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Croatia · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Montenegro
COT008 Private Tour: Croatia Emerald Lakes & Coastal Old Towns 8 Days 7 Nights (Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik)
- 8 days 7 nights
- Private van + driver
- Flexible route
Explore Croatia on an 8-day trip visiting Plitvice Lakes, walking the old towns of Split and Dubrovnik, with your choice of a day trip by private van with driver.
Day by day
Day 1 Zagreb: Airport – City Accommodation
- Arrive in Zagreb and travel by private van with driver from the airport to the hotel.
- Check in and relax before beginning your tour the next day.
The hotel is a recommended accommodation; hotel stay and breakfast are not included in the van price.
Overnight Zagreb · example hotel Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria (4 stars) or similar
Day 2 Zagreb – Plitvice Lakes National Park – Split
- Depart Zagreb by private van with driver for Plitvice Lakes National Park, a World Heritage Site famous for its lakes and waterfalls.
- Enjoy a nature walk inside the park before continuing on to overnight in Split.
Park admission tickets and park boat or shuttle bus tickets, if used, are not included in the van price.
Overnight Split · example hotel Dioklecijan Hotel & Residence (4 stars) or similar
Day 3 Split: Riva Waterfront – Split Old Town – Diocletian’s Palace
- Stop for photos and stroll along the Riva waterfront
- Walk around Split Old City and Diocletian’s Palace, a palace dating from the Roman era
Explore the Old Town area on foot. Admission tickets to various sites are not included in the van price.
Overnight Split · example hotel Dioklecijan Hotel & Residence (4 stars) or similar
Day 4 Split – Dubrovnik
- Travel from Split to Dubrovnik by private van with driver
- Check in to the accommodation and relax at your leisure
Overnight Dubrovnik · example hotel Hotel Lero (4 stars) or similar
Day 5 Dubrovnik: Old Town – City Walls
- Walk around Dubrovnik Old Town, which is listed as a World Heritage site
- Walk up Dubrovnik City Walls to take photos of the old town rooftops and the sea
The Old Town is a pedestrian-only zone and must be explored on foot. Tickets for the city walls and other admission tickets are not included in the van price.
Overnight Dubrovnik · example hotel Hotel Lero (4 stars) or similar
Day 6 From Dubrovnik, choose one route: Mostar – Kotor – Elaphiti Islands
- Choose one route to explore from Dubrovnik, then return to stay at the same accommodation
- Mostar option, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Travel by van to visit Mostar Old Bridge and the Old Bazaar
- Kotor option, Montenegro: Travel by van to visit Kotor Old Town and the Bay of Kotor
- Elaphiti Islands option: Take a boat trip to explore the islands from Dubrovnik
Only one route can be chosen for today. The Mostar and Kotor routes involve border crossings, while the Elaphiti Islands route is an additional boat activity. Boat fares and various admission tickets are not included in the van price.
Overnight Dubrovnik · example hotel Hotel Lero (4 stars) or similar
Day 7 Dubrovnik – Zagreb: Dolac Market – St. Mark’s Church – Zagreb Cathedral
- Return to Zagreb by private van with driver, with most of today spent traveling
- Upon arriving in Zagreb, stop for photos at Dolac Market, St. Mark’s Church, and Zagreb Cathedral as time permits
Adjust departure time and stops in Zagreb to suit actual travel. Admission tickets to various sites are not included in the van price.
Overnight Zagreb · example hotel Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria (4 stars) or similar
Day 8 Zagreb: Accommodation – Airport
- Private van with driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Zagreb Airport according to your flight time
Airfare is not included in the van price.
Included
- Private van with driver (price includes the driver's fuel, tolls, hotel and meals)
- Group travel insurance as required by law, with coverage according to the policy terms and conditions
Not included
- Your hotel
- Parking fees, paid per occurrence according to the places you actually visit on your itinerary
- For coach services, the price does not include city permits, which are paid per occurrence according to your actual itinerary. If the vehicle needs to be taken on a ferry, the fee is paid on the spot at the actual cost.
- Driver's tip, optional and at your discretion. We recommend 40 EUR per day per group
- Anything not stated as included, such as lunch and dinner, luggage handling fees at your hotel, visa fees, international flight tickets, and sightseeing tickets, is paid by you on the spot at the actual cost. 7% VAT and 3% withholding tax are also not included.
- If you would like a tour leader, there is an additional charge of 16,500 THB per day. The price includes the tour leader's hotel and meals.
Payment
- Installment 1: Deposit of 5,350 THB per group, payable by credit card directly through the website system. We will then issue a tour booking confirmation for you (if the trip is not confirmed, 100% will be refunded within 7 days).
- Installment 2: 5,000 THB per person within 7 days after receiving confirmation (non-refundable upon trip cancellation).
- Installment 3: 25,000 THB per person after visa approval and/or at least 30 days before departure (non-refundable upon trip cancellation).
- Installment 4: Remaining balance per person on Day 2 of the trip after we pick you up (non-refundable upon trip cancellation).
Flights and extras you can book yourself
Flights are not included in the tour price. Compare fares here if you want to book them yourself, or mention it in your quote request and Rin will look for flights for you.
Thai language, pay in baht
Arrive before the tour starts or stay on a few days; pick a hotel near the station yourself
Sightseeing tickets, booked ahead, no queue
A delay of over 3 hours on a European flight can mean up to 600 euros per person
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