Split: Brac & Hvar Day Trip with Zlatni Rat & Pakleni Islands
Two Islands, One Day: What Happens When You Skip the Ferry Lines
You board a private boat in Split and spend the day moving between three island stops: swimming at Zlatni Rat Beach on Brac, snorkeling in the Pakleni Islands, and exploring Hvar town. Hotel pickup, snorkel equipment, lunch and beverages are included. The route can shift if weather demands it, but you get to reschedule free or take a full refund if that happens.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Brac, Pakleni Islands, and Hvar
- Visit Zlatni Rat Beach on Brac
- Stop for coffee or wine on Šolta island
- Visit Pakleni Islands beaches
- Explore the city of Hvar
- Zlatni Rat Beach 2h
- Pakleni Islands 2h
What’s included
Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Split hotels, use of snorkeling equipment at the Pakleni Islands, bottled water throughout the day, lunch, beverages, an experienced driver and guide, and all taxes and fuel surcharges. A coffee break or optional local wine tasting is built into the Hvar stop.
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Next departure: 1 Apr 2027
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Operated by Adriatica Transfer - Boat Tour Agency
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The experience
What if you could see Zlatni Rat (the beach that shows up in every Croatia photo) without fighting the crowds on a public boat? That's the shape of this day. You start with hotel pickup from Split in the morning, then head straight to Brac island where Zlatni Rat sits like a wedge of white sand pointing into the Adriatic. The water is so clear you can see the seabed shift color as it drops. You get time to swim and walk the beach itself, not just snap a photo from the boat. After that, the route swings toward the Pakleni Islands, a cluster of smaller islands off Hvar where the snorkeling happens. Your guide brings the equipment, so you don't pack it yourself.
The boat moves between stops at a pace that doesn't feel rushed, which matters more than it sounds when you're on the water for hours. You'll pull into Hvar town for the afternoon, the one place on the mid-Adriatic islands that actually feels like a destination: narrow streets, restaurants facing the harbor, a fortress on the hill if you want to walk up. There's a coffee break built in, and some groups do a local wine tasting here instead, depending on what you ask for when you book. The small-group size (not a packed ferry) means the captain can adjust the route if the sea is calm enough to hit all three stops, or shift things if conditions change. That flexibility is written into the booking. If weather turns rough, you reschedule or get your money back.
The day wraps when you head back to Split, usually in the late afternoon. Snorkel gear, bottled water, fuel, and lunch are already in the price. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels in Split, so you don't negotiate a taxi fare at either end. The whole thing runs as a private tour, which means you're not waiting for a tour operator to fill seats. You book your own group and the schedule is yours.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Brac and Hvar in one day without arranging your own boat, timing the ferry schedule, or buying snorkel gear: the private format and fixed itinerary handle all three, leaving you to swim and explore.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).
How long is the full day trip?
The tour runs the full day from morning pickup to late-afternoon return, typically 8–9 hours on the water and at stops combined.
Is snorkeling equipment provided?
Yes, snorkel gear is included. You don't need to bring your own.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The captain decides whether to adjust the route or cancel based on sea conditions. If cancelled, you can reschedule for another day or receive a full refund.
Does the price include lunch?
Yes, lunch and beverages are included in the tour price.
Can I customize the itinerary?
Yes, as a private tour you can request changes (for example, a wine tasting instead of a coffee break) when you book.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels in Split. Confirm your hotel is on the list when booking.
How many people are in the group?
It's a small-group tour. You book it as a private group, so the size depends on your party.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
No, snorkeling in the Pakleni Islands is suitable for all swimming levels. You have snorkel gear and are in shallow, clear water.
Split: Brac & Hvar Day Trip with Zlatni Rat & Pakleni Islands
6h–10h · EN
from US$ 2,296 per person
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