Hiking Dubrovnik Countryside (Croatia)

  Croatia

Dubrovnik

Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22

Description: Day 1

Arrival, transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Konavle. Get together dinner with introduction. Short tour to the nearby surrounding, depending on arrival time.

Day 2

Lower Konavle Mocici-Cilipi, hiking tour on the marked pathway. Visit the Mytra encarved stone. Our pathway takes us through the picturesque village, dense Mediterranean forest, olive and wine groves. The scene of the lovely village of Konavle with the majestic Mont Snjeznica on one side and cypresses and black pine groves on the sea side is unique.

Day 3

Obod - Velji Do-Strazisce-optional: Jesenice

Today we tour Upper Konavle, hilly region, by old Austrian road that will take us to small village of Velji Do, known for hard working people and delicious home made food. The tour continues to the top of Strazisce, where from one can see three countries: Bosnia, Montenegro and Croatia. The view is breathtaking: sea and the islands on one side and the mountain range with small villages on the other side.

Day 4

Dubrovnik
This day is reserved for the mount Srdj and Dubrovnik. Climb the road with serpentines, enjoying the view over Dubrovnik, its Riviera and the islands. After hiking, visit to Dubrovnik - fascinating medieval city, the Pearl of Adriatic. Guided city tour.

Day 5

Upper Konavle
From Mihanici to Kuna on the mountain pathway, visiting the old narrow gauge tunnel and the villages of Mihanici and Kuna.

Day 6

Kuna - Snjeznica
By now, you will be fit and ready for the king of Konavle mountain Snjeznica (1234 m high). Our minibus will take us to Kuna (700 m) and we depart on an old road to Belvedere, east side of the mountain (900 m high), with fascinating view, the crisp unpolluted air will make you feel great

Day 7

Free day in Dubrovnik or Cavtat

Day 8

Departure, transfer to Dubrovnik airport.

Highlights: Hiking has a very long tradition in Dubrovnik and its mountainiers society belongs among the 10 oldest in Europe. Why? Because of entire old country roads and pathways net that offer unique experience to hikers, Mediterranean vegetation, breathtaking view over the last group of Adriatic islands-Elaphite, Montenegrin high mountain range, Prevlaka and the gate to bay of Kotor. You will meet friendly local people visit the small villages, with Dalmatian stone architecture and enjoy delicious Mediterranean food. Enroute we visit: small villages, old river mills, typical country taverns.

Cost in US$: 999$

Participants Travel to Croatia Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Adria Avanture-Adriatic Sea Kayaking's Mission Statement: Our mission is to offer Dubrovnik visitors an opportunity to experience and explore the Dalmatian coast, Elafiti islands, Mediterranean waters, and the region's history and culture in a safe, healthy, active way. We offer top quality active excursions that celebrate the region's natural beauty and cultural heritage with minimal negative environmental impact.

Year Founded: 2003