Explore the stunning Adriatic coast of Croatia and its beautiful seaside cities on this luxury 9 days trip. The trip begins inside the iconic city walls of Dubrovnik, discovering the Old Town’s winding medieval streets, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, spend two days on the sunny island of Hvar, returning to the mainland and the cities of Split and Zadar. Continue up to Rap, a charming island, for some fabulous sea kayaking , and on to the famous waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Type: Luxury Private Tour
Upon arrival at Dubrovnik International Airport you will be met by your private driver and transferred to the beautiful Villa Dubrovnik.
Meals: NA
Overnight: Villa Dubrovnik
Today, meet your guide for a pleasant walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town. George Bernard Shaw was so enchanted by this beautiful city that he exclaimed “those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik”, as well as famously describing it as “the pearl of the Adriatic”. Dubrovnik’s Old Town became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, and a magnificent curtain of walls surrounds marble streets and baroque buildings that exude a pearly light in the Adriatic sun.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: : Villa Dubrovnik
This morning, meet your guide and take a short walk to St. Jacob’s beach for a private sea kayaking adventure around the island of Lokrum. Discover unreachable caves and hidden beaches, paddling near impressive sea rocks. Experience cultural-historical sites from a wholly new perspective. Enjoy swimming and snorkelling in the crystal clear blue Adriatic Sea. You will also enjoy a short stop on the island of Lokrum, so you can take a walk through its beautiful botanical garden or relax in a bar on the island with a refreshment before we return to the mainland and your hotel.
Upon arrival at hotel, check out for private transfer from Dubrovnik to Hvar Island via Drvenic. Once at Hvar, you will be escorted to your hotel for check in.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Heritage Villa Apolon
This morning, you will be greeted by your local guide where you will first head to Jelsa via private transport and once there, you will board the Hydroplane from Jelsa to Split Port for a private guided walking tour of Split.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Heritage Villa Apolon
The morning, check out of your hotel and we will travel to the picturesque Skradin and the Krka Waterfalls National Park. On its green path, River Krka has seven falls, the last one being the amazing Skradinski Buk. Following the tour, we will head to your hotel in Zadar via private transfer.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Art Hotel Kalelarga
Today after breakfast, meet your guide for today’s exciting hiking excursion. We join the hiking trail at the village of Ravni Golubi, from where it leads us through to the Vratolom ridge to the mouth of Krupa and into Zrmanja with wonderful views of the Krupa waterfalls under Babin Grad. The trail leads us further up the River Krupa before ascending just in front of the Kuda Bridge, bringing us to the edge of the canyon with a wonderful view over the Krupa canyon.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Art Hotel Kalelarga
In the morning, you will be taking a hydroplane to and fro Rab Island. Upon arrival in Rab, meet your guide and start your sea kayak adventure. The Island of Rab is the best sea kayaking destination in the North Adriatic.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Art Hotel Kalelarga
Today we will explore the Plitvice Lakes! Met at the hotel’s lobby we set out towards Plitvice National Park where we will be met by local guides who will explain how the lakes are a masterpiece of nature. Even for seasoned world travellers, the overpowering beauty and grandeur of Plitvice National Park is simply astounding. With waterfalls spilling over impossible hills, sixteen different lakes, and fascinating flora and fauna, Plitvice is the most visited place in Croatia. Since 1979, the park has been under the protection of UNESCO as a rare World Heritage Site.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Art Hotel Kalelarga
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head over to the airport via private transfer for your onward flight to your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: NA