- Tour code
HRVADV01
- Start
Split
- End
Split
- Min. age
16 years old
- Group size
Max 6-16 travellers
- Trip style
Explorer
- Trip pace
Relaxed
- Language
English
Croatia's islands are made for slow afternoons and clear water, but this trip gives each day a bit of action too. After a first dinner in Split, you raft the Cetina River, then cross by boat to the island of Brač and base yourself in the fishing village of Postira.
A full day by speedboat shows you Brač from the water, with swims in quiet coves, a stop at Bol's Golden Horn beach and visits to villages like Milna and Splitska. Then you move on to Hvar for a coastal walk through olive groves, lunch in a traditional konoba and a half-day out to the Pakleni Islands before a farewell dinner.
Boats, ferries, transfers and hotels are handled for you, and your Soca Islands Host is with the group from the first evening, leaving plenty of room for beach time, seafood and long evenings by the harbor. Groups are kept to between 6 and 16 travelers.
Why This Journey
Getting around the Dalmatian islands on your own means ferry timetables, port transfers and a lot of guesswork about where to swim. On this trip a private speedboat day and a boat out to the Pakleni Islands take you to the coves you'd struggle to reach alone, while Postira and Hvar give you two very different island bases: one a quiet fishing village, the other a lively harbor town.
It suits travelers who want an active, sociable week by the sea without a packed schedule, and first-timers who'd like to see Croatia from the water rather than just the shore.
Where You'll Stay
Split (1 night): Cornaro Hotel, beside Diocletian's Palace. Brač (2 nights): Hotel Pastura, on the seafront in Postira. Hvar (3 nights): Adriana, Hvar Spa Hotel, on the marina in Hvar Town. Proposed accommodation (or similar), subject to confirmation. Rooms are based on two people sharing a double room with two beds.
Getting There
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Fly into and out of Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU); arrival and departure airport transfers are included. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
What you will see and do
Walk Hvar's coast through olive groves, stopping to swim in the sea
Raft the Cetina River through green canyon scenery
See Brač by private speedboat, with a stop at Bol's Golden Horn beach
What's included
All activities mentioned on the itinerary
Accommodations in double rooms
Experienced Soca Islands Host with you throughout the trip
One farewell group activity when possible
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Max 16 travellers per group
Group transportation
What's excluded
- International flights (travelers arrange their own)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Lunches and dinners not listed in the itinerary
- Optional activities and beach club fees
- Single room supplement (single rooms on request, subject to availability)
- Extra hotel nights before or after the trip
Group itinerary
Once you land in Split, a transfer takes you to your hotel beside the walls of Diocletian's Palace. Take the afternoon to rest, or stretch your legs along the Riva and through the palace's old lanes.
As evening comes, meet your Soca Islands Host and the group to share a Dalmatian dinner of local specialties, the easiest way to start getting to know each other.
Breakfast is on Split's waterfront, then you head inland to raft the Cetina River. The rapids are gentle and the canyon scenery is the real star.
Lunch is in the small town of Omiš at the river's mouth. Afterward a private boat carries you across the channel to Postira on Brač, where you check in and have the evening to explore the harbor.
A private speedboat is yours for the whole day, circling Brač. Swim in quiet coves, cruise under white limestone cliffs and stop at the Golden Horn, the spit of pebble beach at Bol.
Along the way you call in at Splitska, Milna and Bobovišća, villages each with its own harbor and a slower rhythm of island life. Brač is Croatia's third-largest island, and the water is the best way to see it.
Take your time this morning before catching a ferry to Hvar. Check in and spend the rest of the day as you like, walking the old town or relaxing by the sea.
Hvar's beach clubs and waterfront bars are popular at sunset if you want to keep the evening going.
In the morning you follow a coastal path on Hvar through olive groves, stopping to swim in the Adriatic whenever the water looks too good to pass.
Lunch is at a konoba, a traditional Dalmatian tavern, where you try local specialties. The afternoon is free for exploring the island or taking it easy.
Today a boat takes you out for half a day to the Pakleni Islands, a string of small wooded islets off Hvar. Swim in clear bays and spend time on the beach at Palmižana before heading back.
In the evening the group shares a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate the week.
After breakfast you transfer back to Split to connect with your flight home. If you're staying on, Split's old town and Diocletian's Palace are right there to explore; extra nights can be requested.
Accommodations
Here's a glimpse of the hotels we selected for this adventure.
Cornaro Hotel
A four-star hotel on Sinjska street, just outside the north walls of Diocletian's Palace in Split's old town. The palace cellars, the Peristyle and the Riva waterfront are a few minutes' walk away, as are the markets and the old-town restaurants.
It is a comfortable first night after the flight, with the old town on the doorstep for a stroll before the group's welcome dinner, and a rooftop terrace for a drink with a view over the rooftops.
Hotel websiteHotel Pastura
A four-star hotel right on the sea in Postira, a fishing village on the north coast of Brač, with its own bathing area on the water and an outdoor freshwater pool. The village harbor, small konobas and cafés are an easy walk along the shore.
Postira is about 10 km from the Supetar ferry port, and sea-view rooms look across the channel toward the mainland.
Hotel websiteAdriana, Hvar Spa Hotel
A spa hotel on the Fabrika waterfront overlooking Hvar's marina, with views across to the old town. The main square, the cathedral and the harbor-front restaurants are a short walk along the water, and boats to the Pakleni Islands leave from the town harbor.
There is a rooftop pool and rooftop bar, terraces looking over the marina, and a 1,600 m² wellness area with an indoor pool and gym.
Hotel websiteRooms
- Included
Shared double
Shared with the person you book with, or a fellow traveller of the same sex.
- Extra cost
Single room
A room to yourself, subject to availability.
You choose your room when you book.
Tour FAQS
Fly into and out of Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU).
Proposed accommodation (or similar), subject to confirmation: Cornaro Hotel in Split (1 night), Hotel Pastura in Postira on Brač (2 nights) and Adriana, Hvar Spa Hotel in Hvar Town (3 nights).
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
Yes. Arrival and departure airport transfers between Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU) and the group's hotel are included. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
6 breakfasts (Days 2 to 7), 1 lunch and 2 dinners: the welcome dinner in Split on Day 1 and the farewell dinner in Hvar on Day 6. Other meals are at your own cost.
Extra nights can be requested, subject to hotel availability; contact our Customer Experience team for a quote.
There are no scheduled activities on the final day, so feel free to book your departure at your own convenience.
We recommend arriving before 3 pm on Day 1 to make it in time for the welcome event. But don’t worry no matter when you land, we’ll have an airport transfer ready for you.
Please Refer to your government’s travel advice or consult your local consulate. Remember, passport and visa requirements can change, so make sure to stay updated.
Excluding alcohol, we suggest budgeting around USD $40.00 per day for extras.
While we’re not medical professionals, we want to help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure. Here are some tips:
- Consult with a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure to get any necessary vaccines or medications.
- Up-to-date medical advice:
- US residents: Check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
- UK residents: Visit the NHS Fit For Travel website.
- Australian residents: Refer to the Smart Traveler Health website.
3. Government travel advice:
- US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
- UK residents: Check the FCDO Travel Advice.
- Australian residents: Visit the Smart Traveler website.
4. Medication tips: If you take prescription medication, bring enough to last the entire trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays. Carry a copy of your prescription in case you need to visit a clinic abroad.
We hope this helps you prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Please keep in mind that our itinerary, activities, and hotels might change. These adjustments could happen with little notice due to factors like availability, weather conditions, seasonal shifts, or other circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, we always aim to minimise any impact on your experience. Occasionally, we may tweak the itinerary to try out fresh ideas and keep the adventure exciting.
We believe solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay extra to explore the world. That’s why our group trips are designed around shared accommodation and do not include a single supplement. Solo travelers joining our group trips are paired in twin or multi-share rooms with another traveler of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some of our Independent trips are structured differently. For these itineraries, solo travelers will need to book at the single occupancy rate.
Tips are not included in the cost of this tour. Remember, tipping is entirely at your discretion and based on what you feel comfortable with.
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