About us.

Founded in 2016, Peak & Paddle Croatia is the newest adventure company in Croatia. Driven by passion for adventure, travel, and nature, we founded this company to share our unique culture, exceptional food, rich history, and incredibly beautiful country with you. Our specifically designed and comprehensive tours come out of our accumulated experience from around the world. We are certified outdoor experts and our equipment is among the best in the industry.

Croatia is a very young country with a long and rough history. Enjoying just 26 years of independence, we have been influenced by many different cultures over the centuries. We have always been a very strong people, contributing significant ideas and inventions to the world. Today we have a wealth of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and many stories to share with you.

We have a special team of passionate outdoor instructors who will make your experience unique and who will take care of all the behind-the-scenes work to make sure you feel safe and cared for, leaving you free to enjoy Croatia without a worry. We do not believe in mass tourism, and we will always strive to give you a distinct, personal experience. We are at the forefront of adventure tours for this part of the world, which means we have the opportunity to visit places that the masses have yet to discover.

Allow us to take you to remote, rare, and exclusive sites. Allow us to make your vacation unforgettable. Allow us to make you feel at home!

At Peak & Paddle Croatia, sustainable tourism and preserving the environment are among our top priorities. That’s why we are the only adventure company in Croatia to donate 1% of our profits to local community and environmental organizations and to take part in annual coastline cleanup projects.

Our Staff.

Owner, Founder, and Certified Paddle Guide—Mladen Hanzir

Mladen Hanzir…

Owner, Founder

Hi, I’m Mladen, the founder and owner of Peak and Paddle Croatia. How did I end up here? Well, it couldn’t be different. Since I was a kid, being outside was one of my priorities on daily base. Sometimes that was a problem because other didn’t know where I was, so navigation was one of the first lessons that I’ve learned. Sports were and are part of my daily life. For the past ten years I’ve experienced so many outdoor activities around Europe and North America, both privately and as an instructor. But, the last five years I spent most of the time on the water, kayaking between over 1,000 Croatian islands and New England in United States of America.

Excellence is on the top of my list of values and therefore I’m dedicated to ongoing and continuing education. Currently I’m a holder of American Canoe Association (ACA ) Level 3 Coastal kayaking certification, Wilderness First Aid certification (SOLO), Boat skipper license, and Mountain bike guide license.

Couple of years ago the idea of starting my own company was born and since than I’m following modern trends in adventure industry. International experience gives me a much broader picture of client needs so I design tours intentionally meeting all needs for pleasant, safe and fun vacation following my personal philosophy: “Excellent tour or no tour!“

I’m looking forward to meet you and I really would like to hear your story!

Guide, Instructor: Jake Taylor

Jake Taylor is an avid waterman who sea kayaks, white water kayaks, Stand-Up-Paddling, sailing, and surfing. He has been working in the field of outdoor adventure education for around 10 years now and has a plethora of experience working with people of all ages. He is originally from a small town located in the southern Appalachian Mountains in the US, however from work and studies he has lived in four different countries and currently residing in Hong Kong. Most of his friends call him Jake the Snake or just Snake, from his grandfather’s nickname given to him as a toddler. Below is a list of qualifications and certifications in relation to guide work:

– ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayak Instructor
– Leave No Trace Master Educator
– American Red Cross Life-guard Instructor
– American Red Cross CPR/AED Instructor
– American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First-Aid Instructor
– SOLO – Wilderness First Responder Certified
– ISF/HKSF Sea Safety Certified

– ACA L2 Coastal Kayaking IT

Certified Paddle Guide—Jake Taylor

Our Partners.

We’re excited to meet you!

We can’t wait to show you what we love about Croatia, and take you paddling on the beautiful Mediterranean. Croatians all know- this is the most beautiful place in the world, and we’re excited to show you why.

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