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8 Day Hike and Kayak Along the Dalmatian Coast Semi-Supported Tour in Croatia
Split, Croatia
Hiking and Kayaking Tour in Croatia
Experience historic towns with Greek, Roman, and Venetian influence; unspoiled islands; dramatic landscapes; and secluded bays! Start with your holiday in Split, where emperor Diocletian built his home, nowadays a palace inscribed in UNESCO World heritage list. Discover Hvar and Korčula islands before your arrival to Dubrovnik - the pearl of the Adriatic! Enjoy the easy walking suggestions, guided sea kayaking tours, and numerous swimming and snorkelling possibilities during your holiday! This tour is designed for those wishing an easy but active holiday, as well as for those who want to discover natural, historical, and gastronomical wonders of this Mediterranean country!
Highlights
- Discover the best of Croatian islands while walking, hiking, and kayak
- Visit Croatian historical towns: Split, Hvar, Korčula, Ston, and Dubrovnik
- Lavender road of Hvar
- Wine area of Korčula and Pelješac
- Secluded beaches of Dalmatian islands
- Guided sea kayaking tour from Split and Hvar
- Local expertise
- 7 nights accommodation + breakfast
Skill level
- Intermediate
7 days with instruction
Accommodation
There are three tiers of accommodations you can choose from:
- Classic - 3* and 4* accommodation
- Premier - 4* accommodation
- Exclusive - 4* and 5* accommodation
Program
General tour info
- Number of nights: 7
- Tour commences: Split, Croatia - Start between 9 and 11 a.m. (time can be adjusted)
- Tour ends: Dubrovnik, Croatia - After breakfast
- Average daily hiking distance: 9 km / 5.6 miles
- Road surface: gravel roads, rocky coastal paths, cobblestone streets
- Tour rating: moderate
- Suitable for families: yes
Itinerary
Day 1: 1700 years old Diocletian’s Palace
Upon your arrival in Split you will meet the representative and get familiar with the area! They suggest taking a walk around the 1700 years old Diocletian’s Palace, now inscribed in UNESCO’s World heritage list before departing for a walk along Marjan hill, recreational venue for locals. If you arrive early enough, you should definitely check out the vibrant green and fish markets, which are one of the highlights of present-day Split. The locals in Split have their real homes molded in the old walls of the Palace and inside of it you will find numerous cafés and restaurants serving fresh Mediterranean food!
- Meals: none
- Activity: walking: 14 km / 8.7 miles (short option: 7 km / 4.3 miles)
- Optional: swimming and snorkelling during the walking tour
- Overnight: Split
- Highlights: Split, Diocletian’s Palace, Marjan hill
Day 2: Sea kayaking and snorkeling discovery of Split
Today you can decide whether you prefer morning or sunset season for a 4 hour scenic adventure around Marjan peninsula. This is a perfect paddling experience for all beginners, as you keep close to the shore. After an introduction in paddling techniques and safety, you’ll start on your way around the peninsula. As the scenery changes from secluded bays in shaded pine forests to pebble beaches, you'll stop for a dip in one of the bays - a perfect location for snorkeling as well! Explore the “wild side” of Split from the sea level perspective, just minutes away from buzzing city center! Don't forget to pack your swimming gear as you stop for a swim and snorkeling in one of Marjan’s secluded coves.
- Meals: breakfast
- Activity: guided sea kayak (3 - 4 hours) tour, snorkeling, and swimming
- Optional: visit of green and fish market in Split, walk along the historic center of Split
- Overnight: Split
- Highlights: sea kayak trip, Split
Day 3: Sleepy villages and south coast of Hvar Island
Sip another coffee and enjoy the view during the ferry ride from Split to Island Hvar. Start your hike along rocky path at the top of the Island, discovering abandoned villages once famous for lavender oil production. Second part of the hike takes you along numerous hidden bays of Hvar’s southern coast where you might want to have a swim in the turquoise waters before reaching Hvar town’s famous “piazza”, or promenade with many historical buildings built in the Venetian times.
- Meals: breakfast
- Activity: walking 12 km / 7.4 miles
- Optional: swimming, snorkeling
- Overnight: Hvar town
- Highlights: abandoned villages of Grablje, coastal route to Hvar town, Hvar town
Day 4: Sea kayaking Hvar
After a leisure breakfast, you set off to the group of small islands called Pakleni Islands. The origin of the name goes back to old days when the islands were the main source of rosin for local shipbuilders. Today, just like then, the islands are covered with thick pine woods providing refreshing shade even during the hottest summer days. The route through narrow straits and along the islands reveals small hidden pebble beaches where you can enjoy the privilege of having, at least temporarily, a beach of your own, where you can swim, snorkel, and relax. Returning back to Hvar town in the early afternoon hours.
- Meals: breakfast
- Activity: sea kayak tour (guided, 3 - 4 hours)
- Overnight: Hvar town
- Highlights: sea kayak tour Hvar, Pakleni Islands
Day 5: Korčula Island
Today in the morning, they suggest to climb up through a park and visit Španjola fortress, for a great view of Hvar town, its harbor, and surrounding islets! This fortress was built on the site of medieval castle, where you fill find collection of ancient amphorae. Once back in the town of Hvar, you might want to check Renaissance Theater, built in 1612, which probably is the first theatre in Europe and Benedictine Monastery, where collection of laces woven by the nuns from dried agave leaves. Later in the afternoon you depart with ferry to the town Korčula town, where you will spend next two evenings. Historically, Korčula was chosen by Venetians as a spot to build their important walled city on the northern shores of the island. Therefore, nowadays, thanks to that, they have the most magnificent walled Korčula Old Town still preserved and almost intact for centuries.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Activity: walking 3 km / 1.9 miles
- Optional: swimming, snorkeling
- Overnight: Korčula town
- Highlights: Španjola fortress, Korčula town, Island Korčula
Day 6: Walking the eastern part of Korčula Island
This morning, start your hike along the eastern part of Korčula Island. Today’s walk takes you along ancient villages, rocky paths dotted with cypress and pine trees, olive groves, and aromatic Mediterranean vegetation. For lunch they suggest tasting homemade pašticada or macaroni, as well as Pošip; the most famous Croatian white wine produced on this island. In the afternoon, walk along narrow cobblestone alleys of old town of Korčula, where famous world traveler Marco Polo started his world journey. In the historic center of town you might want to check out Cathedral of St. Marko, built in the Gothic and Renaissance style.
- Meals: breakfast
- Activity: walking 12 km / 7.5 miles (long option: 23 km / 14.3 miles)
- Optional: swimming and snorkeling
- Overnight: Korčula town
- Highlights: Korčula town, east side of Island Korčula, pebble and sandy beaches, vineyards
Day 7: Pelješac Peninsula and Dubrovnik
The morning begins with the short boat ride to Pelješac Peninsula and the town of Orebić. The town itself was founded in the 15th century as a part of the Republic of Dubrovnik (Ragusa). As it was famous for seaman and its maritime tradition, there are many charming stone houses (villas) of the once famous sea captains you can see even today in Orebić. Your hike starts from Orebić, going along the southern slopes of Mt. Ilija, where you will be passing by secluded vineyards, old Franciscan monastery and enjoying great views on Korčula and Pelješac archipelago. When you get back to the coast, you will be passing along the waterfront of Kučište, all way to Viganj, another laid-back Dalmatian village.
Later this afternoon, you will make your way to the mainland. En route pass through Ston, where you will have to chance to discover the second longest stone wall in Europe, ancient salt works and the important role this area had in the 14th century for the Republic of Dubrovnik. After a short break, you will set off to the “Pearl of the Adriatic” - the town of Dubrovnik where you will spend the final evening on this trip!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Activity: 9 km / 5.6 miles (+4 km / 2.5 miles Ston walls)
- Overnight: Dubrovnik
- Highlights: Peninsula Pelješac, Ston and Dubrovnik
Day 8: From Dubrovnik to...
Today after breakfast the tour ends. You might want to extend your stay in Dubrovnik and explore the historical sites along with magnificent wall that surrounds the old town!
- Meals: breakfast
Location
This tour will take place along the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia starting in Split and ending in Dubrovnik.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation and breakfast
- Briefing with description of places you will be visiting en route, lunch options, marked map with options for shorter or longer route
- All the ferry tickets and boat transfers
- 2 guided sea kayak tours
- Luggage transfers
- Detailed hiking maps
- GPS navigation for setup on mobile phones - (please note they do not provide mobile phone or phone adapter for the bike)
- Travel planning assistance, pre-tour information, pre-post tour hotel / travel reservations or suggestions
- Carefree holidays experienced with the best adventure company in Croatia
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Airport transfers
- Tips or any kind of gratitude
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SPU
Split Airport
12 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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