Private Tour
Private Half-Day Kayak Experience in Hvar and Pakleni Islands
Overview
4 hours
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Experience total freedom with us! Rent our modern sit-on-top kayaks, get all the necessary equipment (including life jackets, dry bags, snorkel masks), get a map and instructions on where to go and what to see, and your adventure can begin.
Highlights
- Discover and explore beautiful hidden bays and beaches away from crowded areas with lots of tourists
- Paddle and visit places on the coast of Hvar and Pakleni islands at your own pace
- Determine the time and duration of your activity that best suits your needs
- Get detailed information about safety and how to use equipment
- We'll show you the way to the best spots, depending on weather conditions and individual preferences
- Snorkel some of the most beautiful underwater spots and see diverse underwater flora and fauna
- Start your adventure and explore Pakleni islands or Hvar coast for up to 8 hours
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bottled water (or any liquid)
Sunscreen
Towel
Cap or hat
Sunglasses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kayaking is an excellent way to explore and discover the chain of 14 untouched Pakleni islands with a very indented coastline and numerous beautiful bays and beaches. The islands are mostly covered with pine trees, which provide you with the necessary shade you need on hot summer days. Due to our good location, it is quite easy to reach the Pakleni islands with our kayaks, and you have the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful beaches around Hvar. However, we recommend to take enough time for such trips, as you will need about 40 to 60 minutes (one way) to reach most of the attractive places. There are several pebble beaches on Pakleni islands where you can safely pull your kayak to the beach and explore the island, have something to eat or drink in a nearby restaurant, swim and snorkel or just relax.
What‘s Included
Accident insurance
Life jackets, dry bags (3L or 30L), snorkeling masks
Modern sit-on-top kayak with seats and paddles
Free storage for all your belongings (backpacks, bags etc.)
Detailed instructions about safety, how to use equipment, where to go, and what to see
Map of Hvar and Pakleni islands
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Options
O10: 3x double+1x single kayak
For 7 travelers: 3x double + 1x single kayak (7 persons) full-day rental + all needed equipment (life jackets, dry bags, snorkeling masks...)
O08: 2x double+1x single kayak
For 5 travelers: 2x double + 1x single kayak (5 persons) full-day rental + all needed equipment (life jackets, dry bags, snorkeling masks...)
O06: 2x double kayak
For 4 travelers: Two double kayaks (4 persons) full-day rental + all needed equipment (life jackets, dry bags, snorkeling masks...)
O09: 3x double kayak
For 6 travelers: Three double kayaks (6 persons) full-day rental + all needed equipment (life jackets, dry bags, snorkeling masks...)
O07: 4x single kayak
For 4 travelers (S): Four single kayaks (4 persons) full-day rental + all needed equipment (life jackets, dry bags, snorkeling masks...)
O05: 3x single kayak
For 3 travelers (S): Three single kayaks (3 persons) full-day rental + all needed equipment (life jackets, dry bags, snorkeling masks...)
O03: 2x single kayak
For 2 travelers (S): Two single kayaks (2 persons) full-day rental + all needed equipment (life jackets, dry bags, snorkeling masks...)
O01: Single kayak
For 1 traveler: Single kayak (1 person) full-day rental + all needed equipment (life jackets, dry bags, snorkeling masks...)
O11: 4x double kayak
For 8 travelers: Four double kayaks (8 persons) full-day rental + all needed equipment (life jackets, dry bags, snorkeling masks...)
O02: Double kayak
For 2 travelers: Double kayak (2 persons) full-day rental + all needed equipment (life jackets, dry bags, snorkeling masks...)
O04: 1x double+1x single kayak
For 3 travelers: One double + one single kayak (3 persons) full-day rental + all needed equipment (life jackets, dry bags, snorkeling masks..)
Reviews
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Swim and Kayak!
mariaaQ8842PH,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Strenuous kayak trip but worth the work out! It took us 40 mins to safely reach Palektin Isle where a nice beach and swim area is available to all. Bars - eateries there too. Water refreshing!
Great family tour
vadadson,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We kayaked to the Pakleni islands on a private guided tour with our 6 year old. Our guide Esteban was fantastic and made us feel confident in the water. We all thoroughly enjoyed the tour, it’s a great way to see the islands!!
Great fun
Carolyn H,,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience. Kayaks were ready when we arrived and staff there to help us get them in the water. We paid for half day but they just needed them back by 6. Loved the kayaking to the islands. Super fun.
Fun with my son in the sun
joshua h,,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun in the sun six hours of sea kayaking visited island definitely wear a lot of sun screen. It was beautiful being out on the sea.
All right.
sebastien d,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent ride with multiple snorkeling points Very good staff Beautiful places What to do
Perfect day out.
Sarah B,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great 4 hours kayaking across to the Paklinski islands. Great safety briefing, weather check and suggestions on where to go and approximately how long each bit would take. Look out for the ferries. It's not until you are in a kayak that you realise how fast they go and how small you are! Look both ways before crossing. The waters between Hvar and Paklinski are busy but everyone is really respectful and everyone is out to have fun. Went to a lovely sandy beach, had a swim then paddled back. Total bliss!
One of the highlights of our Croatian holiday!
Louise B,,Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We hired 4 x double kayaks for our family - ranging in age from 8-70! The advice about when and where to go was brilliant, we had a lovely few hours paddling along the coast and visiting a secluded bay with a lovely bar. The staff are all lovely - would highly recommend.
Good
simonsQ6569ND,,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience — someone kayaked with us to the island because we were concerned with wind conditions. Everyone is very nice!
Wonderful Hvar Island host!
Bethany1017,,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joshko is a wonderful host! We so enjoyed meeting him, kayaking and all his super helpful recommendations. He knows Hvar island like the back of his hand and is very proud to be able to recommend wonderful places to eat to visit and to adventure. Highly recommend meeting Josh go early on in your visit to Hvar Island. He also set us up for a winery tour that was wonderful! We had a wonderful tour with Barbara. She drove us around the island and was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Hvar Island. She took us to a wonderful vineyard and we learned so much about Croatian wine. Excellent day!! He also connected us with a boat captain where he took us in his private boat perfect for the 4 of us. We went up and down the coast and to Pakleni Island beaches. Another Amazing day!
No other company can compare!
Bradley M,,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The absolute best experience ever for kayaking Hvar. Marko and Estaban truly understand customer service, and care for their clients. Would have stayed and had a few beers with them, but we had to get back to our cruise ship. Next time we’ll go further, and have more daiquiri’s on Paklani
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