Hike, Kayak and Snorkel a Hidden Croatian Island

Absolutely phenomenal adventure trip. Every single day was perfection. Our host and guide Ivana is the epitome of knowledge, kindness, friendliness, fun, guidance and to top it off a brilliant chef 😍. We were lucky enough to have Dejan cook for us a traditional dinner and it felt like we were invited into someone’s home. Wholesome, genuine and authentic. Our group was truly the best. Accommodations are excellent and everything is taken care of. This is a place I am intending to return to for sure. Thanks to Ivana and Dejan!

Right from the morning espresso and filling breakfast, to the traditional Croatian meals and wine, I was made to feel like family by the star organising team, Ivanna and Dejan. A perfect mix of activity and rest this holiday has it all! If you’re travelling solo, this is a wonderful way to meet like minded people of all ages that enjoy an active break away from the hustle and bustle of Split town. Do yourself a favour and get booking, you will not regret it !

This trip exceeded all my expectations. The island is beautiful, the accommodation was lovely, the group was great fun, the activities were really well organised. The balance of activities was good, and the guides could not have been kinder or more attentive. I would highly recommend this trip. Don’t hesitate to book!

My 3rd trip with MBA did not disappoint. I loved the way the itinerary focussed on going "deep" rather than exploring a wider area with lot's of travel in between. The mixture of activities meant we got to see the Island from different perspectives and didn't see many other tourists. Our host Dejan, made us feel very welcome at our base and introduced us to local cuisine both at the accomodation and at cosy eateries on the Island. Our guide Ivana was fun, energetic, knowledgable and made excellent espresso's!

I had an amazing trip in Šolta with our guide Ivana. Activities Really glad there was such a mix of activities it meant every day was different. It was nice to have some free time each day too so you had some time to recuperate for the next day. The kayaking was challenging but we were given expert instructions and we went at a speed catered for the group so you didn’t feel like you were holding anyone back if you were slower. We always took plenty of breaks for snacks, water and rest throughout all activities and Ivana really adjusted to our speed and ability e. g. we were speedy on the bikes so she took us on a longer route. The kayaking was one of my favourite bits because you could see so much of the island. Food Ivana cooked is an incredible meal on the first night of local cuisine and each morning there was something for everyone at breakfast. I bought lots of snacks in case but barely had any because we were so well fed. Accommodation As there was only 5 people on this trip I didn’t need to share with anyone so this was nice. Shared bathroom and kitchen facilities to make your own food if you would like on the evenings dinner isn’t provided. Everything was spotless. Lovely little patio to sit with the view of the bay. Guide Ivana really made the trip and you can tell she is very experienced and loves what she does. There wasn’t a question she didn’t know the answer to and provided such rich information on the culture and history of Šolta and Croatia all together. Ivana provided such a great and friendly energy which helped the group warm up quicker. She really did make the trip for me!

Cannot recommend this trip enough! The variety of activities was spot on with days of adventure with enough afternoons of some down time to explore on our own and/or hang out with new friends. Given the hours of activity, it's definitely for someone with a good level of fitness. I went in late October and thought the weather was perfect for outdoor activity (14-20C or 57-68F). The brave of us still swam in the water but it was still very cool! The hosts Dejan and Ivanna are the kindest people who share not only their country and island with us, but also Croatian culture. Couldn't ask for a better week.

I had a great time in Šolta - I just wish the trip could have been longer! I was travelling alone and really enjoyed getting to know the group and our guides. Dejan owns the accommodation where we stayed which was lovely, clean and comfortable apartments with such beautiful views. He and Ivana were amazing, full of knowledge about the local area, and so friendly and warm. The food was also fabulous. I really enjoyed all the activities, but found the final day of kayaking quite challenging so ended up going on a solo hike and taking the day at my own pace which was lovely! We also went wine and olive oil tasting which was a fun way of learning more about the local produce and I came away with lots of souvenirs. I really recommend this trip. Thanks to Ivana and Dejan for a wonderful week!

What a lovely pair of hosts in Dejan and Ivana! Both so enthusiastic in what they must have been doing for years now and still so accommodating and super friendly to all of us. Thank you so much for your service par excellence!

What an incredible experience! I was looking for a holiday that was challenging and immersive and it really lived up to all I was expecting - and more. The activities were carefully planned and gave us an experience of the island that you couldn't get as a tourist. The walks included breathtaking scenery, local history and stories from the island. The cycling was challenging but with well planned and interesting stops, and the sea kayaking was better than I could have imagined - what an amazing way to explore the coast, with stops for snorkelling and picnic lunches. As the most 'mature' in the group (but relatively fit) I found the mixture of challenge and pace just right for me. The whole experience was 'made' by Ivana - she was a great guide, host, cook and carrier of snacks. She was encouraging, interesting and went out of her way to make our trip special, nothing was too much trouble. We were a group of mixed ages and had some great conversations around the dinner table. As a solo female traveller at the older end of the MBA age range it was perfect for me - great company, interesting, safe and exactly the right amount of challenging.

This was my first trip with much better adventures and I will definitely be doing another if they are all as good as this. I really enjoyed the mix of physical activities alongside learning about the history and culture. I think it’s hard to categorise these trips into difficulty ratings as there is so much variation in peoples experience and opinion. The hiking and biking I would class as easy but for others in the group it was moderate and 2km biking uphill was certainly challenging for less experienced cyclists. The sea kayaking was the challenging activity for me mainly as I was very nervous about being in the kayak with the skirt on. My fears were soon put to rest though and I absolutely loved it. Ivana our guide was simply brilliant. Warm, welcoming with a great sense of humour and so knowledgeable. . She really is what made this trip so good. The group I was with were also fab and we gelled really well as a group despite having a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Now my kids are mini adults this was a first solo trip for me while my husband went off on a golf break and meeting new people who are like minded is one of the things that made this trip so enjoyable. The facilities are good and the food was lovely. I’m a pescatarian and a couple of others were vegetarian and we were well catered for. Make sure you ask for Ivanas mash potato! It’s delicious. Ivana also kindly drove the group to local restaurants for a couple of nights on the nights when dinner isn’t included. Whilst recognising that I was there as a tourist I enjoyed the fact that the island isn’t touristy so it feels like you are experiencing the real Croatia. I enjoy cooking so appreciated visiting the olive oil producer, so much so that I came home with four bottles of different flavours! I can’t tell you how good the basil one is. Going early October was also a nice last bit of warm summer sun before the nights get longer and the days get colder.