Croatia holiday, activity week
Description of Croatia holiday, activity week
This Croatia holiday, an activity week based on the blissful island of Vis, is a small group holiday, that is as much about adventure as chilling on this Dalmatian paradise. Kayak to secret coves, savour fine local food and wine and go swimming in stunning Adriatic bays. There is also plenty of hiking and biking to be had on Vis, the farthest inhabited island off the Croatian mainland. And morning Yoga and slacklining across turquoise waters is a big favourite with many of our guests.
This holiday is based in our traditional stone home, which we have lovingly restored and where there are four ensuite bedrooms, with plenty of open plan living areas, the most popular usually being the shady terraced ones outside. In particular at night at dinner, when the stars are unhindered by light pollution of a big city. We are located close to some of the islands most wonderful beaches making easy access for our activities such as paddle boarding and sea kayaking but also for you to just have your own time enjoying the water.
On this activity holiday we have plenty of adventures to share with you, but we usually devise an itinerary when we meet the group, chat with you about your interests and experience, and decide whether to focus more on kayaking and paddle boarding or hiking and biking. Creating a perfect mix for people who love the water as much as land. We dont like being too rigid about things on Vis and favour going with the flow, starting each day with a morning yoga stretch for those who would like to join in. Others may just like to wake up with a swim!
Whatever activities you choose, you can rest assured that you will be well fed on this holiday. As well as being an island rich in local seasonal produce, there are agro tourism projects that we can visit and also some great island wines to sample. Please note that all the food provided at our home is vegetarian, but predominantly plant based. We include all breakfasts, four lunches, three dinners in the price of the holiday. We also love cake, so you can look forward to a freshly baked cake greeting you after a day of exploring Vis Island.
As well as five days of activities. We also offer a £200 children under 15 and we welcome children of all ages on this holiday.
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40 Reviews of Croatia holiday, activity week
Reviewed on 01 Oct 2024 by Chris Watts
Great week on the beautiful un-spoilt island of Vis; with great hosts Craig and Xania. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Aug 2024 by Kate Syer
A great holiday for families and couples. Lots of opportunies to explore a beautiful island with fantastic hosts and amazing food and wine! Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Jun 2022 by Christina Pagel
Fantastic...Spending so much time on the beautiful water- so clear and green and blue! Plus Xania's vegan meals - amazing. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Aug 2020 by Chris Johnes
Lots of fun, very memorable and worked for parents and older teenagers Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Aug 2020 by Kate Bailey
Probably more active than relaxing but that was through choice. Great for our children (teens) and adults alike. Read full reviewReviewed on 28 Sep 2019 by Phillipa Colby
Morning yoga in the waterside amphitheatre was certainly my relaxation highlight Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Sep 2019 by Dave Duggan
There are lots of enjoyably times to remember from this holiday but probably the main one for me is swimming several times each day in the warm clear waters ten minutes walk from the base in in Rukavac. Read full reviewReviewed on 31 Aug 2019 by Sarah Kitwood
The most memorable part of the holiday was morning yoga overlooking the sea, kayaking to stunning coves for hours of snorkeling and exploring an abandoned submarine cave were all great experiences Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Jul 2019 by Anne Goodchild
I loved the kayaking as a group. We kayaked 4 out of 5 of the activity days, visiting different coast lines each time. We swapped between double and single kayaks, picnicked on beaches and tried paddle boarding along the way. Seeing Vis from this beautiful angle was inspiring. Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Jul 2019 by Abigail McMillan
The most memorable part of the holiday was that even on the day off, the whole family wanted to be out and about on kayaks, feeling confident and relaxed enough to explore the coast a bit. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Jul 2019 by Jim Deuchars
Fantastic holiday, where we were looked after excellently. Read full reviewReviewed on 16 Jun 2019 by Tracey Mitchell
I loved all the activities and the opportunity to challenge myself. I returned home feeling fit and relaxed. Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Jul 2019 by Anne Roberts
We loved all the activities in the sunshine and the Island of Vis was beautiful. Slacklining and jumping off caves were 2 particular highlights for our sporty teenagers.... plus the delicious daily cake Read full reviewReviewed on 23 Sep 2018 by Emma Medina-Wallace
Kayaking in the incredibly clear blue waters of south Vis, and cycling to Komiza bay. The meals were also really delicious and the best we have had on holiday. Read full reviewReviewed on 23 Sep 2018 by Marissa Mastellone
Our hosts Craig and Xania were absolutely incredible. Every days itinerary was spectacular from sunup to sundown. I think the highlight wouldve been living outside my comfort zone and kayaking and biking and doing yoga on a cliff just really pushing my limits every day. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Jul 2018 by Kimberly Null
I loved kayaking into the cave and jumping off the cliffs! And the food and wine was wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a more well balanced vacation. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Jun 2018 by Shehnaz Bharwani
The holiday was excellent and you could do as much or little as you wanted without any pressure. Xania and Craig were fantastic hosts and guides...truly inspiring people. Read full reviewReviewed on 16 Jun 2018 by Alex Golding
We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Vis, your fantastic hospitality, excellent organisation and guiding of activities was superb you could even say it was relaxingly active. Read full reviewReviewed on 02 Jul 2018 by Louise Bracey
It was a beautiful place on a stunning unspoilt Island with some gorgeous pebbly beaches a short walk away. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Jul 2017 by Robert Solomon
The highlight was Craig and Xania's warm hospitality, the natural beauty of Vis island and the awesome Adriatic. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Jul 2017 by Felicia Norman
Swimming and kayaking in picturesque bays with turquoise seas was the best highlight. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Jul 2017 by Katie Gormley
Coming from a stressful job in the U.K. the best bit for me was the yoga by the sea. I have never done yoga but it was taught very well so I could follow along with ease. It was so relaxing and jumping into the sea afterwards was refreshing and truly revitalising! Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Jul 2017 by Annabel Chater Davies
The most memorable was cycling 11 miles on the island of Vis up and downhillbin 38 degrees. Read full reviewReviewed on 10 Jun 2017 by Alix Kulig
Getting to know the island and discovering hidden places on bikes + kayaks. It's a beautiful place and this holiday really immerses you in the local area. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Aug 2016 by Emma Dicksee
It was truly wonderful! It will be hard to top this experience. We felt that it catered really well for a mixed age group and differing ability levels. Relaxingly active is a perfect description! Read full reviewReviewed on 13 Aug 2016 by Annabelle Monks
Really good. Especially as I was a single traveller. There is lots to keep you occupied, plus time to yourself. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Aug 2016 by Alison Fraser
I went on my own it is by far the best holiday I have done as a solo traveller. Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Jun 2016 by Karina Keane
5 star. Most rewarding and fun holiday experience ever. We'll definitely be back! Read full reviewReviewed on 25 Aug 2016 by Karl Fitzhugh
loved the overall change of pace - starting the day with some yoga by the sea (optional) followed by a relaxed breakfast, then the day's activity and returning to home-baked cake and a siesta afterwards. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Jul 2016 by Claudine Schlieffers
There wasn't really just one - Xania and Craig definitely challenged us with the biking and kayaking. I think we all felt quite proud of what we did manage to do! We got an insight into Vis, Croatia that we otherwise would not have gotten in a traditional hotel. Read full reviewReviewed on 03 Jul 2016 by Alex Habermehl
From snorkelling in crystal clear waters, beautiful beaches to relax on, morning yoga by the sea, and white water kayaking around coves, to the amazing weather and incredible scenery, and delicious food. Read full reviewReviewed on 03 Oct 2015 by Veronica Thompson
An amazing experience and it has given us an incentive to consider how we become fitter, eat more vegetarian dishes and how invigorating it is to try new things. Never too late to try! Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Aug 2015 by Cordelia Howitt
Fabulous if you're into activity holidays that are not too crowded. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
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CARBON REDUCTIONPrivate transport for guests on the Island is not recommended. Once you arrive to Vis Island, we will provide pick up and drop off to and from the ferry. On the days that guests are not eating at the house we will provide transport to and from local restaurants as a group, with local restaurants that are accessible by foot also highly recommended.
Our daily transport will predominantly involve a combination of kayaks, bikes and hikes. This is by for the best way to explore the many colours of Vis Island and it is far more suited to our goal of enjoying and preserving the beauty of Vis.
At our base, we are committed to small group adventures and have only vegan and locally sourced, seasonal ingredients whenever possible from our neighbours.
ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
WearActive we only served local wine and spirits produced on the island. We are actively involved in beach clean initiatives and we have a policy of no single use plastic and we recycle where possible. As we are kayaking with our guests we always encourage an awareness of our environment and at the start of the week to chat to our guests about the island resources, our solar, respect of our neighbours, community and the responsible use of water and air conditioning. We also have a close connection to an NGO group of marine biologists on the island who we invite to chat to our guests who are interested in the marine life of Vis and we also help them raise awareness with various initiatives.
People
LOCAL ECONOMYWe are an independent company that have turned our home and love of the island into a small group activity holiday. We only have four rooms and we are have strived to be involved within our small community.
EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
With close ties to the island, we make sure we use local guides and have partnerships with Vis Island businesses. Our neighbour hood taxi, boat trips, historical island guides are all from Vis Island and we work with them because they have similar values to our company, they are local and they are passionate about the island.
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