Kayaking Lumbarda at sunset: Wine and pastries

Paddle three islands and end the evening floating at sunset with wine

Kayak from Lumbarda to Vrnik, Badija and Gubavac islands on Korčula, timed to catch the light as it turns gold. You paddle roughly two hours, exploring old limestone quarries and a 15th-century monastery where deer roam free, then anchor at quiet Gubavac to swim and watch the sun drop into the sea while tasting homemade Grk wine and Klašun pastries. Groups stay under 10, so the pace adjusts to who's paddling that evening. Pickup from your hotel is included. Children from age 6 are welcome, and kids get homemade juice instead of wine.

The experience

The route starts at Tatinja Bay, where you get fitted with a life jacket, paddle, dry bag and either a single or double kayak. If you've never paddled before, there's a short lesson on the water before you head out. From there you paddle toward three small islands, each one a stop with its own reason to land.

Vrnik holds old limestone quarries worked for centuries. You walk through the village and see how the stone still shapes the place. Badija carries a 15th-century Franciscan monastery that survived its own turbulent history, and the island's free-roaming deer are the only other visitors most days. The paddling takes roughly two hours total. The rest of the evening unfolds on land and in the water. Gubavac, the last island, doesn't get reached by taxi boats or big tour groups, so it stays quiet. You swim there, float, and watch the light change while you taste homemade Klašun pastries and Grk wine. A white wine made by the family who runs the kayaking business, only found on Korčula. The whole outing runs about three and a half hours.

Boris and Ivka built Spirit of Korkyra themselves. Ivka grew up in Lumbarda. They time the route to end at golden hour on the water, and with a max of 10 guests, the pace isn't fixed. It shapes itself around who's paddling that evening. The guide speaks English, Croatian or Serbian. Bring a t-shirt or Lycra shirt, light shorts, a hat, sunglasses, water shoes or flip-flops, a towel, swimsuit and at least 1.5 liters of water per person.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drive to the starting point.
• life jacket, paddle, dry bag and sit-in kayak (single or double).
• safety briefing and paddling lesson if you're new to kayaking.
• homemade Grk white wine and traditional Klašun pastries at Gubavac.
• homemade juice for children under 18.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 23 May 2027

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Croatian and Serbian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 24 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Spirit of Korkyra

Is this one for you?You paddle the kayak yourself, so this suits anyone with at least moderate fitness who wants to move through the water rather than watch it pass. The small group size, under 10, means the guide can adjust the pace to your ability and the light, making it work whether you're a beginner or you've paddled before.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Croatian and Serbian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the three islands we paddle to, and what do we do at each one?

Vrnik holds old limestone quarries worked for centuries. You walk the village and see how stone shaped the place. Badija carries a 15th-century Franciscan monastery and free-roaming deer. Gubavac, the quietest island, is where you swim and watch the sunset with wine and pastries.

How much of the evening is spent actually paddling versus on land?

You paddle for roughly two hours total. The rest of the three-and-a-half-hour outing is spent on the islands, swimming, and relaxing at Gubavac.

Is this kayaking experience private, or do I paddle with other people?

Groups stay under 10 paddlers, so you're sharing the route with a small group. The pace adjusts to whoever's paddling that evening rather than following a fixed script.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Pickup from your hotel, kayak, paddle, life jacket, dry bag, homemade Grk wine and Klašun pastries are all included. Bring a t-shirt or Lycra shirt, light shorts, a hat, sunglasses, water shoes or flip-flops, a towel, swimsuit and at least 1.5 liters of water per person.

Do I need kayaking experience to join?

No. If you've never paddled before, you get a short lesson on the water before the group heads out toward the islands.