YOGA & HIKING ADVENTURE IN CROATIA
Season 2024
8
days
If you wish to experience the best that Croatia has to offer and give yourself a well-deserved unwinding holiday with daily yoga practice and hiking in the most wonderful locations, look no further! This yoga & hiking adventure is a match!
Croatia is a small Mediterranean country that offers a stunning variety of landscapes. The beautiful Adriatic coastline with more than 1000 islands is just the beginning. Rugged mountains that arise directly from the sea provide shelter for stunning rivers, lakes and waterfalls with clear turquoise water. Warm friendly people and rich gastronomy evidence the culture and history more than 2000 years old.
Each day of this trip from Zagreb to Dubrovnik will be filled with activities such as sightseeing, walking and hiking through river canyons, National Parks, local villages, medieval towns, Adriatic coastline and islands. You will explore not only hot tourist spots but also hidden treasures and the way real Croatian people live.
We prepared a rich yoga program which is a combination of Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga suitable for beginners and advanced yoga practitioners, ideal to unwind and dive deep into peaceful local atmosphere.
You will be in good hands with our skilled yoga teacher and our local guide that will lead you through the experience.
With all these different activities, varieties of landscapes, rich culture and gastronomy we promise you this will be a journey you will never forget!
Gathering in Zagreb (airport or any other location in the city) and transfer to our accommodation in Plitvice Lakes National Park surroundings. Welcome meeting, drink and snack. Evening yoga session during which we will set our intentions for the upcoming week and relax. Dinner together.
Included meals: Dinner
NIGHT: Plitvice Lakes area
Hotel examples:
Summer Months - Plitvice Holiday Resort
Winter Months - Hotel Jezero
Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest and largest national park in the Republic of Croatia. With its exceptional natural beauty, this area has always attracted nature enthusiasts.
The Plitvice Lakes system consists of 16 named and numerous smaller, cascading lakes that we will visit on foot. In addition to exploring this natural wonder, there will be time for morning yoga.
Walking: 4 hours, easy
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
NIGHT: Plitvice Lakes area
Hotel examples:
Summer Months - Plitvice Holiday Resort
Winter Months - Hotel Jezero
After our morning yoga session, we head south to our next destination - Starigrad town and Paklenica National Park. The park encompasses the canyons of Velika and Mala Paklenica, vertically cut into the southern slopes of the Velebit mountain. Hiking is the only way to truly experience Paklenica. Our destination is Ramici, a small village where we will enjoy a well-deserved lunch cooked under the bell with a beautiful view of the canyon at Ramića dvori mountain hut. You'll have the choice between a vegetarian or meat dish prepared under the bell. Our host, Marijo, will explain the preparation of this traditional dish and will surely treat us to his singing and playing, just as he knows.
We'll spend the evening be in Zadar, where we can enjoy some free time to stroll through the streets of the old town, listen to the sounds of the Sea Organ, and perhaps try one of the excellent local restaurants.
Hiking: 4 hours, moderate
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
NIGHT: Zadar
Hotel example:
In the Sibenik-Knin County, you'll find Krka National Park, which covers the area from the beautiful Krka River to the upper course of the Cikola River. This expansive park preserves incredibly important ecosystems that showcase the richness of our planet and are vital for biodiversity. When people mention this park, the first thing that comes to mind is undoubtedly its numerous waterfalls and lakes, along with the Krka River itself, which flows through the park. The Krka River boasts seven travertine waterfalls that adorn the park with indescribable visual beauty, attracting people from all over the world.
Our tour begins in the charming town of Skradin, from where we'll visit the famous Skradinski buk waterfall. At Roski waterfall, we'll make a stop at the essential Pletikosa mill, where we'll taste local cheese, olive oil, and vegetables. There's also prosciutto for those interested.
We continue south to our next destination - the coastal town of Makarska, nestled at the foot of the mighty Biokovo mountain. The Makarska Riviera will be our base for the next two days. Evening yoga and enjoying the Mediterranean atmosphere.
Walking: 2 hours, easy
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
NIGHT: Makarska Riviera
Hotel example:
Summer months - Hotel Maritimo or private villa in Makarska Riviera
Winter months - Valamar Meteor Hotel
Biokovo is a mountain with its roots in the sea and its head in the clouds. Every step towards its highest peak, St. Jure at 1762 meters, rewards hikers with unparalleled panoramic views of the sea and islands, the inland region (Zagora), the mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and neighboring Italy. Bare rocky cliffs on one side and green shale zones by the sea create a marvelous stone-green contrast that can be seen and experienced only on Biokovo. Due to its incredible biological and geo-morphological diversity, the Biokovo area has been declared a Nature Park. After morning yoga we'll choose a hiking route based on the group's physical readiness. We certainly won't miss the new Skywalk with a glass floor at 1228 meters above sea level and a visit to the Kotišina Botanical Garden.
There will also be time for swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the southern Adriatic.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
NIGHT: Makarska Riviera
Hotel example:
Summer months - Hotel Maritimo or private villa in Makarska Riviera
Winter months - Valamar Meteor Hotel
We bid farewell to the Makarska Riviera and head to the Pelješac Peninsula. Pelješac is rich in black pine forests and Mediterranean vegetation, covered with olive groves and vineyards that produce virgin olive oil and high-quality red wines. The Pelješac coastline is dotted with beautiful beaches and coves, adorned with rich Mediterranean and subtropical vegetation. All of this, combined with the sea and sun, gives the Pelješac Peninsula the character of a true Mediterranean paradise.
We will visit the town of Ston and explore its defensive wall, which is one of the largest medieval fortification and urban planning projects. We'll taste some of the finest Pelješac wines, and for those interested, there will be opportunities for optional oyster and mussel tastings, which are specialties of the region.
Our final destination is the one and only Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic," protected by UNESCO, with a history dating back to the 7th century.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
NIGHT: Dubrovnik
Hotel examples:
Summer months - Guesthouse Kukuljica
Winter months - Hotel Lero
We begin the day with yoga, and the rest of the time will be dedicated to exploring Dubrovnik. After a guided city tour by cable car or vehicle, we will head to Mount Srđ, where we will enjoy a beautiful view of the city and visit the Museum of the Homeland War. There's also the option of hiking on Srđ for those eager for more activity. The afternoon will be free for exploring Dubrovnik at your own pace and according to your preferences.
In the evening, we will gather for a group meditation and a celebration dinner to commemorate this unforgettable adventure.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
NIGHT: Dubrovnik
Hotel examples:
Summer months - Guesthouse Kukuljica
Winter months - Hotel Lero
Transfer to your next hotel in Dubrovnik or to Dubrovnik Airport.
Included meals: Breakfast
PRICES PER PERSON
Shared Double/Twin room: 1490 €
Single room: 1990 €
INCLUDED
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7 nights accommodation (ensuite room in 3 and 4-star guesthouses and hotels)
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7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
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Transfer from Zagreb Airport (Day 1)
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Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport (Day 8)
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Private transportation throughout the journey (passenger van)
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All activities listed in the program (yoga program, guided hiking, gastronomic experiences as listed in the itinerary)
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Guide throughout the entire journey
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Entrance fees to national parks
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Accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
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Airfare
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Some meals, as described in the itinerary "included" section
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Optional guide tips
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Travel insurance
BOOKING CONDITIONS
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Deposit to secure your spot: 490 €
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Balance: by 30 days before arrival
CANCELLATIONS
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The deposit is non-refundable
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Balance payment is refundable in case you cancel by 30 days before arrival
30 March
27 April
25 May
29 June
27 July
17 August
14 September
12 October
The trip can be organised on any date of your choice and all year round. Please contact us for custom departures.
Croatian cuisine is heterogeneous and is known as a cuisine of the regions, since every region has its own distinct culinary tradition. Since we are visiting different regions during this yoga adventure, you will get the chance to experience the great diversity of local specialties, tastes and flavors.
In continental regions meat dishes are dominant, accompanied by potatoes, other root veggies and lots of cabbage. Mediterranean areas focus more on fish, green veggies, olive oil and Mediterranean herb seasonings like rosemary, sage and oregano.
Excellent cheese and charcuterie are a part of the Croatian culinary tradition in all regions.
Blessed with a perfect climate, Croatians also nurture a long tradition of wine and olive oil making, focusing on quality over quantity. Dipping your bread in exceptional virgin olive oils and trying the long-established local types of wine will definitely be a part of your culinary experience.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and all other dietary requirements can be accommodated, just let us know upon booking.
We will be staying in charming 3-star and 4-star guesthouses and hotels, perfectly located for our activities. We will be sending the Final bulletin with exact hotel names and addresses 1 month prior to departure.
We invite you to join us on this exclusive yoga adventure,
looking forward to spending time with you in Croatia!
