Elaphite Islands Kayaking: Snorkel, Swim, Explore

Experience a full day of adventure with our kayaking and snorkeling tour to Green Cave. Explore beautiful islands, swim in hidden caves, and capture memories with GoPro photos.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Obala Stjepana Radića 40 - Starting from Dubrovnik’s Gruž Harbor in the morning, we’ll hop on the ferry for Lopud island. Scenic ride takes about one hour.
  • Lopud Island - Upon arrival to Lopud and after a safety talk and kayaking instructions, we set off across the channel for the island of Šipan and the Green Cave
  • Sipan - Upon arriving…
What's Included
  • Small-group tour for a more intimate experience
  • Led by a professional local guide
  • Includes all activities, with a visit to the Green Cave
  • Complimentary GoPro photos and videos to capture your adventures
  • Snorkeling equipment provided for underwater exploration
  • Access to top-end kayaking gear, including single and double kayaks
  • A multi-experience guided tour covering the best sights
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tip for the guide
Additional Information

Join us for an exhilarating full-day kayaking and snorkeling journey to the Elaphite islands, one of Dubrovnik’s most appealing, most enjoyable, and most preferred kayak day tours. Embark on a local ferry towards Lopud island and paddle towards three magnificent islands and two captivating villages located in the Elaphite Archipelago. Immerse yourself…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Dwight_b
Aug 24, 2024
Fun day paddling, made new friends. - Fun trip, lots of paddling across open waters between the three islands. Green cave was fascinating. Snorkeling was okay. The numbers and varieties of fish were fewer than we've seen in other places. We did see a couple of very colorful species that we hadn't seen anywhere else, in the cave had yellow sponge and purple coral inside. The experience can be different based on weather and tide. We had a few extra people with us who's tour got canceled the previous day due to wind. Plan for sun, and bring some cash to buy lunch on one of the remote locations.
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Adventure23634886168
Aug 24, 2024
A trip or a memory for life? - We first had to take the ferry from Gruz Port to Lopud (2nd stop). The tickets have been sent to us via private chat, it is best to come to the port earlier and queue at Karta so that you get a good window seat. Once in Lopud, we were also greeted very nicely and went to the kayaks. We did a short introduction round and then went straight to school. It is recommended to bring water shoes, changeable shirt possibly also pants, a water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat or cap, card to pay in the restaurant (short lunch break) and a waterproof camera (guide also takes photos and videos). The snorkeling equipment but also water shoes can be borrowed on site. Kayaks were in the crew of (limited possibility) 2 people each Kayaks (children and seniors first) and the rest 1 person crew. It was a very nice day, incredible cave and underwater world and definitely the portion of fish (necessarily taste!) on the island of Sipan tasted very good. The tour was excellent, fun and I also really liked the cliff jumping. You should be something sporty, rowing is on your shoulders and arms but still 9-year-olds made it and the seniors. At the end we dreamed up the kayaks and as a reward we were allowed to taste the mega delicious fig tree. I would highly recommend this trip to you!
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Customerexcise
Aug 20, 2024
A beautiful experience with warm, friendly guides. - This was the highlight of our holiday. Iva and Miro were excellent guides - capable, funny, warm and attentive to those needing advice or help. They helped our children through the difficult parts, such as the dive into the cave, and made sure everyone was having a great time. The waters around the island are beautifully crystal clear, making snorkelling a joy.
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Sophia_c
Jul 20, 2024
Great day! - Absolutely amazing tour with a great guide! Miro was very helpful and made me feel very comfortable throughout the kayaking, and we had a nice chat over a lovely lunch in Šipan as well. The views were great and the cave and cliff jumping experience were good fun. Cant recommend it enough!
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Claire_w
Jul 12, 2024
Awesome experience - We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide was friendly, relaxed and thoughtful of us. It was a hot day and could have been unpleasant, but he made sure we had plenty of breaks and swims to cool off. As a small group, we were able to stay or go from each place as we wanted and the pace was set for our level of inexperience. The green cave visit was a highlight, a magical place. Loved the snorkelling too and the kayaking was fun. With time to explore a couple more islands as well, it was a fabulous day out.
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Jasminecj446eu
Jul 3, 2024
Kayaking Tour - lots of fun! - We had a fab time for our first time Kayaking! Was so much fun! Evo our tour guide was really good fun and very knowledge able and passionate about the island 🏝️
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Carl_t
Jun 30, 2024
Our group had a blast! - Our group had a blast on this tour, the kayaks were sturdy and the guides Ivo and Milo were great to chat to. A big highlight was the snorkelling in the cave, that was unique and the guys were very helpful to those left confident in their swimming ability. The views were great from the water and you get the feeling of adventure :D
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Gemma_c
Jun 10, 2024
Highlight of our Dubrovnik trip! - We had a beautiful day on the water and exploring the green cave with our tour guide Miro, who was excellent. It was the highlight of our trip and we highly recommend!! Miro was great in making sure everyone was comfortable and going through instructions/guidance for kayaking. It was an amazing journey across the sea from Lopud to Sipan, and lovely to experience the journey by kayak, which I didn't find too tiring at all - steady pace, good level of exertion, and no aches the next day for me! A double kayak was used as standard, and I don't normally exercise apart from a long walk twice a week. The green cave on Sipan island was beautiful and I only wish I bought prescription goggles / contact lenses so my vision was clearer underwater, as the water was beautiful and clear. It was great to have GoPro photos to remember the day. I am super glad we booked this experience - thank you! :)
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Mikko_k
Jun 9, 2024
A fun adventure, recommended - First of all, thank you Miro for a really fun day! He made sure we were safe during a windy day with high tides and offered to assist us with anything. Since we were only 2 people, we had a chance for a nice talk during our paddling to the islands. The green cave was quite something to behold and the fact that you needed to dive in (during high tide) made it even more amazing. In addition, the cliff jumping was also a blast!
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Steve_l
Jul 23, 2024
LOADS of work to get from one island to the green cave!! - Be advised, its a good experience if you want to spend significant time paddling the kayak from one island to the next. A good 90 minutes each way at a brisk pace... even my teenagers in athletic shape grew tired and weary. The cave is great but not much time to snorkel. Would advise to consider a boat tour for half the time and at a similar price and plus get to see an extra cave or two and other jumping spots. Either way, the ocean here is beautiful and this particular tour takes you to a nearby fishing village for a fresh lunch. Restaurant is brilliant but not a cheap meal. Only live once and so the fresh fish cooked on open flame was super tasty!
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