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Casual Inns
Trip Price:
  • $4,598 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$610 for sgl. occ.)

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7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS
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TRIP NOTES

All meals are included except 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Dubrovnik, Croatia/Split, Croatia

Special Interest

Boat, Cruise, Geological Wonders, Kayak, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Sail, Swim, Tropical/Winter Sunshine, Water Activities

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Dalmation Coast Mutisport

Dalmatian Coast Family Multisport

Delightful Dubrovnik, the Croatian Islands & Split

Reclaiming its reputation as a premiere destination, Croatia's Dalmatian Coast is renowned for its warm waters, wooded islands and ancient sites steeped in history. The most intriguing stretch of the coast - the island-rich waters between Dubrovnik and Split - is the setting for our new family multisport adventure. Island-hop by boat, bike over hills for views of the sapphire Adriatic Sea, paddle in kayaks to relax on a secluded beach, and explore medieval towns on foot. Nights are spent in sun-splashed villages brimming with history. It’s sure to be an unforgettable vacation for the entire family.

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Day 1 Dubrovnik

Meet in the ancient city of Dubrovnik, a World Heritage site Take a guided walk on the 82-foot-high fortified wall encircling Old Town.

Day 2 Mljet National Park

Sail to the tranquil forested island of Mljet Bike through the national park and around its two saltwater lakes Hilly terrain provides stellar views of the sparkling Adriatic Hit the lake for a refreshing dip or a fun canoe ride before dinner.

Days 3-4 brna

A scenic boat ride brings you to Korčula Island  Hike up to the island ridgeline for stellar views of the peninsula  Pedal through the hills past vineyards and groves of olive and almond trees to Brna Explore the walled medieval town of Korčula—a treasure trove of stone palaces and arched bridges Gain insight into Croatian culture and history during a Q&A session with a local A beautiful coastal ride starts the day off right Sail to the sunny isle of Hvar.

Days 5-7 hvar town

Admire Croatia’s most impressive collection of Venetian Renaissance architecture in Hvar Town Kayak to small nearby islands and go ashore to hike or relax on a quiet beach Continue exploring Hvar by bicycle Ride past fields of fragrant lavender and dense pine woods to the harbor town of Jelsa Return to the mainland and Split, home of the famous Roman Diocletian Palace.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Guest Trip Reviews

The Dalmatian Coast was gorgeous, the Croatian Riviera. I don't think most people realize that it's so tropical and a sailor's delight. The people are very friendly and helpful, and English was spoken everywhere we went. Dubrovnik is a very unique and fascinating city. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone. As usual we put our faith in Backroads in traveling to an exotic location and were not disappointed.
Carla Cobk - Billings, MT

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Dalmatian Coast Family Multisport

COASTAL DELIGHTS: Casual Inns*

Imperial Hilton
Imperial Hilton

Dubrovnik (1 night)
Enjoy exceptional service, spacious guest rooms and amenities, such as a fitness center and pool, at this hotel located within walking distance of Old Town.

* With 1 Premiere Inn night

Hotel Odisej
Hotel Odisej

Mljet National Park (1 night)
This quiet simple hotel sits above a beach in the heart of Mljet National Park.

Hotel Feral
Hotel Feral

Brna (1 night)
Set against the Bay of Brna and surrounded by thick pines, this hotel offers a swimming pool and rocky beach.

Hotel Podstine
Hotel Podstine

Hvar Town (3 nights)
This beautifully restored hotel is nestled amid palms, pines and citress trees and features a private beach and tennis courts.

Dalmatian Coast Family Multisport

Route Rating: Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles
Day 1
  • Level 1  1 Route Option Available
  • Walking 1.5 hours 
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Level 1  1 Route Option Available
  • Biking 11 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
  • Swimming or canoeing (Kids)
Day 3
  • Level 1  1 Route Option Available
  • Hiking 4.3 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 2  2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 16, 24 miles
  • 1000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 1  1 Route Option Available
  • Sea Kayaking 2 - 4 hours
  • Hiking 2.4 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Levels 1 to 4  4 Route Options Available
  • Biking 14, 18, 26, 40 miles
  • 0 - 4000 feet elevation gain
Day 7
  • Conclusion of Trip

On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with some climbs. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.