Standard walking Tour
The below sample itinerary utilizes 3-star hotels and breakfast is the only included meal.
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.
Dubrovnik
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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.
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.
Climb Vidova Gora; afternoon to relax on the beach
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.
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.
Paklenica National Park gorge walk via Ramici Village
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.