Wild Hvar Jeep Safari & Swim

There's more to Hvar than the glittering town and its nightlife. Step into our specially prepared 4WD vehicles and discover Hvar's wild side—from hidden coves on the coast to lush vineyards in the island's heartland. From spooky abandoned stone villages all the way up Hvar's highest point--St. Nikola’s peak. An exciting day discovering what most people miss—plus time for a swim and a great olive grove lunch with wine!

Tour description: We'll leave paved roads behind and tool up a dirt road that leads to Malo Grablje, a small village abandoned decades ago. We'll hop out to take a short walk through this picturesque 16thC village. After Malo Grablje it's off to the island's historic lavender growing center of Velo Grablje and then a stop in Vidikovac for a perfect view of the island's deepest bay. It's here where our guide will tell you all about the area and the oldest town in Croatia, founded by ancient Greeks, After a short stop we'll shift into low gear for our climb to the island's highest peak , Saint Nicholas (626 m). Enjoy the unobstructed 360 degree view all the way to the islands of Brac, Korcula and Vis. Below the high point of St. Nicholas, on a sloping sunny hillside, lies Sveta Nedija, a village surrounded with steep vineyards which are very difficult to tend. They are famous far and wide for high quality red wine produced from plavac grapes. Hang on for the downhill ride which will surprise you by its sheer variety of landscapes --vineyard-covered hills, olive groves and undulating fields of rosemary and lavender. Then it's time to enjoy an authentic island lunch. If you wish, we can also stop for a short wine-tasting session at one Croatia's best known winemakers. Our authentic island lunch is in the village of Vrisnik. After lunch we continue along the south coast, thought the island's infamous 1 way Zavala tunnel. Passing the south tunnel at Zavala we will break through to the island's south side, one of Croatia's most well-known, premier steep hill wine-growing areas. Then we'll wind up our day circling back to Hvar town, going off-road to drive along an amazing, cliff track with stupendous views of the entire Hvar island archipelago and south shore islands!

Meeting point: We will pick you up at your hotel, villa, private accommodation, where your boat is moored or meet you at one of our four tour booths in Hvar Town. We will agree on this when the tour is booked.
Departure time: 9:15 - 9:30AM. This tour can also be arranged at a time that is convenient for you, so please ask us what your unique requirements are and we will be happy to get back to you with the particulars and our price. End location: We will end this tour where you wish - at the marina, your hotel, villa or private accommodation. Just let us know.
Duration: This is a full day tour
Tour price: 145 EUR per person
What's included: Pick up, the program as described, guide/driver, air conditioned 4WD vehicle, lunch in olive grove (beverage included in the lunch)
What's extra: items purchased for personal use, gratuities to guide. Please bring swim gear, towel and sun protection.
Tour type: Inland Off Road, Youth and Family, Nature & Wildlife, Cultural
Transportation method: Toyota Land cruiser, Mitsubishi Pajero
Activity level: Light
Disabilities friendly: Yes, but inform us in advance.
Kid friendly: Yes.
Min: 2 people