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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
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.
Guests ordering the pick-up will be notified about the time and location. Please keep in mind that it is usually 20 min before the tour starting time. The tour starts from Tatinja Bay in Lumbarda. The kayak storage rack is just 20 meters from restaurant Feral and 40m from pizzeria Torkul.
What to expect
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).
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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