Dugi Otok - full day kayak adventure

Discover the rugged, lush paradise of Dugi Otok on this full-day kayaking tour from Zadar. With its white sands, sheer cliffs, secret bays and diverse wildlife, Dugi Otok is the perfect destination to explore, unwind and have some fun.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • CROATIA ZADAR JADROLINIJA - Guests need to take ferry from Gazenica ferry port to Brbinj (Dugi Otok). All details (and ferry tickets) guests will receive on mail day before the tour.

*depending on the day of the tour, at the end of the day guests will be transfered back to the ferry port Gazenica with ferry, or to the old town in Zadar with catamaran

  • Brbinj - Our guides will meet you in front of the ferry. After the group gathers, vans will transfer us to the first location.

  • Brbinjscica Bay - Kayaking, cliffs and sea cave

  • on this part we go kayaking to the cliffs and the sea cave, passing by natural pool β€˜β€™Dragon Eye’’. We spend some time exploring the sea cave (swimming, snorkeling) and for adrenaline lovers, there is option to do cliff jumping

  • Veli Rat lighthouse - Here we make stop for lunch (guests can bring their own food or they can eat in the restaurant). After lunch and some rest, we go kayaking to the ship wreck β€˜β€™Michele’’. We dock our kayaks there and do some snorkeling.

  • Sakarun Beach - Last part of the tour we leave for white sand beach Sakarun. Not because it is one of most beutifull beaches in Croatia, but because it has perfect area for playing local game β€˜β€™Picigin’’. Threat for everyone :)

What's Included
  • Local guide (ACA certified)
  • Dry bag for personal belongings
  • Full sea kayaking gear
  • Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Ferry & Catamaran tickets(low season) €3.85€ Ferry (high season)€5.84 Catamaran tickets€6.00
Additional Information
  • Be sure to bring a towel, swimsuit, sun protection,extra shirt, food and drinks (there is the option of eating at a camp restaurant for around €10)
  • If guide is in Zadar on a day of the tour, he will contact you day before for transfer to ferry port. If not, you have to come to ferry port by yourself (car, public transport, walk,
Location
TAXI station Brbinj
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We wait for our guests in front of the ferry at ferry port Brbinj. All details each customer will get in mail day or two before. ** the indicated start time refers to the ferry departure from the ferry port Gazenica
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Laurent_v
Jul 8, 2024
Great day in beautiful places - We had a splendid day kayaking in the natural beauty of Dugi Otok guided by Ivan which is a great guide. Heartily recommended.
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Jdelphzumba
Jul 7, 2024
Beautiful island, great guide, perfect day! - Great trip! Worth the money. The island is gorgeous, bluest water I’ve ever seen. Our guide was one of the best guides I have had for sea kayaking. A local who was very knowledgeable about the area. He was very tentative about our safety. There was a strong southern wind that day so instead of going to the shipwreck we went to the other side of the island. So not only did we get to kayak but we drove all over the northern part of the island and saw that. Lots of swimming, kayaking, rock jumping and relaxing. Thank you so much for the great day!
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James_h
Jul 6, 2024
5 stars, no notes - Words cannot describe what an amazing experience this was. The guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely eat at the cafe for lunch though it’s more that 15-20 euros, though you can find options in that range. You and your family will be smiling and laughing the whole day.
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187delphinep
Jul 6, 2024
Lovely Kayak experience - I strongly recommend this experience. Indications were really clear. Ivan, our guide, was really nice, making sure that everybody feels safe and confortable. It was a real pleasure to listen to him telling us many interesting stories. Don't miss this activity, the views are wonderful, you won't regret it ! Delphine and Laurent from Belgium
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Dominykasr141
Jul 6, 2024
Superb - The guides were amazong. Couldn’t go to the shipwreck due to bad weather, yet they showed and let us kayak in another nice spot instead. Keep in mind that cash only is preferred almost everywhere in the island including catamaran which is used for return to Zadar.
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F8696ytannak
Jun 22, 2024
The time of our life! - To say the trip was great is understatement. Everything was perfect. We have received clear directions how to get to the meeting point. Zoki, our guide was waiting for us and took us to the beach entertaining us with stories about island. We have kayaked to the cave and the shipwreck and did some snorkeling. We have seen lots of different fish and sea urchins. Weather was perfect with overcast and no wind. Sea was calm and felt like a lake. Kayaks were very stable and rowing wasn't hard. We felt safe and well looked after. Views are to die for! People are very friendly. We have had dinner in the restaurant which was very nice and reasonably priced (we expected little shack but it's far from it) signal on the island isn't great which kept us away from our phones and let us enjoy our time together. It also resulted in me losing my phone at the campsite πŸ™ˆ luckily it's been found and returned to me few days after with ferry crew. I cannot thank them enough. Those guys did their absolute best to keep us safe and entertained. One of the best excursions I have experienced. Worth every penny!
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Jamesc10310
Jun 18, 2024
Full day island adventure - Great tour. Island adventure as we went to numerous places on the island. It’s a full day but a good balance of swimming, kayaking resting and playing. The ferry departs Zadar Gazenica and you return to old town on a catamaran. Great day
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Medina
Jun 15, 2024
Great communication and amazing experience despite changes to the itinerary from uncontrollable conditions. - I booked the full day tour for myself and my boyfriend and we had a lovely time. We did unfortunately have half of the day cancelled because of rough seas however we were still able to do the majority of the morning portion. The instructors were very kind and explained everything very well for all of us and we were able to pick it up easily despite none of the group ever having kayaked before. We ventured out and were not able to go through the caves as the waves were too high and the risk was too great for which our instructor was apologetic however it is always better to be safe than to risk things in these situations, something we were aware of going into the tour as weather and the ocean can be very unpredictable and the winds were continuously picking up. We did go to the small bay area which has no road access and it was beautiful. The waters were completely clear and snorkeling goggles were available for our use which allowed us to more easily look at the many fish in the area. We brought water shoes with us which we wore for the majority of the trip and were comfortable in the kayak as well as when walking on the rocky shores which I recommend for anybody considering this trip or travelling to the area generally. After kayaking back over the huge waves, an alternative option was suggested however, through constant communication between instructors, it was determined too risky and so the rest of the day was spent on Sakarun beach where the instructors played a traditional Croatian beach game which got everybody involved. We then got an earlier ferry back over to the starting point rather than the catamaran to old town. However, I believe some people did get a lift to be able to use that service. A €40 (Β£33) partial refund was also provided and the instructors were very forthcoming and great at communicating about the day and options. An option to spend the Friday redoing the activity free of charge was also offered as 2 spaces were available however that was the day of our departure and we could not make it although I will definitely try and rebook in future if I return as it was still an amazing experience regardless of the changes.
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Navigator03304581233
Oct 4, 2023
Beautiful tour - A beautiful tour in an enchanting area. I can highly recommend it to everyone. Pick-up (ferry) and transport are very well organized. The caves are simply impressive. And the cliff jumping was also a very nice experience.
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Travel46819720514
Sep 18, 2023
Perfect day - Really a perfect day, we had a lot of Soas, the two guides were in a great mood and gave us an incomparable experience πŸ‘ Several stops at different places on the island, canoeing, cliff jumping, diving in a cave and at a shipwreck, everything your heart desires 😊
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