Pula: Cape Kamenjak Kayak & Cave Snorkel Tour

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Duration3h 30m

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN · HR

Mobile ticketAccepted

Paddle into a sea cave 15 meters below the cliffs and snorkel in turquoise water

You paddle a kayak for three hours along Cape Kamenjak, swim through a sea tunnel into Velika Kolombarica cave, and snorkel in the turquoise water inside. The guide films you underwater, provides all equipment including snorkeling gear and lifejacket, and packs lunch and water. You return to the starting point by early afternoon.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak tour and cave exploration

Embark on kayak tour at Cape Kamenjak
Row around islands of Rt Kamenjak
Swim through sea tunnel to cave
Snorkel inside crystal blue cave
Enjoy cliff jumping adventure
Capture underwater GoPro photos and videos
Return to camp

The Experience

"The light inside changes everything," our guide said as we approached the entrance to Velika Kolombarica. He wasn't exaggerating. The kayak tour starts at Cape Kamenjak on Pula's southern coast, and within the first hour you're paddling toward a limestone cliff where the sea tunnel opens up like a mouth. The cave itself sits under about 15 meters of rock, and when you swim through into it, the water turns this impossible shade of blue — not from any filter, just the way the light bends through the opening above. You need to be a confident swimmer to go in, and children under six aren't allowed, but if you can manage it, it's the kind of thing you think about for months afterward.

The 3-hour kayak tour includes snorkeling gear, so you're not just floating through — you're actually looking down at what's underneath. The licensed guide handles the logistics, and the route takes you around the islands of Rt Kamenjak, past high and low cliffs where people jump if they want the adrenaline rush. It's optional, but most people try it at least once. You get a waterproof bag for your phone, a comfortable seat in the kayak, and a lifejacket that actually fits. The lunch packet isn't fancy — water, a power bar, fruit — but it's enough, and you eat it floating on the water with the coast behind you.

What makes this different from a standard kayak tour is the underwater GoPro footage they capture. You don't have to do anything; the guide films as you explore, and you get the photos and videos afterward. It sounds like a small thing until you're trying to describe the cave to someone at home and you realize you have actual footage instead of just memory. The tour runs in most weather — cloudy days are fine — but gets cancelled if the wind picks up or the sea gets rough, which is the only real constraint. Pickup and return happen at the same spot on the coast near Pula.

What’s included

Your tour includes a kayak, paddle, waterproof bag, and lifejacket.
You get snorkeling equipment, a comfortable kayak seat, and a licensed guide who speaks English.
Lunch is a packet with 1.5 liters of water, a power bar, and fruit.
The guide captures underwater GoPro photos and videos throughout the tour, which you receive afterward.
All gear is provided; you bring only a swimsuit and the ability to swim.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jistra Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a confident swimmer who wants to explore a sea cave and snorkel without arranging a boat, equipment, or a guide yourself — the licensed operator handles all three, and the 3-hour window fits easily into a day in Pula.