Hiking Brač and Hvar Island

Duration / level / type: 8 days / moderate / self-guided

Location: Island of Brač, Island of Hvar

Price: from 440 € per person in DBL room

Highlights

Split – Diocletians Palace UNESCO World Heritage Site

Vidova Gora, the highest peak of the Adriatic Islands

Bol, Island of Brač – famous beach Zlati Rat – ˝Golden Horn˝- the most photographed beach of the Adriatic Coast

Blaca Monastery – a step in the past of the tranquil retreat of the glagolitic monks

Hvar – ˝Lavender’s Island˝

Town of Split and two nearby Islands, Brač and Hvar, to some one of the most beautiful ones at the Adriatic Coast.

One with the highest peak, Vidova Gora (778m) and the most photographed beach, Zlatni Rat and one called the Sunniest and the Lavender’s Island. One week of exploring them should be just a sneak preview and a teaser to come back for more.

Itinerary / 8 days

Day 1 – Arrival
Arrival to Split airport and a shuttle bus transfer to the town of Split. Depending on the flight arrival there could be some time to roam the streets of the old town, possible visit to the UNESCO’s Diocletian’s Palace. In the afternoon catamaran transfer to Bol, Island of Brač. Overnight in Bol.
Day 2 – ŠKRIP – SPLITSKA – POSTIRA
Morning transfer the oldest settlement of the Island of Brač, Škrip. Visit the museum of the Island of Brač before the start of the descent to Splitska and then taking a coastal path to Postira. Before taking a public bus back to Bol, time for a refreshing swim or a cup of coffee.
Day 3 – VIDOVA GORA
Morning transfer to Pogažul and a walk to Vidova Gora (778m) and then down to Bol. Before the descent time to enjoy the stunning view of the Zlatni Rat beach and the Island of Hvar.
Day 4 – BLACA
Morning transfer to the start of the walk to Blaca Monastery. After a visit to this most interesting cultural site and on the way back to Murvica there will be opportunities for a refreshing swim in Blaca or Farska Bay. Transfer from Murvica to Bol.
Day 5 – BOL – JELSA
Rest day. Today we enjoy our rest day, with s possible visit to Dominican Monastery or vine tasting in Bol. Afternoon catamaran from Bol to Jelsa.
Day 6 – JELSA
Circular hike around Jelsa. Walking through the picturesque villages filled with gardens and orchards, olive growth and Mediterranean makia.
Day 7 – HVAR
Last but not least, Town of Hvar is our closing hike of the week. Short transfer to the start of the walk, beautiful hike thorough scented fields of lavender and olive growth to Napoleon Fortress before the descent to ton of Hvar. Public bus transfer back to Jelsa.
Day 8 – Departure
Early morning catamaran to Split. Shuttle bus to Split airport in time for your departure flight.

Walking profile

Number of days walking: 5
Level: moderate / self-guided
Average daily distance: 12 km / 7,5 miles
Terrain: medium altitude differences (up to 700m); trails passing green pine forests but also rocky limestone areas

DATES & PRICES
WHAT'S INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION
ADDITIONAL INFO

DATE	Price per person in DOUBLE ROOM	Price per person in SINGLE ROOM
April	440€	650€
May	440€	650€
June	490€	720€
July	590€	840€
August	590€	840€
September	470€	680€
October	440€	650€

INCLUDED
- 7 nights, bed and breakfast service
- Day 2 Transfer Bol – Škrip
- Day 3 Transfer Bol – Podgazul
- Day 4 Transfer Bol – Brac plateau (near Blaca monastery)
- Day 4 Transfer Murvica – Bol
- Day 6 Transfer Jelsa – V. Grabje
- Maps Brač and Hvar
- Road books with walking route notes which include maps and full directions
NOT INCLUDED
- (all given prices are informative, not contractual, since they are paid to local providers directly)
- Flights to/from Croatia
- DAY 1
  - Transfer Split airport – Split harbor. Public bus 6,00 €, taxi 35,00 €.
  - Jadrolinija Ferry Split – Supetar 4,50 €
- Day 2
  - Public bus Autotrans Postira – Bol, 6,00 €
- Day 5
  - Jadrolinija Catamaran Bol – Jelsa 3,50 € – 5,00 €
- Day 7
  - Public bus Čazmatrans Hvar – Jesla 5,00 €
- DAY 8
  - Jadrolinija Catamaran Jelsa – Split 5,50 € – 7,50 €
  - Transfer Split harbor – Split airport Public bus 6,00 €, taxi 35,00 €.
- All meals and other service not mentioned in the PRICE INCLUDE chapter
- Travel Insurance.
4 nights in BOL, HOTEL VILLA DANIELA 3*, Bed & Breakfast service

Villa Daniela is situated near the center of the ancient town of Bol on the island of Brac.

Hidden within a pine forest and close to Adriatic Sea, Villa Daniela was built in famous white stone from island Brač. You are invited to relax with a cool drink by the pool under olive tree and experience your dream vacation in Dalmatian ambient and Mediterranean atmosphere.

Nearest beaches are just a minutes away, and Zlatni Rat beach is just a 10 minutes away on foot.

Villa Daniela is surrounded by lush greenery and close to the Adriatic Sea, it offers you 30 air-conditioned rooms, most of them with terraces with beautiful views.
– Free Wi Fi
– SAT TV
– Mini bar
– Safe
– Hair dryer
– Heating and air conditioning rooms
– Some rooms also offer spacious balconies

3 nights in a small family run bed and breakfasts in Jelsa – BB

Small family run apartments/ bed and breakfasts in Jelsa, situated mostly at the seafront or tucked away in the old town centers. All accommodations have en-suite bathrooms.
Eating & drinking
All breakfasts are included throughout. This program will give you a chance to taste the gastronomical Mediterranean cuisine mixed with lamb and veal meat, potatoes, cheese, local grown vegetables and fruits recommended by our local representatives.

Vaccinations and Visa
Visas are not required by the following nationalities: British and other EU countries, Nationals of Australia, New Zealand, United States and Canada. Other nationalities should check with the relevant authorities. There are no specific health risks.

Holiday style

This program is dedicated to nature lovers who like to do medium difficulty walks, usually up to 14km distance, with altitude difference of a maximum 700m.Trails vary from rugged rocky limestone terrains to dense forests and easy coastal paths

Some hiking experience is desirable, although anyone with a reasonable level of fitness can do the program.

If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to call us

More info

Guides:
This is a self-guided holiday but if you want our expert local guide please contact us for details.
More about our guides on https://vmd.hr/eng/about-us/our-guides/

Weather & seasonality
This tour takes you to the seaside and some of the inner parts of the Islands of Brač and Hvar. Beautiful beaches of the Island Brac like Zlatni rat and the highest peak of the Adriatic Islands: Vidova Gora. Climate can be various but our tours are run in periods when the weather is usually stable, be sure to be ready for sun, rain and wind. Strong north wind ˝Bura˝ can be quite unpleasant so make sure you pack some warmer wind stoppers but also a hat and sun glasses for the strong Adriatic sun.

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