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Zagreb to Dubrovnik: Parties & Plitvice Lakes

Zagreb → Dubrovnik 7 days Up to 16

About this trip

A week travelling south through Croatia, from the inland capital Zagreb down the Adriatic coast to Dubrovnik, mixing the country's big natural sights with its nightlife.

You'll take in Plitvice Lakes and the island of Hvar alongside time in Zagreb and Dubrovnik's old towns, with plenty of room built in for evenings out.

This is a small group trip aimed at travellers who want both the culture and the coast, and who don't mind ending a few days on a dancefloor.

What you'll do

  • Explore Zagreb's old town
  • Walk the boardwalks at Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Spend time on the island of Hvar
  • Wander Dubrovnik's historic lanes and walls
  • Go out in some of Croatia's well-known clubs
Good to know
  • Easy-paced overall but with a strong party element in the evenings, so it suits travellers happy to combine sightseeing with late nights
  • Group travel aimed at a younger, sociable crowd
  • Fully guided, so logistics between Zagreb, Plitvice, Hvar and Dubrovnik are handled for you
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you value group dynamics and guide quality over a leisurely pace. Think twice if you prefer deeper time in fewer places.

  • Guides consistently go above and beyond; Sam, Magda, Claudia all praised for energy, helpfulness, and tailoring experiences.
  • Group bonding is genuine and lasting; multiple reviewers made close friends and already planning future trips together.
  • Fast-paced itinerary means you cover a lot but spend limited time in each location; suits some, not all travellers.
  • Boat hopping from Hvar is optional extra worth doing; highlights quality but signals additional costs beyond base price.

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Best month to go

Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £699, about 52% below the priciest month (Aug).

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Getting there

Zagreb
One-way · arrive 1 Aug 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Zagreb · 1 Aug2 Aug

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