SHARE

7 Days: Multisport active – South Croatia and Dubrovnik

Multisport active- South Croatia and Dubrovnik

7 Days: Multisport active – South Croatia and Dubrovnik

 

This is a unique multisport trip like no other on the market. We always try to do signature trips and provide more of the country for the complete experience in a period of time.
Away from the mainstream, and known places you would find online, there are stills some hidden gems, like this part of South Croatia.
Cycling, hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, beautiful nature, history, and great food and wine is what this trip is made of! You can be as much or as less active as there is lots of flexibility and the whole point is for you, dear traveler, to be happy!

Why us and why this tour?

Why us and why this tour?  Because we care and give flexibility like no other. We can do what everyone else can, but others cannot do what we can! We will take you to places you would not see on your own and try to the avoid crowd as much as possible!

This trip is unique because it gives so much on a small area. It is done by local-born, experienced, and awarded licensed guides who mostly work via word of mouth

All pictures are our own, 100% authentic, and represent the trips as it is! The trip can be done for 2 people only, and it is great for a group of friends.

 

View Tour Gallery

HIGHLIGHTS

    • Hiking Ston walls
    • Kayaking Mali Ston Oyster bay
    • Stand up paddleboarding hidden beaches
    • Cycling most famous wine region in Croatia
    • Hiking South Dalmatian islands
    • Cycling National Park Mljet
    • Exploring Dubrovnik UNESCO site

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day Activities Location Overnight
1 Let the adventure begin - Arrival in Croatia and transfer to Ston Dubrovnik Ston
2 Hiking Ston walls and sea kayaking Mali Ston bay Ston Ston
3 Pelješac multisport activities: cycling, sup, kayaking, hiking Ston Ston
4 Cycling and swimming in National park Mljet Ston Ston
5 Private boat trip to Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep Elafiti Dubrovnik
6 Dubrovnik old town and the city walls Dubrovnik Dubrovnik
7 Departure from Dubrovnik or extension

FULL ITINERARY

7 Days: Multisport active – South Croatia and Dubrovnik

Day 1: Let the adventure begin - Arrival in Croatia and transfer to Ston

Hidden gems of Croatia, inland and coastline, 11 Days: Classic highlights and hidden gems of Croatia
Welcome to Croatia! Today is the official beginning of your multisport adventure trip on the Dalmatian coast. You will be welcomed at the airport ( Dubrovnik) by the local representative and transferred to your accommodation in Korčula. OR alternatively, you may arrive in Split and we will organize a transfer from Split. After check-in, at the scheduled time you will meet your guide and go for dinner, a brief orientation session, and a short talk about the upcoming adventure tour and activities. Depending on your arrival time you can have a rest in your hotel, considering jet lag might be strong, or you might explore Ston. Ston is a small town in South Dalmatia, known for the longest fortification system in Europe. All restaurants and attractions are within walking distance.  Once again, WELCOME! 

Day 2: Hiking Ston walls and sea kayaking Mali Ston bay

Ston-Sea-Kayaking-soul-of-croatia
Today you will explore Ston and the area. An interesting fact is that Ston is one of the very rare 100% planned and built Croatian cities on the Croatian coast, known for the - -longest fortified system in Europe, Ston city walls- - the oldest active salt plant on the whole Mediterranean, still active and still producing salt as they did in the 14th century- -and for a long tradition of growing oysters and muscles. - You will start your activities by hiking the Ston walls, from Big Ston to Mali ( Little)  Ston. Along the way, you will have great views of Ston, Salt plants, and the area. Ston walls used to be 7 km long in total, while now you would walk only the section of a little less than 2 km, between two small towns. After hiking, and warming up the next activity of the day will be sea kayaking in Mali Ston Bay, from Mali ( Little ) Ston to local oyster farms, where you will be able to see new and old versions of farms and interesting perspectives of the city walls from the sea. Swimming and snorkeling are always an option while exploring the bay. For those who wish to do the oyster tasting, this is THE place to do it! The whole bay is protected as a Park of nature in order to protect perfect conditions for growing oysters and mussels.  

Day 3: Pelješac multisport activities: cycling, sup, kayaking, hiking

soul-of-croatia-cycling-dalmatian-coast-islands-peljesac
Pelješac is an outdoors paradise and offers many options to do! You will be given the flexibility to decide on the spot today depending on your preferences. You would start your day by cycling from the middle of the peninsula to the seaside and famous vineyards of DINGAČ. As said Pelješac is known for red wine and the whole peninsula is basically a wine region so you will have options to visit one or a few wineries today! This position of Dingač is unique for its steep slopes, up t 70 degrees, and since 1964 its protected my Geneva convention for its authenticity. Dingač is very scenic as there are vineyards around you and seaview all along the way! Your cycling would end in Žuljana village, next to the beach, and there you can spend some time on the beach or continue your active day by stand-up paddleboarding, or sea kayaking to one of the small local beaches. Žuljana is not the place you will find in many guide book, but it is a champion in natural beauty. If preferred, todays day can be only sea kayak day. You can sit in the kayaks in the morning, kayak around, and settle down at one of the local beaches for a picnic lunch! The rest of the day you can spend swimming or snorkeling! For hiking lovers, on a 3-mile long hike, you can visit St. John's peak, about 1000 f from sea level, from where you can see Pelješac, Mljet island, Korčula, Lastovo, Ston bay, and the mainland.

Day 4: Cycling and swimming in National park Mljet

cycling dalmatian coast national park mljet soul of croatia
Today you will explore  Mljet, one of the most beautiful islands on the Dalmatian coast. Mljet is often called the greenest Croatian island. According to legend, Mljet is the place where Calypso captured Ulysses in Greek mythology. Whether true or not, most of the names on the island are of Greek origin, and you can even visit Ulysses Cave. The western part of the island is a National park since 1960, and it is the first protected maritime area in Adriatic. The national park is known for its lakes inside of the island and a little islet of St.Maria in the biggest lake with the Benedictine monastery from the 12th century on it. You will visit the islet with a small boat, operated by the National Park. In 10 Minutes you can walk around the whole islet that's how small it is. This beautiful piece of Dalmatian coast around the lakes is great for walking or cycling surrounded by beautiful green pine forests. The cycling route goes along the sea, and it is suitable for beginners as well. There is always the possibility for swimming options, as lakes are always at least 2 Celsius warmer than the open Adriatic sea.

Day 5: Private boat trip to Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep

Koločep boat trip Dubrovnik
Today in the morning you will explore Dubrovnik Archipelago and Elafiti islands. Some of the most popular ones are Lopud and Koločep as this is the best 1-day boat trip in the area.  Small as they are, with no cars on the islands are the perfect crowd getaway. Both of these islands have only about 100+ people living on them. These islands are also rare places with real sandy beaches on the Dalmatian coast. Most of the coast is rocky and rugged, so places like this are highly appreciated in Croatia. The Lopud island once functioned as the summer residence for Dubrovnik’s nobility, while also being an important agricultural spot, but nowadays tourism became the focal point of the local economy. There is only one village on Lopud with the same name. Lopud and Koločep boat trip The interesting fact is that the highest palm trees on the whole Mediterranean age grow on this little island. Another island - Koločep, is the Southernmost inhabited island in Croatia. It is only 2.4 square miles big, with approximately 100 people living on it during the whole year. There are no cars on Koločep, or as the local people call it Kalamota, and it is great for walking/hiking on it. This jewel of green oases is only 20 minutes from Dubrovnik with a boat and once you walk on it seems like you are somewhere far away from the city crowd. Local secret: on this island, you will find a great little family-run restaurant that serves the best-grilled calamari you will find in Croatia! If you like scenic walks both of these two islands have a beautiful seaside path on the Southside of the islands. Today, you will have options for swimming, snorkeling, easy walking, hiking, and cave visit, you name it. 

Day 6: Dubrovnik old town and the city walls

Dubrovnik and city walls
Dubrovnik- as titled - The Pearl of the Adriatic, UNESCO site with the biggest walls in Europe. You will be introduced to a rich history of Dubrovnik on a guided tour if preferred, where you will be encouraged to ask any questions you might have about this fascinating place. You will walk the main street Stradun, see Onorfious fountain, Rectors palace, Old port, Orlando's column, and more. We suggest walking the city walls, the second biggest in the world. At places, the wall is approximately 75 ft high, which makes it a great sightseeing point to take photos of beautiful scenery. We also recommend visiting Mt SRĐ, where at the very top of the hill still proudly stands a fortress Imperial built at the beginning of the 19th century by Napoleon’s army. At the top of the hill, you will see Dubrovnik and the area as on your palm. You can take the cable car to go to Srđ, hike up, take a taxi, or you will be taken there if part of your program! We are sure you would like to explore the city, so do not be afraid to get lost in many stone streets. The town is quite small and where ever you go you will end with the walls, or just go down and you will always end on the level of the main street. In the last couple of years, Dubrovnik gained some popularity by being Kings Landing in the series Game of Thrones, so you might recognize a few movie locations as you walk around. Dubrovnik is full of restaurants and there are lots of options to choose from for lunch or dinner. If you would like to go for a swim, on both sides of the Old town there are pebble beaches! Enjoy!

Day 7: Departure from Dubrovnik or extension

Dubrovnik city walls Dalmatian islands soul of croatia acdc
Today is your departure day. You will be transferred to the airport in accordance with your schedule! Thank you very much for visiting Croatia, hope you had a nice time while exploring, and that you will go home with nice memories! Those who are staying extra time in Croatia will be given instructions according to their schedule. If someone would like to stay more in Dubrovnik on their own or extend their stay in Croatia, we will be happy to help or assist in any way.
Additional notes
This trip can be extended by your preference or combined with our other trips. Any of our trips can be customized towards individual wishes, preferences, and budgets! Feel free to request a call for more details.
Included
    • Airport transfers, to/from
    • 6 nights’ accommodation
    • National parks entrance fees
    • Ground transportation – private vehicle
    • Boat and ferry tickets
    • Gas, tolls, parking
    • Licensed English-speaking local driver-guide on all activities
    • Private city tour of Dubrovnik
    • Ston city walls and Dubrovnik city walls entrance fees
    • Logistics needed for the trip ( bikes, kayaks, sup, snorkeling equipment)
    • Local tax and fees
    • VAT
Not included
    • International airfare to/from Croatia
    • Food and drinks (can be included)
    • Optional activities
    • What is not mentioned as included
Price

    Please contact us for pricing info at info@soulofcroatia.com

    The price depends on the time of the year, number of people and level of accommodation.

Contact

Think outside the box. Your trip can be anything you choose it to be. We can customize any kind of itinerary, so feel free to choose any combination of activities or places or add something from your bucket list and contact us to create your perfect trip.







    Reviews

    Nov 9. 2023 byCindy C

    The real deal

    If you are coming to Croatia I heartily recommend Roberto P / Soul of Croatia to make your trip memorable and trouble free. Robi is an excellent organizer and very knowledgeable guide. He designed a cycling trip that gave me and my husband just the right amount of challenge and I finished feeling great. Croatia is so beautiful and he is incredibly generous with true insider info and connections. I will never forget the experiences and memories he made for us - and I have never before laughed so hard on a guided trip. I truly felt like he brought the Soul of Croatia to us.

    Oct 24. 2023 byJoanneK

    Amazing vacation in Croatia

    First time that we've been moved to make a post like this but just returned from a week long cycling trip in Croatia that is easily among the best vacations we have ever taken largely due to the expert organization and guidance provided by Robi of Soul of Croatia. Every day was truly a new adventure highlighted by beautiful rides, exceptional views, gorgeous weather, wonderful local food and people and Robi's commitment to ensuring that we fully enjoyed and appreciated the diversity and rich history that this beautiful country offers. Like everybody else in our group, we cannot wait to make a return trip and highly recommend Robi/Soul of Croatia to any others contemplating a trip to this part of the world. Thanks again Robi and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Michael and Joanne K

    Oct 24. 2023 byMaggie

    A Most Amazing Cycling Trip

    Our cycling trip with Roberto was one of the best trips I have ever taken. And this is the second cycling trip I have done with Roberto. I didn’t possibly think he could outdo the excellence of the first trip, but Roberto did. The second trip also exceeded all of my expectations. Our group of eight friends were taken on a private Cycling tour carefully customized to meet all of our needs. Roberto picked daily Cycling adventures which brought us to exquisitely beautiful places in Croatia, and each day was more beautiful than the last. Roberto’s knowledge of Croatia, his connections to the local people, his passion for the history and customs of every place that we visited, could not be replicated by anyone else. Roberto personally took us on a tour of the old city of Dubrovnik, as well as the city of Ston, and he constantly provided us with knowledge of the local areas. Roberto chose restaurants for us, which were excellent and which served traditional delicious Croatian cuisine. Roberto had personal connections to many of the restaurants and wineries we visited which meant we were provided with the highest level of service. Both before, and after our trip, Roberto assisted us with any other excursions and bookings we were interested in. After our trip was complete he personally took us on a boat tour where we swam in amazing caves. It was an exceptional trip, and I cannot recommend Roberto and Soul of Croatia highly enough to anybody who would like to experience Croatia as it should be experienced.

    SEE ALL REVIEWS CREATE YOUR OWN REVIEW

    Featured Trips

    7 Days

    7 Days: Multisport active – South Croatia and Dubrovnik

    7 Days

    7 Days: Cycling in Southern Croatia – Dalmatian Islands, Dubrovnik and Ston

    11 Days

    11 Days: Classic highlights of Croatia: inland, islands and coastline