
Harvest, Taste & Hike Croatia
Guided Hiking, Harvesting and Culinary Tour
Did you know that black and green olives all come from the same three? Do you know that famous strong alcoholic drink “Rakija” is produced from winemaking leftovers? Do you know how many tastes of Rakija there are? Did you know Croatia owns forests where black and white truffles grow? Have you tasted truffle Nutella? Do you know that there is smallest town in the world in Croatia?
Joining on our new program Harvest taste and hike Croatia will give you all the foodie answers you didn’t know and enable you to experience Croatia as it really is. Harvesting season in autumn done with locals, hiking through old villages, magical green waterfalls and hunting truffles in hidden forests of Istrian peninsula. Taste fresh produced extra virgin olive oil produced from olives which you picked up just minutes ago directly from the three! Feeling of complete relaxation and going back to nature while getting to know Croatian mountains and our biggest part of culture – food! Understanding Croatian culture means understanding our deep connection with nature through being in nature, producing, cooking and eating high quality homemade food!
We will hike up to local forest, privately owned and listen to all about how chestnuts are here traditionally grown and how they are preserved and cooked.
Depending on conditions, there will be a chance to cook and try our chestnuts.
Return hike and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free to explore Zagreb.
Visit Zagreb upped old town if you haven’t yesterday! (B)
You will prepare traditional Croatian three courses meal. After hard work, and great cooking experience – enjoy what you have prepared – with a glass of Croatian wine!
Rest of the day free. Visit Zagreb tunnels if you haven’t already! (B, L)
After truffle hunting we will got and visit Hum – smallest (and cutest) town in the world! Near Hum we can enjoy 6 km / 3,7 mile hike to old Bencici village and finish our day with late lunch in local tavern. Transfer back to Zagreb. (B, S, L)
(B, L, D)
(B, L, D)
As we climb higher in mountain, we can see more and more beautiful views on Croatian islands and coast.
We hike from Tucepi to Podgora where we meet with local olive oil producers. We hear the very personal story of how to pick up olives and join in the harvesting to help! Lunch – picnic in olive groove. Tired but extremely happy we return to our accommodation.
Depending on the timing in olive oil factory – we visit on our way back or later in evening to see how we get oil from olives that we have picked up.
Dinner in Tucepi.
(B,L,D)
- Min No of persons: 2
- Max No of persons: 14
- Availability - harvesting season: 26. October to 3. November
- Duration: 9 days
- From: Zagreb to Dubrovnik
- Type: GUIDED Hiking, Harvesting and Culinary Tour
- Activity Level: 2 – Easy to Moderate.
DEPARTURES | On Request. | |
PRICE FROM (From 2 persons) | On Request | |
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- 5 nights 3*/4* hotels
- 3 nights 3*apartments with sea view
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- All meals noted in program (B-breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
- all noted guided tours
- National park entrance fees
- All transfers noted in program
- Flights
- Meals and drinks not stated in program
- Special food requests
- Optional tours
- Gratuities (optional)
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Unless noted otherwise all photos are property of Natural Croatia
- Easy hiking shoes
- Comfortable walking clothes
- Windproof jacket
- Fleece
- Day backpack
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Small packable raincoat
- Fleece
- Photo camera

White rocks and Velebit Wilderness in Croatia
Engage in this adventure and in one-weekend experience Top 3 most beautiful trails in Croatia: Vihoraški trail, Velebit - Zavižan trail and Premužić trail. Be ready to take real adventure, scramble white rocks, hike & trek for 3 days and experience remarkable beauties of Croatian nature!
Starting from Zagreb, this tour takes you into the wild deep mountains and trail leading through restricted reserve area of White and Samarske rocks. Legendary trail “Vihoraški put” by the mountaineers the most beautiful and challenging trail in Croatia! Next day visit bear refugee on our way and hike up National Park Nothern Velebit - hidden beauty of Croatian wilderness.
Hiking starts with an easy trail that gives you magnificent views on Croatian islands at the top. Unforgettable sunsets can be seen just in front of the Zavižan mountain hut where we stay overnight. Next day we go deeper in the mountain following famous Premužić trail to next mountain hut Alan. Full of impressions from our last 3 days we board our transport and head back to Zagreb.
When not on rocks, trail goes through magic green meadows and valleys with astonishing views on surrounding shining white rocks and blue sky. This is true wilderness, with a high chance to see a snake or some other wild animal, so please take care to where you put your feet, hands and where you sit! Final destination of this magic wild trek is romantic shelter located in the rock, very special and unique. Here we will rest and cook our dinner. No bathroom facilities available here, mobile signal is rare, and no electricity. Water is available from a rain collected water tank. Use it sparingly! (B, L, D)
Today we trek a trail that takes us to the Zavižan mountain hut. Here famous Ante will greet us. Ante can offer us strong alcoholic brandy, homemade and local beer called the same as the mountain “Velebitsko pivo”. We prepare lunch and dinner. Zavižan mountain hut is in the same time weather station and Ante and his family is for generations working there for meteorological and hydrological service. We can observe the weather station and instruments. Optional trail visits around Zavižan to nearby mountaintops, and at the evening unforgettable sunset with sea view on Croatian islands.
An exceptional experience! (B, L, D)
Interesting fact about Premužić trail is that it is easy trail to walk; even an unexperienced person can do it! It is wide enough and does not have high elevation changes. Other special thing is that it gives you true wild mountain experience with unique views changing all the way! With all this, we take our trip that lasts between 6 and 8 hours to next mountain hut Alan. Here we have lunch, and rest. After rest transfer back to Zagreb (3h) (B, L) -- End of services --
- Min No of persons: 2
- Max No of persons: 6
- Availability: 1. May - 1. November
- Duration: 3 days
- From: Zagreb to Zagreb
- Type: GUIDED hiking tour
- Activity Level: 5 – Strenous.
DEPARTURES: |
Every week, on demand | |
CODE | WVW | |
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PRICE/person (minimum 2 persons) | €499 | |
STATUS | Open | |
BOOK NOW |
- Professional English speaking guide
- 2 nights mountain shelter/hut
- All transfers
- All meals noted in program (B-breakfast, L–Lunch, D-dinner)
- Snacks and water
- Backpack and walking sticks (on request)
- Camping equipment
- National park entrance fees
- Flights
- Meals not stated in program
- Drinks
- Optional tours
- Transfers not stated in the program
- Gratuities (optional)
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Magnicifent view on white rocks Magnicifent view on white rocks
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Green trails in valleys on Vihoraski trail Green trails in valleys on Vihoraski trail
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Ljuska part of Vihoraski trail Ljuska part of Vihoraski trail
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The amazing ljuska stones on Vihoraski trail The amazing ljuska stones on Vihoraski trail
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Hiking meadows on Premuzic trail Hiking meadows on Premuzic trail
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Hiking meadows on Premuzic trail Hiking meadows on Premuzic trail
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Wast spaces of Velebit Wast spaces of Velebit
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Colorful nature on Premuzic trail Colorful nature on Premuzic trail
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Colorful flowers on Premuzic trail Colorful flowers on Premuzic trail
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Forest part on Premuzic trail Forest part on Premuzic trail
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Cute single track on Premuzic trail Cute single track on Premuzic trail
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Hiking meadows on Premuzic trail Hiking meadows on Premuzic trail
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Rocky part of Premuzic trail Rocky part of Premuzic trail
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Our sleeping home on Vihoraski trail Our sleeping home on Vihoraski trail
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Rocky part of Premuzic trail Rocky part of Premuzic trail
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Rossi shelter on Premuzic trail Rossi shelter on Premuzic trail
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Elderweiss on Vihoraski trail Elderweiss on Vihoraski trail
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Start of Premuzic trail Start of Premuzic trail
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Beautiful Velebit mountain Beautiful Velebit mountain
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Beautiful Velebit mountain Beautiful Velebit mountain
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Green valley - Vihoraski trail Green valley - Vihoraski trail
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To botanical garden on Velebit To botanical garden on Velebit
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Great company in mountain hut Zavizan Great company in mountain hut Zavizan
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Great company in mountain hut Zavizan Great company in mountain hut Zavizan
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Mountain hut Zavizan Mountain hut Zavizan
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Trail to mountain hut Zavizan Trail to mountain hut Zavizan
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Green valley - Vihoraski trail Green valley - Vihoraski trail
http://naturalcroatia.com/programs/multi-day/multi-day-tours#sigProId2873326797
Unless noted otherwise all photos are property of Natural Croatia
- High trekking shoes
- Long hiking pants
- Comfortable walking clothes
- Windproof jacket
- Hat/Buff
- Head lamp
- Small packed personal hygiene set
- Wet wipes
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen
- Small packable raincoat
- Backpack (available on request)
- Photo camera - for your memories!

Active Croatia Adventure
Custom - designed for E&J, the active travellers!
Active Croatia Adventure discovers Top 5 most beautiful nature spots in Croatia: Biokovo - Vošac trail, Paklenica climb, Velebit - Premužić trail, Bijele stijene - Vihoraški trail and Plitvice lakes hike. Be ready to take real adventure, kayak, trek, bike and climb for 11 days and experience remarkable beauties of Croatian nature! Starting from Dubrovnik, we kayak to discover the beauties of mysterious Lokrum Island, next day hike to magnificent mountain Biokovo is on the menu and most beautiful sunset over the islands. After this we discover Tučepi and move to northern city Zadar, magic for itself. Then we climb the rocks of Paklenica National Park and move to next National Park Nothern Velebit where we hike Premužić trail on the mountains, and with sea views! We finish with astonishing scenery deep in mountains, from white rocks over the Vihoraški trail hidden gem of Croatia! Next day visit to UNESCO protected National Park Plitvice lakes and transfer to Zagreb, capital of Croatia. Hike to mountain, Medvednica in Zagreb and next day is goodbye.
Leave all the things that you do not need for the hike in the car, and take only the necessary. (L)
Return hike back down to Makar. Short transfer to delicious lunch and our accommodation in Villa Ban in Tučepi. Rest of the day free. (L)
First we do the hard climb to the close local hamlet old Tučepi, and then we bike around old stone houses in the hill foot of mountain, with the sea views on our side. Lunch, and rest of the day free in Tučepi. 4-5 hours biking on road and trails (L)
Built in 1930 using special local drywalls technique without any machines! It is a true natural heritage and represents a local knowledge and architecture incorporated in nature. Astonishing views on the trail take our breath and we have picnic break when needed. Optional climbs to nearby peaks and lodging to mountain hut Zavižan. Here famous Ante will greet us. Ante can offer us strong alcoholic brandy, homemade and local beer called the same as the mountain “Velebitsko pivo”. We prepare dinner. Zavižan mountain hut is in the same time weather station and Ante and his family is for generations working there for meteorological and hydrological service. We can observe the weather station and instruments. At the evening unforgettable sunset with sea view on Croatian islands. An exceptional experience! (D).
- Min No of persons: 2
- Max No of persons: 7
- Availability: 1. May - 10. June
- 1. September - 1. November
- Duration: 11 days
- From: Dubrovnik to Zagreb
- Type: GUIDED multi activity tour
- Activity Level: 5 – Strenous.
- Meals not included are self-catering with no restaurant options in mountains for days 2, 7 and 8. We cook together, with food from common basket bought in local store/market.
- Luggage limit - please 1 mid-size bag only.
DEPARTURES |
On Request | |
CODE | ACA | |
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PRICE (min 2 persons) | 1669€ | |
STATUS | Open | |
BOOK NOW |
- Professional English speaking guide
- Accommodation (except Dubrovnik): Mountain shelter/hut &Private apartments (3*)
- All transfers
- All meals noted in program (B-breakfast, L–Lunch, D-dinner)
- Snacks in the mountain
- Water
- Backpack (on request)
- Walking sticks (on request)
- ALL EQUIPMENT FOR ACTIVITIES (kayaking, biking, climbing, hiking)
- Accommodation on 1st day in Dubrovnik
- Flights
- National park entrance fees
- Meals not stated in program
- Special dietary requests
- Drinks
- Optional tours
- Transfers not stated in the program
- Gratuities (optional)
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Scenery on Ljuska - part of the Vihoraski trail Scenery on Ljuska - part of the Vihoraski trail
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Heading to Zavizan mountain hut high in mountain Heading to Zavizan mountain hut high in mountain
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Green valley picnic spot on Vihoraski trail, Bijele stijene Green valley picnic spot on Vihoraski trail, Bijele stijene
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Mountain biking dirt road on Watermills trail near Karin and Pridraga Mountain biking dirt road on Watermills trail near Karin and Pridraga
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Biking in Pridraga near Zadar with sea view Biking in Pridraga near Zadar with sea view
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Nature park Biokovo is rich with flora and fauna Nature park Biokovo is rich with flora and fauna
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Biokovo hiking views Biokovo hiking views
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Close encounter with several wild chamois in Nature park Biokovo Close encounter with several wild chamois in Nature park Biokovo
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Scrambling on ljuska (shell) - a challenging part of Vihoraski trail Scrambling on ljuska (shell) - a challenging part of Vihoraski trail
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Rock climbing on National park Paklenica, rich with climbers of different nationalities Rock climbing on National park Paklenica, rich with climbers of different nationalities
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Dolac market in Zagreb, real heart of the city Dolac market in Zagreb, real heart of the city
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Famous UNESCO site Dubrovnik, from the walls Famous UNESCO site Dubrovnik, from the walls
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Walking on city walls surrounding old town of Dubrovnik Walking on city walls surrounding old town of Dubrovnik
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Zagreb upper town view from Gradec on Kaptol with cathedral Zagreb upper town view from Gradec on Kaptol with cathedral
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Green valley, place to relax in Vihoraski trail Green valley, place to relax in Vihoraski trail
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Hiking Premuzic trail gives you different view behind each corner Hiking Premuzic trail gives you different view behind each corner
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View on highest peak on Biokovo - Sv.Jure (1762m) from Vosac View on highest peak on Biokovo - Sv.Jure (1762m) from Vosac
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Kayaking under Dubrovnik city walls Kayaking under Dubrovnik city walls
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Amazing Ljuska - part of the Vihoraski trail Amazing Ljuska - part of the Vihoraski trail
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River Neretva - great for birdwatching River Neretva - great for birdwatching
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Photo safari on traditional ladja on Neretva Photo safari on traditional ladja on Neretva
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UNESCO protected National Park Plitvice lakes. Source: HTZ by Ivo Biocina UNESCO protected National Park Plitvice lakes. Source: HTZ by Ivo Biocina
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Forrest part of Premuzic trail on Velebit Forrest part of Premuzic trail on Velebit
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Rocky part of Premuzic trail on Velebit Rocky part of Premuzic trail on Velebit
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Ratkovo shelter, a place to sleep on Samarske rocks. By Nina Angelis Ratkovo shelter, a place to sleep on Samarske rocks. By Nina Angelis
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Amazing view on huge space of National Park Northern Velebit Amazing view on huge space of National Park Northern Velebit
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Amazin green valley with wild garlic arround on Vihoraski trail Amazin green valley with wild garlic arround on Vihoraski trail
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Croatian flag on Vosac above the Adriatic sea Croatian flag on Vosac above the Adriatic sea
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Mountain hut Vosac - happy after hard climb! Mountain hut Vosac - happy after hard climb!
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Unforgettable view from the peaceful mountain to steep cliffs, sea and islands Unforgettable view from the peaceful mountain to steep cliffs, sea and islands
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Photo point on white rocks Photo point on white rocks
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Zadar with its famous Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun. Source: HTZ by Ivo Biocina Zadar with its famous Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun. Source: HTZ by Ivo Biocina
http://naturalcroatia.com/programs/multi-day/multi-day-tours#sigProIdd9c5977724
Unless noted otherwise all photos are property of Natural Croatia
- High trekking shoes
- Long hiking pants
- Comfortable walking clothes
- Small packable raincoat
- Windproof jacket
- Hat/Buff
- Fleece for warmth in mountains
- Headlamp
- Small packed personal hygiene set
- Wet wipes
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen
- Bathing suit (summer tours)
- Backpack (available on request)
- Sleeping bag &mat (available on request)
- Photo camera - for your memories!