About Us

OUR PHILOSOPHY | OUR GUIDES | OUR GEAR | GREEN SIDE

Dear Paddling Friends,

I founded Adriatic Sea Kayak Expeditions (ASKE) in winter 2004 and started operating longer trips in summer of 2007.Why did it took me so long? Well, I wanted to create the best adventure trips as possible I could  by exploring the whole coastline with my friends, learning the history and customs on the Islands  so we can transfer the stories to you. Beside that we have found many friends and tasted the best food recipes that Adriatic can give. Our trips are carefully designed to give you the best aspect in our country and in our native people .We live on the easy going Island of Rab through the whole year which gives us a lot of time to develop a great adventure trips. I Invite you to join us in our relaxploration adventures across the Adriatic Sea.

Pomalo we say ,Joško Matušan- Yogi

Founder of Adriatic Sea Kayak Expeditions

   Our Philosophy 

In the world of mass tourism, we are not interested in satisfying the masses so that's why our groups sizes are small ( 8-10 ) and guides are those who makes the company. We are contributing to the local economy using the organic food, as much as we can, that is produced by local families or companies. Our wide tour packages of sea kayaking adventures means that we offer something that will suit all levels of ability, like relaxploration tour for novice or longer Expeditions for experienced paddlers. There is no single surcharge for single participants (except in Hotel acc.) and children from 16.y.o. are welcomed with the parent’s approval only on some trips. We are updating our web site through the year with new events, trips, detailed itineraries and, of course, with photography.

Join us in our carefully designed trips.

  Green Side 

We are using only the biodegradable liquids and soap's for dish washing and showering. While paddling,any plastic object in the sea will be collected and proceeded for recycling if possible. After camping on the remote beaches we always check out if there is anything that we have left behind, as we always leave something - our footprints. We also use a portable toilet system with biodegradable bag.

   Guides  

We are experienced paddlers and beside kayaking we have a few other hobby's like mountaineering, cycling , speleology,photography and others. To ensure that you will have a safe trip we possess the First Aid certificate. During the wintertime we are looking for new destinations across the whole Adriatic Sea so each year we put at least one new trip.That's why we know almost all Islands like the palm of our hands and that is why our clients are coming back for new adventures. Our guide to client ratio is 1:6 but we almost always have two guides on each trip as we do trip by trip. We hope that you can join us in one of our many unforgettable adventure trips.

Our Gear

To make your adventure safe ,enjoyable and comfortable we are using only the best sea kayak gear and camping equipment.Our kayaks are top of the line touring kayaks made for longer trips and they are quite stable and ideal for both beginner and advanced paddlers.We have single and double kayaks from PRIJON.The life jacket, paddle,sponge,dry bag and spray skirt are included in our kayaking trips.

To ensure you have a good nights rest we provide roomy 3 person tents ( 2 people per tent), and sleeping foam pads.You may consider to take the thermarest if you have one. Sleeping bag is not included in some trips but can be rented from us for low cost.If bringing your own tent or sleeping bag please make shore that it will fit in the kayak.If not you can load it in the dry bag on the top of the kayak. Please advise us in advance if you will take our sleeping bag.Our Tents and sleeping bags are from FERRINO CO.

Prijon Excursion

Length:5.18 m Width:72 cm Volume:525 lit. Cockpit:92 cm Storage space:Front:65 lit Back:130 lit

Prijon Touryak

Length:4.70 m Width:63 cm Volume:440 lit. Cockpit:92 cm Storage space:Front:50 lit. Back 125 lit.

Tent : GEO 3

Note:We use this 3 person tent for two so you can have more comfort

Sleeping Bag:Ferrino Nadir 300Square / Extreme temp:-4°C /Max comfort temp.:22°C

KITCHEN

We use TRANGIA ultra light aluminum kitchen