Adria Adveture doo Vukovarska Ulica 17/1st floor, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia Website: www.kayakingcroatia.com; e-mail: [email protected] Phone: +385(0)20311545; +385(0)98428888 ELAPHITE ISLANDS & THE ISLAND OF MLJET KAYAKING & ACTIVITY TOUR 8days/7 nights – 4 nights on the islnd of Lopud/ 3 nights on the island of Mljet Day 1: Arrival, transfer from the airport, ferry to Lopud; overnight Lopud Day 2: Kayaking: Lopud – Sunj; overight Lopud Day 3: Boat ride or Kayaking: Lopud – Kolocep; overnight Lopud Day 4: Kayaking: Lopud – Trsteno; overnight Lopud Day 5: Ferry to Dubrovnik; catamaran to Mljet; beach day; overnight Polace, Mljet Day 6: Visit the National Park, swim the lakes, hiking; overnight Polace, Mljet Day 7: Biking tour & visit to the Ulysses’ Cave; overnight Polace, Mljet Day 8: Catamaran to Dubrovnik DETAILED ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival – transfer from Dubrovnik Airport or your hotel in Dubrovnik to the Port of Gruz for the ferry to the island of Lopud, meet your guide and check in at the accommodation on the island of Lopud. Overnight: Lopud, family owned B&B Day 2: The group meets for breakfast. Kayaking starts with the instructions in shallow protected bay. After the instructions we explore Lopud’s coastline paddling to sandy beach Sunj, located at the opposite side of the island. On Sunj there will be some free time to relax, have lunch and chill out on the beach. In the afternoon we return to Lopud on foot, exploring the islands’s pathways and enjoying magnificent views. Overnight: Lopud, family owned B&B Day 3: After breakfast we take a walk to Sunj beach from where we start paddling to Kolocep – the island with one of the most dramatic coastlines in Coatia. The outer side of the island will delight you with its steep impressive cliffs with pine trees touching crystal clear waters, caves and coves. On the inner side there are two beaches and two small fishing villages- Grnje and Donje Celo. There will be some free time to swim and to explore the islands’ caves. We will have lunch in traditional local fish restaurant (vegetarian and meat dishes are alo available). In late afternoon we paddle back to Sunj beach. Overnight: Lopud, family owned B&B Day 4: After a pleasant walk to Sunj beach we peddle to Trsteno, on the mainland. Trsteno is famous for its arboretum laid down in Renaissance manner is 15th century. We will explore this beautiful park with its exotic plants and ancient trees, 17c baroque fountain depicting God Neptun with its nymphs. The arboretum was one of the locations where The Game of Thrones was filmed. There will be some free time for lunch. In late afternoon we kayak back to Lopud. Overnight: Lopud, family owned B&B Day 5: After breakfast we take the ferry to Dubrovnik and catamaran to the island of Mljet. Relax on the beach Overenight: Island of Mljet (Polace), family owned B&B Adria Adveture doo Vukovarska Ulica 17/1st floor, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia Website: www.kayakingcroatia.com; e-mail: [email protected] Phone: +385(0)20311545; +385(0)98428888 Day 6: Visit the National Park Mljet, swim the lakes, hiking tour Mljet National Park is large area that borders two salt water lakes - Veliko and Malo Jezero (Large and Small Lake). The Lakes stretch for about 4 kilometres. Right in the middle of the Large Lake there is a small island / islet Melita (Sveta Marija) with large building of former Benedictine monastery, erected there in 12th century. Hike the National Park and enjoy breathtaking views over the two lakes. Overnight: Mljet, family owned BB Day 7: Cycling tour of the Island of Mljet, visit the Ulisse’s cave All lovers of caving will be very interested in the island of Mljet, mostly because of the famous Odysseus Cave. It is egg-shaped cave, located on the southern coast of the island of Mljet, near the village of Babino Polje. It is named after the legend of Odysseus who was allegedly shipwrecked near the cave and remained "trapped" because of the nymph Calypso, who ruled the island. During the day the sunlight creates a spectrum of colours in the sea so this cave is a favorit spot for many photographers. Overnight: Mljet, family owned BB Day 8: Departure Catamaran to Dubrovnnik; transfer to Dubrovnik airport .