Treasures of the Adriatic, Croatia
The island of Krk, Tito's Prison Islands and the amazing Prvic.
SKW Away Trip
From: Level 3 (Intermediate)
6th to 13th of September 2025 (#ShePaddles)
16th to 21st of September - t.b.c 2025 (Mixed Gender)
6 Days Paddling
Kayaking on Krk, the largest island in Croatia, offers a unique blend of stunning coastal scenery and tranquil waters. Paddling along the shoreline, kayakers can explore hidden coves, clear blue lagoons, and rocky cliffs, with the opportunity to encounter diverse marine life and lush vegetation.
The KRK's mild Mediterranean climate makes it ideal for kayaking from spring to autumn, while its varied coastline provides routes suitable for both beginners and experienced paddlers. The charming beach towns along the way, such as Vrbnik and Baška, enhance the experience, inviting kayakers to pause and enjoy local cuisine and culture.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about the trip that haven’t been answered below. :-)
07899662043 - Kirsty & Geth
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06/09/25 - 13/09/25 (#ShePaddles) - 6 Days of Paddling
Saturday 6th of September to Saturday 13th of September 2025
16/09/25 - 21/09/25 t.b.c (Mixed Gender) - Paddling Days to be confirmed
Tuesday 16th of September to Saturday 21st of September 2025
You will be welcomed at Zagreb airport by our kayaking friends, who will transport you to your accommodation on the Island of KRK.
Ryan Air do Direct Flights from Manchester (Please see here) to Zagreb.
There are also flights to Zagreb from London Airports.
The cost for the transfer will be €50 each way. To be part of the transfer we will need to ensure that people are arriving into Zagreb roughly the same time.
There is also the option of hiring a car at the airport and driving to KRK.
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The Island of Krk is the largest island in Croatia. It has a great variety of beaches, lush green vegetation and clear waters. It is also an easy place to launch kayaks for exploring. The island is situated in the northern end of Adriatic, and is one of five islands in Kvarner Gulf. The island is roughly 45km long and 20km wide.
During the 5/6 Paddling Days you will experience paddling along steep shorelines and make crossings to explore other islands.
Plans are made so they can be changed…
Each day’s paddling destinations and routes will chosen based on the group's skill level, strength, and the weather.
Day 0.
We arrive at our base for the week and enjoy some time exploring the local area on foot.
Day 1.
As this will be the first day after a travelling, it will be nice and slow.
We will be paddling in the immediate area in the direction of the amazing medieval town, Vrbnik.
There will be shorter and longer day options, depending on the group’s enthusiasm and energy levels.
Day 2-6
Our launching venues will be situated across KRK. Whilst there will be lots of time spent on the water, there will also be several breaks as well as the opportunity to explore places on foot.
The paddling plans for the week will include; the little islands to the south of Krk, including the steep, rocky beauty of Prvic, the mountainous eastern coastline of Krk, and Tito’s formidable prison island for political prisoners, Sveri Grgur.
On Tito’s Prison Island there will be the chance to visit the semi-tame deer living on the island and tour the prison compounds now open to the public (open, quite literally, as most of the roofs are missing).
We also hope to visit Vrbnik, a stunning medieval town, paddle along the gorgeous rocks and under the gaze of giant vultures of Prvic and kayak to the Kosljun monastery on a tiny island near Punat.
These are just some of the places we hope to explore.
Should you choose to have a non-paddling day, you might choose to explore:
The town of Krk,
The Franciscan Monastery on the tiny island of Kosljun,
The amazing Vrbnik,
Or take a ferry ride to the Island of Rab with its sandy beaches.
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We will be based out of Silo, Krk and can recommend the following apartments:
https://apartments-villa-bernarda.com/accommodation/
or
https://pansion-riviera-silo.com/silo-apartments/
These apartments are about a 3 minute walk from each other.
Silo is a picturesque but simple seaside town on the protected, east side of the island.
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You need to have a good fitness level and be happy kayaking for 4 to 5 hours with breaks.
Skills wise: Level 3 - You will be journeying in upto moderate water conditions (see environmental definitions below) and is often pitched at fairly experienced sea kayakers who enjoy journeying and aspirant BC Sea Kayak Award holders. Participants should have a reasonable understanding of forward paddling and boat handling techniques, with a view to applying them to some moderate water conditions.
Moderate Water
Definition
Sea: A stretch of coastline with some areas where it is not easy to land but there will always be straight forward land points a maximum of two nautical miles apart. Crossings not exceeding two nautical miles. Wind strengths do not exceed Beaufort force 4. Launching and landing through surf (up to 1 metre, trough to crest height).
If you’re not quite sure if you’d be suitable for the trip, please get in touch. :-)
07899662043 - Kirsty & Geth
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The cost for the SKW Croatia Away Trip is: £850
**Minimum of 7 needed for the trip to go ahead - we will confirm this at the start of January at the latest.**
This Includes:
6 Days Guided Kayaking with 2 Experienced Coaches - One coach will be Kathy and the second female coach will be from a company that we have worked with before (and have been involved in training their coaches) and who have a kayak centre in Croatia.
Kayaking Equipment:
Kayak (RTM & Valley Kayaks)
Paddles
Wetsuit (to be borrowed from us and packed into your flight baggage)
Waterproof Cag (to be borrowed from us and packed into your flight baggage)
Buoyancy Aid
Spraydeck
Helmet
Not Included:
Flights
Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Siloh (Can be arranged on request - €100pp return - it does require coordination of flights)
Accommodation in Siloh - (Please see the links on the accommodation section)
Food
We are really keen to put group members in contact through our Online Community Hub to enable you to share lifts, accommodation & food.
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Kit List:
Maps (not necessary but nice to have)
Accommodation Links:
https://apartments-villa-bernarda.com/accommodation/
or
https://pansion-riviera-silo.com/silo-apartments/
Prices Roughly - €400-€550 per week - to be confirmed
Our SKW Community Hub Link for connecting with other paddlers:
Our course levels definitions to help you work out where your skill level is:
Our course calendar - helpful for getting your skills up to help join the trip:
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A deposit is required in order to secure your spot. The balance of payment is due at least 90 days before the start of the kayaking experience. Payment can be made through our online booking system, in cash or by bank transfer. There is the option of paying in instalments, please contact us if this is something you would like to do.
