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Trip Price:
  • $4,698 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$800 for sgl. occ.)

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7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS
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All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Dubrovnik, Croatia/Split, Croatia

Special Interest

Boat, Culture & History, Exotic Adventure, Romance &/or Honeymoon, Sail, Swim, Tropical/Winter Sunshine, Water Activities

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Dalmatian Coast Walking Vacations

Dalmatian Coast Walking

Dubrovnik, the Croatian Islands & Split

Hugging the eastern shore of the Adriatic, Croatia's Dalmatian Coast is a mere 100 miles from Italy as the seagull flies, and is renowned for its warm waters, wooded islands and towns steeped in history. Join Backroads for hiking and sailing on our private boat through the unspoiled region between Dubrovnik and Split. Explore the forested island oasis of Mljet and the verdant isle of Korcula, reputed to be the birthplace of Marco Polo. On the sun-soaked island of Hvar, wander amid stunningly preserved Renaissance façades and fragrant lavender fields.

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Day 1 Mljet National Park

Meet in the World Heritage site of Dubrovnik Sample fresh mussels pulled directly from the sea Sail to Mljet, a ruggedly beautiful island whose pine-clad hills rise steeply above the sea Warm up your legs on a panoramic walk through Mljet National Park on an ancient Roman path that leads to two saltwater lakes Continue your hiking among the famous lakes of Mljet National Park.

Day 2 Brna

Sail to Korcula Island, covered with olive groves and forests of pine, oak and cypress Hike along the Peljesac Peninsula, passing through hamlets, ruins and vineyards Explore Korcula Town, one of Eastern Europe's best-preserved medieval centers, to experience its rich Venetian heritage.

Days 3-4 Hvar Town

Greet the day with a walk in the hills Sail through the Adriatic to the chic and sunny isle of Hvar   Hike in a dramatic seaside landscape of jagged limestone cliffs and undulating fields of rosemary and lavender Go for a swim at one of the island's many quiet beaches Enjoy a sunset amble along the harbor and a meal of delicious regional specialties.

Days 5-7 Pucisca

Embark on a scenic cruise to Brac, an island known since ancient times for its milky-white marble Walk along picturesque dry stone walls shaded by cypress, orange and olive groves  Hike to the island's highest point for panoramic views Back on the mainland in Split, stroll to the lighthouse at Pucisca harbor.

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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This was my 5th Backroads trip - and it was by far the best one yet. First and foremost because of the scenery and region itself . But a very close second because of the hard work that went into developing the itinerary, which was beyond perfect. Every hike was unique and memorable. Every set of logistics was handled so seamlessly that the trip had fluidity to it that made it impossible not to be fully relaxed and engaged in every activity. This was the first trip that I can honestly say I enjoyed EVERY day because each day was such a well constructed, balance of physical activity, culture and down time. I understand this is a new trip and would imagine the temptation would be to tweak it. However, I would say don't mess with what isn't broken. The research that the Backroads team did to prepare for it paid off. This was a memorably fabulous vacation. So thank you!
Daisy Kline - New York, NY

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Dalmatian Coast Walking

DALMATIAN DREAMING: Casual Inns

Hotel Odisej
Hotel Odisej

Mljet National Park (1 night)
Enjoy serene simplicity in a beautiful setting in the heart of the park.

Hotel Feral
Hotel Feral

Brna (1 night)
Set against the Bay of Brna in a thick pine woodland, and offering a swimming pool and rocky beach.

Hotel Podstine
Hotel Podstine

Hvar Town (2 nights)
Surrounded by palms, pines and citrus trees, this hotel has a private beach and tennis courts.

Deskovic Palace Hotel
Deskovic Palace Hotel

Pucisca (2 nights)
This exquisitely decorated four-star hotel, once a Renaissance family palace, is a registered cultural monument.

Dalmatian Coast Walking

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
  • Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
  • 3.1, 5.3 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Level 1  1 Route Option Available
  • 4.3 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 2  2 Route Options Available
  • 4.7, 5.2 miles
  • 0 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 2  1 Route Option Available
  • 3.6 miles
  • 0 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Level 1  1 Route Option Available
  • 4.3 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Levels 2 to 4  2 Route Options Available
  • 5.2, 9.2 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 7
  • Level 1  1 Route Option Available
  • Optional 2 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain