Swim the Dalmatian Coast with Can Too and help raise much-needed funds for cancer research
Overview
Around 500 islets and 79 islands are strewn parallel to Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, inviting us on an island-hopping adventure of truly epic proportions. Based at the heart of this coastal region, among the islands, reefs, and islets of the Šibenik archipelago, this trip combines dramatic coastlines and lunar-like islands with superb water quality and stunning underwater topography.
Located in the Adriatic Sea, we are based on the island of Prvic in the geographic heart of the Dalmatian Coast. This is the perfect base from which to delve deep into the area's uninhabited islands, quiet fishing communities and laidback way of life.
During the trip, you will visit some of the most isolated islands in the Adriatic Sea, including Zlarin, which has been inhabited for 700 years and where cars are still banned today. In fact, many of the islands visited on the tour are uninhabited, and their natural beauty is left untouched. Secluded caves, coves and rocky beaches abound.
What's included?
- Fully guided swimming holiday
- Professional swim guides and full safety escort on all swims
- Six nights' accommodation
- All breakfasts
- All lunches
- Technique advice with video playback
What is not included?
- Travel to and from the start of the trip
- Evening meals
- Drinks and additional activities
- Travel insurance
Who is this trip for?
This trip is designed for the swimmer that is looking for a combination of both island-hopping and coastal swims.
Swimmers should also have a basic understanding of open water swimming and be capable of completing the average swim distance of around 2 km prior to the start of the trip. The average daily swim distance is around 3km (split over a minimum of two swims).
We have given this trip a ‘Moderate’ grading. Most swimmers comfortable in the open water will be able to take part and enjoy one of these trips.
Conditions are calm and predictable, and water temperatures are around 23 degrees at this time of year, however, if you feel you need a wetsuit or fins to help you enjoy your trip, then by all means, bring them along.
Fundraising
Since its 2005 founding, CanToo has funded 150+ research grants, supporting 130+ cancer researchers across 40+ Australian research institutes. These grants cover over a dozen cancer types, with projects spanning one to four years, totalling 220+ years of cancer research.
By raising $3300 you will meet your minimum fundraising commitment and help brilliant researchers smash barriers, and ultimately give people with cancer longer, healthier lives.
*Due to limited capacity, Loyalty Status rewards such as Guru 5, Guru 10, Life Member and Can Too Circle do not apply to this trip.
Croatia Swim Trek Itinerary
Please note that the below daily itineraries are an example of the swims that may take place during your trip, however, actual swim locations and distances will vary according to local weather and swim conditions. Your SwimTrek guides and local boat pilots will determine the most suitable swim locations each day and will communicate the plan with all guests as soon as possible.
Day 1: Arrive in Prvic
We meet in the late afternoon, where you will have a chance to relax before our pre-trip briefing and acclimatisation swim.
In the briefing, we will discuss in detail the plan for the upcoming week.
Day 2: The swimming begins!
Following breakfast, we board our boat and head over to Tijat for our first full swim of the day. We swim along the coast before reaching our finish point at the lighthouse.
Afterwards, we head to Šepurine bay on Prvic where we moor up in preparation for lunch. You can disembark the boat and walk over to the small village of Šepurine to explore or relax on the boat.
After lunch, we remain in Šepurine where you will have an opportunity to have your stroke filmed, before beginning our afternoon coastal swim back towards the hotel.
In the evening, a video playback session will be held using the footage from earlier in the day.
Day 3: Discover the Dragon Island!
Today, we head to the western side of Tijat to start our first crossing of the day from Zmajan, also known as Dragon Island, to Kaprije. We will have a chance to explore the island of Kaprije upon landing.
A short walk up the hill delivers you to the perfect panorama of your crossing from Zmajan.
Continuing down the hill, you’ll arrive on the other side of Kaprije where you will find its main village - complete with coffee and ice-cream!
After lunch, our second swim takes us along the coast of Zmajan before returning to the hotel.
Day 4: Draw the Dragon's Back
Today is an exciting day exploring the island of Zlarin with a combination of crossings and coastal meanders.
In the morning we swim ourselves to each of the three islands just south of Zlarin.
After a hearty lunch, we complete the afternoon coastal swim exploring the eight bays along the east side of the island, drawing a dragon’s back as we swim.
Day 5: Kakan and Kaprije
After breakfast, we travel to a new island, the uninhabited Kakan for a morning coastal swim with a short crossing to a neighbouring island.
After lunch, we return to Kaprije for our afternoon coastal adventure.
Day 6: Circumnavigate Lupac
Today, we complete a full circumnavigation of Lupac in the morning - the closest island to Prvic.
After lunch, we head across the bay to Zlarin for our final full swim along the coast of the island.
Time permitting, the guides may have the opportunity to give additional technique feedback for the week.
Day 7: Our final swim
Our final day has a relaxed start as we make our way to a remote beach, where we will enjoy a short swim to end a fantastic week of Dalmatian discoveries.
