Adventure Sailing Dubrovnik to Hvar Island | Huck Finn Adventure Travel Croatia

4 nights

Duration

Dubrovnik to Hvar Island

Location

Age

6/10

Activity level

Apr-Oct

Dates

4-10

Group size

This Adventure Sailing holiday isn’t just a sailing trip or adventure package. We designed this holiday for those who love being active outdoors, who admire art and history and appreciate ancient architecture and local tradition. Daily activities are rather short and not too demanding, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the sun while sailing between Croatian renowned islands. Dubrovnik, the Elaphiti shorelines, Mljet, Korcula and Hvar Islands are rich in history and natural variety – cliffs, caves, coves, rocks, beaches and pine forests. We will explore them while sailing on a yacht, sea kayaking, cycling, stand up paddling, swimming, snorkeling and on foot.

Our experienced local guides and skippers will avoid overcrowded destinations ensuring you get the most authentic experience. We will be mooring in quiet places and have the opportunity to dine with local families in their homes and enjoy good food and excellent wine. Our tour will end in Stari Grad on Island of Hvar where from you have good connections with Split. Friendly dolphins or tuna that are often seen in the area often escort our yachts. The sea is blue, clear, warm and friendly.

Day	Activities	Place	Lodging	Meals
1	Arrival, sailing	Sipan Island	Yacht
2	Sailing, kayaking or cycling	Mljet Island	Yacht	B
3	Sailing, cycling & sightseeing	Korcula Island	Yacht	B
4	Stand up paddling & sightseeing	Hvar Island	Yacht	B
5	Sailing & departure	Stari Grad, Hvar Island		B

Sailing Dubrovnik to Sipan Island

We head out from Dubrovnik towards the Elaphiti archipelago, before reaching Sipan Island, Luka Sipanska village where we anchor for the night. The island, which is only 16 square kilometers in size, is home to old summer estates and 34 churches that bear witness to a rich history that peaked during the era of the Dubrovnik Republic. Interestingly, Sipan was inscribed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the island with the greatest number of olive trees in comparison to its size. Here we spend the night and prepare for a longer day of sailing.
Accommodation: yacht.

Mljet Island

Today we head to Mljet Island and optionally its national park. Mljet is the most forested island in the Adriatic, and the National Park contains two salt lakes, with a Benedictine monastery on the isle of St. Mary. You can visit the park with bike, take a boat to visit the monastery of St. Mary and swim in the crystal clear turquoise waters of the lakes before returning to the village for dinner. We will provide two person sit on top kayaks for those who choose not to visit.
Accommodation: yacht. Meals: B.

Korcula Island

After departing from Mljet we head towards Korcula Island. Its been known since the 6th century BC when it was as ancient Greek colony under the name of Korkyra Melaina (in translation “Black Korcula”, for its dark green pine forests). Korcula is also known as the hometown of the Polo-Depolo family, and according to some theories, the 13th century explorer and traveler Marco Polo, the first European to present facts about China and other Asian countries. Cycle from Lumbarda to Korcula before the sightseeing after which we continue towards Peljesac Peninsula for the overnight.
Accommodation: yacht. Meals: B.

Hvar Island

In the morning we sail out to Hvar Island, a well known Adriatic gem. Discover its amazing shorelines and Pakleni Islands archipelago. Once a Greek colony, today Hvar is famous Mediterranean tourist spot that attracts for its culture, food and wine, adventure and nightlife. We will stop in town of Hvar for exploration and paddleboarding in the area. We end our day with a dinner in a calm seaside restaurant for some local cuisine and wine.
Accommodation: yacht. Meals: B.

Hvar to Stari Grad sailing

This morning we head toward Stari Grad, a secluded harbor town on the northern side of Hvar Island. This is where you disembark and continue your travel towards Split. Leave some time to explore its narrow streets and time permitting visit Stari Grad plain, UNESCO protected cultured landscape, cultivated from Greek and Roman times until today.
Accommodation: yacht. Meals: B.

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. Huck Finn 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. Huck Finn reserves the right to alter the itinerary without prior notice.

Sailing Stari Grad to Hvar

Arrive to Stari Grad from Split by ferry in your own arrangement. Leave some time to explore its narrow streets and time permitting visit Stari Grad plain, UNESCO protected cultured landscape, cultivated from Greek and Roman times until today. After boarding your yacht we leave Stari Grad, a secluded harbor town on the northern side of Hvar Island for the town of Hvar. Once a Greek colony, today Hvar is famous Mediterranean tourist spot that attracts for its culture, food and wine, adventure and nightlife. We will anchor in the area.
Accommodation: yacht.

Hvar Island

Throughout the morning we will discover Hvar amazing shorelines and Pakleni Islands archipelago where we stop for paddleboarding and snorkeling. We continue sailing towards Peljesac Peninsula where we end our day with a dinner in a calm seaside restaurant.
Accommodation: yacht. Meals: B.

Korcula Island

After departing Peljesac we head towards Korcula Island. This Island was known since the 6th century BC when it was as ancient Greek colony under the name of Korkyra Melaina (in translation “Black Korcula”, for its dark green pine forests). Korcula is also known as the hometown of the Polo-Depolo family, and according to some theories, the 13th century explorer and traveler Marco Polo, the first European to present facts about China and other Asian countries. Cycle from Korcula to Lumbarda before we continue towards Mljet Island for the overnight.
Accommodation: yacht. Meals: B.

Mljet Island

Today we explore Mljet Island and optionally its national park. Mljet is the most forested island in the Adriatic, and the National Park contains two salt lakes, with a Benedictine monastery on the isle of St. Mary. You can visit the park with bike, take a boat to visit the monastery of St. Mary and swim in the crystal clear turquoise waters of the lakes before returning to the village for dinner. We will provide two person sit on top kayaks for those who choose not to visit. We sail towards Sipan Island for the overnight.
Accommodation: yacht. Meals: B.

Sailing Sipan Island to Dubrovnik

Our last day we sail the amazing Elaphiti Islands as we get closer to Dubrovnik, our final destination. Before leaving, take a walk in Luka Sipanska village on Sipan Island, a home to old summer estates and 34 churches that bear witness to a rich history that peaked during the era of the Dubrovnik Republic. Interestingly, Sipan was inscribed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the island with the greatest number of olive trees in comparison to its size.
Accommodation: yacht. Meals: B.

2019	high	intermediate	low
double use	990,00 €	920,00 €	820,00 €
single use	1237,5 €	1150,00 €	1025,00 €
twin use	1089,00 €	1012,00 €	902,00 €

All prices are per person.

High Season: June 15 – September 6, 2019
Intermediate Season: May 25 – June 14, September 7 – September 27, 2019
Low Season: April 13 – May 24, September 28 – October 20, 2019

Dates upon request.

Price includes:

4 nights on the yacht (en suite bathroom)
4 breakfasts
activities and use of equipment (kayaks, bikes, paddleboards, snorkeling gear)
local taxes, permits and marina fees
yacht skipper
assistance
insurance

Not included:

international airfare to/from Croatia
Mljet Island National Park entrance fee
items of a personal nature and gratuities to your guide(s)
lunches and dinner

Dubrovnik to Hvar itinerary:

Arrival airport: Dubrovnik
Departure airport: Split

Hvar to Dubrovnik itinerary:

Arrival airport: Split
Departure airport: Dubrovnik

Maximum number of participants: 8 guests per group. Larger groups upon request.

Minimum age: 8 years if accompanied by parent(s). Younger children upon request. Single use rooms/cabins are available upon request with a 25% surcharge. Sharing a twin room with another person is possible in case there are other guests interested in sharing. Extend your stay in the area by booking additional nights on Sipan Island at the beginning or the end of the trip.