• Activity Level:  1
  • Comfort:  4
  • Departs From: Močići
  • Location: Dubrovnik, Kolocep, Sipan, Mljet National Park
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Availability: SATURDAYS, April - October
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Highlights

  • Experience the Islands of Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan on the beautiful Dalmatian Coast
  • Mljet National Park’s salt water lakes and 14th century monastery
  • Kolocep Island – ruins of the basilica, Napoleons fort and well preserved romantic Mediterranean villages
  • Sipan Island, largest of the Elphiti Islands – unbelievably rich in cultural heritage
  • Dubrovnik – UNESCO World Heritage site
  • 3-5hrs of easy to moderate guided walking tours each day (1 leisure day)
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8 days guided walking tour on the picturesque Dubrovnik Islands of Kolocep, Lopud, Sipan, Mljet

Visit stunning the stunning scenery and landscapes of Kolocep, Lopud, Sipan Island as well as Mt. Srdj and Mljet Island National Park. This is a trip for those who like to explore the most beautiful places of the Dubrovnik area by walking

2019 possible departures: Apr 27, May 11, June 1, 15 & 29, Aug 31, Sep 7 & 21, Oct 5 & 12 (dates are not guaranteed, please enquire)

Itinerary

8 days guided walking tour on the picturesque Dubrovnik Islands of Kolocep, Lopud, Sipan, Mljet

2019 possible departures: Apr 27, May 11, June 1, 15 & 29, Aug 31, Sep 7 & 21, Oct 5 & 12 (dates are not guaranteed, please enquire)

Single use rooms are available upon request with a 20% surcharge. Sharing a twin room with another person is possible in case there are other guests interested in sharing.


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ITINERARY

Day 1 Arrival in Dubrovnik
After the arrival at Dubrovnik Airport, harbour or bus station you will be transferred to Zaton, a charming and picturesque 2 km long bay, only 8 km from Dubrovnik. All three villages – Zaton Mali, Zaton Veliki and Stikovica have cozy waterfront restaurants where one can savour Croatian and Dalmatian specialities. Zaton will be our base for the first three nights of the holiday. Enjoy the first dinner and get to know other group members.
Accommodation: Zaton Bay; Meals: D

Day 2 Walking in Mljet Island National Park
In the morning we take a boat from Dubrovnik to Mljet Island National Park. The northern part of the island is covered with a dense, green forest. The Park has two beautiful salt water lakes, one with a 14th century monastery on a tiny island. We will explore the Park on foot, enjoy a swim in the warm waters of the lakes and take the short boat ride to St Mary’s Island and monastery. We enjoy the afternoon cruising back to Dubrovnik and return to Zaton for a quiet sunset.
Accommodation: Zaton Bay; Meals: B; Walking: 3-4 hours, easy/moderate; Ferry: 1h 30min each way

Day 3 Visit Dubrovnik and Hiking to Mount Srdj
Visit Dubrovnik, the most beautiful of all Mediterranean towns. Ice cream or coffee taste best in open air bistros along Stradun, Old Town’s main street and promenade. Hike to Srdj, the mountain protecting Dubrovnik from the north, offering a great view of the area. Take an optional trip to the nearby Lokrum Island and enjoy its botanical garden and olive groves or take the walking tour of Dubrovnik’s famous city walls. In the afternoon we will catch the ferry to Sipan Island.
Accommodation: Sipan Island; Meals: B, D; Walking: 3 hours, moderate; Drive: 15 min; Ferry: 1h.

Day 4 Sipan Island Walking
This day is dedicated to the largest of the Elaphiti Islands – Sipan. Colourful villages of Sudurad and Luka Sipanska and the fields between them have preserved the real country lifestyle, chapels, monasteries, palaces and summer houses of ancient Dubrovnik aristocracy. This island is unbelievably rich in cultural heritage, tales from the past and well-preserved monuments that witnessed its turbulent history. We will explore them by walking and there will be plenty of time to relax on beaches or in cafes.
Accommodation: Sipan Island; Meals: B, D; Walking: 3- 4 hours, easy/moderate.

Day 5 Optional Trip or Beach Day
This is the last day of your holiday if you booked the 5-day option. You are welcome to schedule your homeward transport for any time. If you decide to spend more time in Croatia, our guides will be happy to recommend other beautiful places to visit – especially those you won’t find in tourist guide books. The rest of the group is free to do whatever you enjoy the most: sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, walking or sea kayaking; or take an optional trip (your guide will be happy to share the possibilities with you).
Accommodation: Sipan Island; Meals: B

Day 6 Kolocep Island Hiking
We take the local ferry in the morning and visit Kolocep Island, extremely interesting for its dramatic scenery with rocky beaches, high cliffs and colourful reefs. Walk through Gornje Celo and Donje Celo, well preserved romantic Mediterranean villages, and along high cliffs. Many remnants of old architecture have been preserved and are dispersed throughout the island (an old pre-Romantic chapel, ruins of the basilica, summer homes, Napoleon’s fort and more). A pleasant noon siesta will take place in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere of Gornje Celo turquoise bay, near one of the best fish restaurants in the area.
Accommodation: Sipan Island; Meals: B, L; Walking: 3.5 hours easy/moderate; Ferry: 35 min each way.

Day 7 Lopud Island Walking
Lopud is an island with lots of sunshine, sandy beaches and palm trees, free of traffic. The only town on the island has no more than a couple of hundred permanent residents, old houses of beautiful architecture and abundance of flowers everywhere, which contribute to an easy-going lifestyle. The sandy beach of Sunj Bay on Lopud’s southern side is the most popular beach of the Dubrovnik area. However, this island’s true treasures are its tiny churches and a fort strategically located at one of its highest points. In the past it served as an observation point and was used to protect the island’s safety. Today it offers stunning views of the Elaphiti Archipelago and Mljet Island.
Accommodation: Sipan Island; Meals: B, D; Walking: 4 hours; Ferry: 20 min each way.

Day 8 Departure – Dubrovnik airport
Transfer to Dubrovnik airport, harbour or bus station for your flight home. You can book your flight from 10 am onwards. Earlier departures can be accommodated but are subject to surcharge. There might be several group transfers between the destination and airport depending on flight departure time. If you decide to spend more time in Croatia, our guides will be happy to recommend other beautiful places to visit – especially those you won’t find in tourist guide books. Meals: B

You can book your departure flight from 10 am onward. Earlier departures can be accommodated but are subject to surcharge. There might be several group transfers between the destination and airport depending on flight departure time.

INCLUDED:
• 7 nights’ accommodation
• meals as per itinerary (7 breakfasts, 4 dinners, 1 lunch)
• local taxes and permits
• Mljet Island National Park entrance fee
• transfers from/to Dubrovnik airport, harbour or bus station
• transfers between islands (by speedboat or ferry), boat ticket to and from Mljet Island
• skilled English-speaking guide and assistance
• insurance

NOT INCLUDED:
• airfare
• drinks and meals not indicated in the itinerary
• tips and other personal expenses
• optional trips

This itinerary and the duration of the activities are subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, weather conditions and forecasts, water levels, special events of interest, etc. Our guides and trip leaders will do their utmost to ensure the best possible experience for their clients without compromising safety at any time. This may mean changing the original itinerary to avoid discomfort or risk which could be caused by exceptional situations. Operator reserves the right to alter the itinerary without prior notice.

Accommodations

Great accommodations are provided.

Essential Information

Accommodation
Family run guesthouses in Zaton Bay and on Sipan Island

Inclusions

  • INCLUDED:
  • • 7 nights’ accommodation
  • • meals as per itinerary (7 breakfasts, 4 dinners, 1 lunch)
  • • local taxes and permits
  • • Mljet Island National Park entrance fee
  • • transfers from/to Dubrovnik airport, harbour or bus station
  • • transfers between islands (by speedboat or ferry), boat ticket to and from Mljet Island
  • • skilled English-speaking guide and assistance
  • • insurance

Exclusions

  • NOT INCLUDED:
  • • airfare
  • • drinks and meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • • tips and other personal expenses
  • • optional trips

Extras & Upgrades

Single use rooms are available upon request with a 20% surcharge. Sharing a twin room with another person is possible in case there are other guests interested in sharing. Child discount: 8-12 years of age at time of travel. One child enjoying discount shares parents room; two or more children can have their own room.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 8 years if accompanied by an adult You can book your flight from 10 am onward. Earlier departures can be accommodated but are subject to surcharge. There might be several group transfers between the destination and airport depending on flight departure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our specific FAQ pages here:

Before You Go - General Croatia Info (general info for all travellers)

Before Your Cruise - General Cruise Info (for all small ship Croatia cruises)

Before Your Island Hopping Tour - General Info (packages combining hotels, ferries and transfers)

Before Your Private Charter - General Yacht and Gulet Charter Info (private charters)

 

Click here to see how the booking process works: https://www.discovercroatia.com.au/booking-process-how-to-book/

How far in advance do I need to book?

Cruises: For our weekly small ship cruises with guaranteed departures we suggest you book as soon as your plans are in motion. All cruises are extremely popular especially during peak season, which is June, July, August, September and these dates can be booked out up to a year in advance, especially September. One-way cruises are particularly sought-after and tend to sell out first, so please speak to us first to ensure your cruise choice is available before booking any flight arrangements.

Escorted Tours: Escorted Group Tours with guaranteed departures are also best booked as early as possible to ensure your place on the tour, as spaces are limited to a set number of passengers. Once the tour is full that departure is closed for new bookings.

Island Hopping, Self-Drive, Self-Guided Cycling/Hiking and Independent or Private Tours: Independent tours are available most days of the week at any time of year, so if you're booking late these are a great option. They can also start or finish on any day of the week, so can be a great alternative to the cruises (that mostly depart only on Saturdays). You can check out our Island Hopper Tours and our active tours for some examples. If you can't find what you are looking for please make an enquiry on any of our tours and let us know what you need. We love creating custom tours with our clients.

What do the different ship categories mean?

Please see our Ship Descriptions page here, for all the information on Ship Categories, Deck and Cabin Descriptions.

 

What is half-board? What meals are included?

Half-board (HB): This means that 2 meals a day are usually provided, mostly it will be breakfast and lunch on cruises, and breakfast and dinner on escorted tours. Each cruise or tour will have meals listed on the daily itinerary, so that you will know exactly which meals are included. Some lunches or dinners are swapped occasionally, so that you may enjoy a wonderful gourmet experience with your fellow travellers, such as a Captain's Dinner on a cruise, or a wine-tasting and lunch on an escorted tour. For the remainder of your meals you will be able to dine anywhere you choose and you will be responsible for the cost of those meals. Your Cruise or Tour Director will be happy to recommend a good value and trusted eatery nearby at every location, or you can explore on your own.

Bed and Breakfast (BB): This means that only breakfast is included in your holiday. Most of our Independent Tours include breakfast only, so that you are not beholden to going back to your hotel for lunch or dinner as you are going to be exploring on your own. We think that flexibility with lunch and dinner gives you the best option for exploring Croatia and experiencing the local culture and cuisine.

Full-board (FB) is occasionally offered on cruises as an optional extra, but we do not recommend you take the full-board option unless you are really sure about it. A lot of the joy of the cruise and tour experiences is to dine in local restaurants, 'konobas' (traditional pubs) and bars, so that you can meet the people who live and work there. Why come all the way to Croatia only to eat on-board for every meal? There are so many fabulous (and even some famous!) eateries. Get out there and taste them!

 

What type of transport is used on the Island Hopper Tours? Local ferries and vehicle transfers

Local ferries: Local ferries are used between the mainland and the islands where possible. Most of these ferries are fast ferries (high speed catamarans). Our Island Hopper Tours include all ferry tickets, as well as delivery of the ferry tickets to your hotel, when we come to pick you up to take you to the ferry port. In some towns, where some hotels are in the pedestrian zone close to the ferry port (like Hvar), then you will be met at the ferry and directed to your hotel, with luggage assistance if required. If your hotel is outside the pedestrian zone you will be met at the ferry and taken to your transfer vehicle, with luggage assistance if required.

Transfers: Most Island Hoppers have private airport transfers included, and private transfers to/from the ferry ports on the islands. Some transfers will be shared transfers if there are others going to the exact same hotel at the same time and it is a short distance.

How fit do I need to be for my holiday?

Relaxation/cultural cruises and tours: On-board your cruise ship, you will need to be able to negotiate gangways and stairs and be able to step from ship to ship as the cruise ships are moored next to each other sideways and sometimes you need to step across to the next ship. You will be walking mostly on the cobblestone streets through the iconic cities and towns of the region. The excursions are best-suited to those who are capable of walking on uneven surfaces as many old cities and towns have limited totally flat surfaces that can accommodate wheelchairs or walking-frames. Please contact us to ask about your specific circumstances, as we are happy to help plan for your needs as best we can. Assistance will be provided on cruise ships to help you navigate getting on and off, but there are a few limitations. Please ask.

Cycling tours: Although almost completely flat this cycle tour is graded easy to moderate as the daily distance ranges between approximately 15-50 km. You will be biking mostly on the dedicated cycle paths alongside canals, rivers and through the iconic cities and towns of the region. This tour is well-suited to those who have never taken a cycling holiday before as it is flat and predominantly traffic-free and you also have the option of skipping the cycling and relaxing on board.

What happens if I can't attend an excursion?

It is possible to relax at your hotel, on the tour bus or on the boat at any time.

What happens if I can't cycle or hike a stage on an active holiday?

For cycling cruises: If you don't want to cycle it is possible to relax on the boat as it moves to the next port of call.

For cycling and hiking tours: If you don't want to (or can't due to illness or injury) cycle, hike or walk a stage, then we will make arrangements to have you transferred to the next stop on your itinerary so that you can continue with your holiday. Prices for transfers vary widely, so pricing will be provided on an 'as needed' basis only.

What equipment do I need?

Relaxation/excursion cruises and tours: You will need comfortable walking shoes, clothes for relaxing, your swimming costume, and a sunhat. Most cruises are fairly relaxed and casual clothing is fine for all meals, though you may want to take one nice outfit depending on where you wish to dine onshore.

Cycling cruises and tours: You will need comfortable sports shoes, comfortable clothes for cycling, waterproof jacket and trousers, a helmet and a sunhat. We supply a detailed packing list with your information pack.

If you have any questions, just give us a call or email:

Call us or WhatsApp: +612-9212-1507
Email us: [email protected]

 

 

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrival in Dubrovnik
  • Day 2 Walking in Mljet Island National Park
  • Day 3 Visit Dubrovnik and Hiking to Mount Srdj
  • Day 4 Sipan Island Walking
  • Day 5 Optional Trip or Beach Day
  • Day 6 Kolocep Island Hiking
  • Day 7 Lopud Island Walking
  • Day 8 Departure – Dubrovnik airport