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Croatia Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Families with Kids & Teens

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Croatia Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Families with Kids & Teens

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2026: Jun-Aug

From $5,299 - $5,999 /person

Islands, Hidden Coves & Waterfalls of the Dalmatian Coast

By land or by sea? That’s the question when exploring these sun-kissed shores spread beneath the towering Dinara Mountains. Luckily, on this week of hiking, kayaking and island-hopping, it’s a question you won’t ever need to answer. 

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Highlights

  • Explore some of Croatia’s most iconic landscapes, from the canyons of the Krka River to the slopes of the Dinara Mountains
  • Relax into a slower pace on the isles of Pag and Zlarin and take the plunge in the azure waters off of Dugi Otok  
  • Explore a Venetian fortress built to withstand cannon fire and snorkel a WWII-era shipwreck
  • Take to the water on multiple days of kayaking beneath sea cliffs and through emerald-green mountain waterways
  • Swim in the crystalline shallows of deserted islands from the deck of our very own private boat 
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Croatia

Start/End Split

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Description

Welcome to Dalmatia, where the rugged Dinara Mountains meet a sun-kissed shoreline • Catch views of bustling Split and the Adriatic Sea from our first rugged trail on the slopes of Mt. Kozjak • Keep your eye out for the wild horses that call this area home • A fresh lunch of country fare is served among mountainside olive groves • Go for a splash at the beach fronting our hotel, with grand views down the coast. 

Accommodations

Night 1

Marinus Beach Hotel
Marina
Premiere Hotel

Settle into a contemporary beachside hideaway hidden along the rugged coast north of Split. The charming village of Marina and its 16th-century castle keep are just a stroll away—and the turquoise water is just a splash away. (spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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Days 2-3

Description

Ditch the crowds when you explore the iconic travertine cliffs of Krka National Park from a new perspective: kayaking in the Krka River estuary • Embark on a walking tour of historic Šibenik, home to the Cathedral of St. James, a wedding cake of arches and domes carved from stone the color of golden sand • Hop a boat to Šibenik’s imposing bayside St. Nicolas Fortress, then continue onward to the island of Zlarin, known for its red coral • Adults tackle a long option while kids make unique works of art with found objects • Dine on the deck of our private boat and perhaps jump straight into the sparkling sea for a swim.  

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

D-Resort Šibenik
Šibenik
Premiere Hotel

The sinuous contours of this hotel’s ultramodern architecture seem to trace the edges of the peninsula on which it sits, optimizing the views out to the water from every corner possible. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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Days 4-6

Description

Launch kayaks from the rocky moonscape of Pag Island to paddle through crystal-blue waters and even snorkel around a WWII shipwreck • Hop a boat to Dugi Otok (Long Island) • Hike the cliffs of Telašćica Nature Park • Taste Croatia’s renowned olive oils at the source • Play castaway in the Kornati archipelago, where our boat stops for a chef-cooked lunch • Toast to our journey over mountains and islands against the backdrop of historic seaside Zadar. 

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Hyatt Regency Zadar
Zadar
Premiere Hotel

A modern remodel has updated this historic property, set directly on the water in Zadar’s Old Town, with chic yet quirky interiors reminiscent of a jewel box full of beach glass. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Marinus Beach Hotel
Marina

Premiere Hotel

Settle into a contemporary beachside hideaway hidden along the rugged coast north of Split. The charming village of Marina and its 16th-century castle keep are just a stroll away—and the turquoise water is just a splash away. (spa)

Nights 2-3

D-Resort Šibenik
Šibenik

Premiere Hotel

The sinuous contours of this hotel’s ultramodern architecture seem to trace the edges of the peninsula on which it sits, optimizing the views out to the water from every corner possible. (pool, spa) 

Nights 4-5

Hyatt Regency Zadar
Zadar

Premiere Hotel

A modern remodel has updated this historic property, set directly on the water in Zadar’s Old Town, with chic yet quirky interiors reminiscent of a jewel box full of beach glass. (pool, spa) 

From $5,299 /person

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E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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