Croatia: Islands & Mountains

Guide

Normally four to 16, plus leader and driver.

Meals

All breakfasts are included. For breakfast you can expect a large continental buffet with meats and cheeses, bread, jams and pastries, plus tea and coffee. Croatian cuisine is a mixture of fine seafood, grilled meat, pizza, pasta and salads, with influences from central Europe, Italy and the Balkans. Some specialities that we highly recommend include squid-ink risotto and octopus salad.

Others

All transport and listed activities

Transport

Travel will be by private bus, scheduled ferry services and local public bus in Dubrovnik.

Accommodation

Seven hotel nights. Hotels are simple but comfortable. In recent years, Croatia has regained its place as a popular tourist destination with visitor levels nearly as high as before the Balkan conflict. Unfortunately, many hotels were damaged beyond repair either directly or indirectly during those years and demand now heavily outstrips supply. As a result, hotel prices are high and Croatia is not the cheap destination some might expect. Hotels tend to be more functional than luxurious with Communist-era architecture and facilities. In Dubrovnik, we usually stay at Hotel Komodor ANNEX, situated in Lapad bay. It is close to restaurants and bars, and the bus stop for the Old Town is just in front of the hotel. A pebble beach is nearby if you want a refreshing dip in the Adriatic Sea or you can enjoy the outdoor hotel pool. The hotel was refurbished in winter 2018. In the small town of Bol, we stay at the family-run hotel Vila Daniela. It’s a 15-minute stroll to the beloved beach, Golden Horn. Katarina is one of the friendliest receptionists, she is always making sure our guests don’t lack anything. Her father has a lovely traditional restaurant that you can visit and it will be a dinner to remember. Traditional dishes made from local produce and vegetables grown in their garden will possibly be the culinary highlight of the trip. Hotel Vicko in Starigrad Paklenica is a short stroll from a public beach. Take a swim after walking through beautiful Paklenica National Park. Hotel Vicko also has a really good restaurant serving local dishes. This hotel truly understands the meaning of a hiker tourist; they will never complain about muddy shoes or a wet overcoat and will help you dry out. Their breakfast is amazing with various choices and their food in their restaurant is made from secret family recipes spiced with local medical herbs from the great mountain of Velebit.

Others

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available from) — Visas or vaccinations — Local bus tickets in Dubrovnik

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included