Croatia: Dalmatian Coast Hiking & Kayaking

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While Croatia may be considered one of Europe’s hottest destinations, it’s really the Dalmatian Coast where adventure travelers are heading for the greatest of escapes. Each island and city in this "new Mediterranean Riviera" tells a different tale, offers its own food and wine, and harbors unique customs, which you’ll soon discover on this Boundless Journeys...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the Dalmatian Coast on foot and by kayak
    • Hike through olive groves and pine forests, and along jagged cliffs with beautiful sea views
    • Learn about Croatia’s fascinating history and culture
    • Discover the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Split, Korcula, and Dubrovnik
    • Enjoy fresh seafood and local cuisine
    • Sea kayak in the Adriatic through the Pakleni archipelago

What's this trip about?

    While Croatia may be considered one of Europe’s hottest destinations, it’s really the Dalmatian Coast where adventure travelers are heading for the greatest of escapes. Each island and city in this "new Mediterranean Riviera" tells a different tale, offers its own food and wine, and harbors unique customs, which you’ll soon discover on this Boundless Journeys Dalmatian Coast Hiking and Kayaking tour. Hike through olive groves, pine forests, and along jagged cliffs, and kayak over crystal clear seas. Learn about Croatia’s rich history, punctuated by medieval battles, and the heroic tales of Jason and the Argonauts. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Split, Korcula, and Dubrovnik, and spend three nights in hip Hvar, renowned for its 13th-century walls, marble streets, and nightlife.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySplit
End CityDubrovnik

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Croatia

Attractions

  • Dalmatian Coast
  • Diocletian's Palace
  • Dubrovnik
  • Hvar Island
  • Korcula Island
  • Sitka

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Expert private guide throughout, supported by local specialists
    • Seven nights in ideally located deluxe hotels
    • All meals (from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8), except for dinner on Day 3
    • Local wine and beer with included dinners
    • All activities as noted in the itinerary, including sea kayaking
    • Wine and olive oil tastings
    • Private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Split

Accommodation: Hotel Adriana, Hvar

Walking - 3 to 4 hours, easy.

The first day of our tour begins with a walk through the bustling city of Split, one of the Adriatic’s most vibrant ports of call. Through the centuries, it has changed hands between Greeks...

Day 2: Velo Grablje to Malo Grablje

Accommodation: Hotel Adriana, Hvar

Hiking - 3 to 5 hours, easy to moderate; 600 feet to sea level. Approximately 7 miles.

Today begins with a hike from the hamlet of Velo Grablje to Malo Grablje, an abandoned stone village that preserves important exampl...

Day 3: Pakleni Islands

Accommodation: Hotel Adriana, Hvar

Sea Kayaking - 2 to 4 hours, easy; walking - 1-2 hours, easy.

This morning we take to the Adriatic for a sea-kayaking excursion to the Pakleni Islands, an emerald archipelago just a short distance from the town of Hvar....

Day 4: Neretva Plain (“Croatian California”) and Ston

Accommodation: Hotel Indijan, Orebic

Hiking - 2 hours, easy to moderate. Approximately 2 miles. 

Our fourth day begins with a transfer to Hvar’s eastern-most tip, where we board a ferry for the 20-minute voyage back to the mainland. Our first destination...

Day 5: Korcula

Accommodation: Hotel Indijan, Orebic

Walking - 1 hour, easy; sea kayaking - 2 to 4 hours, easy.

Following breakfast, a short ferry transfer brings us across the channel to the scenic island of Korcula for an educational city tour by a renowned local guid...

Day 6: Mljet

Accommodation: Hotel Indijan, Orebic

Hiking - 3 to 4 hours, easy to moderate; 700 foot elevation gain. Approximately 7 miles.

Today, a private boat brings us to the forested island of Mljet, just east of Korcula. The island’s epic beauty was first chroni...

Day 7: Napolean Trail Hike, Peljesac Peninsula; transfer to Dubrovnik

Accommodation: Grand Villa Argentina or Dubrovinik Palace, Dubrovnik

Hike – easy to moderate, on hiking trails, 2-3 hours; 650 foot elevation gain. Approximately 6 miles.

This morning’s hike takes us to the slopes of nearby Mt. Ilija, the highest mountai...

Day 8: Departure

Today you will be transferred to the Dubrovnik Airport in time for your departing flight, or you may continue to explore the charms of Dubrovnik on your own.

Please note that this is a typical itinerary, and actual activities may vary to take advantage of weath...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,895
Price per day$612
Single supplement (single occupancy)$450
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Passport and visa fees
    • Personal expenses

Accommodation

,Nights 1-3: Hotel Adriana Fabrika 28 21450 Hvar, Croatia Tel 011 385 21 750 200 E-mail concierge@suncanihvar.com A seaside hideaway just steps from the old city center, the hotel offers a spa, a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, and panoramic views of the cathedral, the piazza, and the bay. Hotel Adriana is Croatia’s first and only member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World. Nights 4-6: Hotel Indijan Škvar 2 20250 Orebic, Croatia Tel 011 385 20 714 555 E-mail hotel.indijan@email.t-com.hr This family-run hotel, a combination of traditional and modern, is located on a peaceful beach in the center of Orebic, and features a restaurant with delicious food and local Dingac wine Night 7: Grand Villa Argentina Frana Supila 14, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia Tel 011 385 20 430 830 E-mail reservations@alh.hr Grand Villa Argentina combines exclusivity and attention to detail, with spectacular views of the sea and the surrounding pine tree-clad mountains, and exudes regal, old-world charm. Just minutes from the Old Town, it has been an exclusive enclave in the city for nearly 60 years.
Guides
Roman Krizanic: Roman was born in Slovenia, holds graduate degrees in both anthropology and Chinese, and is a knowledgeable and seasoned traveler with more than a decade of experience in tourism. His adventures have taken him through remote jungles and across the high Himalayas. Now back in his native country, Roman has devoted himself to exploring every green corner of the scenic land he calls home, as well as the neighboring Croatia. His friendly disposition and passion for the region’s wine and cuisine make Roman the ideal traveling (and dining) companion for your journey. Irena Silic Irena hails from the southern islands of Croatia and currently lives in Slovenia. A passionate and curious traveler, she has been exploring remote regions in Asia and southeast Europe for the last 15 years. Irena knows every small corner of the Balkan region, is an outdoor and adventure enthusiast, and for as long as she can remember has spent part of each year hiking, rock climbing, and participating in summer and winter sports in the Julian Alps. With a degree in cultural studies, a passion for exploring, and her friendly nature, Irena makes the ideal traveling companion to either country. It’s clear that she truly enjoys guiding and sharing this area of the world with travelers. Miha Klanjscek Miha is a seasoned guide with more than 15 years of experience traveling and guiding in the Balkan countries of former Yugoslavia. He is passionate about the cuisine and nature of this region—one of the most culturally, architecturally, and geographically diverse in the world. In his early years as a student of economics, Miha spent his summers on the Mediterranean— Croatia, Greece, Turkey, and Egypt are all second homes to him. An adventurer by heart, Miha enjoys mountain biking, road cycling, trail running, and trekking, as well as teaching skiing in the Austrian Alps. You can hardly find a better person to show you the Dalmatian islands and amazing coastline.
Cancellation policy

If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, the following schedule applies to your land cost and is determined by the day that we receive written notification:

90 days prior to the trip will be charged $100.

90-61 days prior to the start of the trip will be charged 25% of the trip price.

60-46 days prior to the start of the trip will be charged 50% of the trip price.

45 days prior to the start of the trip will be charged 100% of the trip price.

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Weather: The climate is typically Mediterranean, with hot summers, and short, mild winters. The weather in late spring and early fall is usually very pleasant, with daytime temperatures that range from low 60s to upper 70s, and the 50s and 60s at night. While these months are not in Croatia's "rainy season" there can be cool breezes or showers at any time. Please come prepared to walk - rain or shine. We will do daily activities as planned, unless weather conditions make it dangerous to do so.

You may obtain more detailed weather information on www.weatherbase.com.

Dubrovnik

June:

High: 79

Low: 63

September:

High: 76

Low: 64

Activity Level

2 Easy To Moderate: Hikes range from 1 to 5 hours (4 to 7 miles) on good trails, and our sea kayaking adventures are 2-4 hours in length. This trip is suitable for beginner and expert kayakers alike; no previous experience is necessary.

Group Travel: Traveling in a small group affords us the opportunity to seek out the most remote and exotic destinations  on the planet. Often we are exploring these locales with just 6-12 guests. The nature of active group travel is such that not all participants have the same ability level or interests. Traveling at a pace that is comfortable for the entire group, with a spirit of flexibility and adventure, are all part of this shared experience.

 

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