Croatia family activity holiday, Korcula

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8 Days excluding flights

More info:Price includes: Half board in five star Private Villa on Korcula island, Private round Split or Dubrovnik airport transfers, daily Private excursions ,Free high quality car and free speedboat during your entire stay, Private Tour guides.

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Offers:Cancel only one week before your departure dates and receive a full refund, no question asked, or a credit note with no expiry or new dates with no rebooking charge and paid freeze prices. Though we'd love you to keep credit or rebook.

“A week of family activities, tailor made, staying at a gorgeous villa on the island of Korcula throughout. Each day brings a new adventure, and new beautiful island hideaways. ”

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Description of Croatia family activity holiday, Korcula

Our Croatia family activity holiday is all based on one island, and is quite unique in that it is tailor made to suit your family’s interests, age groups and so on. One thing that always stays the same, however, is that Korcula Island will always be stunning with its secluded coves, hidden caves, superb local cuisine, island produced wine and pine forests. As well as a fascinating history and architectural heritage.

The focus of this holiday is pure and utter fun. Our group size is maximum twelve people which means that we can keep the week nice and flexible, checking in each night with everyone about the activities the next day, if they are going to be influenced by weather, and what they favour most. There is a lot to choose from too including sea kayaking, windsurfing, wake boarding, snorkelling, buggy driving and biking and, a favourite with many of our guests, a sailing trip on our yacht into Dubrovnik Old Town. We have a suggested itinerary below, to give you an idea of what the week may bring.
During all our activities we are extremely stringent with safety, and want to reassure parents that excellent safety procedures are at the core of what we do.

Your accommodation:
You will be staying at one of our Boutique style Villas in the village of Lumbarda, which will be allocated according to your family size. All have spacious double bedrooms & private bathrooms, there is an open plan living room, kitchen and also a balcony with sea view. Most of the villas also has an outdoor swimming pool, Restaurant, hot tub, gym and table tennis. The village itself has a beach and there are plenty more nearby. It is the perfect location for all our activities.

Food:
During this trip we include 7 breakfasts, served on your private balcony and also 7 picnic lunches. We also include one dinner on the last night, on board our yacht. For the other evenings, we can transfer you to different spots on the island to enjoy local cafes and restaurants at your choice. From inland agrotourism places to finer dining fish restaurants and great pizza options. The island also produces some great wines. We also cater for vegetarian and raw food meal, since the owner and his family loves vegetarian and raw food style cuisine.

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If you'd like to chat about this holiday or need help finding one we're very happy to help. The Travel Team.

01273 823 700 Calling from outside the UK? rosy@responsibletravel.com

Departure information

This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements

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Responsible tourism

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we screen every trip so you can travel knowing your holiday will help support conservation and local people.

On our trips we walk , snorkel ,kayak and hike on established paths and tell our guests not to feed, fish, hunt and disturb wildlife we encounter.

On Our Captain's Villa We have installed solar panels on our roof and this system provides hot water in the summer for our guests needs, and in winter it collects energy of sun and turns it into heating. In the house only natural materials are used, stone and wood.

Our Motor Yacht for day excursions is specially designed WITHOUT Propellers, instead our engineers developed water jet system which is safe for sea animals, and our guests to swim safe around the boat.

In our office we minimize printing actions and recycle paper. Most of all, we ensure that negative environmental impacts are drawn to a minimum.

By booking this trip you get to see a whole new perspective of this beautiful part of Croatian Islands by sailing on our Yacht, kayaking and snorkeling on the hidden and best preserved parts of the clearest sea in Europe guests are given the chance to explore in a ways which are least harmful to the environment.

The Impacts of this Trip

By booking this trip you bring much needed income to the people who are still recovering from the war-torn years, as this was the area severely affected by war, especially Dubrovnik old city.This trip ensures that the local people benefit as much as possible in the form of jobs (we employ local guides and drivers only) and provision of accommodation (we use our own family owned Captain's Villa ). We also use our own transfer services, buy food from the small farms and work on developing responsible waste management by stimulating waste recycle.

By buying local products you are supporting this countries’ economy and helping Croatia to stand on her feet again! We consider it our responsibility to lead efforts to maintain and preserve the integrity of this fledgling sector by petitioning the introduction of tighter controls over the use of the country’s natural resources.

Captain's Villa is our small family run hotel that employs local people and in that way is irreplaceable in the community. Our hosts in the small family restaurant prepare breakfasts , lunches and farewell dinner with our own home grown food and fish from our own pond.

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11 Reviews of Croatia family activity holiday, Korcula

5 out of 5 stars

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Reviewed on 06 Aug 2020 by Angela Elsdon

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Being in the boat everyday visiting different bays in amazingly clear waters!

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Enjoy every minute as it was so jam packed with activities it zipped past.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes, especially due to Covid the island definitely needs tourist money.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

We had a totally amazing time. The other two families we were on the
excursions with were such fun with similar aged children. We stayed
together for most of the hols as we all got on so well.

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2019 by Simon Scholfield

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

It was an exceptional week! Every day was perfectly planned by Captain Zoran
and his team. Trip to the caves at Vis was amazing and day out skippering
one of his speedboats was great fun.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Captain Zoran has everything under control.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes, for sure

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

10/10. Will definitely be going back next year - to stay at one of the other properties on Korcula

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2019 by Deborah Wyatt

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Croatia/ Korcula is just stunning and we got to see so much of it, all so
relaxed, very few decisions to be made. Fabulous accommodation.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Be relaxed. It’s not exactly as described but all works out amazingly well. If you
are expecting child free, it isn’t, but groups are small and the children who
were there were all lovely.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

The company is all locals and family-run, which is great. No real eco/ social
angle though.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Fabulous. Rarely been so carefree whilst doing so much. Organisation, whilst sometimes a little opaque, was great, from airport pick up to final dinner and activities rearranged to make sure everyone got to do what they really wanted.

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2019 by Holly Broughton

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Doughnut inflatables, buggy touring, seeing an octopus.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

You will love it! You could check which accommodation you have as they are
all different.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Employed local people

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Awesome - great range of activities, lovely team, totally beautiful location.
We were having our first family adventure holiday with 4 & 6 year old
who were made so welcome and included in lots of excitement.

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2019 by Paul Graham

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The whole experience.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

You need to enjoy the water and be prepared to socialise.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

I hope so.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Great fun and well organised.

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2019 by Louise Johnston

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Completely switched off and handed the family reins to Zoran - each day was
a joy & so very very easy (with 3 kids in tow - not an easy feat!)

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Go with the flow - it all works out.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Lots of local employment and interactions.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

5 star - totally booking it again for next year!

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2019 by Richard Devenish

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Getting up each morning with the knowledge that you were in safe hands and that you trusted them to provide a new, unique, quality experience every time.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Don’t think twice about it. An amazing experience. It can be as physically challenging or relaxing as you want it to be. Whilst we were happy to follow
Zoran’s suggested activities he will also accommodate any others which you would like to do. Just ask.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

The company only employed locals which made a big difference to the local economy. We benefited from their local knowledge and a more genuine, friendly service.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Fantastic, magical. Not just the organisation of the holiday itself but also the opportunity to share the experience with other like minded families. Have made some new friends and will definitely be back with more of our friends from home.

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2019 by Anne Tuite

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Jumping off the boat into the clear azure water, snorkelling, hearing the fascinating recent history of the island of Lastovo from the local guide, the
friendliness and patience of all the skippers and guides.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

A brilliant type of holiday for older children / teenagers and adults who love water activities. I think it would be a bit more difficult with babies/toddlers and young children - some of the boat rides out to the islands were over an hour long (and no space / it would be too dangerous on the boat for kids to crawl around) and there are no sandy beaches at the end, just beautiful coves and bays where you would be swimming out of your depth.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes, everyone seemed to be local / living locally. We stayed in houses/villas scattered around the island thus spreading the income to different landlords. We
would all walk, cycle (some even kayaked!) or drive (if the villa was far away) to the Captain's house where we would have a communal breakfast before going
on our separate ways depending on the activity we were doing that day. Lunch was either on the boat or back at the Captain's house.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

As a lone adult with three teenage girls it was the best kind of holiday - we could laze about on the boat enjoying the stunning scenery and then once we
reached an island get the adrenaline going by jumping off, swimming, snorkelling, SUP. The teenagers also, of course, loved the tubing and the buggy rides. We were up and out every morning by 9am with absolutely no complaints - definitely a first on any holiday! The skippers and guides were friendly, funny and experienced. Breakfasts and lunches were relaxed affairs - you joined or not depending if it suited you that day.

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2018 by David Pelger

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

A family run business - they looked after us so well and really went out their way to make it such a fun and memorable holiday. Croatia is absolutely beautiful.
5 stars all the way. Thank you Captain Z and team

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2018 by Karen Clark

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The most memorable part was how personal and accommodating this company was. It felt like it was a friend making us breakfast, taking us out on his boat with a few new friends, showing us his favorite places, making us lunch and taking us to quiet coves to swim and snorkel. Really first class customer service, stunning country, great wine, and personalized.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Do it! This is the best vacation our family has ever had! Know that many activities involve hiking up and down big hills. Wear shoes you can walk in easily. By the 2nd day we generally decided to wear our swimsuits all day with a coverup on top. It was fine exploring towns that way, and it gave us more time in the water after lunch. (There are two locations to change on the boat). I just enjoyed all the swimming and snorkeling so much.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

This was a very local, authentic vacation. Eating local foods, drinking local wines, and using reduced packaging (for example, bringing one large bottle of water with reusable cups for all on the hike). We even ate fresh sea urchins and fish caught by our captains!

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Spectacular!!! Best I’ve ever had. I’m recommending Croatia as a destination, and telling everyone they MUST stay with Zoran and Blaza and with the operator. I think there’s no way to make it any better- just spectacular!

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2017 by Linda Edward

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

We loved the friendly owners and the fun activities every day. The food was great and the apartment was very comfortable. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. It was the perfect, small, intimate all inclusive holiday. Everything was included and nothing was extra. Brilliant!

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

It is perfect for families with any age children, even grown up

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes, everyone was local and the villa employed others to help, so provided jobs

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Excellent! Highly recommended.