Walking North Croatia's Islands & Lakes

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Walking & Trekking

Activity Level

Moderate

Comfort Level

Superior

Ways to Travel :

Guided Group

Activity :

Walking & Trekking

Group Size :

6 - 16

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

TVP

Hike the most scenic trails in northern Croatia with a tour leader who knows them better than anyone else

Discover northern Croatia on foot, a heady blend of coastal paths, olive groves and Adriatic islands. Starting in historic Zagreb, you’ll explore the walkable capital and tumbling waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes, before continuing to the island of Krk. Natural beauty awaits, including the famous Lungomare seaside promenade on neighbouring Cres island. Throughout, you’ll be guided by a tour leader who knows the trails better than anyone – allowing you to explore northern Croatia like an insider.

Highlights

Join the best local tour leader to discover northern Croatia on foot
Marvel at the waterfalls and chain lakes of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Enjoy a nature walk in Maksimir Park, one of the oldest public parks in Europe
Stay on the Adriatic island of Krk and enjoy a wine and cheese tasting in Vrbnik
Follow the stone-lined paths through the olive groves of Cres island
Hike the most scenic section of the celebrated Lungomare coastal walk

Key Information

Accommodation: 4 Superior nights (hotels), 3 Classic nights (hotels)
Group normally 6 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Countries visited: Croatia

What's Included

All breakfasts, one dinner
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Group arrival and departure transfers available

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations

6 Days of Walking & Trekking

Pace:

Moderate: 3mi-4mi (5km-6km) an hour

Terrain:

Low altitude; uneven paths with some steep ascents and descents

Day 2

8 km / 5 miles

Day 3

8 km / 5 miles

Day 4

10 km / 6.2 miles

Day 5

7 km / 4.3 miles

Day 7

8 km / 5 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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Itinerary

Zagreb Zagreb

Begin your adventure in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, where grand Austro-Hungarian architecture meets leafy parks and lively cafe terraces.

As many flights arrive late into Zagreb Airport, we have a welcome briefing tomorrow morning.

Want more time in Zagreb? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Accommodation: Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre (or similar)
Upgrade to a premier king room today – speak to your sales representative for more details

After breakfast, say bok (hello) to your tour leader and fellow travellers as we gather for the first time to get to know each other and hear more about the adventure ahead.

Then, set out on foot to uncover the highlights of Zagreb’s Upper and Lower Town. We pass grand squares, the colourful roof of St Mark’s Church, and the lively Dolac Market, gaining insights into the city’s past and present. The Upper Town retains its medieval street plan and gothic churches, while the Lower Town is a showcase of 19th-century architecture, with sweeping boulevards inspired by Vienna.

In the afternoon, we stretch our legs in Maksimir Park, one of the oldest public parks in Europe. Opened in 1794, it was designed in the English landscape style and is home to a baroque pavilion and Zagreb zoo. With tranquil lakes, shaded pathways, and protected wildlife to spot, including plenty of birdlife, it’s a refreshing contrast to the city streets.

Your tour leader then ensures a big Croatian welcome by arranging a group dinner at a local restaurant, where we enjoy our first taste of regional flavours.

Accommodation: Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre (or similar)
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Distance covered: 5mi (8km)

Ascent: 394ft (120m); Descent: 394ft (120m); Activity hours: 4-5

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Bid farewell to Zagreb, as we transfer (two hours) to Plitvice Lakes National Park, among the most celebrated natural wonders in Croatia.

A World Heritage site, it’s home to a chain of 16 terraced lakes, connected by tumbling waterfalls. With our expert tour leader guiding the way, we walk wooden boardwalks and trails to admire the park’s karst landscape and spot the varied wildlife.

After, we transfer (three hours) by minibus to Krk island, staying in the picturesque seaside town of Malinska, our home for the next four nights.

Accommodation: Hotel Malin (or similar)
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Distance covered: 5mi (8km)

Ascent: 820ft (250m); Descent: 820ft (250m); Activity hours: 4

Meals included: Breakfast

A 20-minute transfer takes us to Vrbnik, a clifftop town famous for producing Žlahtina, a crisp white wine unique to this part of Croatia. Our circular walk passes through the vineyards where this indigenous grape grows, weaving between dry-stone walls and olive groves before reaching a viewpoint above the Adriatic.

We end with a well-earned wine and prosciutto tasting back in Vrbnik, raising a glass with the winemakers and learning how they create their excellent produce.

Accommodation: Hotel Malin (or similar)
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Distance covered: 6mi (10km)

Ascent: 722ft (220m); Descent: 722ft (220m); Activity hours: 3-4

Meals included: Breakfast

Take the 30-minute ferry from Krk to neighbouring Cres, an island where centuries-old olive trees are still tended by local families.

Our hike today follows stone-lined paths through these groves, with glimpses of the sea in the distance.

Back in the small harbour town of Cres, enjoy free time for a coffee or perhaps a swim before returning to Krk for the evening.

Accommodation: Hotel Malin (or similar)
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Distance covered: 4mi (7km)

Ascent: 492ft (150m); Descent: 492ft (150m); Activity hours: 2-3

Meals included: Breakfast

Today is free to enjoy the wonders of Krk. You may wish to swim in one of the island’s many coves, take a boat excursion, or simply relax in Malinska.

For hikers, there’s the option to follow the Paradise Path, an easy 6mi (10km) coastal trail linking Malinska and Porat. Passing pine woods, seaside chapels, and the stone Fumak Cross, the route offers plenty of shady spots and inviting swimming stops.

Accommodation: Hotel Malin (or similar)
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Meals included: Breakfast

Head north (1hr 30min) to Opatija, once the favoured retreat of Viennese nobility. Here, we hike the Lungomare promenade, a seafront path built in the late 19th century as part of the area’s transformation into a fashionable spa resort under the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Our route takes us along the most beautiful section of the trail: from Opatija through Ičići and Ika to Lovran, where we pause for lunch. Known for its seafood taverns and atmospheric old town, it’s a fitting finale to our coastal walks.

Later, we return by bus (two hours) to Zagreb, where we can enjoy a farewell dinner together – a chance to remember highlights of the tour.

Accommodation: Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre (or similar)
Upgrade to a premier king room today – speak to your sales representative for more details

Distance covered: 5mi (8km)

Ascent: 164ft (50m); Descent: 164ft (50m); Activity hours: 2hr 30min-3

Meals included: Breakfast

You’ve walked among waterfalls at Plitvice, sampled wines in Vrbnik, and strolled the elegant promenades of Opatija, but now it’s time to begin your return journey home.

Alternatively, if you’d like to extend your adventure, speak to your sales representative to discuss our wide range of extension options.

Meals included: Breakfast

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

This tour is graded Activity Level 3 (Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings, visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip, please contact us.

Suitability: Most of the hiking routes are on clearly defined paths. The paths can get steeper in places and some sections can be rocky. No specific technical experience is required but we recommend you are comfortable hiking in hilly and mountainous areas. Anyone with a reasonable level of fitness should be comfortable with the daily distances and height gained.

Flexibility: The distances and times stated in the itinerary are maximums; however, the tour leader may alter the hikes based on several factors, including climate and overall group pace.

Following a review of all our trips we have categorised this trip as generally not suitable for persons of reduced mobility. However if you are a regular traveller on such trips, please contact customer services to discuss the trip and your personal condition.

Joining Instructions

Key information

Start hotel: Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre, Ul. kneza Branimira 29, 10000, Zagreb,
Phone: +385 1 4559 505
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There will be a welcome briefing around 6pm, followed by a welcome dinner
Airport: Zagreb Airport (ZAG)

Getting to the start hotel

The start hotel is approximately 20 minutes’ drive from the airport. We provide one group transfer from the airport to the hotel, which you can join at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. Speak to your sales representative for the transfer times or to arrange a private transfer.

Catching your return flight

There’s one group transfer to the airport, which you can join at no extra cost. Please speak to your sales representative for the time of the transfer. If the group transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative.

Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.

Location start: Zagreb
Location end: Zagreb

Vaccinations and Health

Croatia

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus, rabies and tick-borne encephalitis. Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic.

Passport

Remember to check the expiration date of your passport if travelling internationally. Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after the date of your scheduled return.

Visa

Croatia

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Croatia. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/croatia
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/croatia
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/croatia/entry-requirements
• USA:  www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Croatia.html

Food & Drink

Croatian cuisine is a mixture of fine seafood, grilled meat, pizza, pasta and salads, with influences from central Europe, Italy and the Balkans. Delicacies we highly recommend include squid-ink risotto and octopus salad.

For breakfast, expect a large continental buffet with meats and cheeses, bread, jams and pastries, plus tea and coffee.

Weather

Croatia has one of the sunniest climates in Europe, and some regions are well known to be free from rain. Our trips run from March to October, so expect some variation in temperature and possibly some rainfall. Temperatures can be high, particularly on the July departures when average temperatures are around 29C (84F). Temperatures in March, April and October are typically cooler.

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Well-located hotels

We aim to secure locally owned accommodation that is well located, offers good value for money, and plenty of comfort. To help you find your ideal adventure, each trip is given a Comfort Level rating, which indicates the overall standard of accommodation. For more on our ratings, see our Comfort Level guidelines.

Room upgrades: Room upgrades are available throughout this itinerary, please speak to your sales representative for more details.

Tailor your trip: Extend your adventure by securing extra hotel nights before or after the main itinerary. Speak to your sales representative to book.

Private rooms: Like most tour operators, we room solo passengers together. If you’d prefer to have a private room, it’s normally possible to do this for a supplement. Speak to your sales representative to book.