Tour Dalmatian Coast On Foot - Premium Adventure

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All transport and listed activities Free group arrival and departure transfers are available

Guide

Normally four to 16, plus leader and driver.

Accommodation

We’ve curated an extra-special selection of places to stay on this Premium Adventure. They include: Hotel Adria (four-star), Dubrovnik. Two nights. Modern accommodation with plenty of splendid sea views Elevated restaurant and bar with panoramas over Gruz Bay In-house spa with pools (indoor and out), a gym and hot tub Hotel Elaphusa (four-star), Brac Island. Two nights. Newly renovated modern rooms just 10 minutes’ walk from the much-photographed Zlatni Rat beach Outdoor swimming pools for a post-walk dip Just 165ft (50m) from a lovely pebble beach Hotel Pinija (four-star), Zadar. Three nights. Premium resort between a pine forest and the Adriatic Sea Outdoor and indoor pools, plus a pebble beach a short walk away Several spots for a relaxing drink, including a beach bar The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance; however, we may need to make changes to a property of similar or higher standard after you have booked. While we endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance, this could, on rare occasions, be at late notice.

Meals

All breakfasts, five lunches and two dinners are included. For breakfast, you can 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. Some specialities that we highly recommend include squid-ink risotto and octopus salad.

Transport

Travel will be by private bus, scheduled ferry services and local public bus in Dubrovnik.

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available from) — Visas or vaccinations

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Dubrovnik (Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Dubrovnik (Dinner)

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 take a walk around the city and go out for a welcome dinner where we will have a briefing about the tour. Premium accommodation: Hotel Adria (or similar)
Day 2 Day 2: Walk From Gornji Obod To Strazisce Peak; Transfer To Dubrovnik, Explore The Old Town (Breakfast,Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Walk From Gornji Obod To Strazisce Peak; Transfer To Dubrovnik, Explore The Old Town (Breakfast,Lunch)

After breakfast, we take a 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. Next, we transfer 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-coloured stone. There are no motor vehicles here, but the streets come alive at night as people take stroll along Stradun, the main street. Ascent: 2,133ft (650m); descent: 656ft (200m) Premium accommodation: Hotel Adria (or similar)
Day 3 Day 3: Transfer Up The Coast To The Biokovo Massif; Walk To Makarska; Transfer To Bol On Brac Island (Breakfast,Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Transfer Up The Coast To The Biokovo Massif; Walk To Makarska; Transfer To Bol On Brac Island (Breakfast,Lunch)

After breakfast, we transfer by bus to Tucepi, which takes about 3hr 30min with a coffee break. Once in Tucepi, 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 after lunch, 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 Brac. Ascent: 1,148ft (350m); descent: 1,148ft (350m) Premium accommodation: Hotel Elaphusa (or similar)
Day 4 Day 4: Climb Vidova Gora For Views Over Bol And Zlatni Rat; Afternoon To Relax On The Beach (Breakfast,Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Climb Vidova Gora For Views Over Bol And Zlatni Rat; Afternoon To Relax On The Beach (Breakfast,Lunch)

We start today 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 above sea level). The first section takes us through woodland for around 1hr 30min as we gradually ascend 755ft (230m) to the highest point on Brac. The views from the top are spectacular; we can see all the way to Hvar island and the Zlatni Rat spit jutting out to sea – a view captured on many postcards in Croatia, so make sure to bring your camera. We then enjoy a traditional Dalmatian lunch in the beautiful old village of Brac. From here, we transfer back to Bol, where we can then make the most of the glorious Zlatni Rat beach. It is south-facing – ideal for an afternoon of rest and relaxation. Ascent: 755ft (230m); descent: 2,625ft (800m) Premium accommodation: Hotel Elaphusa (four-star)
Day 5 Day 5: Catch The Ferry To Split And Explore The Old Town Before Transferring To Krka National Park; Visit The Skradinski Buk Waterfalls (Breakfast,Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Catch The Ferry To Split And Explore The Old Town Before Transferring To Krka National Park; Visit The Skradinski Buk Waterfalls (Breakfast,Dinner)

We 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, friendly place with a buzzing cafe culture. Stop, have a coffee and soak up the atmosphere. We then have a bus transfer (approximately 52mi/84km) 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 will take around 2hr 30min and all on easy paths. In the late afternoon, we transfer to Zadar where we have dinner in the old town. Ascent: 492ft (150m); descent: 492ft (150m) Premium accommodation: Hotel Pinija (four-star)
Day 6 Day 6: Velika Paklenica National Park Gorge Walk Via Ramici Village (Breakfast,Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Velika Paklenica National Park Gorge Walk Via Ramici Village (Breakfast,Lunch)

Today we have a walking tour of Paklenica National Park. It’s home to Velika and Mala Paklenica, two canyons vertically cut into the mountain where climbers from across Europe test their skills. 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 7hr 30min walk starts with a short 4x4 ride up to Veliko Rujno (2,789ft/850m), and from here we climb 985ft (300m) for fantastic views over the park. Our walk is then mostly downhill as we have 3,775ft (1,150m) of descent through the quietest areas of the park, the village of Ramici and finishing in the main canyon itself. We return to Zadar in the afternoon. Ascent: 984ft (300m); descent: 3,773ft (1,150m) Premium accommodation: Hotel Pinija (four-star)
Day 7 Day 7: Another Day In Paklenica National Park; Walk To A Meadow Beneath Bojin Kuk Peak Before Returning To Starigrad Paklenica In The Afternoon (Breakfast,Lunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Another Day In Paklenica National Park; Walk To A Meadow Beneath Bojin Kuk Peak Before Returning To Starigrad Paklenica In The Afternoon (Breakfast,Lunch)

Today 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 creating a contrast against the severe rock. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and a walker’s paradise. Today’s walk 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 Zadar in time for a swim and relaxation before leaving Croatia tomorrow. Ascent: 1,969ft (600m); descent: 656ft (200m) Premium accommodation: Hotel Pinija (four-star)
Day 8 Day 8: End Split (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: End Split (Breakfast)

Enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel this morning, before a transfer to Split Airport, where the trip ends. Of course, if you’d like a little time to explore, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay in Split or in Zadar.

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Dalmatian Coast On Foot - Premium Adventure

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Itinerary of your trip Dalmatian Coast On Foot - Premium Adventure

Day 1: Start Dubrovnik (Dinner)

Day 2: Walk From Gornji Obod To Strazisce Peak; Transfer To Dubrovnik, Explore The Old Town (Breakfast,Lunch)

Day 3: Transfer Up The Coast To The Biokovo Massif; Walk To Makarska; Transfer To Bol On Brac Island (Breakfast,Lunch)

Day 4: Climb Vidova Gora For Views Over Bol And Zlatni Rat; Afternoon To Relax On The Beach (Breakfast,Lunch)

Day 5: Catch The Ferry To Split And Explore The Old Town Before Transferring To Krka National Park; Visit The Skradinski Buk Waterfalls (Breakfast,Dinner)

Day 6: Velika Paklenica National Park Gorge Walk Via Ramici Village (Breakfast,Lunch)

Day 7: Another Day In Paklenica National Park; Walk To A Meadow Beneath Bojin Kuk Peak Before Returning To Starigrad Paklenica In The Afternoon (Breakfast,Lunch)

Day 8: End Split (Breakfast)

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