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Walking Croatia: Islands & Mountains

Travel from south to north, seeking out the most beautiful hiking trails and views with the help of our expert tour leader

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Tour Code : TVD

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Destinations : Croatia

Tour Starts : Dubrovnik

Tour Ends : Zadar

Group Size : 4 - 16

Ages : 16+

Activity :

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Overview

Travel from south to north, seeking out the most beautiful hiking trails and views with the help of our expert tour leader

From dazzling coasts to spectacular mountains, Adriatic islands to wild national parks, Croatia is a paradise for hikers. On this small-group adventure, we explore the most beautiful trails in the country, experiencing a diversity known by few outside the hiking community. There’s also time to explore the magnificent cities of Dubrovnik and Split, relax on beautiful beaches and visit dramatic waterfalls, while our tour leader shows you the greatest views and hiking trails.

Highlights

Hike through the diverse landscapes of Croatia: mountains, wild national parks, and coast
Summit Vidova Gora on Brac island for magnificent views over Hvar and Zlatni Rat
Discover the 17-tiered waterfall of Skradinski Buk in Krka National Park
Experience the wonderful wilderness of Paklenica National Park
Explore the historic old towns of Dubrovnik and Split
Refresh from your hikes with cooling dips in the sea

Key Information

Accommodation: 7 Classic nights (hotels)
Six days hiking Croatia's islands and mountains
Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Included

All breakfasts
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Group arrival and departure transfers available

Not included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
Local bus tickets in Dubrovnik

Itinerary

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Day 1: Start Dubrovnik
The tour starts in the fascinating old city of Dubrovnik. Situated right on the Adriatic Sea, the fine religious buildings surrounded by heavily fortified walls and the jumble of red-tiled roofs make this a truly enchanting place. In the evening, we may have the opportunity to walk around the city (subject to flight arrival time) and go out for an optional group meal where we have a briefing about the tour. Accommodation: Hotel Vis or Hotel Komodor (or similar)
Day 2: Walk from Gornji Obod to Strazisce peak; explore Dubrovnik old town
After breakfast, we take a short transfer (about 25 minutes) to the village of Gornji Obod. From here, we follow a path that zig-zags up to the village of Velji Do. After a break, the walk continues up to Strazisce peak; at the top, we are rewarded with spectacular views back over Dubrovnik and can see the commemorative cross in memory of the US aircraft that crashed delivering aid in 1996. Return to Velji Do and then catch a bus back to Dubrovnik, where we have the afternoon to enjoy the city. The cobblestoned streets of the old town, or Stari Grad, feature fountains, churches, palaces and museums – all built from the same light stone. There are no motor vehicles in the city, but at night the streets come alive as people take an early evening stroll along the Stradun, the main street covered in smooth shiny marble. Accommodation: Hotel Vis or Hotel Komodor (or similar)
Day 3: Transfer to the Biokovo massif; walk to Makarska; to Brac
After breakfast, we transfer (3hr 30min, including a coffee break) by bus to Tucepi. There, we begin our walk to Makarska, through the Biokovo mountains. The Biokovo massif rises steeply above the Makarska Riviera in three spectacular shelves, providing hiking for all levels and fabulous views. Our destination of Makarska is a small but lively town, tastefully restored in stone after a devastating earthquake in 1962. It has a fantastic 1.2mi (2km) stretch of beach, so if we have a bit of time, we can take a refreshing dip before we head for Brac island. We catch the ferry from Makarska and transfer to Bol, by far the biggest draw on Brac. Accommodation: Villa Daniela (or similar)
Day 4: Climb Vidova Gora; afternoon to relax on the beach
Start with a 20-minute transfer to the small village of Gazul, where we begin our walk to the peak of Vidova Gora (2,559ft/780m). The first part takes us through woodland for around 90 minutes as we gradually ascend 755ft (230m) to the summit of the highest point on Brac. The views from the top are spectacular; we can see all the way to Hvar island in the distance and the 1,640ft (500m) long spit of Zlatni Rat jutting out to sea in the foreground – this view is one that features on many postcards in Croatia, so make sure to bring your camera. From here, our walk is downhill for around two hours towards Bol. In the afternoon, you can make the most of the glorious Zlatni Rat beach. It is south-facing – ideal for an afternoon of rest and relaxation. Accommodation: Villa Daniela (or similar)
Day 5: Ferry to Split; explore the old town; transfer to Krka National Park and visit the Skradinski Buk waterfalls
Begin with a morning ferry to Split, the second biggest city in Croatia. The old centre is compact and easily explored on foot; many make a beeline to the best-known attraction, Diocletian’s Palace. The town is a lively and friendly place with a cafe culture. We then transfer (approximately 52mi/84km) by bus to Krka National Park. Here, we begin our walk to Skradinski Buk, a series of waterfalls dropping down in 17 dramatic steps. The area is accessed by wooden walkways and forest paths. It’s also a fantastic spot for wildlife – an important sanctuary with several endemic species, some now extinct elsewhere in Europe. The walk takes around 2hr 30min and is all on easy paths. In the late afternoon, we transfer to Starigrad Paklenica. Accommodation: Hotel Vicko (or similar)
Day 6: Paklenica National Park gorge walk via Ramici Village
Take a transfer in the morning to the western part of Paklenica National Park. Here, we start our hiking tour, which passes old villages and fields, hidden among the rocky towers and ridges of this limestone realm. After reaching the highest point of the day (approximately 2,495ft/760m), offering splendid views of Velika Paklenica Canyon from the west, we go down to the main canyon and descend to the park entrance, admiring the mighty walls of Velika Paklenica along the way. As one of the most popular climbing destinations in the region, Paklenica attracts climbers from all over the world. While hiking down the canyon, admire the courage and determination of those on the cliffs. We end the hike at the park entrance and take a 10-minute transfer to the hotel. Accommodation: Hotel Vicko (or similar)
Day 7: Another day in Paklenica National Park; walk to a meadow; return to Starigrad Paklenica
We have another opportunity to explore the wonderful wilderness of Paklenica National Park and complete the most challenging hike of the trip. We walk to the saddle of Pod Jaginim Kukom, which has a great view up to Bojin Kuk. The Bojinac group is made of a vast area of limestone, with the karst scenery forming towers of rock, furrowed limestone cliffs, caves and green meadows, which contrasts against the severe rock. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and a walker’s paradise. Today’s hike takes about five to six hours, the terrain is quite challenging and rocky and requires concentration, steady footing and good balance. En route, we pass the unusual Mirila graves. This afternoon, we return to Starigrad Paklenica in time for a swim and relaxation before leaving Croatia tomorrow. Accommodation: Hotel Vicko (or similar)
Day 8: End Zadar Airport
Enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel this morning, before starting your return journey home. Of course, if you’d like a little time to explore Zadar, home to Roman ruins and intriguing art installations, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

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Important Information

The trip destination

Accommodation: 7 Classic nights (hotels)
Six days hiking Croatia's islands and mountains
Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Food

All breakfasts are included. For breakfast, expect a large continental buffet with meats and cheeses, bread, jams and pastries, plus tea and coffee. Croatian cuisine is a mixture of fine seafood, grilled meat, pizza, pasta and salads, with influences from central Europe, Italy and the Balkans. Delicacies we highly recommend include squid-ink risotto and octopus salad.

Weather

Croatia has one of the sunniest climates in Europe, and some regions are famously free from rain. We generally travel off-season, so expect some variation in temperature and possibly some rainfall. Temperatures can be high, particularly in July, averaging around 30C (86F).

Is this trip for you?

This tour is graded Activity Level 3 (Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings, visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip, please contact us.

Suitability: Most of the walking routes are on clearly defined paths. The paths can get steeper in places and some sections can be rocky. No specific technical experience is required but we recommend you are comfortable walking in hilly and mountainous areas. Anyone with a reasonable level of fitness should be comfortable with the daily distances and height gained.

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