Kayaking Tours in Elaphiti Islands: 7 Shortlisted

1.Elaphite Islands Full-Day Kayak and Bike Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $95Our pick

Leave Dubrovnik’s Gruž port by ferry, kayak from Lopud toward Sipan, then cycle across the island to a beach and local restaurant. Guides such as Marco, Filip, Alex, Ari, and Ivica lead the day, with safety instruction, bikes, helmets, kayaks, and ferry tickets included. Plan for an active 9-hour outing and bring money for food and drinks.

“Fantastic kayak and bike tour with Filip. Active yet informative and fun! Thank you for a great day out with another couple”

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2.Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling to Green Cave on Sipan island from Lopud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $88Top rated

Join a small English-speaking group from Lopud for six hours of kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and optional cliff jumping around Šipan and Ruda. You will paddle through a stone arch, enter the little-known Green Cave, stop in Šuđurađ for local food, and use provided kayaks, masks, snorkels, and waterproof bags. Ivo may be your guide.

“This is a fantastic day out that would appeal to anyone who enjoys an active holiday. The kayaking was challenging but manageable including for our teenage children. The restaurant we stopped at for lunch was excellent and Ivo the tour guide knowledgeable, friendly inclusive. Thoroughly recommended.”

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3.Elaphite Islands – Full-Day Kayaking and Snorkeling tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $98

Start in Dubrovnik’s Gruz port, ferry to Lopud, then paddle among Lopud, Sipan, and Ruda with an American Canoe Association-certified guide. You’ll stop to snorkel in Green Cave, swim in clear Adriatic water, explore a fishing village, and return by ferry. The group is limited to eight, and lunch is your responsibility.

“Tour guide was great, we learnt a lot about the history of the islands and Croatia. I really enjoyed the small group vibe.”

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4.Kayak and Bike Tour to Sipan island from Lopud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96

Set out from Lopud with an English-speaking guide and paddle to Šipan, then cycle quiet roads between Šuđurađ and Luka. You get top-end kayak gear, a bike, helmet, lunch time, and a beach stop. Guides Ivo and Miro have led especially well-reviewed outings for families and beginners.

“We had a great day sea kayaking to Šipan and then cycling around with Ivo….he was knowledgeable, experienced, great with the teenagers and a really nice guy! Would highly recommend this day out! The water was lovely, the cycling hot but brilliant and the lunch perfect! Thankyou Ivo!”

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5.Guided Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour to Green Cave and Sipan Island from Lopud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $81

Start in Lopud with a safety briefing, then kayak toward Sipan for swimming, snorkeling, and a possible visit to the Green Cave. Continue to Sudurac village for free time before paddling past rocky shores and returning to Lopud. English guidance, equipment, and a dry bag are included.

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6.Private tour: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling to Green Cave on Sipan island from Lopud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Set out from Lopud with an English-speaking local guide such as Marko, Ivica, or Ivo. Paddle about 10 km across the calm island channels to Sipan and Ruda, swim through the Green Cave, pass under a stone arch, try optional cliff jumping, and stop for lunch in Sudurad. Private groups of up to eight use single or double kayaks.

“What a great day!! I can not recommend it highly enough!”

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7.Sunset Kayaking from Lopud island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $33Best value

Paddle from Lopud’s protected bay to the island’s outer coast on a two-hour guided sunset trip. You’ll receive safety instructions, use a kayak and dry bag, and watch the sun drop toward the Adriatic near Lopud’s cliffs. The 6 pm tour suits beginners, families with children aged 8 and up, and anyone staying overnight on Lopud.

“Hugely disappointing experience. Booked this in January 2024 as a highlight of our summer holiday for August 2024. My wife and I and our 2 boys were really looking forward to it, only to be called 2 hours beforehand by the operator (Amir?) to Read more”

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