Highlights

Climb Vidova Gora – highest peak of Adriatic Islands

Discover the solitary life in Desert Blace

Swim at the famous Golden Cape (Zlatni Rat)

Walk the Biokovo mountain range

Rarely do mountains come so close to the sea, as it happens in Central Dalmatia. The Dinaric arc, starting from Slovenia and going all the way to Albania, has some of its most splendid „moments“ in this area.

On the tour we will first walk the Biokovo mountain range, with views of the coast and islands from more than 800m altitude. On day when we climb Omiska Dinara, we will get a glimpse of the high mountains of Bosnia & Herzegovina, miles into the innerlands. Later we will cross to the island of Brac and enjoy the Mediteranean spirit of the fishing village of Bol. Durign our stay on this island, we will also visit the valley and monastery of Blace, learning about its 500 years old history. On the last day, we will again enjoy a stunning view, from the top of Vidova Gora (780m), the highest peak of all Adriatic islands.

Itinerary / 8 days

• Day 1 – Arrival

  Arrival to Split airport and transfer to Makarska.

• Day 2 – Biokovo mountain range – botanical walk

  After breakfast, a hiking tour on the slopes of the Biokovo mountain, one of Croatia’s 11 areas protected as a Park of Nature. On our walk, we will enjoy the distinctive and varied flora of Biokovo, while visiting the open botanical garden in Kotišina village. We will end the walk back in Makarska, with a swim in the beautiful Adriatic sea or an ice cream on the beach.

• Day 3 – Biokovo mountain range

  Morning transfer to Bast village and a second walk on the slopes of the Biokovo mountain Park of Nature. During the walk, we will enjoy the views of the coastal riviera and Central Dalmatian islands. Descent to Makarka and afternoon free to relax on the beach or absorb the easy-going ambience of this relaxed coastal city.

• Day 4 – Omiska Dinara (863m)

  Today we hike to the top of Omiska Dinara, the north-west end of the Biokovo mountain range. During the hike we will have splendid views on the Dalmatian coast and when we reach the top (863m), we will be rewarded with a view of the mountains of Croatia’s innerlands and Bosnia & Herzegovina, often still covered in snow, at the same time while we are bathing in sun on Omiska Dinara. We end the walk on the banks of river Cetina, known for being a refuge for Omis pirates in medieval times.

• Day 5 – Bol, Island of Brac

  Morning ferry MAKARSKA-SUMARTIN (on island of Brac). Transfer to Bol village and accommodation in a hotel. Free time for swimming and discovery of this cosy little fishing village, on the south coast of Brac.

• Day 6 – Blace monastery, Brac island

  Transfer to the plateau at the middle of the island. Descent towards the hidden valley of Blace, dominated by medieval monastery built in solid rock. Here we learn about more than 500 years history of this monastery and their influence on the local community. Later on, descent to the south coast of the island of Brac, where we enjoy a picnic at the beach and a swim at the clear blue Adriatic. Walk back to the town of Bol.

• Day 7 – Vidova Gora – highest peak of Adriatic islands (780m)

  In the morning, we start our walk directly from the hotel and climb the highest peak of Brač and all Adriatic islands – VIDOVA GORA (780m). At the peak, we are rewarded by a stunning view of the surrounding islands of Hvar, Vis, Korcula, etc. In the afternoon, boat transfer to the island of Hvar, town of Jelsa. Accommodation in hotel.

• Day 8 – Departure

  Transfer to Split airport. Departure.

Walking profile

Number of days walking: 5
Level: moderate
Average daily distance: 12 km / 6,25 miles
Terrain: medium altitude differences (up to 800m); quiet mountaineering paths, mainly rugged rocky terrain

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Guides:
Our nature experts Zeljko Zarak, Krsto Lukic and Edo Vricic will be your guides through the wonders of the Croatian national parks. Their love for pristine wilderness takes them often to hikes far away from the cities and crowds, where they can feel one with the nature. They will try to convey this special connection with nature to you and will make you feel as a part of the Croatian wilderness,while learning at the same time about local traditions, customs and old ways of life. Find out more about your guide here.

Weather & seasonality
Croatia boasts one of the sunniest climates in Europe, and some regions are notoriously free from rain. We generally travel off-season, so you should expect some variation in temperature and possibly some rainfall. Temperatures can be high, particularly on the July departures and can reach the mid to high 30s (degC).