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ISLAND BRAČ EXPERIENCED WALKING PROGRAM
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8 days/7 nights/4 guided experienced walks
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There is no better way to learn about the nature, geology, history or habits of the people of Brač. Walking is the best possible choice. Let us guide you through the Mediterranean spirit of island landscapes, enjoying the island beaches and its clear blue sea.
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Activities:
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4 guided walks
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Level:
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For experienced walkers (see note below)
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Daily activity:
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cca. 20 KM
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Number of participants:
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min 5, max 16
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Minimum age limit:
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Teens
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Accommodation:
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rooms in private accomodation.Upgrade to apartment at additional charge
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Meals included:
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7 breakfasts, 6 dinners, 4 snacks (activity days)
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Season:
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Season1: April 1st - June 1st
Season2: September 1st - November 1st
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Day 1 - Arrival
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Pick up from airport and transfer to Split ferry harbour. An hour ferry transfer to Supetar harbor and with a van to Sutivan (20 min). After settling in the rooms, introduction to the program and a walk through Sutivan with a guide.
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Day 2 - Bobovišća - Ložišća walk
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Sutivan-Bobovišća-Ložišća-Franz Joseph Bridge-Sutivan
After breakfast walk starts through Sutivan over a town cemetery and St.Roko church. Walk through hundred year old olive groves and pine woods with views on north-west coast of Brač and island Šolta. Arrival to a small picturesque fishing village Bobovišća luka, taking a break for lunch and swimming. Continuing slightly uphill to old village of Bobovišća and shortly after that to Lozišća with a most beautiful belfry on the island. After short break continuing over the bridge of Franz Joseph crossing the gorge. The last part of the walk takes through olive groves mainly downhill back to Sutivan.
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Length of tour: from 9h till 16h (18 km)
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Day 3 - Gažul-Vidova Gora-Bol walk
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Shepherds village Gažul-highest peak of Adriatiac islands-Bol
After breakfast van transfer to old shepard's village Gažul on Vidova gora. A walk starts through the forest of black pines and continues over Trolokve area with natural cisterns of water for sheep and horses. Arrival to the highest peak of all Adriatic islands, Vidova gora with a beautiful view to the south side of island Brac and other islands of Middle Dalmatia. After a break continuing through wonderful landscape of cliffs, partly black pines and aromatical bushes of rosemary, sage and thyme and coming to Bol. Chance for a swimm and exploring Bol. Van transfer back to Sutivan.
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Length of tour: from 9h to 17h (20km)
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Day 4 - Day for optional activities
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Free day for optional activities such as: excursion to Split and visit to the Diocletian palace, seakayak tour, rent a bike, rent a scooter (not in the price) or just enjoying free time and taking a swimm. Dinner is also free for you to try different restaurants in the village and on your own cost.
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Day 5 - Stone quarry and Škrip
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Visit to stone quarry and Škrip museum of island history
Short van transfer near to the stone quarry of world known stone (White house in Washington). After a break and sightseeing of the quarry continuing crossing the valley and coming to Škrip, the oldest settlement on the island (3000 years old). In this village which was Illyrian, Roman and then Croatian there are many things to visit as well as the Museum of island history. The walk continues to a pretty coastal village Splitska. A break for lunch and coffee in the local cafe bar and than continuing along the coast to Postira and further to Lovrečina cove with a visit to the Roman basilica and sandy beach. Weather permitting a chance for a swimm. Transfer back to Sutivan.
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Length of tour: from 9h till 17h (22 km)
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Day 6 - Blaca monastery
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Visit to Blaca monastery
Transfer to a point on Vidova gora mountain. A walk along the shady picuresque path to Monastery Blaca which is an exeptional sight built in cliffs and has an interesting history. Continuing walking through the gorge to the south side of the island to the beautiful lonley pebble beach hidden in the pine forest. Break for lunch and swimming. Boat transfer along the south coast to Golden horn, the most beautiful beach in Croatia; walk to Bol and finally van transfer to Sutivan. (Possibilty of walking to Bol instead using the boat depending on group fitness and weather. Your leader will make necessary arrangments and decisions for this challange.)
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Length of tour: from 9h till 17h (6km) or from 9 till 18h if the walk takes all the way to Bol (30km)
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Day 7 - Day for optional activities
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Free day for optional activities such as: excursion to Split and visit to the Diocletian palace, seakayak tour, rent a bike, rent a scooter (not in the price) or just enjoying free time and taking a swimm. In the evening hours group's final celebration dinner with your guide.
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Day 8 - Departure
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Transfer to ferry and further to airport
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This programme is suitable for experienced walkers who can easely walk up to 20 km per day. Routes are not difficult to walk in sense of altitude or terrain but reasonable standard of fitness is prefered in order to allow you to make the most of it. Some of the paths on occasions are stony or they have loosed rocks on the way, so the walking sticks might be helpful.
All walking days in this program are designed for people who have at least some experience in walking or trekking.
It is suitable for anyone who enjoys regular exercise and is fit enough to undertake 20 km of walking daily. We'll often be far from civilisation, so your general health must be good, and able to withstan bad weather if necessary. Summer day temperatures can affect the level of difficulty.
This tour is lead by one experienced leader who will walk with you, sorting out first aid needs and handling all the trip logistics.
If you have any doubts about your suitability, please contact us.
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Please note:
Aldura-Sport reserves the right to change the itinerary in case of unfavorable weather conditions. Duration of each activity is approximate and it depends on weather conditions and the ability of the group.
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Price includes:
- 7 nights accommodation in Sutivan as listed in itinerary
- 7 breakfasts, 5 packed picnic lunches and 6 dinners as listed in itinerary
- full time services of a group leader when on a group adventure and helpout for extra
activities
- all instruction and supervision from our fully experienced activity leader
- all transfers to and from all activities
- all tickets for museums and others entrance fees as listed in itinerary
- transfers from and to the airport on your arrival and departure days including bus and ferry
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Price does not include:
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Start dates 2010:
April: 3, 10, 17, 24
May: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September: 4, 11, 18, 25
October: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November: 6
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What to bring:
- small backpack (20 -35 lit.)
- plastic sport-bottle for water
- sun cream
- good pair of sunglasses
- sunhat
- walking shoes
- walking sticks
- t-shirts and shorts as well as longer pants if weather acquires
- windstopper or some warm clothing
- swimming costume
- socks for walking
- camera and photo equipment
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Important notes:
Please acknowledge that participation in outdoor activity carries with it inherent risks including but not limited to, the risk of injury. Each participant is responsible to familiarize him/her self with those risks and weight them against benefits and decide whether or not to participate in this program. It is participants' individual responsibility to verify that they are in good health and are physically able to carry out any activity organized by Aldura Sport. It is individual participants' responsibility to inform the guide of any problems or difficulties while on tour and to decide whether to continue with the activity or not.
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