The Adriatic Odyssey is a full-scale coastal expedition beginning on the geological island of Rab and finishing in the riverside town of Skradin. Over sixteen days, you will travel 200km by sea kayak, hike deep karst canyons, raft the Zrmanja River and explore protected national parks, historic stone towns and remote island wilderness. This is not simply a paddling trip — it is a complete immersion in Croatia’s maritime and cultural landscape.
The journey includes 11 paddling days, 2 hiking days and 1 rafting day, with distances averaging 15–22km per day. The longest paddling stage reaches 27km, and the longest island crossing is approximately 4km. You’ll camp on remote beaches for 10 nights and enjoy 5 nights in private rooms for rest and recovery.
Participants may join the full 16-day expedition or apply for one of the 8-day segments (Day 1–8 or Day 8–16). Partial bookings are discussed with the full-trip group to maintain cohesion. Private groups may request alternative dates outside scheduled departures.
For over 18 years, this team has focused exclusively on sea kayaking. With more than 60,000km paddled, 800+ day trips and 300+ expeditions completed, their knowledge of the Adriatic coastline is built on real experience rather than seasonal guiding. The very first Odyssey ran for 32 consecutive days, setting the standard for the ambitious, well-supported journeys that followed.
Groups are kept small, between 6 and 12 participants, ensuring a close, well-managed expedition atmosphere. Guides are locals whose livelihoods are tied to the sea, and their understanding of weather systems, island routes and hidden anchor points is second nature. The philosophy is simple: travel well, travel responsibly and take the time to do it properly.
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