Day 1
Transfer from Dubrovnik airport or pier to Dubrovnik, free time in Dubrovnik until the departure by ferry to the island of Lopud where the guests are welcomed by their guide and shown to their accommodation before eating dinner together.

Day 2 – Lopud Island
After some instruction in a shallow protected bay the guide will explain safety procedures and give tips on paddling technique. We then paddle along the outer, scenic side of Lopud to the sandy beach of Sunj, located at the other side of the island. There we stop for swimming and a traditional local game of picigin. The afternoon is reserved for exploring the island on foot before the return to Lopud. Paddling distance: 16km

Day 3 – Lopud to Kolocep
After a pleasant 20 minute walk to Sunj we kayak to the island of Kolocep, moving along the side of the island, along the green forests touching clear water, breathtaking steep cliffs, caves and stunning rock formations. We can stop for a swim and there is time to explore the island on foot or relax on the beach. After lunch in a local restaurant we paddle back to Lopud. Paddling distance: 16km

Day 4 – Lopud to Trsteno
Across the Kolocep Channel to the mainland, Trsteno is a spot with many small caves and secluded beaches. We visit Trsteno Arboretum with its Renaissance garden and the 15th C summer villa. There’s time for lunch, swimming, snorkeling and relaxing before an afternoon paddle back to Lopud. Paddling distance: 15km

Day 5 – Transfer back to Dubrovnik by ferry and then by taxi or minibus across the border to Virpazar and Lake Skadar.
Guests will be welcomed by their guides and shown to their accommodation.

Day 6 – from island prison to secluded beach
A return paddle from the lilypads and rushes of Virpazar to the old island prison of Grmožur and then secluded Pješačac beach via the tiny lakeside settlement of Raduš, where a lunch of fresh lake fish has been prepared for us by a local fisherman. Paddling distance: 18km

Day 7 – Lake Skadar’s renowned island monasteries
A circular trip to visit two of the lake’s unique 14th Century island monasteries under the gaze of Albania’s spectacular Accursed Mountains (locally called the Prokletians), with R&R at nearby Murići freshwater beach and several great swimming spots on the way! Paddling distance: 10km

Day 8 – The majestic serpentines of Pavlova Strana
An incredible guided paddle from the picturesque villages of Karuč to Rijeka Crnojevića via the birding hotspot of the river Karatuna (May/September paddlers remember to bring binoculars for the outstanding bird-life!) and the stunning serpentine channels of Pavlova Strana, one of Montenegro’s most famous vistas (it’s that mountain with the river running around it). Paddling distance: 20km

Day 9 – The Morača Delta
A circular paddle through the renowned bird reserves of Manastirska Tapija. We circumnavigate the island of Vranjina via its picturesque river channels before visiting the Saint Nicholas monastery and returning to Vranjina via the Morača Delta. Paddling distance: 10km

Day 10 – For those flying out of Dubrovnik, transfer to the old town for the final night. For those flying out of Podgorica, free day at the lake.

Day 11 – Departure

Please note that for the Montenegrin leg there are plenty of gastronomic options available for evening meals. Please ask us for details!

(based on min 2 persons)

Price includes 7 awesome kayaking trips, 10 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in Lopud, Dubrovnik and Virpazar, one evening meal, 5 lunches and all transportation. Flights, airport transfers and meals at restaurants excluded.

Villa Miela

A beautifully renovated farmhouse with swimming pool, Villa Miela is the ideal base for guests on our Lake Skadar multi-activity holidays. With panoramic views and a prime location offering easy access to the lake’s southern and northern shores as well as Virpazar’s restaurants and shops, it’s the perfect place to stay for families, couples and groups of friends.

Make new travel buddies as you share the well stocked kitchen, gorgeous outdoor terrace, gas BBQ and swimming pool, or take over the whole complex if your group number is six or more (a supplement may be charged).

At a glance

• Sleeps up to 16 with 3 double rooms, 3 twin rooms and one 4-bed dorm room, some with private bathroom, some with shared bathroom
  Modern kitchen with all amenities
  Free WIFI
  Open-plan living room with TV, DVD player and library of books and films
  Large terrace with gas barbecue, loungers, hammocks, boules court, swimming pool; incredible views over lake, valley and mountains
  Extensive grounds with natural orchard and wild tortoises
  Two minutes from the lake shore, 30 minutes from the Adriatic coast
  Free use of mountain bikes

Exposed stone details and wooden ceilings and floors add to the charm, with locally produced, handmade bedspreads and bathroom soaps also handmade from olive oil. Stunning views are offered up by each bedroom and the open-plan living area.

The modern kitchen comes equipped with washing-machine and dishwasher.