Paddle Board Or Kayak, Coastal Caves

Budva: 3-Hour Paddle Board or Kayak Tour to Coastal Caves runs through EDDY - Kayak & SUP Adventures. Rated 4.8 across 835 reviews. Runs 3 hours. From $50.

Overview

This three-hour paddle from Budva puts you on a kayak or stand-up paddle board and works its way along the coast to a series of caves, beaches and swimming spots. You start at EDDY Kayak & SUP Adventures, where the guides run through the basics and fit you with a life jacket before anyone gets wet. No previous paddling experience is expected, and the guides give lessons at the outset so beginners can handle the craft.

The route hugs the shoreline past the Old Town, cliffs and quiet bays, with the main attraction a natural passage cave you paddle into. Stops are built in along the way: a photo and sightseeing break at the Old Town, another at the Dancing Girl statue, free time for swimming and snorkeling at the Blue Lagoon, kayaking at Pigeon Cave, and a longer stop at Beach Calypso for free time, a walk and snorkeling. Guides tell stories about the coast as you go and take photos and video during the tour, which are sent to you afterwards.

It suits families, couples and solo travellers, and reviewers who had never paddled before said they managed fine. Be aware it is physical: several describe the paddling as tiring or challenging, so a reasonable level of fitness helps. The tour ends at one of the drop-off locations listed on the booking page, with no hotel pickup or transfer included.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at the centreStart at EDDY Kayak & SUP Adventures, where the guides give a safety briefing and paddling lessons before you set off.
2. Old TownA 30-minute stop for photos and sightseeing, with views of the Old Town from the water.
3. Budva Dancing GirlA 15-minute break and photo stop at the Dancing Girl.
4. Blue Lagoon30 minutes of free time for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in clear water.
5. Pigeon Cave30 minutes of kayaking at the cave.
6. Beach CalypsoThe longest stop at 45 minutes, with free time to walk and snorkel.
7. ReturnPaddle back and finish at one of the drop-off points, including the original meeting spot.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the trip smoother, from what to wear to how hard you should expect to work.

• Fitness and pace. Reviewers repeatedly describe the paddling as tiring or challenging, especially for people not used to it. One parent paddling a double kayak with a child noted you need to be prepared to keep up. Beginners do finish the tour, but go in expecting a workout.
• No experience needed. The guides teach paddling basics before departure, and several first-time kayakers said they were surprised how much they enjoyed it. The tour is described as a little challenging but doable for beginners. Confidence on the water is not a prerequisite.
• What to bring. The listing recommends a sun hat, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, water, comfortable clothes and water shoes. One reviewer said the pre-tour advice on what to bring was accurate, so pack accordingly. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed.
• Photos handled for you. Guides take photos and video throughout and send them to you afterwards if you share your number with the country code. Reviewers said this let them enjoy the views instead of worrying about cameras. Snorkeling gear is provided too.
• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or transfer to the meeting point, so you make your own way. The exact meeting point depends on whether you book the kayak or the SUP option, and both are shown on the booking page.
• Weather dependency. The listing states kayaking and SUP may be unavailable in bad weather. If you need to cancel for any reason, you can do so up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Common issues. The main honest drawback is effort and pace: several reviewers found the paddling tiring, and one said coordination of the group's pace could be better so slower paddlers are not left behind. The tour is also weather-dependent and may not run in bad conditions. No food or drink is included, and there is no transfer or hotel pickup, so you need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point.

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