Bits of History - Half day kayak Tour with Wine delight
Overview
Spirit of Korkyra is a small, family-run business - not a franchise. Boris and Ivka built it from scratch, and Ivka grew up right here in Lumbarda.
We take you to places bigger tours can't reach, like Gubavac, an island not visited by taxi boats or large groups. On the way, you'll see Vrnik's centuries-old stone quarries and Badija's monastery and free-roaming deer - a mix of history, nature, and quiet coastline in one trip.
What you eat and drink along the way is genuinely homemade: Grk wine from our own family production in Lumbarda, and Klašun pastries made from a traditional family recipe. Nothing store-bought, nothing generic.
With a max of 10 guests, we adjust the pace and stops to the group - this isn't a fixed script; it's a tour shaped around who's paddling with us that day.
What's Included
- Snacks Traditional home made pastries called "Klašun"
- Alcoholic beverages Glass of famous local white wine called GRK
- Carbonated beverages Homemade sage juice for kids! :)
- Private transportation
- Double or a Single Sit-In Kayak, paddle, life jacket, dry bags, spray skirt
Meeting and Pickup
Travelers staying in the old town of Korčula can be picked up at the main bus station in Korčula town 20 min before the tour starts.Travelers staying in private apartments reachable by car can be picked up at their apartments at approx. 20 min before the tour starts.Travelers staying in hotels reachable by car can be picked up at approx. 20 min before the tour starts.We will notify our guests about the pickup-up time and location.
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Lumbarda, Croatia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
We pick you up from your hotel 15–20 minutes before departure and drive to Tatinja Bay, our starting point. There, you'll get your equipment - a life jacket, dry bag, and a sit-in single or double kayak. We'll give a safety briefing and, if you're new to kayaking, a short paddling lesson before we set off.
From there, we take you through history while staying active in nature and the sea. We paddle out to three small islands facing Lumbarda and Korčula: Vrnik, Badija, and Gubavac.
On Vrnik, we explore the island's old limestone quarries - worked for centuries and still part of local tradition today. We will also walk through the village and hear the stories about the island.
On Badija, we will walk around a 15th-century Franciscan monastery with a turbulent past that still holds its beauty. Here we will also have a chance to meet deers that roam freely.
On Gubavac, we slow down: swimming, relaxing, and tasting our homemade Klašun pastries and famous white wine Grk. This island isn't reached by taxi boats or big tour groups, so it stays quiet, perfect for relaxing.
In total, you'll paddle around 2 hours, with the rest spent exploring on land, swimming, and relaxing.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is what you should take with you on the tour: a Lycra shirt or any t-shirt, light shorts, a hat, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet, e.g., flip flops or water shoes, towels, swimsuits, and water (1,5 liters minimum per person).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Balloon Tours’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Snacks. Traditional home made pastries called "Klašun".
- Alcoholic beverages. Glass of famous local white wine called GRK.
- Carbonated beverages. Homemade sage juice for kids! :).
- Private transportation.
- Double or a Single Sit-In Kayak, paddle, life jacket, dry bags, spray skirt.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bits of History - Half day kayak Tour with Wine delight is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bits of History – Half day kayak Tour with Wine delight will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksTraditional home made pastries called "Klašun"
- Alcoholic beveragesGlass of famous local white wine called GRK
- Carbonated beveragesHomemade sage juice for kids! :)
- Private transportation
- Double or a Single Sit-In Kayak, paddle, life jacket, dry bags, spray skirt
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is what you should take with you on the tour: a Lycra shirt or any t-shirt, light shorts, a hat, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet, e.g., flip flops or water shoes, towels, swimsuits, and water (1,5 liters minimum per person).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
