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Budva: Winter Sea Kayak Tour to Caves & St Nicholas Island
- Duration4 hours
- Max Travelers8 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryHalf-day Tours, Kayaking Tours
Overview
This guided winter tour turns Budva’s coastline into a calm sea-kayak loop. We start at Slovenska Beach and paddle in a small group below the Old Town walls and rocky shore, then continue to coastal caves. The guide leads you into Pigeon Cave and low sea passages that are only practical by kayak.
The second part focuses on St Nicholas Island. We land near a small chapel linked to medieval travellers and crusader stories, take a short walk and have a light snack, then follow the wilder side of the island under the Lovers’ Arch and out towards the lighthouse at the far tip.
On calm days the guide also points out St Sava’s shoal, a shallow strip that seems to stretch from the island back towards Budva. Sea kayaks with spray skirts, winter waterproof suits and buoyancy aids make this a realistic cold-season adventure for reasonably fit beginners and intermediate paddlers.
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What's included
Dry bag
Waterproof winter suit / drysuit for each participant
Neoprene spray skirt for each paddler
Light snack during the break on St Nicholas Island
Life jacket
Photos and videos
Sea kayak (single or double)
Basic safety and paddling instruction
What's Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Other food and drinks
Itinerary
Launch from Slovenska Beach: we meet on the beach, fit winter suits and spray skirts, cover basic paddling and safety, then head out along the quiet winter coastline.
We paddle under the Old Town walls and citadel, along small beaches and rocks, while the guide gives a short intro to the bayu2019s history.
We enter Pigeon Cave and nearby sea passages by kayak, staying close to cliffs, rock formations and sheltered coves.
Crusadersu2019 Chapel on St Nicholas Island: nWe land near a small island chapel linked to medieval travellers and crusader legends, take a short walk, have a light snack and keep the story on the islandu2019s role in local history.
Loversu2019 Arch:nWe follow the rocky shoreline under the natural rock span known locally as the Loversu2019 Arch and continue along the wilder side of the island.
Lighthouse point & open sea:nAt the far tip of St Nicholas Island we reach the small lighthouse, pause for open-sea views and photos, then start our return leg towards Budva.
St Savau2019s Shoal: On calm days we point out the shallow strip known as St Savau2019s shoal, best seen when the sea is flat, and briefly mention the local legend of a saint walking across the water.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for seniors over 80
Not suitable for people over 115kg
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.