Islands of adventure, Hvar, Croatia

7 days/6 nights from £595.00pp ( €895.00)
May, June, July, September, October (Saturday - Saturday)

Join us on our Hvar adventure tour and enjoy spectacular views, unspoilt nature loaded with the intense colours, and flavours of lavender, sage and rosemary. Experience every aspect of this beautiful island - it's rugged coastline, cliffs and mountains, its small villages, olive groves, lavender fields and vineyards. Sail and dive in its crystal blue seas, visit isolated islands, bays and caves and other places inaccessible to the ordinary tourist.

Itinerary

Day 2 In the morning we sail to island Vis. We sail through the Pakleni islands to a sandy beach called Stoncica. There we will stop for swimming and lunch in great local restaurant on the beach. During the sailing tour you would learn about the basics of Sailing. We return back to Hvar around 6pm.

Day 3 Morning trekking tour through olive groves and vineyards following ancient paths to the peak of St. Nikola. The trail takes us along the old stone road which was once the only communication between the South and North of the island. At the peak of Sveti Nikola at 636 m you will have a wonderful view of all the surrounding islands. On the way down you will stop at two beautiful caves and finally arrive in the village of Sveta Nedilja where a lunch will be organized in one of the traditional restaurants. On the route home we'll stop for a refreshing swim in one of beautiful bays along the coast. Return to Hvar around 6pm.

Day 4 Sea-kayaking day. From Hvar town we'll set off to the beautiful Pakleni islands named in the old days when the islands were the main source of rosin for local shipbuilders. Today, just like then, the islands reveal sheltered coves and are covered with thick pine woods providing refreshing shade even during the hottest summer days. Lunch is planned in a traditional Dalmatian restaurant near the beach of Vlaka. Along with tasteful food and home made wine you can enjoy in the peacefulness and the beauty of the scenery. Afterwards we can take a walk inland on the island of Sveti Klement, the biggest island of the archipelago. We continue by paddling along the other side of the island until we reach the town of Hvar again around 6pm.

Day 5 Sea-kayaking. Again starting in the town of Hvar we kayak eastwards along the rocky coast line. On the way we'll visit beautiful bays and beaches, the Red Rocks, before stopping for lunch at a local restaurants in one of the beautiful bays.

Day 6 Excursion/cultural tour. We start with a guided sightseeing tour of Hvar town. You will enjoy stories about history of Hvar while walking through its beautiful streets and visiting important museums and the hilltop fort overlooking the town. Afternoon free.

Day 7 Early morning transfer to the port of Stari Grad. Ferry to Split. *

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Tour Details

Price includes:
- accommodation in private apartments/rooms. (hotel accommodation available on request)
- sailing tour (boat + skipper), lunch on island of Vis
- trekking - guide, lunch in good restaurant in Sv.Nedjelja
- sea kayaking - guide, kayaks + necessary equipment (life jackets, spray decks, dry bags, snorkeling gear), lunch in great local restaurants
- 2 days - English speaking guide during the excursion, entrance tickets to museums.
- transfers from ferry port to Hvar town and back,

*Price does not include:
- transfers from airport to Split
- ferry tickets from Split to Stari Grad
- ferry tickets from Stari Grad to Split
- meals other thanthose indicated above.

All the restaurants we visit are popular local restaurants with great food and wines, so you will be able to enjoy some fantastic cuisines with plenty of fresh fish, vegetables, and natural home produced olive oil and wines in unspoiled scenery. ... For those who don't eat meat or fish there is always a vegitarian choice...

Single Travellers: Most programs offer a limited number of single rooms, subject to availability and hotel space. Please contact us prior you make the booking for costs.

Group Size: Hvar island Multi-day tour is based on min. of 4 and max of 10 passengers. All trips and trip extensions require a minimum number of participants to operate.

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