Mountains or the sea? In Croatia, you don’t have to pick. We start in Zagreb and spend eight or eleven days working our way south through a country that genuinely never stops delivering—kayaking crystal rivers, rafting canyon rapids, and hiking ridgelines with the Adriatic laid out below. Croatia is small, but it’s one of Europe’s most underrated adventure destinations, and this route shows you why. We finish in Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic, where the Old Town is the cherry on top of the whole thing!
This is the hiking version of Croatia end-to-end—eight days, two experienced guides, and a route that takes a small group through Plitvice Lakes, the Premužić Trail on Velebit, Paklenica's limestone canyons, and the Dalmatian coast all the way to Dubrovnik. Accommodation, transfers, entrance fees, and snacks are all included. You just need to show up and walk.
Croatia from north to south, the active way. This private 8-day tour combines hiking, kayaking, cycling, and river rafting across some of the country's finest natural terrain—Plitvice, Velebit, the Zrmanja Canyon, Krka, and the Cetina River Canyon, finishing in Dubrovnik. Two guides, up to six guests, and the itinerary fully shaped around your group's fitness and preferences.
Three extra days make this the full picture. The 11-day private tour adds Mrežnica River kayaking, a day in Split, and a visit to the medieval walled town of Ston to an itinerary that already covers Plitvice, Velebit, the Zrmanja Canyon, Krka, and the Cetina River. For groups who want to see Croatia properly, this is the one.
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For the open group hiking tour, good fitness is required. The most you’ll hike in a day is 16.5 km (10 mi), and the itinerary includes several consecutive full-day hikes. Your guides can adjust some distances to suit the group.
For the private tours, the itinerary is fully customizable to your group’s fitness level—from easy-paced to demanding, depending on what you want. You’ll be able to arrange everything with your guides.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and pricing
Croatia adventure tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Croatia adventure tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout. If you’d like to join a private tour and get a single room, please reach out!
Solo travelers are welcome to join, but securing a single occupancy room for themselves is mandatory—you’ll be able to add it to your booking at checkout.
To get to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia and the starting point of your adventure, most people fly to Franjo Tuđman Airport Zagreb (ZAG). Upon arrival, your guides will pick you up (airport transfers included in the price) and extend a warm welcome.
You’ll end your tour on the other end of Croatia, in Dubrovnik. On Day 11, your guides will transfer you to Dubrovnik Airport.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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Deposits
Secure your spot either by paying in full or with a 50% deposit! The remaining 50% of the trip price must be paid 120 days prior to departure, at the latest. If booking within 120 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
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