The Adriatic: Kayaking the Dalmatian Archipelago
Paddle and Hike in Croatia, Herzegovina and Montenegro
Trip Overview
- A sun-drenched idyll through turquoise coves, forested islands and centuries of history
- Easy kayaking, easy day hikes
- 4 nights pension, 4 nights aboard luxury catamaran
The Dalmatian coastline may be the most breathtaking in the entire Mediterranean – rocky headlands, crenellated cliffs, sandy beaches, turquoise bays, and ancient towns that tumble in a cascade of white blocks to the sea. With more than nearly 1200 islands, islets and reefs, this stretch of coast along Croatia and Montenegro could not be better suited for exploring by kayak. Paddling allows us to navigate intimate coves, investigate grottoes, and get close to shore to observe nature on uninhabited islands.
Between paddling destinations, we sail aboard a new luxury catamaran for another exhilarating experience of the glittering blue Adriatic. The boat, which sleeps up to eight people, serves as our floating home base from which to launch our kayaks. We typically begin our day paddling after breakfast, explore various destinations ashore on foot, then sail in the late afternoon, to arrive at our next location in the evening.
A key feature of this trip is also the time we spend discovering the cities and villages of ancient Dalmatia. From Dubrovnik’s romantic old quarter to the stone forts and narrow lanes of Korcula town, to Mostar’s elegant single-span bridge, the cultural and architectural treasures of past centuries are as seductive as the beauty of the landscape and sea.
Our diverse itinerary focuses on three very different Balkan countries, each with its own distinctive traditions. We’ll paddle around the small collection of islands off Dubrovnik in Croatia, visit Mostar in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and kayak the protected waters of Montenegro, our most southerly point. This active, small-group adventure is an immersion in the Adriatic sun -- a journey along a stunning coast steeped in history, with some of the best local cuisine in the Mediterranean.
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9 Days
2012 Dates
May 24-Jun. 1Jun. 7-15 Jun. 21-29 Sep. 6-14 Sep. 20-28
This trip can be arranged on a private basis. Please call us for more details: 877-677-9623.
2012 Fees
Land Cost
Group Size 4-8: $2,590*
Single Supplement: $450, available land only. All accommodations aboard the boat are shared.
*Price does not include international airfare or mandatory trip insurance. Prices are given in US Dollars and are per person.
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