Biokovo Mountain Hiking And Photo Safari
World Of Perfect Views
Unfortunately we don't do Biokovo Hiking and Photo Safari tour anymore
but don't leave just yet...
…we are going to recommend you the best things to do in the Makarska area.
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About Biokovo mountain and Nature Park
Biokovo is the highest mountain in the coastal part of Dalmatia with its peak Sv. Jure reaching a height of 1762 meters. Biokovo nature park is located just above Makarska and it’s one of the “must-see” places if you stay in any part of Makarska Riviera. If you are not just a sea&beach type and want to experience something different you should definitely visit Biokovo Nature Park. Even in the middle of the summer and hot days, you’ll enjoy lower temperatures and the untouched nature of this magnificent mountain. We spend a lot of time in the exploration of Biokovo Mountain and nature park. This mountain stretches for more than 100 kilometers with the starting point at Vruja near Makarska and ending at Baćina Lakes near the city of Ploče. Biokovo Nature Park does not cover the area of the whole Biokovo mountain but only the small part above the city of Makarska. Nevertheless, it’s a beautiful mountain whether you explore the nature park part or any other.
There are many things to see in Biokovo Nature Park and some of them used to be included in this tour. One of the main attractions of this nature park is Skywalk Biokovo, a half-circle bridge over nothing but the air. It’s a glass walkway that stands in front of the high cliffs and on which you can walk. Other attractions include old villages used mostly by shepherds during the hot summer months, prominent Biokovo peaks with beautiful views, donkeys on the road, and so on.
One of the most attractive and easily reached mountain peaks of Biokovo nature park are Vošac and Sv. Jure. For us, Vošac peak is the winner even though it’s lower than Sv. Jure. It has one of the best views of Makarska Riviera and the local island archipelago with Brac and Hvar islands dominating the scene. Sv. Jure is located a bit toward the other side of the mountain with a Dalmatian hinterland and the rest of Biokovo mountain dominating the view from it. Sv. Jure is also the most easily recognized peak inside Biokovo Nature Park because there is a TV tower on top of it. So basically you can’t stand on top of Sv. Jure peak. On the other hand, the top of that TV tower is the highest point in Croatia.
If you want to visit the Biokovo Nature Park by yourself, here are some tips. Be aware that it can get pretty crowded on a narrow road that goes through the park. A good idea is to think about booking a guided tour in the Biokovo Nature Park and explore it stress-free. We’ll suggest some of our favorite tours on this mountain in the sections below.
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Adventures in the Biokovo Area
Biokovo Mountain is known for its beautiful hiking trails and many peaks with absolutely stunning views. Whether you’re going on a hike or want to explore this mountain through some of the guided tours, here are some of our favorites.
Featured Tours
Skywalk Panorama Tuk Tuk Tour
Explore Biokovo Skywalk – one of the most famous places in Biokovo Nature Park. A stunning glass walkway that’s embedded on the edge of a cliff, 1,228 meters above sea level. This Tuk Tuk ride takes you straight to the Biokovo Skywalk, right into the most famous place of Biokovo, a mountain that makes Makarska Riviera what it is today – one of the most unique landscapes in Croatia.
Skywalk Biokovo Buggy tour
Similar to the previously mentioned Tuk Tuk tour, but with a bit more of adventure. We suggest booking this tour if you’re looking for a more adventurous way of exploring Biokovo Nature Park and enjoying perfect views all along the way.
Makarska Riviera Kayaking Tour
A tour pretty similar to our Makarska Riviera kayaking tour. Explore Makarska and its coastline from a kayak perspective through this half-day kayaking tour along the stunning Dalmatian coastline. Kayak near landmarks like the St. Peter Lighthouse and visit some of the best beaches in the area, such as Nugal Beach.
Makarska Night Glow Kayaking Tour
For a long time, we used to organize another kayaking tour in this area – the Makarska Riviera night kayaking tour. It was something different and out of this world. At that time, there was no tour similar to it. But now there is, there is a new night kayaking experience in Makarska, so if you want to experience something different, we suggest you try this Makarska night kayaking experience.
Private Island boat tour
A great idea for a day island hopping adventure from Makarska to nearby islands of southern Croatia. Speedboats of this kind are among the best ones in Croatia and tours like these are great choice if you want to visit some of the most famous locations on the nearby islands of Hvar, Brač, and Vis.
Omiš Via Ferrata
Omiš Via Ferrata is among the most popular Via Ferrata trails in Croatia. The city of Omiš is famous for its adventure tours and it’s often proclaimed as the adventure capital of Croatia. There are many great things to do in Omiš ranging from Via Ferrata trails, ziplines, rafting on Cetina River, and so on. If you are interested in this mix of hiking and rock climbing, check also the Čikola Via Ferrata located near the city of Drniš.
Omiš Zipline
Omiš zipline was one of the first Croatian ziplines and it’s one of the most famous even today, after many other ziplines were built all across Croatia. This stunning adventure is composed of different cables of varying lengths and some of them traverse the Cetina River Canyon.
Omiš Cetina River Rafting
Finally, rafting on the Cetina River near Omiš is most popular rafting tour in Croatia, and the only rafting tour possible to do even in the summer months. Some other rivers popular for rafting in Croatia, such as the Zrmanja and Mrežnica rivers, lose a lot of water during the summer months so they switch to kayaking tours instead. Still a great adventure, if you ask us.
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Explore the Biokovo Area
As we mentioned earlier, we spend a lot of time in the exploration of Biokovo Nature Park and the mountain. Not all the images from this gallery are made during our former adventure tour through the Biokovo Nature Park. If you decide to go for a hike, there are numerous options as beautiful hiking trails you can take. One of our favorite peaks of Biokovo mountain is Sv. Ilija is located above Baška Voda near the city of Makarska. If you are staying in Makarska, there is an option to take a hiking trail to Vošac Peak. You can see Vošac from anywhere in Makarska, it’s that prominent peak that looks like a horn, and it has the best view of Makarska and nearby islands.
If you choose to experience Biokovo Mountain through hiking, beware that some dangers are lurking along the way. First of all, make sure you are fully physically prepared to endure long hikes in the heat (if you’re hiking in the summer like most people do). Our best advice is to start hiking early in the morning and take a lot of water with you. Make sure you have proper hiking equipment, especially hiking shoes. No attempt to go hiking should be made using any other than hiking shoes. Make sure you follow only the marked trails. If any accident happens along the way don’t hesitate to call 112. Bring some food as well and choose a place with a nice view to be your picnic spot. Take any eventual garbage with you and follow Leave No Trace principles.
Enjoy your hikes on the Biokovo Mountain! Here are some stories from it.
