Adriatic Luxury Services - Sports Activities in Dubrovnik

JET SKI TOURS

Located on the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace beach, these scenic Jet Ski tours are guided by a trained group leader, who will also teach you how to ride a jet ski. Enjoy beautiful sights while driving through magnificent scenery. The waters where the tour takes place will most definitely leave you with unforgettable memories and experiences.

Depending on the number of participants and weather conditions, jet skis can hold up to 3 persons.

2 SEA DOO GTI (1500 ccm, 130 hp) and 1 SEA DOO RXT (operated by the group leader) jet skis are available.

Equipment provided: neoprene suits in all sizes, light water sport helmets, goggles for water scooters, jet ski vests in all sizes.

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WATER ACTIVITIES

Hotel Dubrovnik Palace offers numerous water sports. Just bring your beachwear, and let the fun begin.

Tube rides Lie or kneel on this huge inflated “donut�and hold tight as the driver takes you over thrilling waves and sharp turns. No matter how tight you will hold the tube, a lot of times it is hard to avoid the drop.

Water skiing Ski on water while a powerboat pulls you through one of the bluest seas in the world.

Snorkeling The underwater world of the Adriatic is filled with marine life.

Snorkelling in shallow waters is fun way to get a glimpse of what goes on under the surface.

Sea scooters Sea scooters are a fun way to motorize your swimming or snorkeling activity. A hand-held scooter will make you swim, snorkel or dive faster than humanly possible, in an exciting ride.

Please wear a swimsuit.

Equipment provided varies according to activity and weather conditions.

It includes: neoprene suits in all sizes, light water sport helmets, goggles for water scooters and jet ski vests in all sizes.

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PARASAILING

Parasailing combines a powerboat ride, parachuting, ballooning and gliding in a single exciting ride. Experience a bird’s-eye view of the Dubrovnik panorama. Parasailing can be done on three different rope lengths: 200, 300 and 400 meters, according to your liking.

The powerboat makes pickups at the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace beach, where parasailing takes place.

Please wear a swimsuit.

All the necessary safety equipment is provided.

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DIVING - BLUE PLANET

Once you make your first dive, everyday problems become history. The feeling of weightlessness and calming silence below the surface represent a completely different way of life.

A fascinating underwater world under the spotlight of broken sunlight opens up right before your eyes.

If you like nature, have an adventurous spirit, and are looking for new friendships and good fun, scuba diving is exactly what you have been looking for!

Please wear a swimsuit.

All the necessary scuba-diving equipment is provided.

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SEGWAY CITY TOUR

Experience Dubrovnik in a very special way. SEGWAY CITY TOUR will broaden your Dubrovnik experience in a way you’ll never forget. Riding a Segway (an easy to ride self-balancing personal transporter) you will experience the genuine atmosphere just as if you were walking the city streets. Enjoy Dubrovnik’s buildings, nature and colors unrestrained. Speed is adjustable from rollerblade-speed to bike-speed. The Segway will provide complete pleasure in motion, enabling you to remember the most beautiful landscapes. Become one with the positive energy of the streets of Dubrovnik, historical Old Town, and other popular locations.

Let SEGWAY CITY TOUR accompany you on your kilometers in Dubrovnik.

Please wear closed shoes.

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DAY AND SUNSET SEA KAYAKING & SNORKELING TOURS

Your half day Adriatic sea adventure starts beneath fort Lovrjenac in the small port called Pile, a one minute walk from the Pile gate, next to restaurant Orhan. The departure times are flexible because there is more than one tour per day. The tour lasts 2.5 to 3 hours. Instructors accompany the tours. You will explore the hidden caves and natural beauty of Lokrum island until you reach hidden cave beach called Betina, where you will have a break for snorkelling and sandwiches. Upon your return, discover why an easy paddle in kayaks beneath the old city walls, is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with Dubrovnik from the seaside.

Sunset tour includes wine and snacks served upon return to Pile port.

Please wear a swimsuit and a T-shirt, use plenty of sunscreen, bring a hat, towel and sun glasses The price includes kayaking & snorkelling gear, waterproof barrels for personal items (clothes, cameras, towels, handbags etc.), instructors/ guides, sandwiches & water, insurance.

No previous kayaking experience is necessary.

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KONAVLE BIKING & WINE TASTING

This excursion starts at the village of Gruda in Konavle. The bike tour takes you through small village roads that run across the lively Konavle region. The trail goes through orchards, corn fields, vineyards, blueberry fields‌ and also crosses the bridges of the Ljuta and KonavoÄ?ica rivers.

Occasional short breaks are made for getting acquainted with the historical and natural features of the Konavle region, including a visit to a Franciscan monastery, and old mills in Ljuta village). Fruit and water are served for refreshment during the breaks.

The final stage of the tour includes returning to the Gruda Dubrovnik wine cellars by taking small village roads. There guests can taste and buy famous wines produced from local grapes by local wineries.

Recommendation: wear light comfortable clothes, use plenty of sunscreen, bring a hat and sun glasses.

Tour equipment includes: Gerry Fisher bike, helmet, instructor/guide, fruit, water, energy bars, insurance.

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ROCK CLIMBING GREBENI or (on request) The lighthouse area of the Grebeni isles is equipped for rock climbing. Currently there are two rope anchors located at the very top of Grebeni cliffs. The rock itself is very sharp, but compact and doesn’t chip.

Two directions are equipped with spits (plus one option). Both directions are accessible from the top, so one can abseil down the cliff. The cliff is also accessible by boat because there are fixed platforms installed at sea level. The smaller platform has a spit so a climber can be anchored.

Lighthouse sector climbing routes: 1. Left top rope, 5a, 15m 2. Right top rope, 4a, 13m 3. Hardest, 6a+, 10m 4. Hard intermediate, 6a, 10m 5. First, 5a, 10m For those who also enjoy fishing, we suggest making the most of the Grebeni exhibition and combining rock climbing with rock fishing. A day filled with activities on a very private island...

Recommendation: wear light comfortable clothes, use plenty of sunscreen, bring a hat and sun glasses The price includes equipment, insurance, guide / instructor, water.

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ROCK CLIMBING DUBROVNIK

Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport, one that often tests a climber’s strength, endurance, agility, and balance along with mental control.

Climbing a real rock at Žarkovica, small village on top of Mount Srđ, is an adventure for experienced climbers or a climbing school for novices. Participants climb up natural rock formations with different levels of climbing routes adapted for professionals as well as beginners.

Enjoy your rock climbing experience in beautiful surroundings of Mount Srđ and a perfect view of the Dubrovnik area.

All equipment used is registered and certified by the EU. All participants must wear climbing equipment and helmets at all times. All of our professional guides are registered with the Croatian Mountain Rescue service. Guides speak Croatian and English. A basiclevel of physical fitness is required, however,revious experience is not necessary. The minimum age requirement is 16. Minors mustbe accompanied by a parent.

Wearing a t-shirt, sport shorts and using sunscreen is recommended.

The duration of the tour is approximately 2,5h.

The price includes equipment, insurance, transfer, guide / instructor, water and an energy bar.

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PAINTBALL

(on request) Get an adrenalin rush! This fun game requiring both physical fitness and tactics attracts people seeking thrills through extreme sports. The game is a great way to relax, exercise and find relief from everyday stress. The playing field is located at a unique location in Konavle valley. It spreads over a pine and oak forest, the banks of the river Ljuta and a grass field.

Old wooden bridges and an old mill can be found on the spot.

There is an open (grass field) section with artificial barriers and a forest section, where players use natural barriers like trees, bushes and rocks. The playing field has been modified to accommodate all paintball needs and there is a restaurant nearby.

The price includes all necessary equipment, instructor(s), and water (0.5l).

Recommendation: wear sport shoes and clothes, use sunscreen. No previous experience is necessary.

Departure times are arranged according to group needs and weather conditions. Transfers to the location can be arranged. The starting point is in Konavle, near the old Ä?ivanović family mill.

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SAILING THE ELAPHITE ISLANDS or You can become an active crew member in this relaxing sailing adventure, as the tour takes you alongside many wonderful beaches, caves and the blue seas of the Elafiti IslandsThis tour is a mix of activity, nature and culture. It includes visiting hidden caves and hard-to-reach bays and beaches where you can swim and/or snorkel. Occasionally the yacht is escorted by friendly dolphins that are often seen in the area. The sea is blue, clear, warm and friendly.

The tour starts and ends in Zaton Bay, a quiet, rustic part of Dubrovnik where you will be tempted to stay longer, to relax and have lunch or dinner in some of the best restaurants in the area.

Departures take place in the morning, afternoon and in the evening.

Wearing light clothes, sunglasses and sandals is recommended.

Bring a swimsuit and a towel, use sunscreen.

The price includes: roundtrip Dubrovnik hotel transportation, sailing on a 44-foot catamaran, refreshments on board (coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, beer and wine), skipper/guide, snorkeling gear.

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CANOE SAFARI ON TREBIZAT RIVER

This river adventure takes you through the most exciting rocky areas of Herzegovina.

The transfer bus departs from Dubrovnik in the morning, takes you along the coastline, and through the beautiful Neretva valley before reaching the tour starting-point in Herzegovina.

Experienced canoeists and tour guides give short instructional canoe lessons before the adventure starts down Trebi탑at river.

In the afternoon, further downstream, we will take a break to relax, enjoy the beauty of the landscape, swim in the clear water and of course have a barbecue lunch. After relaxation and refreshments, the trip continues all the way to the famous town of Mostar, where there are more opportunities for sightseeing.

Please bring your passport. Recommendation: wear a bathing suit, light clothes (t-shirt/shorts) and sandals; use sunscreen.

The price includes: Roundtrip Dubrovnik hotel transportation and transfer, canoeing instructions, canoes and canoe equipment (life jackets, dry bags, paddles), lunch, guide, insurance.

Rafting boats are used during high water season.

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CETINA RIVER RAFTING

Cetina is the most popular river for rafting in Dalmatia. The rapids are not difficult and the scenery is breathtaking – waterfalls and caves, deep canyon and jungle-like vegetation along the clear green river.

This 3-hour river rafting adventure ends in Radmanove Mlinice, an open air restaurant situated in a beautiful old water mill. The river flows into Adriatic sea only 6 km further downstream in OmiĹĄ, a picturesque Dalmatian town of long history and tradition.

Please bring your passport. Recommendation: wear a bathing suit, light clothes (t-shirt/shorts) and sandals; use sunscreen.

The price includes: Roundtrip Dubrovnik hotel transportation and transfer, rafting instructions, rafts and equipment (life jackets, dry bags, paddles), lunch, guide, insurance.

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HIKING LOPUD ISLAND

Lopud is an island with lots of sunshine, sandy beaches, palm trees, and no cars, less than one hour by ferry from Dubrovnik.

The island produces its own seafood, vegetables, fruit and even tropical fruit like lemons, oranges and kiwis.

The island’s only town has no more than a couple of hundred permanent residents, old houses of beautiful architecture, abundance of flowers everywhere and an easy going life style.

The islandhas numerous hiking paths with great views and a lot of variety.

The most beautiful beach of Dubrovnik area is Ĺ unj, on the southern side of Lopud, where we will make a long stop to freshen up and enjoy lunch by the sandy beach.

Recommendation: wear a bathing suit, light clothes (t-shirt/ shorts) and sandals; use sunscreen.

The price includes: Roundtrip Dubrovnik hotel transportation and transfer, guide, insurance.

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HIKING TO MOUNT SRĐ ABOVE DUBROVNIK OLD TOWN

The walk starts above the Old Town and ends on the top of Mount Srđ, revealing the magnificent view of all of Dubrovnik.

We’ll begin our hike with some light stretching exercises and take a few rest stops as we climb. Once we reach the top, our hike finishes with deep breathing relaxation exercises.

After this scenic hike, you get a chance to reward yourself with a healthy breakfast while enjoying the view of the Old Town below. The breakfast consists of freshly squeezed orange juice, cereals and fruits. The tour ends with a memorable cable car ride back to town.

Recommendation: wear light clothes (t-shirt, shorts) and comfortable footwear (not sandals), wear sunscreen.

The price includes: Transportation from the hotel to the starting point and back, guide, bottled water and breakfast, one-way cable car ticket.

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HIKING ON LOKRUM ISLAND

The tour begins with a boat ride from the Old Town Port to Lokrum Island. The walk will lead us through the beautiful pine woods up to Fort Royal, a fortress on the island’s highest peak.

The guide will help you focus on your breathing, so you absorb the essence of the beautiful natural surroundings, and end the tour feeling energized and replenished.

A healthy breakfast is served upon your return to Lokrum island’s main port before your final return to the Old Town harbor.

Recommendation: wear light clothes (t-shirt, shorts) and comfortable footwear (not sandals), wear sunscreen.

The price includes: transportation from the hotel to the starting point and back, guide, boat ride from the Old Town to Lokrum island and back, Lokrum Island entrance fee, bottled water and breakfast.

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ATV SAFARI

The ATV (all terrain vehicle) Safari offers our guests the best possible experience of the Konavle region and Dubrovnik countryside.This adventure is safe, but exciting.

The Safari starts at the Kojan Koral where our instructor/ guide introduces guests to ATV handling/driving and safety regulations. Our route passes through beautiful olive groves and pine forests, along the amazing rocky coast of Konavle to the picturesque village of Čilipi. Here our first stop is a visit to a Konavle Country House. The tour continues through Konavle valley, the unique Dalmatian bush country and several crossings of the river Ljuta Our second stop is at the Djivanović Mill in the small village of Ljuta. On the way back to Kojan Koral, our route overlooks Konavle valley and the old “Chiro” steam engine train tracks. Upon return to the Koral, a small snack is served (prosciutto ham and cheese sandwiches, local wine, refreshing drinks).

The price includes: transportation to Kojan Koral (from the place of accommodation), Fully automatic ATV’s, helmets, snack The price does not include drinks and snacks purchased separately throughout the safari.

Please wear light clothes (t-shirt, shorts), closed shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses.

A release of liability must be signed prior to the activity (please bring your passport or an ID). Guests must be at least 16 years old to participate. No previous driving experience is necessary.

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HORSE BACK RIDING

The tour starts at Kojan Koral where our instructor introduces you to the horses and equipment. We will take an introductory ride at Kojan Koral to get acquainted with riding before the actual tour begins. The route is designed to provide the best possible experience of Konavle and Dubrovnik countryside. The 11-km ride isrelaxing, but exciting at the same time,passing through olive groves, pine forest, and the famous Konavle rocky coast. Half way through the ride, on top of Velje hill, the tour takes a break for unforgettable and spectacular views of the beautiful Konavle coast. Upon return to Kojan Koral, a snack with refreshments is served.

The price includes: transportation to Kojan Koral (from the place of accommodation), riding helmets, snack.

A release of liability must be signed prior to the activity (bring your passport or an ID). Guests must be at least 16 years old to participate.

No previous driving experience is necessary.

Please wear light clothes (t-shirt, shorts), closed shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses.

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JEEP SAFARI

Join us for a 5-hour jeep ride through the Konavle countryside, and discover for yourself why it is known for its beautiful landscape.

We drive up to the mount of Velji Do for a wonderful view over the Dubrovnik Riviera and nearby mountain peaks of Montenegro. Next, we’ll take an exciting off-road drive through the swampy valley of the river Ljuta. and continue by road to Molunat, a small fishing village in the southernmost part of Croatia. Time at leisure for swimming. Continue to Vodovađa, driving up the mountain through the pine and cypress woods up to a water-spring. Traditional welcome with herb brandy and figs at the Šapro family house, followed by delicious lunch cooked under the traditional “iron bell”under and accompanied by live music.

The price includes: transportation to Kojan Koral (from the place of accommodation), Guide, Nissan Terrano or Toyota Hilu jeep, lunch with beverages.

Please wear light clothes (t-shirt, shorts), and swimwear.

This tour is not recommended those with back and spine problems.

Driving license required for those who want to drive.

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DYNAMITE EXCURSIONS

Dynamite excursions offers three exciting programs: adrenalin panorama drive, transfer to the island of Lopud, and rent-adynamite.

In the Adrenalin Panorama Drive you’ll get to enjoy dynamic sightseeing of breath-taking beaches, medieval city walls, secret caves and astonishing islands with our experienced and licensed skippers. Wild wave riding, inspiring music and racing around cruisers and other boats will get your blood pumping The transfer to Lopud Island takes you to the only sandy beach in the Dubrovnik area - Šunj beach. The transfer departs from Old Town port at 11:15am, while the return from Šunj beach is scheduled for 6:30pm. The duration of the one-way transfer is 20 minutes.

If you are looking for something more than a standardized tour, you can rent-a-dynamite, tailor your own excursion - and visit the locations and sights you prefer.

Transfers to Šunj beach are available from 21.06. until 21.09.

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ROCK FISHING ON GREBENI or (on request) Just across from Hotel Palace there is a small rocky archipelago called Grebeni, which is ideal for “rock fishing�.

All the necessary permits and equipment are handled by a professional local fisherman, who will instruct and accompany you on your fishing trip.

The entire island is at your disposal for the dayand we sincerely recommend hiring a chef from Hotel Dubrovnik Palace to prepare a delicious meal you will never forget.

Should you have good luck fishing, he will prepare your fresh caught fish in a traditional way to make the entire experience much more authentic and enjoyable.

The price includes: transfers to Grebeni, fishing equipment, bait, fishing license, professional fishermen at your disposal.

Recommendation: Please bring your passport. Please wear light clothes (t-shirt, shorts), swimwear, sunscreen and sunglasses.

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SPINNING FISHING

(on request) Come and live a unique experience in the beautiful natural surroundings of Dubrovnik by enjoying a traditional fishing day. A professional fisherman will accompany you during the whole day providing equipment, fishing licenses and all tips and tricks needed for a fruitful catch. You can catch bonito, mackerel and other related species. Let this tour introduce you to the marine life of the Adriatic Sea. The best time for fishing is from 17:00 h till 24:00 h, but it can be organized any time during the day. It takes approximately 6-7 hours for good fishing.

Boat available: AVANTURA II Length: 8 m Engine power: 260 hp Max speed: 20 nm Maximum number of persons on boat: 6

The price includes: fuel, fishing equipment, fishing licence Please bring a passport. Please wear light clothes (t-shirt, shorts), swimwear, sunscreen and sunglasses.

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BIG GAME FISHING & JIGGING FISHING

This fishing tour visits waters/locations further away from the city. The island of Mljet is a perfect location for this type of activity. In big game fishing, you will pursue wild tuna ; while red snapper, dentex and yellow tail are caught by jigging. The fishing starts around 9 am, lasts until 6pm. Night fishing can also be arranged.

Boat available: VECTOR Length: 9.5 meters Beam: 3.2 meters Draught: 0.82m Engine: 2x yannar 210HP Fuel: 2x310 liters Water: 300 liters Beds: 4

The price includes: fuel, fishing equipment, fishing licence Please bring a passport. Please wear light clothes (t-shirt, shorts), swimwear, sunscreen and sunglasses.

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