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Walk idyllic coastal and mountain paths in Croatia
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 will take a walk around the city and go out for a group meal where we will have a briefing about the tour.
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 its way up to the village of Velji Do. After a break, the walk continues up to Strazisce Peak, and at the top we are rewarded with spectacular views back over Dubrovnik and can see the commemorative cross in memory of the US aircraft which crashed delivering aid in 1996. We return to Velji Do and then transfer back to Dubrovnik where we have the afternoon to enjoy the city. The shelling of Dubrovnik by Serb troops in 1991 and 1992 outraged the world. Fortunately over the last 10 years great care has been taken to re-build the damaged parts of Dubrovnik and the city has now returned to its former glory. The cobblestoned streets of the old town, or Stari Grad, features fountains, churches, palaces and museums – all built from the same light coloured stone. There are no motor vehicles in the city but at night the streets come alive as locals and visitors take an early evening stroll along the Stradun – this is the main street and is covered in smooth shiny marble.
Distance in Km: 7
Distance in Miles: 4
Altitude Gain: 650
Altitude Loss: 200
After breakfast, we will transfer by bus to Tucepi. This transfer takes about 3.5 hours including a coffee break en route. Once in Tucepi we begin our walk to Makarska, through the Biokovo mountains. The Biokovo massif rises up steeply above the Makarska Riviera in three spectacular shelves, providing hiking at 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 2km stretch of beach, so if we have a bit of time we can take a refreshing dip before we head for the island of Brac. We will catch the ferry from Makarska and transfer to Bol, by far the biggest draw on the island of Brac.
Distance in Km: 12
Distance in Miles: 7
Altitude Gain: 350
Altitude Loss: 350
We start today with a 20 minute transfer to the small village of Gazul, and from here we begin our walk to the peak of Vidova Gora (780m). The first part of our walk will take us through woodland for around 1.5hrs as we gradually ascend 230m to the summit of the highest point on Brac Island. The views from the top of Vidova Gora are spectacular as we can see all the way to the island of Hvar in the distance and the famous 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 2hrs towards the town of Bol. In the afternoon you can make the most of the glorious beach of Zlatni Rat. It is south facing, so ideal for an afternoon of rest and relaxation.
Distance in Km: 13
Distance in Miles: 8
Altitude Gain: 230
Altitude Loss: 800
We begin with a morning ferry transfer to Split, Croatia’s second biggest city. The old centre is compact and easily explored on foot, with the main draw is Diocletian’s Roman Palace. The town as a whole is a lively and friendly place with a bustling café culture, so it is simply a nice place to stop, have a coffee and soak up the atmosphere. We then have a transfer (approx. 84km) by bus to Krka National Park. Here we begin our walk to the Skradinski Buk waterfalls, made up of a series of waterfalls dropping down in 17 dramatic steps. The area is accessed by wooden walkways and forest paths. The area is also fantastic for wildlife – it is now an important wildlife sanctuary with several species endemic to the region or now extinct elsewhere in Europe. The walk will take around 2.5 hours and is all on easy paths. In the late afternoon, we transfer to Starigrad Paklenica.
Distance in Km: 7
Distance in Miles: 4
Altitude Gain: 150
Altitude Loss: 150
Today we have a walking tour of the National Park Paklenica. Paklenica is home to the two impressive canyons of Velika and Mala Paklenica, vertically cut into the mountain where climbers from all across Europe come to test their skills and conquer these vertical assents. In a relatively small area of the national park, there are several unusual karst forms and caves, and the area is extremely rich in flora and fauna. Our 7.5 hour walk starts with a short jeep ride up to Veliko Rujno (850m), and from here we climb 300m for fantastic views over the park. Our walk is then mostly downhill as we have 1150m of descent through the quietest areas of the park, the village of Ramici and finishing in the main canyon itself. In the afternoon we return to Starigrad Paklenica.
Distance in Km: 15
Distance in Miles: 9
Altitude Gain: 300
Altitude Loss: 1150
Today we have another opportunity to explore the wonderful wilderness of National Park Paklenica and complete the most challenging walk 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 up of a vast area of limestone, with the karst scenery forming towers of rock, furrowed limestone cliffs, caves and soft green meadows creating a contrast against the severe rock. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and a walkers paradise. Today's walk takes about 5-6 hours, the terrain is quite challenging and rocky and requires our concertation, 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.
Distance in Km: 10
Distance in Miles: 6
Altitude Gain: 600
Altitude Loss: 200
* 6 days trekking
* Group normally 4 to 16 plus leader
* Luggage transported by private vehicle
* Altitude maximum 1130m, average 583m
* 7 nights in 2 and 3-star hotels
All breakfasts are included.
For breakfast you can expect a large continental buffet with meats and
cheeses, bread, jams and pastries as well as 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. Some
specialities that we highly recommend include squid ink risotto and Octopus
salad!
* 6 days trekking
* Group normally 4 to 16 plus leader
* Luggage transported by private vehicle
* Altitude maximum 1130m, average 583m
* 7 nights in 2 and 3-star hotels
This tour is graded Activity Level 3 (Moderate)
The majority 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 that 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.
Please read our walking and trekking fitness guide for useful information on
how to prepare for an Exodus holiday.
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Hotels
7 nights hotels. Hotels are simple but comfortable with en suite facilities.
In recent years Croatia has regained its place as a popular tourist
destination with visitor levels nearly as high as before the Balkan conflict.
Unfortunately, a large number of hotels were damaged beyond repair either
directly or indirectly during those years and demand now heavily outstrips
supply. As a result, hotel prices are high and Croatia is not the cheap
destination some might expect. Hotels tend to be more workmanlike than
luxurious with communist era style architecture and facilities.
In Dubrovnik, we usually stay at Hotel Komodor ANNEX, situated in Lapad bay.
It is close to restaurants and bars and the bus stop for the Old Town is just
in front of the hotel. A pebble beach is nearby for anyone wanting a
refreshing dip in the Adriatic Sea or you can enjoy the hotels’ outdoor
pool. The hotel was newly refurbished in winter 2018.
In the small town of Bol, we stay at the family run hotel Vila Daniela. It
is a 15 minute stroll to the famous beach, Golden Horn. Katarina is one of
the friendliest receptionists, she is always making sure our guests don’t
lack anything. Her father has a lovely traditional restaurant that you can
visit and it will be a dinner to remember. Traditional dishes made from local
produce and vegetables grown in their only garden will possibly be the
cuisine highlight of the trip.
Hotel Vicko in Starigrad Paklenica is only 50 meters away from a public
beach, the sea awaits us, we can have a swim after walking through beautiful
Paklenica NP. Hotel Vicko also has a really good restaurant serving local
dishes. This hotel truly understands the meaning of a hiker tourist, they
will never complain about muddy shoes or a wet overcoat and will help you dry
out. Their breakfast is amazing with various choice and their food in their
restaurant is made from secret family recipes spiced with local medical herbs
from the great mountain of Velebit.
Normally 4 to 16, plus leader and driver.
All breakfasts are included.
For breakfast you can expect a large continental buffet with meats and
cheeses, bread, jams and pastries as well as 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. Some
specialities that we highly recommend include squid ink risotto and Octopus
salad!
Travel will be by private bus, scheduled ferry services and local public bus
in Dubrovnik.
*Travelling flight inclusive from London: 8 days*
The group flight from London is a daytime flight departing on Day 1 of the
itinerary.
*Flights from London*
We normally use the scheduled services of Lufthansa (depending on
availability). As flight timings and schedules change regularly we recommend
you call one of our specialist sales staff or your agent to confirm
up‐to‐date timings. Please note timings may change at a later date and
cannot be confirmed
until approximately two weeks before departure.
*Travelling land only: 8 days starting in Dubrovnik and ending in Zadar*
Your trip normally starts at our accommodation in Dubrovnik in the afternoon
of Day 1 of the itinerary. Details of how to reach the start point are
provided in the Final Joining Instructions ‐ sent approximately two weeks
before departure.
Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note
that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight,
even if Exodus has booked it.
If you require airport transfers, you may (by prior arrangement only) be able
to join the group transfer. Transfers are arranged to coincide with the
arrival time of the group flight - please check the group flight details 2
weeks before departure. If you do not take this transfer, or miss it, you
must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense.
Croatia boasts one of the sunniest climates in Europe, and some regions are
notoriously free from rain. We generally travel off-season, so you should
expect some variation in temperature and possibly some rainfall. Temperatures
can be high, particularly on the July departures and can reach the mid to
high 30s.
Normal daily clothes
Lightweight walking clothes (especially for summer departures)
Daypack
Walking boots (with ankle support and good soles)
Waterproofs and warm jacket/jumper
Water bottle or hydration pack
Sun protection
Sun hat
Sun glasses
Towel and swim suit
Supply of your favourite snacks to eat whilst out on walks
Walking poles
Allow £30‐40 per day for meals that are not included; this would cover a
good size lunch and a standard 3 course meal in the evening. It is certainly
possible to spend a lot more depending on what you chose to eat and drink.
The bus into Dubrovnik town centre is not included. Please allow for 48kn
(12kn per journey) which is approximately 7EUR. The Dubrovnik Card is a
really cost effective way to explore the city and if you purchase one of
these you can travel on the buses for free. The card also gives you
discounts at some of the local attractions and restaurants. Please see the
website for more details
https://www.dubrovnikcard.com/product/three-day-card/
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Your leader will be able to assist you in getting one of these either at
your hotel or at Pile Gate.
Walking poles are available to hire from our local team for €10 for the
duration of the trip. Please request this with Exodus at the time of booking
so we can reserve poles for you.
Our local staff are paid well and fairly for their work with Exodus. Tipping
is at your discretion but many clients wish to tip their leaders and driver
at the end of the trip, we suggest between 100-150 Kuna (€13-20) per client
for the guide and 50-100 Kuna (€7-13) for the driver. Most groups prefer to
present the money to the leader at the end of the week with two separate
envelopes (one for the leader and one for the driver). This is completely at
your own discretion and to be used as a guideline only.
* Travel insurance
* Single accommodation (available from)
* Visas or vaccinations
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