Croatian Dalmatian Coast

Practical Information:

Start Point: Hotel Maestral, Prvic
Start Time: 6pm on Saturday.
Finish Point: Hotel Maestral, Prvic
Finish Time: 11am on Friday

Getting There:

To get to Prvic, you can fly into either Split or Zadar. There are a number of scheduled services to Split & Zadar from various British and European cities.

Travel Overview:
From Split:
You need to make your way to Sibenik to catch the ferry. If you get a taxi from the airport you can travel direct to Sibenik. If you are travelling by bus you will need to make your way to Trogir which is 10 minutes by taxi 60Kuna. You then catch the bus from outside Konzum supermarket which is across from the bus terminal. You will arrive in at Sibenik bus terminal where you need to walk 200m to the ferry port near all the restaurants. Everyone will know where the ticket office is so ask for assistance if needed. You then hop off at Privic Luqua stop and the hotel is 100m away. Travel time from 2—3 hours depending on waiting time for bus and ferry.
 
Travel in Detail:
For more details on all international airlines into Split & Zadar visit
Split Airport's comprehensive website.    or

Zadar Airport's comprehensive website.
 

To make your way to Šibenik, you have 2 options:

Take a taxi. You can either catch an “official” taxi from outside the airport terminal, at approximately 700 Kuna (£70) or you could catch an “unofficial” taxi near the airport bus stop (see below). You may have to haggle and the current rate is approximately 350 Kuna (£35). You could of course share this cost with some of your fellow tour members.

Catch a bus Once outside the terminal, you need to go to the far side of the car park and wait at the yellow bus shelter on the near side of the main road. The bus from here goes to Trogir and takes 10 minutes (buses every 30 minutes). The fare is approximately 10 Kuna (£1). When the bus terminates at the central bus station in Trogir, you then need to cross the road and 100 metres further ahead there is a bus stop right outside a “KONZUM” supermarket. Long distance buses stop here (roughly every 30 minues). Buses to Zadar and Rijeka should all stop at Šibenik and Vodice. Best to check with the driver.
The fare from Trogir to Šibenik should be around 35 Kuna (£3). The journey should take around 1 hour.

From Zadar– Sibenik
When catching a taxi from the airport, the distance to Sibenik is similar as from Split along with the cost.
Bus: You will need to make your way to Zadar Town, which is about 3km away. From the bus terminal you need to catch the bus heading towards Split which will stop at Sibenik bus station. Just confirm with the bus driver before departing. They depart between 6am—11pm roughly every 30 minutes and will cost approx 50 Kuna, plus small charge for baggage.

To get to Privic, you will need to catch a ferry from Šibenik. N.B. There are 2 ferry stops on Prvic. Make sure you disembark at Prvic Luka.

                                 Šibenik-Prvic Luka
              Ferries depart at the following times on Saturday
                              09:30  13:30  15:30  19:30
         Please check the ferry web page as times do change!

If you arrive outside these hours, then you should make your way to the Šibenik water front and catch the Water Taxi (+385 (0) 98 668 500)  who will take you to Privic for an
approximate fare of 1200 Kuna (£12) /person.

Swimming Information:

Swimming Distances:

 Swim                     Distances
 Prvic - Zlarin            3½km
 Kaprije - Kakan       2km
 Prvic - Tijat             1½km
 Kakan - Žirje           3km
 Tijat - Zmajan         2½km
 Krka River               3km
 Zmajan - Kaprije    1½km
 Kornati Islands     3km, 1km

 Temperatures:

             Water Temperature (°C)   Air Temperature (°C)
 
 May              21                                   22
 June              22                                   23
 July               24                                   28
 August          26                                   32
 September    25                                   29
 October        23                                   24
 
Remember you can always skip some of the crossings or jump onto the escort boat if you need a rest.

Walking Conditions:
There is not a great amount of walking as the islands are relativelysmall. Trails can sometimes be tricky. Remember you can always go around on the boat.

Wetsuit Availability:
We have a range of swimming specific wetsuits available on each trip if required.

Essential Equipment:
In addition to normal items, you will need to bring thefollowing:

Swimming Costume (2 of)
Swimming Goggles (2 of). 1 clear & 1 tinted for available light.
Sweater/Fleece
Towel
Sun Hat
Walking shoes
Small Daypack
Waterproof Sun Cream
Waterproof jacket
Aqua Shoes / Sandals

Please note that SwimTrek will supply water bottles, swim hats and has a stock of flippers if required.

General Information:

Passports and Visas:
You require a full passport, that should be valid for 6 months beyond the expected length of stay. You should check if you require a visa. Most nationalities including EU, US, Canadian,
Australian and New Zealand citizens do not require a visa to enter Croatia. Visa regulations do change. Please check!

Vaccinations:
There are no essential vaccination requirements for Croatia, but you should ensure that your tetanus and polio are up to date.

Extra Expenses:
You should bring extra money with you to cover such items as entertainment, dinner, souvenirs, etc.

Accommodation:
In order to maximise the enjoyment of the tour, our accommodation is of a good standard, based on twin-share and en-suite facilities. (Single Supplement Fee = £90, limited availability)

Meals:
All breakfasts and lunches are included. Dinners are not included, but this gives the ability to choose where, when and with who you would like to dine.

Group Size:

Up to a maximum of 14 people, with 2 swimming guides, local boat pilot and 2 motorised boat escorts.