Region Overviews: Croatia Travel Guide: Overview
Whatever has caught your eye and enticed you to visit this beautiful corner of Europe, a trip to Croatia will definitely not disappoint.
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Croatia Walking & Hiking Tour
Dalmatian Coast Odyssey - Dubrovnik to Hvar
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 1-3
Premiere & Casual Hotels
From: $5,299 - $5,749 pp dbl occ
($1,400 for sgl occ)
It's usually a choice. Do you choose a destination with history, culture and natural beauty or do you go for sun, sea and a laid-back island atmosphere? On our walking and hiking tour in Croatia it's both—the ideal blend of enlightenment and relaxation. When you come to the Dalmatian Coast, get set to enjoy two of the best vacations you've ever had. Hiking in Croatia is simply amazing.
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Start Dubrovnik / End Split
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Explore the newly reborn Dalmatian Coast, gaining insight into Croatia's captivating history and distinctive culture
- Island-hop and swim in the sun-drenched Adriatic as small boats and our routes unveil hidden crystalline bays
- Discover Dubrovnik, an architectural masterpiece and World Heritage site with its 82-foot-high fortified wall
- Hike amid olive groves, vineyards, charming villages and dramatic cliffs with jaw-dropping sea views
Itinerary
Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Premiere & Casual Hotels*
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Day 1
Description
Get to know Dubrovnik, a fortified city with old-world architecture and rich traditions | A hiking trail along rolling hills seduces with stunning views—ocean on one side, mountains on the other | Join a local family in their tiny village for a home-cooked meal—even the bread and wine are homemade.
Accommodations
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
| *Premiere Hotel Located just outside the old town gates with plentiful amenities and a history of entertaining dignitaries and celebrities. (pool)
Days 2-3
Description
Hike along the Pelješac Peninsula, passing hamlets and vineyards | Hop on a boat to Korčula, an island dotted with olive groves and forests of pine, oak and cypress | Walk in Korčula Town, one of Eastern Europe's best-preserved medieval centers | Meandering vineyard paths lead to hidden seaside villages | Ascend into the hills to discover the gorgeous green heart of Korčula | Savor regional delicacies and sip Croatian grappa as the sun sets.
Accommodations
Aminess Korčula Heritage Hotel
Korčula
| *Casual Hotel Built in 1912 in the medieval heart of town, this iconic seaside property was the island's first hotel.
Days 4-6
Description
Hike to a remote swimming spot hidden in Stracincica Bay | Bird's-eye views of Vela Luka unfold as you hike past olive groves and stone terraces | Sunny Hvar, here we come! During our sail, you may be inspired to jump in | Care for some lively nightlife? Hit the town in chic and popular Hvar Town | Walk along a coastal path amid jagged cliffs with sapphire sea vistas | Our friends welcome us into their home in the romantic fishing village of Milna | Savor garden-grown vegetables and fresh-caught fish | Extend your Croatian hiking adventure in the bustling port city of Split, where Diocletian's Palace and a world-famous promenade await.
Accommodations
Palace Elisabeth
Hvar Town
| Premiere Hotel With stunning Venetian and Austrian architectural details, this historic hotel offers luxury in the heart of town. (pool, spa)
Dates & Prices
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.
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October 2023
Oct 1 - Oct 6
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Oct 3 - Oct 8
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Activity Level:
1-3
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
The Dalmatian Coast's landscape is characterized by constant rises and valleys, and the continuously rolling terrain (as well as summertime heat) can make routes feel more challenging than the mileage may suggest. The terrain on this trip includes a mix of paved country lanes, coastal footpaths and stone steps, with some steep or exposed sections.
Daily Route Options
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
The Dalmatian Coast's landscape is characterized by constant rises and valleys, and the continuously rolling terrain (as well as summertime heat) can make routes feel more challenging than the mileage may suggest. The terrain on this trip includes a mix of paved country lanes, coastal footpaths and stone steps, with some steep or exposed sections.
What's Included
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- 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
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- 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
Straight talk
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.
Two Leaders
We ordinarily staff our trips with three leaders: two leaders out on the trail offering support—allowing everyone to have the experience they want, whether it's an easygoing interpretative walk or a rigorous hike—while the third leader moves the van from trailhead to trail end. This trip is a little different in that our routes are a combination of loop hikes and out-and-back trails that begin and end in the same location. This means that you'll still have the same two leaders providing excellent trail support without the need for a third leader to move the van.
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.
Two Leaders
We ordinarily staff our trips with three leaders: two leaders out on the trail offering support—allowing everyone to have the experience they want, whether it's an easygoing interpretative walk or a rigorous hike—while the third leader moves the van from trailhead to trail end. This trip is a little different in that our routes are a combination of loop hikes and out-and-back trails that begin and end in the same location. This means that you'll still have the same two leaders providing excellent trail support without the need for a third leader to move the van.
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