Best Zadar Kayaking Tours: Our Top 5

1.Full-Day Kayaking Tour in Dugi Otok

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

Take the ferry from Zadar to Dugi Otok, then follow guides such as Ivan, Zoki, Sven, or Filip through sea caves, quiet bays, and cliff-jumping spots. You will kayak in a small group, snorkel near a sunken ship, eat lunch on the island, and finish at Sakarun Beach. The route suits beginners, but open-water paddling takes stamina.

“You will not regret booking this activity! The best one so far in Croatia!!! Amazing views and the stuff is absolutely professional.”

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2.Zrmanja River Kayaking, with optional transfer from Zadar

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

Leave Zadar for a guided kayak safari on the Zrmanja and Krupa rivers. Paddle through clear water, handle small rapids, swim during a lunch break, and take on a fun waterfall drop. Equipment is supplied, and an optional transfer makes the remote meeting point easier to reach.

“Awesome trip in wonderful nature. The view was beautiful during the whole Safari. The guides could have been more communicative, sometimes it was unclear why and how long we had to wait in our canoe and we had to wait at the ending point for one hour. But all in all it was so much fun”

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3.full day kayak adventure

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

Travel from Zadar to Dugi Otok, then kayak with an ACA-certified local guide through Brbinjscica Bay, the Dragon Eye pool, a sea cave, and around the Michele shipwreck. Finish at Sakarun Beach with time for swimming and picigin. Ferry details arrive by email the day before.

“If you're looking for a magical day while in Croatia, there's no better way to spend it than on this tour! The guides are fun, personable and professional... Our small group quickly bonded and we thoroughly enjoyed each other as well as the adventures this tour provides... we kayaked, cliff jumped, explored caves, and snorkeled around a sunken ship! This was one of the highlights of our 2 week trip... you won't be disappointed!!!!”

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4.Dugi Otok Half-Day Kayak Adventure

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Brbinj after the ferry from Zadar, then explore Veli Žal and nearby bays by kayak. You can swim, snorkel, visit a sea cave, and try optional cliff jumping. Guides such as Filip, Ivan, Zoki, and Mihael lead small groups of up to six, with gear and dry bags provided.

“everything went smoothly. Mihael and his awesome dog Oscar received us and we spent the best time. The caves and the whole experience throughout was great!! We also had the time to do cliff jumping. Would do again definitely.”

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5.Full Day Dugi Otok Guided Paddle Board Tour

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

Take the ferry from Zadar to Dugi Otok, then paddle with a certified guide through quiet bays, past small islets, and into old military submarine tunnels. You’ll visit Veli Rat lighthouse, relax at Sakarun Beach, and play balote with local wine or juice. Guide Roko is known for clear SUP tips and island stories.

“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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