Hiking tours from Split
Hiking tour near Split Marjan hill
Choosing the perfect hiking tour to see the most of Croatia’s lush vegetation and breathtaking sights can be quite troublesome, so that’s precisely why we decided to put most if not all hiking tours we have into one spot. Decide which refreshing hiking excursion fits you best, browse through the selection and let us know!
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Marjan Split Hiking tour
Greet the day or sunset tour
The over-towering forest hill that overlooks the old town of Split, Marjan is truly a beautiful landmark. For anyone willing to explore and behold this natural beauty, you merely have to walk a couple of minutes to reach the beginning of it. Marjan forest hill also has a couple of myths surrounding it like for example that it is a dormant volcano, judging by the sulfuric water near the base; which is common around volcanic areas.
One of the best and relaxing methods of exploring is to walk through nature, and that’s just what this walking tour offers to its guests.
Tour description:
From Riva promenade, this tour will take us through the old parts of Split, to discover Marjan walking trails covered by the shades of the pine trees, leading us above and around some of the most beautiful beaches in Split where you can choose to go for a refreshing dip, so bringing your swimsuit and towel is recommended. Enlighten yourself with a lot of the rich history of Split, Marjan Forest, the ancient Jewish cemetery and various other well hidden mysteries of this heavenly peninsula on our way to enjoy the scenic view on top of Marjan hill overlooking Split town. Choose between the GREET THE DAY or SUNSET hiking tour and traverse through hidden paths of Marjan with the local guide who will share with you all the knowledge about history of Split & Marjan Park. We will end our tour at the best view of Split and take a lot o photos for everlasting memory form this tour.
Additional info:
Price per person: from 45€ ( for the group of 2 people and more)
Minimum number of pax: 2
Price per person for One on One option : U/R
Location: Marjan Forest Park
Level: easy
Length of tour:2,5- 3 h
Date & time: whole year around;
01.03.-30.04. at 10:00
01.05.-31.05. at 10:00 & 16:00
01.06.-31.08. at 9:00 & 17:00
01.09.-31.10. at 10:00 & 16:00
Meeting point: Saint Francis church / Trg Franje Tuđmana 1 / at the end of Riva Promenade
Recommendation: bring comfortable clothes, preferably long pants and T-shirts with long sleeves, appropriate footwear( no flip flops ), hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, refreshing drink, swimsuit & towel.
Included in price: Guide, insurance
Minimum age: 8; Please let us know if there will be children on the tour as they must be accompanied by the adults
Not recommended for people with back problems.
Booking info: The operator has the right to cancel tours without previous notice in case of bad weather conditions
Hiking tours from Split
Via Ferrata trail Omiš tour
Experience the rush of overlooking Omiš as you hike and climb your way up mountains. Enjoy the beautiful scenery from on top.
Tour description:
Come join us on special mountain treks high above the Adriatic, with views mostly experience climbers can witness! A via ferrata (iron way) route is an exposed alpine mountain trek which has been prepared with safety steel wire rope, eyebolts and iron steps. It makes difficult rock faces safely scalable by those without climbing experience. If you are in relatively good physical shape, with fine motor skills and not scared of heights, you are all set to conquer a via ferrata trail.
Additional info:
Price: U/R
Transfer: Split – Omiš – Split (U/R)
Price Includes: Licensed instructor, harness with absorbica carabiners, and helmet
Tips: Wear something comfy, running shoes, water, sunscreen, hat, camera
Meeting points:
- Split City promenade Riva. In front of coffee bar Bellevue
- Omiš Climbing Area. Meeting on the climbing spot near the road.
Time of tour:
- Split 08:00h or sunset tour (vary from 16:00 to 18:00)
- Omiš 08:30h or sunset tour (vary from 16:00 to 18:00)
Activity duration: 3-4h
Total tour time with transfer: 5-6h
Fitness level: On the scale from 1-5, is 3
Age limit: 14 years old
Experience: Not necessary
Equipment: All registered and certified by the EU standards.
Guides: Our professional guides are all certified at Croatian mountain rescue service, experienced rock climbers and highly trained for ferrata routes. All guides speak fluent English.
Length: 400m (1312 feet)
Starting altitude: 10 meters (33 feet)
Ending altitude: 250 meters (820 feet)
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Half-day Mosor Hiking
Location: Mosor mountain
Trail length: 7 km
Level: easy
Duration: app 4 h
Price per person: U/R ( for the group tour 2 people and more )
Minimum number of pax: 2
Meeting point: Saint Francis church / Trg Franje Tuđmana 1 / at the end of Riva Promenade 15 minutes before the start of the tour
Recommendation: bring comfortable clothes, preferably long pants and T-shirts with long sleeves, appropriate footwear, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, refreshing drink (minimum 1,5 l), snack
Price includes: Education on safety of hiking in the mountains, licensed guide, insurance, transfer from and to the meeting point, pictures from the tour.
Price does not include: Food (the food can be organized in the mountain hut or one or more nearby family owned restaurants ).
Minimum age: 12; Please let us know if there will be children on the tour as they must be accompanied by the adults
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Full day Mosor Hiking
Location: Mosor mountain / 35 min drive from Split
Trail length:
Difficulty: hard
Duration: 8 h
Minimum number of pax: 2
Availability: every day during the whole year (morning)
Previous experience: not necessary
Minimum age: 16; Please let us know if there will be the children on the tour as they must be accompanied by the adults
What to bring: comfortable clothes, preferably long pants and T-shirts with long sleeves, appropriate footwear, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, refreshing drink
Price per person: 575 kn / 76.32 €
Rate is calculated with 1€ = 7.53450 kuna
Price includes: education on safety of hiking in the mountains, licensed guide, insurance, photos from the tour
Price does not include: Food (the food can be organized in the mountain hut or one or more nearby family owned restaurants).
Spend a day in unspoiled nature and discover the beauty of Dalmatian mountains while we hike all the way to the top of Mosor mountain. Starting from the Sitno Gornje village our hiking tour will take us uphill all the way to the mountain lodge from where, after a short brake, we will head to the second highest peak of Mosor, Vickov stup (1335 m). Veliki Kabal the top of Mosor situated on 1339 m is our next stop and the highlight of the hike. After the serious photo shoot we will hike down to a mountain hut for well deserved refreshment and to rest our feet also to swap the photos from our hiking tour, before walking down to our starting point at Sitno Gornje.
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More about Marjan
As you already discovered Marjan is a forest hill located in Split, the second largest city of Croatia. Being covered in lush Mediterranean pine forest and surrounded from all sides by the city and sea, making it a rather interesting sight. Originally being used as a regular park in the 3rd century, the hill has evolved to house several tennis courts and even a Zoo (That has been shut down in recent years). Marjan is by far most known for it’s numerous beaches that surround it; along with the trails running through it. The very tip of the forest hill also features peninsula houses of Oceanography and Fisheries.
In ancient times during King Diocletian’s reign, he built the Diocletian palace just a couple of minutes away from Marjan forest hill in order to take walks around it. Due to the Diocletian palace being inhabited by well over 8000 people, they needed a recreational space so Emperor Diocletian made a small portion of the closer part of Marjan hill into a park for the citizens.
About Split
After exploring the neighbouring Marjan hill you’ll surely want to explore the town that is beside it. Split has been a staple for Croatia’s tourism, attracting more and more visitors due to it’s historical architecture, beautiful beaches and also for being the filming location for Game of Thrones.
The town has an active night life, the thumping of music being heard in certain parts as people enjoy a Saturday to it’s fullest. But for those that enjoy to stuff their face with great food during the day, there is a wide selection of restaurants that can satisfy anyone:
- Bakra Steak & Pizza bar – For anyone that enjoys a good old fashioned BBQ meal, this place will bring a smile to your face. The interior design has a modern style that is made even better with the aroma of delicious food wafting throughout the air.
- Konoba Kod Joze – Those that enjoy discovering new sights when visiting a foreign country will usually admire the architecture of beaches of said country. Experience the taste of Dalmatian coast with typical Dalmatia food that will surely make your mouth water. You’ll also be glad to know that this is a favourite among locals.
- Pizzeria Gušt – Who doesn’t love Pizza? Taste the familiar taste made in a traditional Italian fashion in a stone furnace. Pizzeria Gušt has been a favourite among families and friends alike for several decades, and it keeps on bustling with life even in the quiet side street it is located in.
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