Short Break: ELAPHITI ISLANDS

Too busy to devote an entire week to kayak touring in Europe? Or do you simply crave a long weekend getaway filled with sunshine, outdoor activities, and great food? Take a Short Break! Like our Island Hopping Tour, AKT's Short Break Tour offers the beauty of the Elaphiti Archipelago region, geared for travelers who are on a tighter timeline. Short Break Tours are based on Lopud Island near Dubrovnik. The 50-minute ferry ride immediately gives you a feeling of open space and tranquility, surrounded by the calm, blue Adriatic Sea and views of the mountainous coastline and green islands. The small village of Lopud, the only village on the island, is a charming town without roads and cars. The pace of town life follows nature — it awakens just like nature in springtime, in April/May; it picks up during the long days of summer; it slows again sometime in October. Our guesthouse rooms are located in family homes near the walking promenade that runs the length of the U-shaped bay, with easy access to small shops, cafes, ice cream stands, and swimming spots. Meals are a highlight: long and leisurely in lovely outdoor settings with views of the sea and nearby islands. Seafood is local and freshly caught; produce is organic and likely grown on the island. Dinners rotate among the 10 plus restaurants on the island. Lunches are at small family-owned restaurants while kayaking.