Hiking and Biking Croatia Tour
An Active 10 Day Tour! Visiting Split, Hvar, Vis, Dubrovnik & More!
On this spectacular, luxurious and exclusive hiking & cycling package, you will see some of the most unique and incredible views of the country. You will hike and cycle down the Dalmatian coast, including on some of the most beautiful islands, and rest each night at the best hotels in the region. There you will fully relax and prepare for each new adventurous day that awaits.
Day 1 - Split - Arrival
Arrive in Split and take a private shuttle to your hotel. After checking in, stroll the palm-tree lined promenade and have a coffee on the famous Riva before wandering this beautiful city. Split is the second largest city in Croatia, and is home to architecture from 295 AD. The historical center of the city is actually built around the remains of the Roman Palace of Diocletian, and is marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Arrive in Split and take a private shuttle to your hotel. After checking in, stroll the palm-tree lined promenade and have a coffee on the famous Riva before wandering this beautiful city. Split is the second largest city in Croatia, and is home to architecture from 295 AD. The historical center of the city is actually built around the remains of the Roman Palace of Diocletian, and is marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 2 - Split (historical hike)
Wake up in Split and do as the locals do - enjoy a cup of coffee on the famous ‘Riva’ that lines the sea. Later, discover another side of Split with a magical historical hiking tour. Meander through lost villages, over the hills that divide the coastal and interior regions in the area. This enchanting route was once a common groud for people, trade and transport, and will take you on a scenic journey that was regularly trekked centuries ago, but forgotten over time.
Wake up in Split and do as the locals do - enjoy a cup of coffee on the famous ‘Riva’ that lines the sea. Later, discover another side of Split with a magical historical hiking tour. Meander through lost villages, over the hills that divide the coastal and interior regions in the area. This enchanting route was once a common groud for people, trade and transport, and will take you on a scenic journey that was regularly trekked centuries ago, but forgotten over time.
Day 3 – Hike Biokovo (Makar to Vosac)
Hike from Makar to Vosac (a more strenuous hike), 4-5 hours, ascending the whole way. The elevation gain throughout the hike will be approximately 1200 meters. Here at the peak, you’ll be treated to an incredible view of the islands Brac and Hvar. The minibus will wait for you there at the top, and then you’ll enjoy a well-deserved late lunch at a local restaurant (if you choose – not included in package). Afterwards, stop at the stunning Brela beach before returning to Split for the evening to rest or enjoy the town as you please.
Hike from Makar to Vosac (a more strenuous hike), 4-5 hours, ascending the whole way. The elevation gain throughout the hike will be approximately 1200 meters. Here at the peak, you’ll be treated to an incredible view of the islands Brac and Hvar. The minibus will wait for you there at the top, and then you’ll enjoy a well-deserved late lunch at a local restaurant (if you choose – not included in package). Afterwards, stop at the stunning Brela beach before returning to Split for the evening to rest or enjoy the town as you please.
Day 4 – Split – Hvar (cycling and wine tasting)
After breakfast at your hotel, take a ferry to Hvar Island. Hvar is known as the sunniest place on the Adriatic and is indeed a true gem. Spend the day on a privately guided cycling tour around this lush island (with lunch and wine tasting at a local vineyard). Start by riding around the protected bay in Stari Grad, then move into the interior of the island, winding through the plains, and passing through quaint traditional villages. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, stop, rest and enjoy a well-deserved meal and try some delicious wine at a local estate. Take in the picturesque hillside of Hvar as you look out into the inspiring fields that encompass the island. Take the evening to relax and enjoy the island vibe.
After breakfast at your hotel, take a ferry to Hvar Island. Hvar is known as the sunniest place on the Adriatic and is indeed a true gem. Spend the day on a privately guided cycling tour around this lush island (with lunch and wine tasting at a local vineyard). Start by riding around the protected bay in Stari Grad, then move into the interior of the island, winding through the plains, and passing through quaint traditional villages. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, stop, rest and enjoy a well-deserved meal and try some delicious wine at a local estate. Take in the picturesque hillside of Hvar as you look out into the inspiring fields that encompass the island. Take the evening to relax and enjoy the island vibe.
Day 5 – Vis (hike from the town of Vis to Komiza)
Take a boat to the unique island of Vis, and embark on a hike from Vis Town – Zena Glava – Titova Spilja – Vrh Hum – Komiza. It’s a moderate level hike, which will take approximately 6 hours, with an elevation gain of around 600 meters. Once you reach Komiza, cool off by taking a swim in the sea at the beach ‘Kamenica.’ Take a packed lunch to keep your energy up as you hike. Transfer back to Hvar where you’ll spend the evening.
Take a boat to the unique island of Vis, and embark on a hike from Vis Town – Zena Glava – Titova Spilja – Vrh Hum – Komiza. It’s a moderate level hike, which will take approximately 6 hours, with an elevation gain of around 600 meters. Once you reach Komiza, cool off by taking a swim in the sea at the beach ‘Kamenica.’ Take a packed lunch to keep your energy up as you hike. Transfer back to Hvar where you’ll spend the evening.
Day 6 - Korcula (cycling and wine tasting)
After breakfast, take a catamaran to Korcula, where you'll embark on a cycling and wine tour from Korcula Town to Lumbarda passing local vineyards and olive groves while taking in the incredible views of the archipelago, the Peljesac Peninsula and the little island villages. You will then visit two local wineries to sample the unique white wine, Grk, native to Lumbarda, as well as other delicious grape varieties. Reward yourself with lunch, and relax your muscles and mind, as you enjoy the company and beauty which surrounds you. Spend the night in Korcula at your leisure.
After breakfast, take a catamaran to Korcula, where you'll embark on a cycling and wine tour from Korcula Town to Lumbarda passing local vineyards and olive groves while taking in the incredible views of the archipelago, the Peljesac Peninsula and the little island villages. You will then visit two local wineries to sample the unique white wine, Grk, native to Lumbarda, as well as other delicious grape varieties. Reward yourself with lunch, and relax your muscles and mind, as you enjoy the company and beauty which surrounds you. Spend the night in Korcula at your leisure.
Day 7 – Peljesac Peninsula (hike Sveti Ilija Peljesac)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then begin a moderate-strenuous hike (6-7 hours, not much shade) with an elevation gain of about 800 meters. Here you'll be able to admire some of the most stunning views of the islands, the peninsula and the sea all around. Indulge in an early dinner near Ston at an authentic seafood restaurant near the beach. Drive to Dubrovnik to spend the evening as you please.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then begin a moderate-strenuous hike (6-7 hours, not much shade) with an elevation gain of about 800 meters. Here you'll be able to admire some of the most stunning views of the islands, the peninsula and the sea all around. Indulge in an early dinner near Ston at an authentic seafood restaurant near the beach. Drive to Dubrovnik to spend the evening as you please.
Day 8 – Konavle (hike Snjeznica, 'Ilijin Vrh')
Choose between an easy-moderate hike from the village of Kuna Konavovska to the peak and back (about 4 hours with a 600 meter elevation gain), or choose a moderate-strenuous hikd from Mihanici village to the peak and back (about 6 hours and 900 meter elevation gain). Take a packed lunch to enjoy as you stop and take in the breathtaking views. If your group is interested, take some time at the beach in Cavtat. Head back to Dubrovnik where you'll spend the night.
Choose between an easy-moderate hike from the village of Kuna Konavovska to the peak and back (about 4 hours with a 600 meter elevation gain), or choose a moderate-strenuous hikd from Mihanici village to the peak and back (about 6 hours and 900 meter elevation gain). Take a packed lunch to enjoy as you stop and take in the breathtaking views. If your group is interested, take some time at the beach in Cavtat. Head back to Dubrovnik where you'll spend the night.
Day 9 - Dubrovnik (free day to explore the city as you wish)
Dubrovnik is truly stunning, with its historic Old Town, which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979. An impressive wall encompasses the city's marble streets and baroque buildings - you won't be able to stop yourself from wondering what went on behind these walls hundreds of years ago. Embark on an exclusive hike from Dubrovacka River, following the old trails of the Austrian-Hungarian railways and the middle-aged aqueduct, to the fortress on Mount Srd where you can catch a panoramic view of Dubrovnik from above. Descend right into the old town on this easy half-day of hiking (3-4 hours).
Dubrovnik is truly stunning, with its historic Old Town, which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979. An impressive wall encompasses the city's marble streets and baroque buildings - you won't be able to stop yourself from wondering what went on behind these walls hundreds of years ago. Embark on an exclusive hike from Dubrovacka River, following the old trails of the Austrian-Hungarian railways and the middle-aged aqueduct, to the fortress on Mount Srd where you can catch a panoramic view of Dubrovnik from above. Descend right into the old town on this easy half-day of hiking (3-4 hours).
Day 10 - Dubrovnik - departure day
Depending on when your flight departs, spend the morning as you please; wander the marble streets, explore the local food, and take in the breathtaking views before taking a private transfer to the airport.
Depending on when your flight departs, spend the morning as you please; wander the marble streets, explore the local food, and take in the breathtaking views before taking a private transfer to the airport.
