CAVE KAYAKING TOURS IN CROATIA
The 11 best cave kayaking tours in Croatia you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how far down it goes. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Paddle from Ambrela Beach with English-speaking guides such as Carlo, Branko, Ivan, or David. After a short lesson, kayak along Pula’s coast to a pigeon cave, then stop at Fraškerić and Frašker islands for swimming, snorkeling, sun, and possible cliff jumping.
“Great holiday adventure!! Had an amazing time! I recommend it to everybody😉”
Join English-speaking guides from Istria Sea Experience for a two-hour sunset and night paddle from Pula. After a short lesson, you’ll explore coves and cliffs in a clear kayak lit from below, with chances to spot sea life, enter a cave, and paddle beneath the stars.
“Great trip with helpful guides. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset on the water and the caves were very cool and fun. One point is to make sure your seats are positioned correctly at the start, we had a couple of issues with ours which affected the comfort a bit, but it didn't detract from the overall experience and enjoyment.”
Paddle Cape Kamenjak for about 50 minutes, then swim and snorkel inside Kolombarica Sea Cave. Guides such as Lovro add local insight, GoPro photos are included, and cliff jumping up to 15 meters is optional. You must be able to swim.
“Great trip with excellent guides who were fantastic from start to finish. Love the photos were included and a super chilled trip. Highly recommend.”
From Valovine Beach, paddle a double kayak along Pula’s cliffs and former military coast. Stop for snorkeling, cliff jumping, a cave visit, fruit, and underwater photos. Guides such as Jennifer, Dino, Majda, and Luka lead small groups in clear English and German.
“Wunderschönes Event - alles super geklappt! Mit Kinder sehr zu empfehlen, weil sehr gutes Deutsch gesprochen wird.”
Paddle from Valkane into Pula’s coastal waters with a guide, using kayaks, snorkeling gear, neoprene, and a dry bag. You’ll stop to swim, snorkel, and try a supervised cliff jump, while the crew captures GoPro photos and underwater footage. Beer and water are included.
“My wife and I spent an amazing morning kayaking around Pula with Stefan and Vanya. They brought along some great photography equipment and enthusiastically "directed" us into some amazing shots. This included cliff jumping with great still shots and some video. The pictures and videos were promptly posted to a sharing website where we downloaded all the pictures from the trip. They were very attentive to everyone's needs during the entire trip and made sure everyone was well taken care of. We highly recommend his kayaking trip and would eagerly do this again on a future trip to Croatia.”
Join Max, Maks, or another English-speaking guide for a 2 to 3-hour kayak trip from Vinkuran. Paddle to Grotta di quarzo and Verudela Canyon, then stop at Fratarski and Fraškerić islands for swimming and snorkeling. Kayaks, safety gear, dry bags, and snorkeling equipment are included.
“The guide was great, very knowledgeable about the area & very thoughtful about the differing abilities of the people on the tour. The tour itself starts with a 20 min kayak to a cave, then another 20 min kayak around an island, then a 40 min stop on an island to do some snorkelling, swimming, cliff jumping, stone pile building, whatever you want to do really. Then a 20 min kayak back to the start.”
Join guides such as Miro, Ivo, or Filip for a full day from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Šipan, and Ruda. Paddle open water, swim into Green Cave, try cliff-jumping, explore another cave, and stop for local food. Kayaking is active, so bring water shoes, cash, and patience for the long return.
“Very ethuastic instructor from the beginning to the end very friendly. This was the first time we went kayaking and we are very pleased with the help and the instructs we got. The food after the bike ride was delicious and the beach spot was amazing the with spectacular view. All in all this was chalanging with a lot of fun and cool stories by instructor Y.”
Paddle Cape Kamenjak with a Croatian or English-speaking guide, often led by Ivan, to Velika Kolombarica. Enter a crystal-clear sea cave, snorkel with fish, cliff jump if you wish, and enjoy a snack, water, and GoPro photos during this 3.5-hour outing.
Paddle from Slatina Beach with guides Andy, Micky, Ilona, or Dora, then explore Grotta del Diavolo, swim through its small underwater cave, and stop at a beach for swimming and snorkeling. No kayak experience is needed, but you must be able to swim.
“Such fun!!! They took such good care of us. The caves and kayaking were totally terrific.”
Join Ivo or another English-speaking local guide for a small-group paddle from Lopud to Šipan and Ruda. You’ll kayak through sea arches, snorkel inside the Green Cave, cliff jump, stop for lunch in Šuđurađ, and use provided kayaks, masks, snorkels, and waterproof bags.
“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.”
Set out from Stoja Beach in a transparent kayak with an English or Italian-speaking guide such as Dennis. Over 150 minutes, you’ll visit the Blue Cave viewpoint, a canyon, WWII forts, and the Valley of Tears, with time for swimming, photos, and sunset views.
“I really liked the Kayaks with the LEDs it looked so cool. And our guide was so nice. Would recommend.”
By boat, by ladder, by staircase or on a rope.
