Private Kayak Tours

for Friends & Families

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Up to 3 h Exploring

35 € per person

Up to 3 h Sunrise

40 € per person

Up to 4 h Snorkeling

45 € per person

Up to 6 h Riviera

55 € per person

Exploring Tour

The tour is effected in a compact sit on top single kayaks Mysto and in a double sit on top kayaks Zest Two Exp. Waterproof bags, life jackets, safety leashes and anchor are optional.

It is recommended to bring a suncream, hat or cap and drinking water.

Participants can leave unnecessary stuff in a locker.

On the way to Volosko

Volosko Harbour

Beach Lipovica

NOTE

If you're fit you can do both, NORTHERN and SOUTHERN tour within 3 hours.

Sunrise Tour

Price: 40 € per person

When:

# in July at 5:30 a.m.

# in August at 5:45 a.m.

# in September at 6:00 a.m.

Tour duration: up to 3 h

Instructor: yes

Guide: no

Touring map: yes

Tour difficulty: medium, due to the morning winds 

Number of participants: up to 4

The participants are instructed in Croatian, English or German language of safety issues and touring route, as well as of challenges on the way to the windsurfers area in the bottom of the Preluk Bay.

The majestic natural spectacle is observed in a mystic dawn of the Kvarner Bay. The first twenty minutes or so paddling heads towards the expected sunrise spot. The period of time right before true sunrise, when the sky has a reddish, softer light, is known as the "golden hour" and is popular with photographers. Quarter of hour upon the sunrise the tour turns towards the north to visit spectacular "battlefield" of wind- and kitesurfers, famous natural resort of morning winds appreciated by this community. You might even see some of the world champions close in action.

The last part of the tour leads towards the old fisherman village Volosko and a beautiful coast decorated with belle epoque villas with charming waterfront parks, the City Hall of Opatija and a pebble beach Lipovica.

Lipovica beach

Be assured you'll be rewarded for your early wake-up with unforgettable summer memories.

The tour is effected on a sit on top single kayaks Mysto or double kayaks Zest Exp. Safety leashes are mandatory. Life jackets and Waterproof bags are available.

It is recommended to bring windbreaker since it might be chilly during daysprings.

Participants can leave unnecessary stuff in a locker.

Snorkeling Tour 

Price: 45 € per person 

When: at 10 a.m.

Tour duration: up to 4 h

Instructor: yes

Guide: no

Touring map: yes

Tour difficulty: light, no previous experience needed 

Number of participants: up to 4

The participants are instructed in Croatian, English or German language of safety issues. By the means of applied Touring Map they become instructions about the route, embarkation and the best snorkeling locations.

SOUTHERN SNORKELING TOUR

Your first stop might be after some 35 minutes of paddling, between yacht marina Admiral and hotel Ariston where you can ancor your kayaks and snorkel around, or towards the Devil's Cave, a natural corridor with the running water. You will enjoy in the blue crystal water seeing bottom of the sea 15 meters below which makes you feel like flying high. After an hour or so of snorkeling continue to the pebble beach Mali raj (Little Paradise) on the northern side of Ičići, pull out your kayaks and have a rest before you start your way back. There is one restaurant (no swimming suits allowed) where you can take some refreshments or a lunch.

NORTHERN SNORKELING TOUR

After approximately 45 minutes of paddling you can pull kayaks on the Preluk pebble beach and your snorkeling enjoyment enrolls in a chrystal clear water by observing fishes, shells, sea cucumbers and urchins and starfisches. Sometimes a curious cormorans might join you at your snorkeling adventure. You can continue paddling for another 30 minutes along the northern coast until you reach the Hilton Costabella hotel beach bar. On your way back you paddle along the pinewoods of the Preluk Bay and Hotel Navis, pictureous fishermen village of Volosko, and the northern Opatija coast with a splendid end of the19th century villas and parks. 

Preluk pebble beach 

Both tours are effected in a compact sit on top single kayaks Mysto and in a double sit on top kayaks Zest Two Exp. Snorkeling gear consists of mask and fins. Waterproof bags, life jackets, safety leashes and anchor are optional. 

It is recommended to bring a suncream, hat or cap and drinking water.

Participants can leave unnecessary stuff in a locker.

NOTE

If you're fit you can do both, NORTHERN and SOUTHERN tour within 4 hours.

Riviera Tour 

Price: 55 € per person 

When: at 10 a.m.

Tour duration: up to 6 h

Instructor: yes

Guide: no

Touring map: yes

Bottled water: yes

Tour difficulty: medium due to duration, but no previous experience needed

Number of participants: up to 6

The participants are instructed in Croatian, English or German language of all safety issues and become a Riviera Map with description of proposed route and time needed to reach certain places along the way.

Riviera Tour is effected in a compact sit on top single kayaks Mysto and in a double sit on top kayaks Zest Two Exp. Waterproof bags, life jackets, safety leashes and anchor are optional. 

It is recommended to bring suncream, hat or cap and snacks.

Participants can leave unnecessary stuff in a locker.

IČIĆI

The village of Ičići is best known for the pebble beach Mali raj (Little Paradise) on the north and the grand yacht marina built as a key part of the well known Adriatic Croatia International Club - ACI on the south.

Approaching pebble beach Little Paradise in Ičići 

IKA

While peddling between Ičići and Ika you will enjoy splendid views on villas and rocky shores very suitable for swimming and snorkeling. In the bottom of the Ika bay there is a pebble beach with an imbiss known for its burgers.

Coastline between Ičići and Ika

LOVRAN

Its name derives from Laurel tree (Laurus nobilis). For a long time it was a fisherman village until by the end if 19th century in just a few decades, almost two hundreds impressive villas were built along it's coast. Villas are characterized by luxury and wealth, but also by stylistic eclecticism.

The view towards the old town of Lovran

MEDVEJA

Medveja stretches along the slopes of Učka and offers relaxation in the middle of nature. The valley hides one of the most beautiful beaches on the Opatija Riviera. Pebble are shaped by the stream that gurgles down the slopes of Učka and carvings by the wind and sea waves.

The Castle of Medveja

MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA

The promenade (lungomare) along the pebble beach Sipar to the beach St. John is worht to visit as well as the old town of Draža with its close-knit houses and ravines which descends steeply all the way to the sea. At its base lies a small, charming fisherman harbor. The oldest preserved records of Mošćenička Draga are dated in 1436.