Dalmatian Coast Island Hopping

Activity Level

Moderate

Activity

Walking & Trekking

Overview

This walking holiday combines Croatia’s rich cultural heritage and its amazing natural beauty.

A stunning coastline of isolated beaches, unspoilt islands, tourist-free villages and historic sites is perfect for exploring on foot whilst island-hopping between the islands of Brac, Hvar, Korcula and Mljet. You’ll also enjoy plenty of swimming opportunities throughout the week.

You start in Trogir, where the first Greek settlers landed, listed by UNESCO for its wealth of classical buildings such as St Lovro’s church and the Venetian loggia. You then island hop along the Dalmatian Coast. First stop is Brac where you can enjoy views from the highest point in the Adriatic islands; next stop Hvar, the sunniest place in the country and where you will discover abandoned ancient hamlets, vineyards and lavender fields. On Korcula you’ll discover the agricultural side of the island, along with the historic old town and a Nature Park. The National Park (entrance included) on Mljet is the oldest marine protected area in the Mediterranean. And finally there’s the UNESCO-listed old town of Dubrovnik, where well-preserved ramparts surround a honeycomb of Renaissance churches, secret courtyards and sumptuous merchants’ palaces.

We’re extremely pleased with our choice of hotels too. Our 4 star hotel in Trogir looks over onto the old town, our 3 star hotel in Hvar is situated in a secluded pine grove and in Dubrovnik, we stay in a 3 star hotel on the Lapad peninsula.

Key Information

Trip Code: W07DC
Ways to Travel: Self-Guided Holidays
Countries: Croatia

What's Included

All buffet breakfasts and 3 evening meals
GPS route directions and maps
Walking transfers by car or ferry/catarmaran
Mljet National Park entrance fee

5 days of Walking & Trekking

Day 2: 12 km / 7.5 miles
Day 4: 10 km / 6.2 miles
Day 5: 11 km / 6.8 miles
Day 6: 8 km / 5 miles

Highlights

Island hop between the Dalmatian Islands of Brac, Hvar, Korcula and Mljet
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Dubrovnik and Trogir
Dubrovnik, 'Pearl of the Adriatic': medieval ramparts, Renaissance churches, Doge's Palace
Discover a varied landscape; stunning coastal paths, pretty villages, small ports, vineyards and olive groves

Itinerary

First Destination: Trogir
Next Destination: Dubrovnik

Meals included:None

Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

First Destination: Trogir
Next Destination: Dubrovnik

Arrive at your hotel in Trogir, enjoy a wander and dinner in the old town.
You stay at Hotel Villa Sikaa

Transfer to Split for a morning ferry to Brac where you reach the highest peak of the Adriatic islands, Vidova Gora (780m) and enjoy spectacular views. Head to Bol for a swim or to visit the town before taking the catamaran ferry to Hvar.
You stay at Labranda Senses Resort

Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a rest day on Hvar, head to the beach, explore Hvar town or opt for a half day boat trip (extra cost) to the Pakleni Islands.
You stay at Labranda Senses Resort

Meals included:Breakfast

Today’s walk is from Velo Grablje village to Hvar town. First stop is the small, almost forgotten village of Malo Grablje, set in the hills. Descend to the coastal village of Milna and pause for a swim before following a coast path back to Hvar town. You’ll then take the catamaran to Korcula island where you spend the next 3 nights.
You stay at Hotel Liburna

Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner

A transfer takes you to Pupnat, the smallest, and one of the oldest villages of the island. Follow the path of Marmont, a Napoleon general who modernized Dalmatia. Walk through fields and olive groves to Kocje Nature Park, a protected area with a narrow canyon and interesting rock formations. Descend to Korcula town.
You stay at Hotel Liburna

Meals included:Breakfast

Take the catamaran to Mljet where you can explore the National Park and discover the salt lakes of Veliko Jezero and Malo Jezero. In the middle of Veliko Jezero is a small island with a 12th century Benedictine monastery which can be reached by boat. After heading to the top of the island for panoramic views return by catamaran to Korcula.
You stay at Hotel Liburna

Meals included:Breakfast

A morning transfer by catamaran to Dubrovnik allowing a free afternoon to explore the marbled streets and stairways of the Old Town to discover churches, palaces and museums. Walk the walls (payable locally) to enjoy fantastic views to the old town and along the coast.
You stay at Hotel Perla

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Dates & Prices

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Accommodation

You will stay in a delightful mix of 3 and 4-star hotels, our hotel in Trogir looks over onto the old town. Our 3 star hotel in Hvar is situated in a secluded pine grove and in Dubrovnik, we stay in a 3 star hotel on the Lapad peninsula.

Essential Information

Air inclusive prices include standard flights and transfers.

Alternative transfers
If you require alternative transfers (because you will be arriving at a different time to our standard flights), then we can usually arrange these for you (there may be an additional charge).

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

All breakfasts are included throughout. For breakfast, you can expect a continental buffet serving a wide selection of food from cold meats, cheeses, bread, and eggs to pastries, yoghurts, jams, and fruit as well as tea and coffee.

Croatian cuisine is a mixture of fine seafood, grilled lamb, pizza, pasta and salads, with influences from central Europe, Italy, and other parts of the Balkans.

Croatia has one of the sunniest climates in Europe, and some regions are well known to be free from rain. Our trips from April to June and September to October, so you should expect some variation in temperature and possibly some rainfall.

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.