7 Kayaking Tours in Zadar to Build a Day Around

1.Full-Day Kayaking Tour in Dugi Otok

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

Paddle Dugi Otok on a small-group day tour from Zadar, with sea caves, cliff jumps, shipwreck snorkeling, and Sakarun beach picigin.

“Well organised trip to the beautiful island of Dugi Otok. Highly recommended.”

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2.Zrmanja River Kayaking, with optional transfer from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $66.54

Paddle the Zrmanja and Krupa rivers from Zadar, with expert guidance, swim breaks, and waterfall moments for an active half-day.

“Our family truly enjoyed this trip. The tour lasted about four hours, and we covered around ten kilometers at a light yet steady, sporty pace. We made three short stops along the way, which was just right — though I’d say the pace suits someone with a bit of prior experience in such adventures. The surrounding nature was absolutely breathtaking, and our child was thrilled throughout the journey. The highlight, of course, was going down a three-meter drop with the boat — an unforgettable moment! If you appreciate active outdoor experiences, this tour is definitely worth it. Special thanks to our wonderful guides, Andrei and Matej, for their great support…”

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3.Dugi Otok – full day kayak adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $139.13Top rated

Sea kayak a full day from Zadar to Dugi Otok, with caves, cliffs, a shipwreck snorkel, and Sakarun Beach picigin.

“I had an amazing time on the kayak adventure. It was definitely a physical activity, but I really enjoyed it. The staff was super friendly and the organization was perfect. The only thing I would have liked is to spend a bit more time at the last beach — it was beautiful! Still, it was a fantastic experience and I would absolutely recommend it.”

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4.Dugi Otok Half-Day Kayak Adventure

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

Kayak Dugi Otok from Zadar with an ACA guide, paddle white-sand coves, swim in a color-changing sea cave, and try cliff jumps.

“We had an amazing day! Lots of kayaking and got to explore beautiful caves and beaches - the water was so clear! I’d definitely recommend packing some water shoes as a lot of the beaches are pebbled and slippy to walk on - water shoes were a life saver. Our guide Filip was fantastic, a must do if you’re visiting Zadar!”

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5.Island cruise with drinks, snorkeling and kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 4 hours · from $47Best value

Zadar island cruise with drinks, snorkel gear, kayaking and SUP stops in crystal coves, plus beach time near Ugljan.

“My niece (17yo) and I had such a fun time. What a beautiful experience it was cruising from island to island and taking in the gorgeous views. My favourite part was stopping and swimming in the clear water, while my niece had a go at snorkelling. We weren’t interested in the SUP and kayak but a heads up - there’s only one of each so if everyone wants to have a go, it might be a problem! But other than that, it’s a fun experience. We were lucky to share the ride with a fun group who brought music and shared snacks. There was an engine issue on the return…”

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6.Dugi Otok – half day kayak adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $114.65

Half-day kayak adventure on Dugi Otok from Zadar, with small-group paddling, snorkel gear, and sea-cave scenery.

“Our guide Ivan took our small group of 7 to two paddling areas. At the first we got in our boats and paddled out and around a small island full of nesting birds. We parked on the beach and did a little swimming. At the second location, we paddled out of a pretty cove, along a stretch of rocky coast and through a narrow opening into a spectacular cave. Brave folks swam back out in order to do a bit of cliff jumping. The cave was the highlight-the light coming through the ceiling openings and through the clear blue water was amazing”

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7.Full-Day Tour in Dugi Otok with Stand-Up Paddle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $126.15

Small-group Dugi Otok day trip from Zadar with SUP through a military tunnel, Sakarun Beach time, Veli Rat lighthouse, and bocce drinks.

“Roko was helpful in answering all our questions before the tour. On the day, we had a great experience with 2 sup excursions around the island into 3 fantastic caves. Roko made us feel safe on our sups - which we particularly appreciated with our 8 year old. Both our children had a great time and it was a good amount of challenge but easy enough to accomplish. (Our daughter sat happily on one of our sups). We also visited other sites on the island which we enjoyed including a lighthouse stop and a lovely local game at the end. It was a full, fun day and would recommend.”

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