Dalmatia 8-day guided hiking tour, Croatia

Rock climbing in Paklenica Canyon, Dalmatia - Croatia

This hiking tour takes you to Dalmatia, a beautiful region in Croatia, between the sea, the coast and the mountains, with picturesque old towns. Mark, a certified GeoGuide, takes you on this great trip.

8 Days

Oct

Intermediate

Description

Join me on this 8-day guided hiking tour and discover the Mediterranean charm of the old picturesque towns of Dalmatia and its beautiful landscape diversity.

Dalmatia is the whole southern region of Croatia, a narrow belt of the east shore of the Adriatic Sea, stretching from Zadar in the north to Dubrovnik in the south. It is a sun-drenched region, known for one of the most beautiful landscapes in Croatia, including high mountain ranges, islands and a beautiufl coast line.

We will fly directly to Split, the largest city in Dalmatia. In good weather, the flight is already a great experience, with a great view over the Alps from above. From Split a shuttle bus will take us to Omiš. We will be staying in a single hotel here for the whole time.

Omis is a small beautiful town and harbor, located where the Cetina River meets the Adriatic Sea. It is about 25 kilometres from Split. From our hotel, we will make star-shaped hikes in the region. You can check the detailed itinerary below.

In order to get to the starting/ending point of the hikes we will sometimes take a private bus, so we can enjoy the hikes with a light daypack. Every day you can decide whether you want to participate in the hike or do something different on your own. Outside of the bustling cities, we will have time for hiking, experiencing nature, the silence and seclusion of the area.

The unique location of the family-run hotel allows us to enjoy a magnificent view of the old town of Omiš and the sea, as well as the Cetina gorge. Omiš is a small town with a variety of grocery stores and restaurants. The shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance.

We will be hiking for about 3 to 5 hours every day. This is is a hike of easy/intermediate level. We will walk on mostly good trails in open terrain, with partly karstic paths and isolated trackless sections.

I am a multilingual hiking guide and I have personally organized this trip. As a grop tour, this will be the first trip, so it has some special pioneering character.

If you want to join me on this great hiking tour in Dalmatia, check the date below and book your trip. It will be an unforgettable tour. I also offer other great hiking tours, in Switzerland and Finland.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Transport during the trip
Flight to the start

Price details

The price includes: Travel organization German-speaking and multilingual guide-
Direct flight with Germania Zurich Split, economy class, round trip- (From mid-August 2019: On your reservation or booking request, I check availability and cost of flight. After that, I need your quick feedback, as airfares change rapidly. Thank you for your comprehension.)
7 nights in 3star Hotel (according to country-specific classification) (basic double room with breakfast)-Dinner on the 1st day-
5 days of Germanlanguage guided hikes, including 1x with local lunch, 1x with tasting of local products-
City tour in Split with local, Germanspeaking guide-
Excursion and entrance Krka National Park
Shuttle bus ride Split Omiš return-
All transfers during the planned hikes.///
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Single room supplement (CHF 190)
Meals, lunches and dinners, drinks
Any admissions and activities out of program
Any additional transport locally out of program
Daytime activities
Insurance

Itinerary

Day 1: Split - Omis

Arrival by plane to Split. City tour in Split and continue by shuttle bus to Omiš to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 to 7: Hiking Days

During these days, we will enjoy different hikes between the sea, the coast and the mountains in the region. Sometimes we will start our hike directly from the hotel, sometimes with a (taxi) bus or a boat.

The tours include:
-Walking along and out of the canyon of Cetina, one of the three largest rivers in Croatia
-Boat trip to the island of Brač and hike to the Vidova Gora mountain (778m), the highest of the Croatian islands; tasting of local specialties.
-Outing to the famous waterfalls in Krka National Park with a short hike included.
-Hiking in Biokovo National Park on an old, beautifully maintained mule track to a summit with a fantastic panoramic view, from the eastern coast of Croatia to the offshore Croatian islands and with a clear view of about 250 km from the Italian mainland. This will be our hike with the highest ascent (about 1100m, but only about 200m descent). Following, lunch with local specialties.

-1 day at leisure

After the hikes, if there is still some time, it is possible to go swimming in the sea, swimming in the hotel’s jacuzzi with a panoramic view, exploring the place, or just doing nothing.

At dinner, we can end the day with local specialties and reviewing our experiences.

Day 8: Omis-Split-End of tour

Return from Omiš by shuttle bus to Split and plane to Zurich.

Return Trip
Sunday 14.10.2018, from Omiš in the morning by shuttle bus to Split. At 15.10 departure flight with Austrian Airlines to Zurich with change in Vienna. Arrival in Zurich at 19.00.
(Schedule changes reserved)

Details

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EQUIPMENT: It is similar to mountain hikes in the Alps. Hiking boots with good treads. Together with the detailed information, you will also receive a detailed packing list.

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE: Each day we will have ascents: from 200 to 800 m (with the exception of only a 1100 m ascent/200m descent); Descents: from 200 to 800 m.

WEATHER: It is usually quite mild at this time of the year.

Meeting point

Zurich Airport.

About the guide

Markus

Hiking Guide

Markus Glättli, Hiking Leader with Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training, Ranger BZW and GeoGuide Sardona.

Let you whisk away in unique landscapes in Switzerland, the Cinque Terre, the Chamonix region or even Finnish Lapland. Learn stories, legends and interesting information and enjoy local delicious products of the region.

Enjoy full service for individual customers, small groups or companies. Take the time and enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of unspoilt nature. Experience nature.

I offer tours in English, German and French.

Languages

German | French | English

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