EASY TO MODERATE HIKING ITINERARY DAY 1: MAKARSKA  Meet group for welcome drinks and dinner at 7:00 pm. DAY 2: MAKARSKA  We will spend the day hiking in the Biokovo National Park. The park contains Croatia’s second highest mountain range. Our day begins with a seaside start and a warm-up through the flower- speckled village before venturing onto the alluring limestone ridges and valleys on the flanks of Sveti Jure, the highest seaside peak in the Adriatic. Return to Makarska hotel. Distance 7 miles. Elevation gain 1800 ft. / loss 1800 ft. DAY 3: MAKARSKA TO KORČULA  After a private van transfer to the high part of Biokovo, we have about a two hour hike through unimaginably beautiful karst topograpghy before finishing at the summit of Vogar. An unforgettable view of the coast unfolds 5000 feet below. After our hike we transfer to the incredible town of Korčula. This medieval walled port town could not be more charismatic or filled with history. Many places claim Marco Polo as one of their own but when you arrive in Korčula, there is no doubt that this is his birthplace. Our boat transfer is past Brac, the Dalmatian Coast’s most famous island and around the southern tip of Hvar. Distance 6 miles. Elevation gain 1000 ft / loss 1000 ft. DAY 4: KORČULA   A short ferry to the village of Orebić sets us up for another of the coast’s great hikes. Today’s loop hike takes us to the summit of Sveti Ilija (St. Elias), and its grand panorama, before descending back to Orebić on ancient paths past historic churches, vineyards and relaxing villas. Return to Korčula hotel. Distance 7 miles. Elevation gain 2500 ft. / loss 2500 ft. DAY 5: KORČULA TO OTOK MLJET  More island hopping today as we transfer to the island of Mljet. Enjoy a waterside ramble on Mljet’s west coast. After a fresh and very local lunch, we’ll hike past gorgeous saltwater lakes en-route to our hotel in Pomena. Distance 6 miles. Elevation gain 500 ft. / loss 500 ft. DAY 6: OTOK MLJET TO DUBROVNIK  Wake to a Croatian sunrise, and hike back to the port of Polače, climbing to a high point where we can see both coasts of the island. After a picnic, we’ll hike down to the water to meet our final water transfer back to the mainland and the historic city of Dubrovnik. Distance 6 miles. Elevation gain 750 ft. / loss 750 ft. DAY 7: DUBROVNIK  Today we will kayak to Lokrum and around the bay before returning to Dubrovnik. Hike option on Lokrum: Distance 5 miles. Elevation gain 800 ft. / loss 800 ft. DAY 8: DEPART 27 "We loved Korčula and Mljet, and the hotels were all clean and beautiful. The people were friendly, and we felt safe. The weather was perfect." – Jennifer W. TRIP RATINGS Moderate hiking up to 7 miles with ascents up to 2,500 feet. (Trip rating descriptions found on page 8.) COMFORT 4/ 4 2/ 4 TERRAIN *All ground transportation between Makarska and Dubrovnik included during guided tour. Luggage transfer daily. NOTE: Daily itineraries on all our guided treks are subject to change. Your guide(s) will make route decisions based on weather and terrain conditions as well as hiker's abilities. EFFORT 2+ / 4 CROATIA Makarska Korčula Pomena Dubrovnik BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Sveti Jura Biokovo National Park Brac Orebič Sveti Ilija Polače Mediterranean Sea Adriatic Sea Kimet Trpanj Vela Luka