Head to the marble city of Split and enjoy optional trips like river rafting or boating along the coast!
Depart by coach bus from Vicenza Thursday evening and drive overnight to untouched Croatia! Upon arrival in Split Friday morning (arrival times vary due to traffic and border control at the Croatian border, but typically range between 09:00 - 11:00), the weekend is yours to choose from a variety of optional activities such as rafting down the emerald green Cetina River, wandering through the marble ruins of Diocletian’s Palace, or sailing the Dalmatian Coast to discover the beautiful beaches at the Blue Lagoon. On the way home on Sunday, make a pit stop to swim in the magnificent waterfalls of Krka National Park.
IMPORTANT INFO: If you do not have a passport you will need to get a signed DA-31 (leave form) stating you can travel through Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Bring this along with your military IDs on the bus.
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*Please note that, although rare, departure times are subject to change
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*Please note: We drive up through Italy, crossing through Slovenia before entering Croatia IMPORTANT INFO: If you do not have a passport you will need to get a signed DA-31 (leave form) stating you can travel through Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Bring this along with your military IDs on the bus.
The trip departs Vicenza on Thursday evening. The meeting point will be sent to your prior to the tour's departure. Please meet your trip leader at least 20 minutes prior to departure. Make sure to bring your passport and have it with you on the bus, as we will be driving through border control. Travel to Croatia is by private luxury coach with A/C, DVD, and bathroom. We make one 45 minute stop and drive overnight. Upon arrival to Split Friday morning, we will check into our accommodation. Please note, travel time to and from Split may vary due to Schengen zone regulations enforced at the Croatian border.
Friday you have all day to explore Split and its surrounding areas. Bus2alps will organize a river rafting trip on the Cetina River or a zip-lining activity through the lush valleys near Omiš. If you choose not to join any of the outdoor adventures, you can spend your day laying out on one of Split’s beaches, join an included walking tour of the Split city center, visit Diocletian's Palace, rent a bike and ride up Marjan Hill or take a day trip to local surrounding towns, like Omiš.
Friday night there will be an optional pub crawl (not included) to experience the best of Split’s bustling nightlife. Meet in the hostel reception area at the designated time set by your Trip Leader if you are interested in joining the pub crawl. If you choose not to join the pub crawl, the night is free to explore Split’s many restaurants and cafes or to stroll along the Riva waterfront.
Saturday you have all day to explore Split, the second largest city in Croatia and largest on the Dalmatian Coast. For those interested, Bus2alps will organize a private island cruise that heads to the Blue Lagoon (not included). Meet in your hostel lobby Saturday morning before departing for the picturesque Blue Lagoon. Enjoy an included lunch between snorkeling and sunbathing before heading to the quaint Bay of Maslinica where you are free to enjoy the pebble beaches, sip seaside cocktails or explore the natural beauty of the Adriatic. The full-day cruise will arrive back to Split around 6:30pm.
If you stay in Split, you can spend your day laying out on one of Split’s beautiful beaches, join a tour of the Diocletian Palace, go to Marjan Hill or take a day trip to local surrounding towns.
Saturday night your Trip Leader can provide you with recommendations for dinner or for checking out some of Split’s many great nightlife options.
Sunday morning we will depart Split for Krka National Park. There you will have a few hours to swim and explore some of Mother Nature’s incredible waterfalls, most notably the Skradinski Buk. We will depart Krka for Vicenza in the late morning/early afternoon and will make one stop en route for dinner.