Kayak And SUP Caves Tour

Budva Bay: Kayak & SUP Tour to Coastal Caves runs through EDDY - Kayak / SUP Adventures. Rated 4.9 across 248 reviews. Runs 3 hours. From $51.

Overview

This three-hour paddle from Slovenska Beach in Budva takes a group of no more than 16 travellers along the coast to some of the bay's caves and swimming spots. You meet the EDDY crew by their flags on the sand next to the river, get a briefing and equipment, then set off in a single or double kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard.

The route follows the Budva shoreline past the Old Town, with stops at the Blue Lagoon, Pigeon Cave and Ploče Beach, roughly half an hour at each. Snorkelling gear is provided and there is time to swim at several points, so the trip is broken up rather than one long paddle. A guide stays with the group throughout, and reviewers repeatedly mention guides keeping an eye on everyone and taking photos and videos that are shared afterwards.

No pickup or transfer is included, so travellers make their own way to the meeting point. Food and drinks are not provided either. The tour suits most people, including families with children and complete beginners, though it is not wheelchair accessible and the listing advises against it for travellers with back problems.

What's Included

Included

SUP/Kayaking instructor/guide.
SUP/Kayak (single or double).
Life jacket
Waterproof bags
Photo and video
Snorkeling gear

Not Included

Drinks and food
Transfer to the meeting point
Hotel pickup

Itinerary

Meet at Slovenska BeachMeet the EDDY team at Slovenska Beach in Budva, next to the river, by the EDDY flags. This stop, including briefing and fitting equipment, lasts 30 minutes and admission is free.
Paddle past the Old TownThe group paddles along the coast past Budva's Old Town, with 30 minutes allotted to this stretch.
Swim at the Blue LagoonA 30-minute stop at the Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkelling. Gear is included.
Enter Pigeon CavePaddle to and explore Pigeon Cave, with 30 minutes at this stop.
Relax at Ploče BeachA 30-minute break at Ploče Beach before the return paddle.
Return to Slovenska BeachThe tour ends back at the original meeting point on Slovenska Beach.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past travellers and the listing say the trip is actually like, and what to sort out before you go.

Bring snacks and water. Drinks and food are not included, so bring your own for the beach break. Paddling for three hours with swim stops works up an appetite.
Fitness and pace. Reviewers describe it as a little physical but manageable without being athletic, and one first-time kayaker said the guide was friendly and supportive throughout. Swims and breaks along the way stop it feeling like non-stop paddling.
Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or transfer, so travellers arrange their own journey to Slovenska Beach. One reviewer parked at TQ Plaza and walked to the water sports centre; the meeting point is next to the river, marked by EDDY flags.
Go early. One family who took an early morning departure found the caves quiet before the crowds arrived and had time to swim and snorkel. They also found parking close by without trouble.
Photos included. The guides take photos and videos during the trip and share them afterwards, an inclusion several reviewers mention. Waterproof bags are provided as well.
Weather flexibility. The trip requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, a different date or a full refund is offered.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and the listing does not recommend it for people with back problems, so anyone with mobility concerns should check before booking. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded, and one reviewer reported getting nothing back after a late cancellation despite expecting a partial refund. The operator also requires a minimum number of travellers, so the tour can be called off if that minimum is not met, with an alternative date or refund offered. Since there is no pickup, travellers staying outside Budva need to factor in their own transport, and one reviewer noted the early start was a long drive from Lake Skadar.

Which Tour Fits Your Trip

What is included in the price?

An instructor and guide, a single or double kayak or paddleboard, a life jacket, waterproof bags, snorkelling gear, and photos and videos of the trip are all included. Drinks, food, transfer to the meeting point and hotel pickup are not.

Where does the tour start?

On Slovenska Beach in Budva, right next to the river, where the EDDY flags are set up by the water. The tour ends back at the same spot. There is no hotel pickup or transfer.

Is it suitable for beginners and children?

Yes. Reviewers with no prior experience said the instructors guided them patiently until they were comfortable, and families with children from 4 years up to teenagers have taken part. Double kayaks let a parent paddle with a young child. The tour is capped at 16 travellers.

How long does it take and how hard is it?

It runs for three hours with stops for swimming and breaks along the way. Reviewers call it a little physical but doable even for the not especially athletic, with the guide keeping pace so nobody is left behind.

What should I bring?

Bring your own drinks and snacks, since nothing is provided. Snorkelling gear and waterproof bags are supplied.

What is the cancellation policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Later cancellations are not refunded. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum group size is not met, you are offered a different date or a full refund.