ISTRIA WALKING HOLIDAY
Walking holiday in Croatia with 6 walking tours around the magical Istrian peninsula. Experience Istria with all senses in their truest form and enjoy our walking tour on six different and beautiful walking trails.
From the Adriatic Coast, a lush, green landscape of rolling hills rises to the rugged peaks of the Ucka Mountains – It is Istria. A large peninsula in the north of Croatia, Istria is famous for its fertile landscapes, ancient towns and excellent local food and wine. On this week long walking holiday, discover the Venetian styled village of Motovun with its striking hilltop setting, surrounded by vineyards and truffle forests. Explore Brijuni National Park where ancient pine forests meet with the azure coastal waters and the Ucka Nature Park.
Istria – It’s often called Croatia’s Tuscany!
The beautiful coastal part of Istria with numerous beaches and untouched inland with rich history and with local produce are one of the reasons why Istria is ideal to escape from everyday life by riding bike. Here people loves truffly pasta dishes and has a wine obsession. Istrian trails with famous Parenzana roads are even better than Istrian beaches. Running along Istria’s many brails is an ideal way to get an up close and personal view of the magic peninsula of most west part of Croatia.
Facts:
- Duration: 7 days | 6 nights
- Destination: Croatia, Istria.
- Activity: Walking
- Grade: Easy.
- Accommodation: Small Hotels ***/****
- Date: From March 1st to October 30th.
- Booking: Any day of the week.
- Start of the tour: Novigrad, Croatia.
- End of the tour: Lovran, Croatia.
- Price: 1.o95,00 €/person (self guided tour, min. 2 people in group)*
1095,00 €
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Activity
Self guided trekking
Difficulty
Fairly Easy
Season
March 1st–November 30th
Accommodation
Hotels ***/****
Booking
Start of the tour on any day of the week.
Start of the tour
Novigrad or Poreč, Istria
End of the tour
Lovran | Rijeka, Croatia
Experience the breathtaking scenery of Istrian peninsula. | Walk on great and gentle trails around Istria. | Discover the beautiful towns of Motovun and Grožnjan above Mirna valley. | Visit unique coastal towns of Novigrad, Lovran and Pula. | Take in the wine growing region of Istria with its distinct red soil - terra rossa. | Stay in charming Mediterranean accommodations. | Taste the richness of Istrian agrotourism. | Enjoy homemade culinary specialities, rich culture, friendly people and old stone architecture. | Explore Brioni National Park and Kamenjak Nature Park. | Climb to the top of Istria's highest Mt. Vojak (1.401 m) in Učka Nature Park.
Inclusions
Items that are included in the cost of the tour price:
- Full organisation of the tour.
- Introductory briefing on day 1.
- Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, train/bus timetables and details with all vouchers for accommodations and transfers.
- Maps with marked routes.
- GPX track (digital track for phone, tabled or Garmin device).
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app - additional customer support.
- 6 nights in 3* and 4* accommodation with breakfast.
- All transfers according to the itinerary.
- Main luggage transfer from Novigrad– Motovun and Pula–Lovran.
- Bus transfers from Lovran to Rijeka (day 7).
- Brioni National Park Entrance.
- Return transfers by local bus from Pula to Kamenjak and Pula to Fazana (Brioni Park).
- Tourist tax and VAT.
Exclusions
Items that are not included in the cost of the tour price:
- Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip.
- Food and drinks: lunch and dinner on all days.
- Main travel luggage transfer between towns - you carry all your gear from days 1-2.
- Items of personal nature.
- Travel Insurance.
Extras
Extra services, that are not included in the standard tour price:
- High season (1 June–30 September) surcharge: 180 €/person.
- Single supplement: 550 € - (Supplementary fee if only one person is on the tour.)
Private Guided Tour
- Want to go trekking in a private guided group?
- We can organise a private guided tour for 4 or more hikers with our experienced and licensed guides. Please, contact us for further information or booking.
Itinerary
- Morning introductory briefing.
- Walking from Novigrad to Grožnjan via Brtonigla and Buje villages.
- Distance: 18 km / Duration: approx 4–5 hours.
- Accommodation in Grožnjan town.
- Walking from Grožnjan via Žnidariči to Istarske Toplice.
- Distance: 18 km / Duration: approx. 5–6 hours.
- Transfer from Istarske Toplice to Motovun.
- Accommodation in Motovun.
- Walking from Selca to Kotli and back (circle trail).
- Distance: 15 km / Duration: approx 5 hours.
- Transfer from Selca to Motovun.
- Accommodation in Motovun.
- Transfer from Motovun to Kamenjak.
- Walking in Kamenjak Nature Park – Orchids Trail (circle trail).
- Distance: 13 km / Duration: approx 4–5 hours.
- Bus transfer from Kamenjak (Premantura) to Pula.
- Accommodation in Pula.
- Transfer to Fažana and boat transfer to Brioni Island.
- Walking the trail of the Brioni National Park.
- Distance: 10–13 km / Duration: approx 3–5 hours.
- Boat and bus transfer back to Pula.
- Accommodation in Pula.
- Transfer from Pula to Poklon Pass.
- Walking tour to Vojak Peak (1.401 m) and to Lovran.
- Distance: 15 km / Duration: approx 5 hours.
- Accommodation in Lovran.
- Morning in Kvarner bay.
- Bus transfer from Lovran to Rijeka where trip concludes.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in a combination of 3* and 4* hotels and private accommodation in Grožnjan (one night).
- Day 1: Accommodation in Private house in Grožnjan / Double/twin room with breakfast.
- Day 2: Hotel*** in Motovun / Double/twin room with breakfast.
- Day 3: Hotel*** in Motovun / Double/twin room with breakfast.
- Day 4: Hotel*** in Pula / Double/twin room with breakfast.
- Day 5: Hotel*** in Pula / Double/twin room with breakfast.
- Day 6: Hotel**** in Lovran / Double/twin room with breakfast.
Travel and Hiking Expert
Every company needs a responsible person behind the scenes. Every hiking tour needs someone who knows the destination, is knowledgeable about outdoor activities, understands the specifics of hiking, and is, among other things, a passionate mountain enthusiast dedicated to exploration. For you and with you on hiking tours is Matej, who has been a hiker, climber, and alpinist for three decades. He is an excellent connoisseur of destinations in Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Italy, and further across the Balkans.
Matej has traveled to various corners of the world and explored remote places. He is also the creator of over 50 hiking routes, products, programs, and the conceptual leader of the Triglav Trail Run event, considered one of the most beautiful in the region. Regarding hiking content, he advises destinations and collaborates with the industry in developing hiking trails, creating long-distance hiking paths, working for development agencies and destinations. He is here primarily for you, to advise you before the tour, during the tour itself, and, along with the rest of the team at LIFE Hike, to be your greatest help on the tour and during your vacation. To ensure that your hiking holidays are an unforgettable experience.
Istria Walking Holiday
Experience Istria with all senses in their truest form and enjoy our walking tour on six different and beautiful walking trails.
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