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Croatia Adventure

9 days, Zagreb to Dubrovnik

9 days

Zagreb to Dubrovnik

From$2499USD
Valid on Oct 25 2025
Trip Code: ECZK

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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9 days

Zagreb to Dubrovnik

From$2499USD
Valid on Oct 25 2025
Trip Code: ECZK

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 9

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Map of the route for Croatia Adventure

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Zagreb

Arrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on a orientation walk to get your bearings of the area and to see some of the street graffiti art on the way to an optional group dinner.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Zagreb/Plitvička Jezera

Travel south from Zagreb to the stunning and iconic Plitvice Lakes National Park. Explore the park’s forests, crystal waters, and cascading falls with our CEO for incredible scenery, natural beauty and photo opportunities. Continue to the hotel in the evening, check in and relax before a delicious dinner.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 3Plitvička Jezera/Šibenik

Depart the hotel after breakfast and drive to the coastal city of Zadar. Discover the city on a walking food tour with a local guide, exploring the historic city centre and important landmarks and culminating in a secluded garden for lunch and wine tasting. Continue to Krka National Park for a hike through the lush forest along the river to a series of spectacular waterfalls. Finish the day in the nearby city of Šibenik and enjoy a free evening.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Zadar Walking Food Tour

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Šibenik

Set off on a full-day excursion to explore the nearby islands of Prvic and Zlarin. Take the ferry first to Prvic and explore the old town and other parts of this small island with your CEO then hop on the next ferry to the nearby island of Zlarin. Populated since ancient times, Zlarin has many historical monuments worth exploring and and offers incredible views over the islands natural vistas towards the Adriatic Sea. Return to Šibenik in the afternoon and take a stroll through the old town with your CEO before enjoying the rest of the day and evening at leisure.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Šibenik/Makarska

Travel south along the coast today to the port city of Split. Explore the city with your CEO on an orientation walk to see some of the main sights and landmarks then enjoy free time for lunch and to continue exploring on your own with the chance to visit the Diocletian's Palace and the Riva promenade. In the late afternoon continue by bus to the city of Makarska to check into the hotel and enjoy a free evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Makarska

Enjoy a full free day to take advantage of the many optional activities available in and around Makarska. Perhaps take a ferry to the island of Brač to explore on your own, take a tuk tuk tour, go zip-lining in the nearby town of Tucepi or just relax on the local beach.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Makarska/Dubrovnik

Set off from Makarska along the coast and make a stop at a small bay called Uvala Bistrina to learn all about the local oyster farming and to sample some fresh ones and with wine and lunch from local ingredients. Take some free time to wander the town of Ston and to walk along the massive and historic Ston City wall which rewards those who climb it incredible views of the town and the surrounding mountains. Continue driving in the afternoon to Croatia's capital city, Dubrovnik and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Oyster Farm Food and Wine Experience with Lunch

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 8Dubrovnik

Discover Dubrovnik today on an orientation walk with your CEO through the old part of the city and seeing some of the city's most iconic buildings and landmarks. Make a stop at the G Adventures-supported Maritimo Recycling, where artists are creatively working to clean up the Adriatic Sea. Then, take the rest of the day to continue exploring on your own, take an optional kayak excursion or relax in one of the many cafés and watch the world go by. Regroup in the evening for an optional final dinner out on the town.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Maritimo Recycling

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Dubrovnik

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Maritimo Recycling, Dubrovnik
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Zadar Walking Food Tour, Zadar
  • Your Foodie Moment: Oyster Farm Food and Wine Experience with Lunch, Uvala Bistrina
  • Orientation walks in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik
  • Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Hike in Krka Lakes National Park
  • Full-day excursion to the islands of Prvic and Zlarin from Šibenik
  • Walk along the old city wall of Ston
  • Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations

Accommodations

Hotels (8 nts).

Meals

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Allow USD295-385 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, ferry, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking - From $58.00

Climb into a sea kayak and join a local instructor on the water. Explore the city walls gaining a unique perspective into this stunning location. Some cities are best witnessed from the water and Dubrovnik won't disappoint. Don a mask and do a little snorkelling and explore Betina Cave, a hidden gem with crystal clear water.

My Own Room - From $699.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Croatia Adventure

| 9 days - Zagreb to Dubrovnik - from $2499 USD