always looking insights from us and suggesting things to do around the area. They are professional guides which take their jobs seriously, in a safely manner, but also enjoy their time at the tours because that’s what they love doing. In the end, I’m glad that we found Discrover tours through TourRadar when I was looking for an adventure holidays. We were looking for some active holidays including some activities like Kayaking, Hiking, Cycling or Rafting and that’s when we found the Croatia and Montenegro tour. We were lucky to have them to help organising and leading our tour. I’d highly recommend them for adventure holidays.

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ricky jones

My husband and I had a wonderful week in Lopud and Montenegro kayaking and exploring Montenegro. Our guides were outstanding Mladdin and Amir made it so much fun considering we had no experience. They had so much knowledge of the area that we got to see so many wonderful places and made our time there a real adventure we will never forget . Thanks guys for a fab holiday

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Vlatko Pavisic

Had the best summer with this company, great and humourus guide. Beautiful nature. awesome experience. I reccomend

Things to know

  • What you get on this adventure:

      • An experienced, local kayaking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
      • 8-day kayaking, hiking, rafting, and ziplining tour in Dubrovnik and Montenegro
      • Accommodation for 7 nights (in double/twin rooms, single supplement available at an additional fee)
        • 4 nights in Lopud Island (Croatia)
        • 1 night in Ščepan Polje (Montenegro)
        • 1 night in Žabljak (Montenegro)
        • 1 night in Cavtat, Dubrovnik area (Croatia)
      • Some meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners)
      • Round-trip airport transfers
      • Transportation during the tour (mini van transfers where mentioned, ferry tickets paid for and used for reaching the islands)
      • Kayaking equipment (kayaks with paddles, life jackets, dry bags)
      • Snorkeling gear

    Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Let us know in advance should you require these diets.

    What’s not included:

      • Transportation to Croatia
      • Some meals (check the itinerary)
      • Single supplement — available at an additional fee, let us know upon booking if interested
      • Guide gratuities — optional
  • This kayaking tour in Dubrovnik and Montenegro is a beginner-friendly adventure, no experience is necessary. Some days you’ll kayak, but you’ll also go hiking, rafting and ziplining. You’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy spectacular Croatian beaches and explore nature.

    This tour is family-friendly, so if you have kiddos over the age of 7 who would love a vacation in the Mediterranean, bring them along!

    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.

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

      • Comfortable clothing for a week of hiking, kayaking, rafting, and ziplining
      • 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:

      • Backpack or suitcase large enough to carry all the items listed
      • Day pack large enough to carry all things you might need throughout the day
      • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
      • Headlamp or flashlight
      • Toiletries (sunscreen, lip balm, hand sanitizer, bug spray, etc.)
      • Sunglasses
      • Camera — optional (but recommended)
  • Group sizes and prices:

      • For this kayaking adventure in Dubrovnik and Montenegro, the maximum group size is 16, the usual client-to-guide ratio 8:1.
      • The cost does not decrease as the group grows.
      • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to run.

    Kayaking in Dubrovnik and Montenegro 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 older than 7 may be permitted to join the tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
      • If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
  • This guided kayaking tour starts in Dubrovnik. To get there, most people fly into Dubrovnik Airport. Your guides have arranged transportation from the airport—a representative will meet you there and take you to your accommodation in the city. Airport transfer on the last day of the tour is also included.

  • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.

    With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.

    We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

  • 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.
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