Croatia Hiking & Walking Tour

Overview

Your guides will meet you at 9:00 AM in the lobby of Heritage Palace Varoš in Split, where your Croatia Hiking & Walking adventure begins. After introductions, the first hike follows the south slopes of Marjan Hill, a park forest that opens up to sweeping views over Split's historic center and the Adriatic beyond. Following lunch together, the afternoon is free to take in the city at your own pace—and Split rewards the wanderer, centered around the 1,700-year-old UNESCO-protected Diocletian's Palace, a living landmark that sets the tone for the week ahead. This evening, your guides lead a walk through the ancient landmark, uncovering its layered history and less-traveled corners, before the group gathers for a social hour, a preview of the week ahead, and dinner at one of the old town's most characterful restaurants.

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After breakfast, a one-hour private transfer brings you to Krka National Park, where tranquil trails wind along the lower Krka River toward the Skradinski Buk and Roški Slap waterfalls, one of the most visited natural sites in Croatia. Feel the mist as the falls tumble over moss-covered travertine into turquoise pools below. The trail continues to Skradin, where lunch at a traditional Dalmatian konoba brings time-honored recipes and locally sourced ingredients to the table. Back in Split by afternoon, the rest of the day is yours—unwind at the hotel or explore at your own pace. Tonight is yours to explore the city's dining scene, with a list of guide recommendations to get you started.

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Trading land for water, a fast ferry from Split harbor crosses to Hvar, the most glamorous of the Dalmatian islands. On arrival, a gentle climb leads to the 16th-century Church of St. Mary Magdalene, a Renaissance-Baroque landmark with panoramic views over the island's lavender fields and coastline. The trail descends through pine forest to the coastal path, passing rocky shores with a refreshing swim along the way before reaching Hvar Town, a chic port town of marble streets, waterfront cafés, and a harbor filled with sailboats. After time to explore and lunch at your own pace, the afternoon at the hotel is yours to enjoy the spa and private beach. This evening, a wine pairing dinner puts Hvar's island vintages alongside a menu of local cuisine in one of the town's most lively spots.

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The morning starts with a leisurely breakfast on the hotel's terrace before a private speedboat from Hvar threads through the Dalmatian islands to Korčula, where a short shuttle reaches the trailhead. You'll hike through a nature reserve of rocky paths, dense green cover, and open sea views to Eko Škoj, a family-run estate with ancient olive groves and deep roots in the land. A guided tasting of their estate oils leads into a traditional meal on site, one of the more grounded meals of the week. A second speedboat crossing brings you to Orebić on the Pelješac peninsula as the afternoon winds down. Dinner is on your own tonight, with your guides' recommendations to hand.

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After a short transfer, start your hike on an old road leading to the Gospe od Andjela monastery, a 15th-century Franciscan landmark with far-reaching views across the Pelješac peninsula and an impressive collection of religious art and manuscripts. Following a brief visit, you'll descend toward lunch at a laid-back restaurant overlooking the windsurfers on the water below. A shuttle back to Orebić leaves the afternoon free to explore. Grand villas built by sea captains line the beachfront promenade, their Venetian-influenced facades telling the story of a seafaring past. Take a swim or, weather permitting, head out by kayak to see the Pelješac coastline from the water. This evening, the group gathers for a final social hour and dinner to celebrate an incredible week.

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The final morning brings one last activity along the scenic Dalmatian Coast. A speedboat returns you to Korčula, often referred to as "Little Dubrovnik" for its medieval walled town and striking Venetian architecture, where a local historian reveals the town's hidden corners on a guided walking tour. After the exploration, a boat brings you back to the hotel. At 11:00 AM, bid farewell to your guides as a private shuttle takes you to Hotel Lapad in Dubrovnik, a scenic two-hour transfer along the coast.