Guided kayaking tour programme

Mali Brijun Adventure Excursion

Our guided kayaking tour is an unforgettable paddling experience along the protected coastal area of the Brijuni National Park.

PROGRAMME/SERVICE DESCRIPTION

Mali Brijun Adventure excursion is a unique opportunity to experience the untouched nature and rich historical heritage of the island of Mali Brijun. With a special outdoor experience, by combining kayaking along the coast, snorkeling in a protected sea area and easy tracking around the island with a tour of the largest fortification on the Adriatic - Fort Brioni Minor, you can, for the first time, explore one of the most interesting islands of the Brijuni archipelago.

The departure and return point of the excursion is the island of Veli Brijun, and the price of the excursion includes transport by boat from Fažana.

Excursion difficulty: easy to moderately difficult.

Kayak guide

The Mali Brijun Adventure excursion programme is conducted in controlled conditions and in small groups. During the excursion the group is escorted by an experienced guide who provides the guests with all the necessary instructions on safe stay at sea and on land, the rules of conduct at Brijuni NP, provides information on the historical value of these sites and the biodiversity of the sea wildlife.

Equipment 

For the needs of the excursion, there are tandem kayaks (sit-on-top model), paddles, vests, waterproof bags as well as a mask and a snorkel. Guests are recommended to have enough drinking water and wear comfortable sports clothes: shorts, T-shirts with lighter-coloured sleeves, Lycra shirts, swimsuit, light sneakers, a towel and sun protection equipment (cap or hat, sunglasses, sunscreen).

 

Children

Children age 4 to 14 must be accompanied by a parent and/or other adult and must know how to swim or float on water.

Children age 4 to 10 who cannot paddle may accompany their parents in the kayak (a special seat provided).

Children age 10 to 14 who can and know how to paddle may take a normal (paddling) seat in the kayak.

Basic information

The place of departure/arrival of the tour: the Golf Club House on the island of Veli Brijun. 

The program takes place: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, other days on request.

Duration of the tour: depending on the sea conditions, the tour lasts from 3.30 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Price list

Kayak prices 2024

* The price includes a ticket for the two islands of the Brijuni National Park: Mali Brijun and Veli Brijun, boat transport from Fažana to the island of Veli Brijun, transport from the boat dock to the starting point of the excursion, all kayak equipment (kayaks, paddles, seats, vests, waterproof bag, mask and snorkel) and guide.


Book and buy tickets

The tour is possible only with a prior appointment no later than 24 hours in advance and buying tickets at the following locations:

  • Brijuni NP Office, Brionska cesta 10, Fažana
  • Neptun Hotel reception on the Veli Brijun island
  • Sport on the Veli Brijun island

You can cancel the excursion by sending a notification at least 24 hours before the agreed time slot to the same booking address.

Info: 099 454 94 10; gaia.adventure.istria@gmail.com