The 5 Best Zadar Kayaking Tours

1.From Zadar: Full-Day Kayaking Tour in Dugi Otok

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 256 reviews · 11 hours · from $141Our pick

Travel by ferry from Zadar to Dugi Otok, then explore its caves, cliffs, quiet bays, and a sunken ship by kayak. Guides such as Ivan, Zoki, Sven, and Filip lead small groups of up to 12. The 11-hour day includes van transfers, gear, cliff jumping, snorkeling, lunch time, and picigin at Sakarun Beach.

“We had a wonderful day on this Kayaking tour. The entire team is very meticulous in their communication and execution which we very much appreciated. First off Martha emailed as well as sent WhatsApp message to get confirmation as well as send our ferry tickets along with clear instructions and thereon was available to answer any queries. We were met our guides at the ferry destination point and from there on our amazing adventure started- sea kayaking to explore the caves and snorkelling over the sunken ship was really special .Zoki and Ivan went out of their way to make the trip even more fun and engaging by introducing kayak…”

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2.Zadar: Zrmanja River Kayaking, with optional transfer from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Paddle roughly 10 kilometers through the Zrmanja River gorge, with a stop for swimming and lunch, small rapids, and a fun waterfall drop. Guides such as Adam, Sarah, Becky, Santos, Andrei, and Matej have led recent outings. Equipment, safety gear, and waterproof storage are provided. Optional pickup from Zadar makes the remote meeting point easier to reach.

“This fulk day spent in the river was amazing! Our guide Fabian was excellent and funny. Unfortunately, I lost my sunglasses in the river but it did not have an impact on the overall experience. We all enjoyed this wonderful day.”

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3.Dugi Otok – full day kayak adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Dugi Otok by kayak, with certified guides such as Ivan, Filip, Zoki, or Philippe. Paddle around Brbinjscica Bay, swim in a sea cave, snorkel near the Michele shipwreck, visit Veli Rat Lighthouse, and finish at Sakarun Beach. Ferry tickets, food, and drinks cost extra.

“A brilliant day out kayaking. The trip was extremely well organised, we were able to contact them before hand for questions and their instructions about getting the boat to the island were excellent. The kayaking was great fun and our guides were very competent and informative. We had a great group and had the best time. I would thoroughly recommend this trip!”

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4.From Zadar: Dugi Otok Half-Day Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 135 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

From Zadar, take the ferry to Dugi Otok for a full day of beaches, sea kayaking, snorkeling, cave swimming, and optional cliff jumping. Your English-speaking ACA-certified guide meets you in Brbinj and leads a group of up to six. Guides including Filip, Ivan, Zoran, and Oki are praised for safety, humor, and local knowledge.

“Ivan was amazing and showed us so many sights. There were caves, beaches, the dragons eye and an island all to ourselves. The kayaking was so much fun. It’s been the best day of our holiday so far, would highly recommend! Thank you Ivan!”

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5.From Zadar: Full Day Dugi Otok Guided Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $112

Take the ferry from Zadar to Dugi Otok, then follow a certified guide such as Roko by SUP through quiet bays, old submarine tunnels, and nearby islets. You will visit Veli Rat lighthouse, rest at Sakarun Beach, and finish with Croatian balote and local wine or juice. Ferry tickets, food, and hotel pickup are extra.

“We had an amazing day as a family exploring caves and islands on paddle boards with our wonderful guide. He got us to all the spots and even gave us bit of history of the island along the way. We had a great lunch and yummy ice cream before heading back to Zadar. Highly recommend”

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