Elaphite Islands: Full-Day Kayak and Bike Tour from Dubrovnik

Discover the stunning Elaphite Islands in Croatia on a full-day kayak and bike tour. Explore the beautiful nature, paddle on the crystal Adriatic Sea, bike through olive groves and vineyards, and visit medieval villages and historical sites. Suitable for beginners. Book now!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Obala Stjepana Radića 40 - The day starts in Dubrovnik’s main port Gruž in the morning. From there you’ll ferry to the island of Lopud and enjoy the scenic ride.
  • Lopud Island - After spending time discussing kayaking technique and safety, we’ll launch toward the island of Ruda and then paddle to Šipan and its harbor town of Šuđurađ.
  • Sipan - As the highlights mention midway through we trade our paddles for pedals and explore Šipan island, if not the most popular, then the most beautiful one in the Elaphite Archipelago. A traditional fishing island, with just two villages and one road only 5km (3miles) long. We trade kayaks for mountain bikes (before hopping on the saddle, we will discuss equipment and routes, which are customizable to cater to different physical abilities) and bike across the middle part of the island which is mostly flat with old olive growths, vineyards, stone villas and wild fig trees.

In the village of Šipanska Luka on the island’s north end, we’ll stop for a delicious lunch of local delicacies at one of the region’s best kept restaurant secrets. After dessert, we’ll relax with a swim in the Adriatic before heading back the way we came.

  • Sipan - After lunch and relax time on the beach we’ll bike back from Luka to Sudurad town to swap back pedals for paddles.
  • Lopud Island - We’ll paddle back to Lopud island and enjoy crystal clear Adriatic sea one more time before catching the ferry.
  • Lopud Island - In the afternoon, upon storing all the gear you’ll have some time for well deserved ice cream or beer and explore medieval town of Lopud.

We’ll catch the ferry for Dubrovnik and finish the tour where we started.

What's Included
  • Kayaking gear provided
  • Experienced local guide
  • All inclusive: taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Professional guiding services
  • Bicycle access included
  • Safety first: helmets available
  • Ferry tickets included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Discover the exquisite Elaphite archipelago, the Croatian islands of Lopud and Šipan, in an exclusive manner: by bicycling and kayaking in intimate groups limited to 8 individuals. Led by proficient local guides and ideal for novices.

Relish and immerse yourself in: the serene outdoors away from the hustle, picturesque paddling across the transparent Adriatic sea, cycling amongst olive fields and vineyards, unraveling antiquated villages and historical landmarks, local ferry journey…

Tour duration: 9:30 AM – 7-8 PM (8:30 AM on Sundays & Holidays)

Activities: Kayaking spanning 8 km (approximately 5 miles), Biking for 10 km (around 6.2 miles) 

Included in the package: ferry passes, high-quality kayaking gear, Specialized cross-trail bicycles and helmets, waterproof bags for personal items, professional guidance, and an English-speaking local guide.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Obala Stjepana Radića 40
Obala Stjepana Radića
We meet in front of the “Mlinar” bakery in Gruž (not in the Old town) - Obala Stjepana Radića 40, 20000, Dubrovnik Please note we are in no way connected to the it, we simply use their location as a good landmark so you could find us easily.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Debbiemx2873ii
Jul 15, 2024
An excellent day - Thank you for a wonderful day. Miro was the most patient, helpful and informative guide. We enjoyed every part of the day and the kayaking was a particular highlight. Miro took us to a lovely restaurant for lunch and the food was excellent. We thoroughly recommend this trip. Debbie and Martin
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Steven_s
Jun 18, 2024
Definitely worth it. - Fantastic kayak and cycle trip from Dubrovnik. Great way to visit and see the smaller islands. Received a text with the meeting instructions and tickets for the 10am ferry. Our amazing tour guide met us as we disembarked the ferry. After safety instructions and a briefing we were off. All safety equipment was provided. The mix of kayaking and cycling was enjoyable. You Need to have a moderate fitness. We stopped for lunch at a lovely fish restaurant and the catch of the day was amazing. We had a hour at the beach after lunch before our return cycle and kayak for the 1810 ferry back to to Dubrovnik. Great trip with a great guide and well worth the money. Will be doing more similar trips.
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L8111ttandreac
Sep 20, 2023
Fantastic experience. Super recommended!! - Excellent experience!! It is a great option to get to know and actively enjoy. Great guides. Super recommended!
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Petrau265
Sep 12, 2023
Perfect kayak tour - Our kayak tour was amazing because of beautiful Croatian sea and nature and our perfect guide Marko. He really put a lot of effort in our tour and made it fun and entertaining for us. We’ll definately come again!
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Nicolehq5779fi
Jul 22, 2023
Excellent adventure! - Excellent adventure with a small group and a fun guide! Beautiful views and a fun day all around! SO MUCH FUN☺️
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Storyteller794469
Jul 17, 2023
Beautiful day out. - Great day trip with with excellent support from "Outdoor Croatia" and Marko specifically. Good instruction and equipment at each stage with plenty of time for those less confident. Degree of fitness required but pace leisurely. Would advise good sun protection and cap, with water shoes to protect feet. Lovely meal in shaded village with opportunity to relax and swim on beach before return. Beautiful islands and very peaceful. Would be happy to return to explore further. Thanking Marko for helping to make it special.
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Stay08434655176
Jul 11, 2023
Really good!! - Everything about the activity was amazing. All of the staff was really friendly and helpful, and our guide, Alex, was amazing. Thank you!
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Beachmonkey01
Sep 10, 2023
Great active day on the Elaphites - Great day kayaking, cycling and resting on 2 islands, with time for a gorgeous dip / swim included, on what felt like a private little bay. Idyllic scenery and a great leader in Marco, who showed us the way with fun and confidence. We felt well looked after as we paddled across the sea and sped down hills. Fabulous bowl of shrimp pasta for lunch at a quiet leafy spot. Would definitely do it again. Thanks Marco for making it a great experience, including the ice cream and sail back at the end of a sunny energetic but fulfilling day. We’d love to see the photos you took please.
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Juliejm8878dr
Aug 18, 2023
Great but no photos sent - Great time and so beautiful! The only negative is that we were promised photos to come to our email after, but they never came. I didn’t take any photos bc I thought they would send as promised. And especially since I tipped our guide really well!
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Daniel_m
Aug 9, 2023
There was no tour and... - There was no tour and Viator never even acknowledge it was cancelled Only the tour guide messaged us. We also have not received a refund.
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