Discover the magic of Dugi Otok and one of the most beautiful beaches, Veli Žal. Kayak around the island with a certified local guide, and explore secluded bays and a unique cave that can only be entered by kayak or swimming.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 7 participants

Highlights

Marvel at the natural beauty of Dugi Otok
Kayak with a certified guide and discover hidden bays
Enjoy a swim in an astonishing cave
Feel the adrenaline rush of jumping from cliffs

Full description

Explore the natural beauty of the island of Dugi Otok on a half-day kayaking adventure from Zadar. Delight in the white sandy beach of Veli Žal, and swim in a hidden cave. Begin your tour by boarding a ferry at Gaženica port in Zadar and cruise for 1.5 hours to Dugi Otok. Admire the beauty of the magical Zadar archipelago on the sunny deck during the ride. Upon arrival in Brbinj, Dugi Otok, meet your guide in front of the ferry, then take a 15-minute ride to Veli Žal. Once at the beach, choose how you want to spend the first part of your adventure. Soak up some rays on the beach, go for a swim, explore the surroundings in a kayak by yourself, or join your guide on a ride around the island of Mezanj. 2 hours later, transfer to another bay where the real kayaking adventure starts. Paddle out in your kayak with a certified local guide, and try cliff jumping, swimming, and diving in an astonishing cave that changes color depending on sun reflection/the angle of sunlight.

Includes

Full sea kayaking gear
ACA certified local guide
Dry bags for personal belongings
Insurance

Ferry tickets
Food and drinks (available to purchase in a beach bar)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

You will first need to take a ferry to Brbinj (Dugi Otok) from the Gaženica ferry port in Zadar, located at Gaženička cesta 28, 23000, Zadar, Croatia. Please arrive 30 minutes before the ferry time to allow time to buy a ticket. Your guide will meet you in front of the ferry when it arrives in Brbinj (Dugi Otok).

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Important information

What to bring

Sun hat
Swimwear
Towel
Sunscreen
Water
Long-sleeved shirt

Know before you go

Please arrive at the Gaženica ferry port in Zadar at least 30 minutes before the ferry goes to Brbinj so you have time to buy a ticket
Bring a swimsuit, towel, sun protection, some long-sleeved clothing, water, and maybe some food/snacks (although there is the option to eat in a beach bar)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 22 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
5/5

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It was a fun day, with a lot of scenery, nice spots and good food at the beach restaurant. Filip and his friend were very nice and always helpful if you needed anything. In the end they introduced us to the game Picigin, that was very funny and entertaining. Good day, went by to fast .. We would totally recommend booking a tour with Filip and his team and spending the day on Kayaks and diving / exploring :)

July 22, 2020

Fantastic day out!

Filip was our guide. He was cheerful and clearly loves what he does. We went into caves, did some cliff jumping and swam. We ate at a beach shack and our tuna burger was excellent. We chose the half day tour but it is quite a full day. We caught the ferry at 10am and got back at 6.30pm. We were pretty tired by the end of the day.

August 30, 2019

The tour was very exciting and Zoran, the guide, was very friendly and funny. He took care of us were well and he was preventive about the weather conditions and our safety. The cave was wonderful and the rest of the experience as well.

August 14, 2021

From Zadar: Dugi Otok Half-Day Kayak Adventure

From Zadar: Dugi Otok Half-Day Kayak Adventure

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Fantastic day out!