Croatia holiday, activity week
| country: | Croatia |
| location: | Vis Island |
| departures: | Departs every Saturday- Only remaining availability from August 29 - October 31st. |
| price: | From £580 - £760 (7 days) excluding flights, based on 2 people travelling. 30% discount for children under 15 |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
read 23 travellers reviews
"The broad range of activities available on this holiday and the chance to relax as well, sampling the local food and wine, make for the perfect combination in my mind. Sea-kayaking in the sparkling blue seas around the Croatian islands is a really beautiful way to experience them."
- Lani, responsibletravel.com
- Lani, responsibletravel.com
the amazing things you'll be doing
Croatia holiday, activity week: By keeping guest numbers to a maximum of 8 per week we are not restricted to the normal schedules that limit most activity style holidays. Each evening we can look at the following day and plan your activity according to the weather (wind/sea) conditions, as well as your fitness level and area of interest.
Our house is part of Rukavac old town, a small settlement of five homes built by brothers in the early 1900’s. The property has been sympathetically restored to a high standard. The house has 3 double en-suite bedrooms (one of which sleeps a family of 4), an open plan living room & kitchen, chill-out loft space, a large outside balcony area and a boules area.
The fresh, local produce that you will enjoy is an important part of your healthy, reenergizing holiday experience. The mouth watering meals prepared at the house will be predominantly vegetarian whilst the restaurants on the Island specialize in Lamb and Fish dishes.
Breakfasts will be served daily. Lunch will be served on 4 days. This may include home made soup & salad or a picnic lunch if you are out on an activity. An evening meal will be provided on 3 evenings. Evening Meals will include several courses with wine. On the other evenings we will recommend and book at any one of the excellent restaurants in Vis, Komiza, Rukavac and a number of inland villages. We will provide transport to and from the restaurant so that you can enjoy a glass of wine.
Each day is planned the evening before, giving you the ultimate flexibility to enjoy activities in the very best conditions. You choose the length, duration and attractions that each activity has to offer from a large and varied selection that will be offered. An example of a days activity may look like;
Early morning kayak / breakfast at Stiniva Bay / coastal path walk up to the village / Mountain bike return to the house / salad and wine / mid day nap / enjoy the afternoon sun and a snorkel down at Srebrena bay / transported to ‘Rokis’ restaurant to sample their famous ‘slow food’ – you’ll certainly have an evening to remember!
Included in the price: Transfer from Vis Town Ferry Terminal, 7 nights accommodation, 5 days guided activities, breakfast on 7 days, lunch/picnic on 4 days, evening meals with wine on 3 days, transfers to and from restaurants on 4 evenings, bed linen and towels. Flights, Ferry, Insurance & other Island activities (paragliding, fishing) are not included in the price.
Our house is part of Rukavac old town, a small settlement of five homes built by brothers in the early 1900’s. The property has been sympathetically restored to a high standard. The house has 3 double en-suite bedrooms (one of which sleeps a family of 4), an open plan living room & kitchen, chill-out loft space, a large outside balcony area and a boules area.
The fresh, local produce that you will enjoy is an important part of your healthy, reenergizing holiday experience. The mouth watering meals prepared at the house will be predominantly vegetarian whilst the restaurants on the Island specialize in Lamb and Fish dishes.
Breakfasts will be served daily. Lunch will be served on 4 days. This may include home made soup & salad or a picnic lunch if you are out on an activity. An evening meal will be provided on 3 evenings. Evening Meals will include several courses with wine. On the other evenings we will recommend and book at any one of the excellent restaurants in Vis, Komiza, Rukavac and a number of inland villages. We will provide transport to and from the restaurant so that you can enjoy a glass of wine.
Each day is planned the evening before, giving you the ultimate flexibility to enjoy activities in the very best conditions. You choose the length, duration and attractions that each activity has to offer from a large and varied selection that will be offered. An example of a days activity may look like;
Early morning kayak / breakfast at Stiniva Bay / coastal path walk up to the village / Mountain bike return to the house / salad and wine / mid day nap / enjoy the afternoon sun and a snorkel down at Srebrena bay / transported to ‘Rokis’ restaurant to sample their famous ‘slow food’ – you’ll certainly have an evening to remember!
Included in the price: Transfer from Vis Town Ferry Terminal, 7 nights accommodation, 5 days guided activities, breakfast on 7 days, lunch/picnic on 4 days, evening meals with wine on 3 days, transfers to and from restaurants on 4 evenings, bed linen and towels. Flights, Ferry, Insurance & other Island activities (paragliding, fishing) are not included in the price.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Yoga by the sea / Breakfast on the Balcony / Morning Kayak from Rukavac to the Green Grotto / Soup & Salad in the shade of the palm tree back at the house / restful afternoon at the beach / early evening coastal walk / Evening Meal on the Balcony under the stars. |
| Day 2: | Breakfast under the shade of the palm tree / Take the bikes on the 4x4 to the north of the Island – off road bike ride to a secluded bay / Picnic Lunch / Swim in the bay / cycle back on the coastal road to the house stopping off at various points along the way / Afternoon nap / Transported into Vis Old Town (Kut) to one of the many restaurants to sample the local catch of the day or one of the famous Lamb dishes. |
| Day 3: | Early morning kayak / breakfast at Stiniva Bay / coastal path walk up to the village / Mountain bike return to the house / salad and wine / mid day nap / enjoy the afternoon sun and a snorkel down at the Srebrna bay / transported to ‘Darko’s’ restaurant to sample his famous ‘slow food’ – you’ll certainly have an evening to remember. |
| Day 4: | Breakfast on the balcony / All day kayak (you set the pace) exploring the many bays of the coastline. Picked up by the 4x4 at the end of the day and then enjoy a feast at the house – put your feet up and relax. Maybe yoga in the morning just to stretch your body out. |
| Day 5: | Chill out day – sleep in, then enjoy a relaxing day with a book. We will of course keep your stomach from groaning throughout the day. Maybe take in some sightseeing in the early evening before once again being fed. |
travellers' tales
The Island of Vis was beautiful, unspoilt, quiet and unlike anything we have come across before. Our hosts Craig and Xania shared their beautiful home, organised appropriate levels of activity for all members of the family and interacted with our three children brilliantly. (more)
how this holiday makes a difference
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Private transport for guests on the Island is not recommended. We will provide pick up and drop off to and from the ferry along with transport to and from local restaurants. Daily transport will involve a combination of kayak, bicycle and foot – far more suited to our goal of enjoying and preserving the beauty of Vis island.
Certain days may include a picnic in an isolated bay – guests will be actively involved in the process of carrying out waste.There as been resurgence in agro-tourism on the island. A number of small, private lots, growing grapes, olives, and lavender are beginning to appear. A tour of one of these initiatives to revive the ‘old’ trades will be highly recommended. Another important area of economic growth on the island is the restaurants – guests will eat out and sample their delights on 4 evenings out of 7.A number of activities can be booked through local operators, for example: paragliding and scuba diving. We have installed a new drainage system to collect rainwater from all the roof area of the property. This can be then used to water the lemon tree, herb garden, vines, and be used at times should the water supply to temporarily suspended. There are a number of small, private olive and wine producing enterprises that are once again beginning to spring up on the island. We hope to develop links with such projects and provide access for guests to observe traditional methods of agriculture that are being revived. |
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