Budva: Winter Sea Kayak Tour to Caves & St Nicholas Island
ID: GYG1144464-1756574
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Country: Montenegro
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Winter sea kayak tour from Budva’s Old Town to coastal caves and St Nicholas Island. No boats, quiet sea, no crowds, small group, warm drysuits and spray skirts.
In winter the Budva Riviera feels like a different place. The boat traffic is gone, the air is clear and the sea is usually calm. That’s when we take sea kayaks out for a coastal mini-expedition: a half-day loop from Budva to St Nicholas Island and back.
We start from Slovenska Plaža, paddle along the Old Town walls and continue towards the coastal caves. Depending on conditions, we pass through a tunnel-like Pigeon Cave and other low sea passages, staying close to the cliffs and hidden coves.
The second part of the route is dedicated to St Nicholas Island: the Crusaders’ church and St Sava’s shoal. We land near a small medieval chapel, have a short snack break and touch on the island’s legends. Then we follow the rocky shoreline under the so-called Lovers’ Arch and around the lighthouse at the far tip of the island, before turning back towards Budva.
Highlights
- Paddle Budva’s Old Town coastline in winter, with no crowds or party boats.
- Explore coastal caves and Pigeon Cave by sea kayak.
- Land on St Nicholas Island to see the crusaders’ chapel and hear its legends.
- Stay warm and dry in sea kayaks with spray skirts and waterproof suits.
- Small-group winter mini-expedition, suitable for fit beginners with guidance.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The meeting point is in the city of Budva, near the river.
INCLUDED
- Basic safety and paddling instruction
- Sea kayak (single or double)
- Neoprene spray skirt for each paddler
- Waterproof winter suit / drysuit for each participant
- Life jacket
- Dry bag
- Light snack during the break on St Nicholas Island
- Photos and videos
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Drinking water (bring your own bottle)
- Other food and drinks
- Towels and spare warm clothes for after the tour
- Parking fees near the meeting point
- Gratuities (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
