Croatia Multi-Adventure Tour

Bike

Walk/Hike

Kayak

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast–Split to Dubrovnik

From $3,998 - $4,398 pp dbl. occ. | 6 days / 5 nights

(+$640 for sgl. occ.)

It's an experience like no other. Bike amid stunning karst mountains. Gaze out over sun-drenched islands. Stroll ancient cobblestone streets. Kayak secluded inlets and soak up the sun on hidden beaches. Then linger over unbelievably fresh seafood. Come truly experience the Dalmatian Coast.

Highlights

Dive into the rich history of the Dalmatian Coast, learning about its Venetian, Byzantine and Ottoman settlers, among others
Walk through glamourous Hvar Town, with its impressive collection of Venetian Renaissance architecture
Bike, hike and boat between islands amid stunning Adriatic scenery, where pirates ruled for over 300 years
Admire the formidable walled city of Dubrovnik, a medieval jewel of turrets and tiled roofs

Croatia

Start Split / End Dubrovnik

Itinerary

Day 1 Bike from seaside Split, home to Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, through the Dinara Mountains' magnificent karst landscape | Ride along the Cetina River to Omiš, a coastal town with a colorful pirate history | Take a refreshing dip in the Adriatic Sea | Savor delectable Croatian cuisine in the peaceful village of Duće.

Days 2-3 On Brač Island, hike past olive trees and drystone walls from coastal Postira to the inland shepherds' village of Gazul | Settle into a chair on the sundeck for a boat ride to lavender-scented Hvar, the archipelago's swankiest island | Check out Croatia's most impressive collection of Venetian Renaissance architecture in Hvar Town | Spin past ancient stone terraces en route to Stari Grad.

Day 4 Kayak the coves of the Pakleni Islets, stopping to swim and kick back on a tranquil beach | It's a relaxing boat trip to Korčula Island—a great time for reading, socializing or maybe a cannonball off the upper deck | Explore Vela Luka, a seaside village with over 2,500 hours of annual sunshine!

Days 5-6 Awesome island views keep you pedaling along Korčula's hills past quaint villages and vineyards | Discover the medieval town of Korčula, a treasure trove of stone palaces, and a rumored birthplace of Marco Polo | Marvel at dazzling Dubrovnik's imposing stone fortress walls during a guided walk.

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The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.

Cancellation fees may vary based upon departure date. Please review the grid below:

Number of Days Prior to Trip Start	Cancellation Fees (per person)	Departure Dates
96+ days	$200	2018 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 10/1
61-95 days	30%
31-60 days	60%
0-30 days	100%
156+ days	$600	2018 9/17
126-155 days	30%
96-125 days	50%
61-95 days	75%
31-60 days	100%
0-30 days	100%

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2018 May

5/21–5/26

5/28–6/2

2018 June

6/4–6/9

6/25–6/30

2018 July

7/9–7/14

7/16–7/21

7/23–7/28

7/30–8/4

2018 August

8/20–8/25

8/27–9/1

2018 September

9/3–9/8

9/17–9/22

2018 October

10/1–10/6

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Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. Call or email us to reserve your date.

2018 Private Trip Pricing

10 or more guests: from $3,998 pp dbl occ
8 - 9 guests: from $4,498 pp dbl occ
6 - 7 guests: from $6,998 pp dbl occ
4 - 5 guests: from $8,198 pp dbl occ
2 - 3 guests: from $9,498 pp dbl occ

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2018 September

9/17–9/22

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Prices

From $3,998 - $4,398 pp dbl. occ.
6 days / 5 nights

(+$640 for sgl. occ.)

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Casual Hotels*

Hotel Plaza Duće

Duće (1 night)

Hotel Amfora

Hvar Town (2 nights)

Hotel Korkyra

Vela Luka (1 night)

Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik (1 night)

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Activity Level

This trip is rated Levels 2-4

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What's Included

Services and equipment are included.

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Why Backroads

Why Travel with Backroads in Dalmatian Coast

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Casual Hotels*

Accommodations may vary based on departure date. Any difference from what is listed below can be found by clicking on your desired date on the View Scheduled Dates or Private Dates tabs.

Hotel Plaza Duće

Duće (1 night)

Views of the Adriatic and Brač Island abound at this modern seaside hotel. (pool, spa)

Hotel Amfora

Hvar Town (2 nights)

Set on an idyllic bay and surrounded by thick pines. (pool)

Hotel Korkyra

Vela Luka (1 night)

Overlooking the port and with a sleek contemporary design, this hotel is Vela Luka's best option. (pool, spa)

Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik (1 night)

* Premiere Hotel

Located just outside the old town gates with plentiful amenities and a history of entertaining dignitaries and celebrities. (pool)

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This Trip Is Rated Levels 2-4

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.

Daily Route Options (drag to see full )

Day	Activity	EASYGOING				ACTIVE				AVID
Daily Route Options
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 4		Level 5
		miles	feet gain	miles	feet gain	miles	feet gain	miles	feet gain	miles	feet gain
1	Biking	14*	500	30	1800
2	Walking/Hiking	2*	300			6*	2200
	Other	Boat to Brac Island (45 Minutes)
	Other	Boat to Hvar Island (2 Hours)
3	Biking			23*	1100	28*	2100	40	3500
3	Biking							42	3800
4	Kayaking	Around Hvar Island (2 Hours)
4	Other	Boat to Korcula Island (2 – 3 Hours)
5	Biking	15*	700	19*	1400	30	1900	41	3000
5	Other	Boat and Bus to Dubrovnik (2.5 hours)
6	Other	Dubrovnik Guided Walk (2 Hours)

Note: On this trip, our routes follow rolling terrain.

* Includes shuttle.

Learn more about how we determine our activity level and fully support a range of abilities and interests.

Please note that our distance and elevation figures come from Ride with GPS. Other sources (such as Map My Ride and Garmin devices) may give differing elevation figures due to different GPS and mapping technologies. Readings from a Garmin or a smart phone are influenced by other factors such as air pressure.

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Meals

All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Available Bike Options

The key to a stellar day’s ride is a bike that’s perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Read on for your available bike options for this trip.

Backroads Titanium Bikes (Included in your trip price)

Our custom-built titanium bikes are specially designed for you—and we offer different models for varied terrain so your bike is ideally suited to the region. Our custom-made bikes are included in your trip price.

Touring Bike (Included)

Also Included

Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
Snacks and beverages between meals
Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
Park and other entry fees
Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
Select coach transfers
Baggage transfers and porterage

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Get the Straight Talk about This Trip

We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

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Why Travel with Backroads in Dalmatian Coast

You Couldn’t Plan This Online

On the Dalmatian Coast we’ve tapped into years of experience—and our network of local friends—to design a trip you’d have huge difficulty creating on your own. And why would you want to? We link three amazing islands with a range of fun activities designed for all abilities and interests. And throughout your trip we work behind the scenes to make sure the bikes, boats and shuttles all run like clockwork—so you can focus on simply enjoying your family adventure.

Everyone at Their Own Pace

We design and support our Dalmatian Coast trips to suit mixed abilities and varied interests—so you can set your own pace, then change things up as the day unfolds. And all guests are free to do the same, traveling together or apart, with no one cramping anyone else's style. Which sounds easy in theory, but it's hard to pull off. Here's more on how we do it.

The Value of Casual Hotels

In addition to the ideal balance of comfort and hospitality in our choice of lodgings, this trip featuring Casual Hotels includes nearly all of your meals, plus everything from cocktail receptions to the best snacks along the road. So there's rarely a need to reach for your wallet – we've got you covered.

Experts with Secrets to Share

In choosing the ideal experts to enrich your travel experience, we look for people with a wealth of local knowledge, but also the ability to convey their insights in English. Too often travelers find themselves smiling politely, not quite understanding what they're being told. Our experts share intriguing facts, anecdotes and inside stories that stay with you forever.

The Best Leaders in Dalmatian Coast

Backroads has the best-qualified people to lead your trip in Dalmatian Coast, and our guests back that up, rating our Trip Leaders an average of 9.75 out of 10 for all-around quality of performance. Get the facts (and no fluff) on how we recruit and develop the very best people for your trip.

We Invented the Multi-Adventure Trip

After more than 30 years of creating Backroads Multi-Adventures, our trip designers know how to blend the perfect balance of biking and hiking with other activities to showcase the best of a region. And then they arrange the seamless transitions that would be so hard to orchestrate on your own—adding dimensions to your trip that are exciting, inspiring and just plain fun.

We Live in the Neighborhood

Our Trip Leaders in Dalmatian Coast live in the area and are deeply engaged in their communities, giving them unique inside knowledge they're happy to share in making your experience that much richer. They'll introduce you to people, customs and parts of town you'd likely never encounter on your own—and teach you a few local phrases to help break the ice.

A Second Van When You Need It

Backroads is the only active travel company providing two support vans in Dalmatian Coast—because we know it's essential to ensure a truly great travel experience. It doubles our ability to be there when you need us to offer hydration, lighten your load or give you a lift if it's time to take a break. Read more on why two vans make all the difference.

Our Cultural Roots Run Deep

Thanks to our extensive connections in Dalmatian Coast, Backroads takes you off the beaten track and deep into the region's culture in ways that traditional travel can never hope to do. We know the people and their customs, the legacy of art and architecture, the complex history and politic—and if we're not sure, our amazing local experts can fill in the blanks.

Get the Most Out of Each Day

Coordinating multiple activities throughout a single day can be tricky, but with Backroads you'll never know it. When you explore Dalmatian Coast with us, you switch activities seamlessly without missing a beat. We invented the multi-adventure concept, and we're constantly adding new dimensions and fine-tuning the experience to make it even more enjoyable.

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