Self-guided · 8 days · Dubrovnik to Brač
Kayak, hike and cycle from the Elafiti Islands to Mljet and Brač at your own pace, with private-driver transfers between every stop.
Trip at a glance
Overview
This multisport adventure explores the southern Dalmatian coast and its islands on foot, by bike and by kayak. You start near Dubrovnik, paddle across to the Elafiti Islands, walk the old walls of Ston, cross to the green island of Mljet and finish on Brač, with local food and wine along the way and the clear Adriatic beside you every day.
You do every activity at your own pace, and private drivers take you between every stop, so you only carry a daypack. Each night you stay in a family guesthouse with a private room and bathroom, and the days mix sea kayaking, hiking and cycling with swimming stops. We arrange the kayaks, bikes, ferries and tastings, and we are available 24 hours a day if you need us.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 · Dubrovnik and Zaton
You arrive at Dubrovnik airport and a private driver takes you to Zaton, a quiet seaside village near Dubrovnik that is your base for the first two nights.
You settle into your guesthouse and have the evening to yourselves. We are available 24 hours a day if you need anything.
Day 2 · Zaton and the Elafiti Islands
Today you paddle from Zaton across the water to Koločep, the nearest of the Elafiti Islands, about 9 km and around 3 hours of kayaking. You paddle at your own pace along the shore and stop for a swim on the island.
The afternoon and evening are free. Dubrovnik is close if you want to see its walled old town.
Day 3 · Pelješac and Mljet
After breakfast you drive to the Pelješac peninsula, known for its vineyards and wines. The walk starts in Ston, where fortress walls from the 14th century climb the hills between Mali Ston and Veliki Ston. You follow the walls, pass the salt pans and continue on an old Napoleonic path through olive groves and vineyards, about 10.5 km and 5 hours in all.
The walk ends at a local winery for a tasting and a small lunch. Then you take the ferry from Prapratno to Sobra on the island of Mljet, about 45 minutes, and a private transfer takes you to your guesthouse on Mljet.
Day 4 · Mljet
Today is a long day on the water along the coast of Mljet, about 15 km and 5 to 6 hours of kayaking past uninhabited islets, with stops to swim. You paddle at your own pace, with the kayaks arranged for you. A private transfer takes you to the start and brings you back to your guesthouse in the afternoon.
Self-guided kayaking suits travelers with some paddling experience and confidence in the water. If you would like a local guide for the day, ask us.
Day 5 · Mljet and Brač
You spend the morning in Mljet National Park, one of the oldest marine sanctuaries in the Mediterranean. Hike up to Montokuc for a view over the saltwater lakes, then cycle around the lakes and swim.
In the afternoon the catamaran takes you from Pomena to Milna on the island of Brač, about 2.5 hours, and a private transfer brings you to your guesthouse in Postira.
Day 6 · Brač
After an early breakfast a private transfer takes you to Gažul, a shepherd village on the slopes above the sea. From there you hike to Vidova Gora, at 778 m the highest peak of the Croatian islands, about 8 km and 2 to 3 hours, with views over the surrounding islands and the coast. The transfer brings you back in the afternoon.
Day 7 · Brač
Today you kayak along the Brač coast, about 8 km and 2 to 3 hours, with time to swim. You paddle at your own pace.
In the late afternoon a private transfer takes you to the olive oil museum in the village of Škrip, where you take a guided tour and enjoy a tasting menu with wine that doubles as your dinner. The museum has no toilet of its own, so use the public one by the parking lot first.
Day 8 · Brač and Dubrovnik
A private transfer takes you to Supetar, and the ferry carries you to Split in about 50 minutes. From Split a private transfer takes you to Dubrovnik airport, a drive of 3 to 4 hours, so please book flights that leave Dubrovnik after 3 pm. If you would rather end your trip in Split, ask us before you travel.
Note on itinerary: The program can change because of weather, ferry schedules, the group’s preferences and abilities or other exceptional situations. Safety and comfort come first.
Route
| Day | Where | Activity | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubrovnik airport, Zaton | – | private transfer |
| 2 | Zaton, Koločep | Kayaking | – |
| 3 | Ston, Pelješac, Mljet | Hiking | ferry about 45 min |
| 4 | Mljet | Kayaking | private transfer |
| 5 | Mljet National Park, Brač | Hiking and cycling | catamaran about 2.5 h |
| 6 | Brač, Vidova Gora | Hiking | private transfer |
| 7 | Brač, Škrip | Kayaking | private transfer |
| 8 | Split, Dubrovnik airport | – | ferry about 50 min, then 3 to 4 h |
Inclusions
Prices and dates
Every price has 2 options: the standard price when you pay by card and a discounted price when you pay by bank transfer or Wise.
| Group size | May, October | June to September |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | €5,786card€5,590bank / Wise | €5,993card€5,790bank / Wise |
| 2 guests | €3,198card€3,090bank / Wise | €3,405card€3,290bank / Wise |
| 3 guests | €2,474card€2,390bank / Wise | €2,681card€2,590bank / Wise |
| 4 guests | €2,370card€2,290bank / Wise | €2,577card€2,490bank / Wise |
| 5 guests | €2,060card€1,990bank / Wise | €2,267card€2,190bank / Wise |
| 6 guests | €1,853card€1,790bank / Wise | €2,060card€1,990bank / Wise |
| 7 guests | €1,749card€1,690bank / Wise | €1,956card€1,890bank / Wise |
| 8 guests | €1,646card€1,590bank / Wise | €1,853card€1,790bank / Wise |
| Single room supplement | €383card€370bank / Wise | €383card€370bank / Wise |
Every Saturday, May to October.
Other dates may be possible, so contact us to ask.
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If you cancel, we charge a share of the tour price, depending on when we receive your cancellation:
| When you cancel | We charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 days before the tour | 30% of the price |
| 29 to 15 days before | 50% of the price |
| 14 to 8 days before | 75% of the price |
| 7 to 0 days before, or no-show | 100% of the price |
Credit card or bank fees are deducted from any refund: the fee charged when you pay and the fee charged when we refund.
Good to know
Family guesthouses with private rooms and private bathrooms: two nights in Zaton, two on Mljet and three in Postira on Brač.
Seven breakfasts are included, plus a winery tasting with a small lunch on day 3 and a tasting dinner on day 7. Other meals are not included, and we give you restaurant recommendations. Many small places take cash only, so bring euros.
Moderate. About 32 km by kayak, 23 km on foot and 12 km by bike over the week, with some long active days and early mornings. You should be able to swim.
Private drivers take you between every stop, including the airport transfers. No guide is included, and we are available 24 hours a day if you need us.
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FAQs
You arrive at Dubrovnik airport on day 1, and the trip ends on day 8 with the transfer from Split to Dubrovnik airport. Please book flights that leave Dubrovnik after 3 pm. If you would rather end your trip in Split, ask us before you travel.
Sea kayaking to Koločep, around Mljet and along the coast of Brač, hiking along the Ston walls, in Mljet National Park and up Vidova Gora, and cycling around the Mljet lakes. Kayaks and bikes are rented for you and you do every activity at your own pace.
In total about 32 km (20 miles) by kayak, 23 km (14 miles) on foot and 12 km (7.5 miles) by bike, spread over the week. The highest point is Vidova Gora at 778 m (2,552 ft).
Self-guided kayaking suits travelers with some paddling experience who feel confident in the water, and you should be able to swim. Hiking and cycling need no special skills. If you would like a local guide for a day, ask us.
Private drivers take you between every stop, including the airport transfers, and the ferry and catamaran tickets are included.
Seven breakfasts are included, plus the winery tasting with a small lunch on day 3 and the tasting dinner at the olive oil museum on day 7. Other lunches and dinners are not included, and we give you restaurant recommendations. Many small places take cash only, so bring euros.
In family guesthouses with private rooms and private bathrooms: two nights in Zaton, two on Mljet and three in Postira on Brač.
Every trip is private for your own group. We price each group size from 1 to 8 guests, and the price per person drops as the group grows. For bigger groups, contact us for a quote. If you would like us to join other travelers to your tour so the price per person can drop, let us know. We can open your dates for bookings and see if other travelers apply.
Yes. The solo price already includes your own private room, so you do not add the single room supplement. If you book as a group and one person wants their own room, the single room supplement is €383 by card or €370 by bank transfer or Wise.
Departures run every Saturday from May to October. Other dates may be possible, so contact us to ask.
Yes. The guided Southern Croatia & Islands Multisport follows the same route with an English-speaking guide who leads every activity.
Yes. The program can change because of weather, ferry schedules, the group's preferences and abilities or other exceptional situations. Safety and comfort always come first.
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