Croatia·May - September
CROATIA CLIMBING SAILING JOURNEY
A certified mountain guide who is also a skipper, the beautiful sailing boat “Macrì”, hundreds of hidden climbing spots
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Overview
The Dalmatia region in Croatia is a dreamland for both climbers and sailors. Seventy-nine islands (and an infinite number of islets) run parallel to the coast, among which Brač, Pag, and Hvar are the largest. There is everything from bouldering, to short well-bolted sport routes, super long sport and trad routes, to deep water soloing. Icio and Marina's climbing and sailing experiences - including climbing stories of first ascents around the world, and cross-continental sailing journeys - will entertain you throughout the whole trip. It is an expedition, not a 5* holiday: get ready to help out in the sailing maneuvers and climb in really off-the-beaten-track crags!
Local Partners
Meet our local partner in Croatia
Icio
Icio, skipper and Certified UIAGM IFMGA mountain guide, climbed several first winter ascendents including Cerro Torre! He spent years sailing and climbing along the Dalmatian coast, now his home.
The Experience
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DAY 1
Arrival
Arrive in Milna, get familiar with your sailing home-for-the-week and meet Icio, Marina, and your climbing mates! Don't forget to set your alarm clock for the next day.
DAY 2
Climbing at Cliffbase
Off sailing! You will arrive in Hvar and spend the day climbing at Cliffbase, a private crag personally bolted by its owner.
The day ends with a fish-based dinner at the port restaurant and a visit to its sunken wine cellar!
DAY 3
Cliffbase and Chill
An early morning climb at Cliffbase and setting sail again! Direction: a local bay on the other side of the island. This afternoon is to chill - you can have a nice swim, some rest, or sup your way through the surrounding coves.
DAY 4
Stari Grad Climbing + Bay
You know how it goes: wake up at dawn, and off to the next adventure! You will sail towards Stari Grad, rent a car and get to the crag. You'll climb in the afternoon, and as soon as you get off the crag you can jump in the water of a nice bay nearby.
DAY 5
Climbing and Sailing
In case you did not get enough of it yet, you will spend the morning climbing around Stari Grad, in some inland crags!
You will leave by midday and after a few hours of sailing, you will get to another bay where you can rest.
DAY 6
Milna + Peka
It is your last day of climbing, and you really want to get the most out of it! You will sail back to Milna in the early morning, and climb some inland crags nearby.
If you feel like it, a special dinner awaits you at the port restaurant: the traditional Croatian peka.
DAY 7
Back Home
It is time to go back home - yes, already!
The program is very flexible to take into account weather conditions, climbing level, and endurance of the group
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The Mapo Tapo Climbing Sailing Journey
The Dalmatia region in Croatia is a dreamland for both climbers and sailors!
Dalmatia region in Croatia is a dreamland for both climbers and sailors. Seventy-nine islands (and infinite number of islets) run parallel to the coast, among which Brač, Pag, and Hvar are the largest. It is a limestone lover’s paradise. There is everything from bouldering, short well-bolted sport routes, super long sport and traditional routes, to deep water soloing - almost every one of the 1000+ islands has vertical or overhanging cliffs on its south side! What better way to discover the area than sailing across all these islands?
Basecamp
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Macrì Boat
Macrì, a 12-meter sailing boat, will be your home for the week! You will find all you need: two cabins - one for 2 and one for 3 people - shared bathroom and kitchen, a nice living room, climbing gears, an inflatable kayak, a sup, and lots of traditional Croatian liquors!
Macrì Boat
Macrì, a 12-meter sailing boat, will be your home for the week! You will find all you need: two cabins - one for 2 and one for 3 people - shared bathroom and kitchen, a nice living room, climbing gears, an inflatable kayak, a sup, and lots of traditional Croatian liquors!
Macrì Boat
Macrì, a 12-meter sailing boat, will be your home for the week! You will find all you need: two cabins - one for 2 and one for 3 people - shared bathroom and kitchen, a nice living room, climbing gears, an inflatable kayak, a sup, and lots of traditional Croatian liquors!
Macrì Boat
Macrì, a 12-meter sailing boat, will be your home for the week! You will find all you need: two cabins - one for 2 and one for 3 people - shared bathroom and kitchen, a nice living room, climbing gears, an inflatable kayak, a sup, and lots of traditional Croatian liquors!
What's Included
What's Included
5 days of sailing
6-night boat accomodation
Skipper
UIAGM IFMGA mountain guide
First and last night parking
Virtual expedition briefing
Icio's crazy climbing stories!
Accidents insurance
Equipment rental (apart helmet)
What's Not Included
Food and drinks on boat
Bars and restaurants
Fuel consumption (€25/each)
Ports parking (€25-€100/night)
A common fund will be set up
Norm is to pay also for Icio
Everything not specified in the paragraph “What is included”.
Helmet
More Info
Climbing Skills
The sailing and climbing expedition is conceived for climbers of all levels who want to explore and climb in pristine areas and lead the sailor life. Dalmatia has crags for every level, from 5a to 9a. No minimum level is required, since Icio is a fully certified mountain guide. The helmet must be worn at all times! (on this trip it is not included, remember to bring it!) What is needed is an adventurous attitude and thirst for exploration!
Liability
Mapo Tapo selects crags and local partners with the utmost care. We can for any inaccuracies, however, accept no liability. Rock climbing is a risk sport that takes place in nature. Ultimately, you are fully responsible for the choices you make. Mapo Tapo recommends that anyone who does not have sufficient knowledge not to go outdoor alone
Travel
Please DO NOT book your flights until this trip is confirmed. Most of our trips require a minimum number of participants to run. Wait for the status of the trip to be confirmed and for more information go to the "How it works" section
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FAQs
What level do I need to be climbing at?
No minimum level is required for this trip as you will be accompanied at all times by a certified guide. However, you'll get the most out of it if you can already climb 5a on a toprope.
How many people can book this trip?
The minimum number of travellers is 2, and maximum 4.
What is the accommodation situation?
You'll be staying on the boat, which means sleeping in shared cabins of 2.
How do I get to the port in Milna?
The first step is to get to Split - you can do this by car, plane or ferry. From Split, you will need to take a ferry to Supetar on the island of Brac (departure every 2 hours).
If you are travelling by car, you will then need to drive from Supetar to the ACI Marina in Milna (approx 20 min) where Icio and Marina will welcome you on to the boat. If you do not have a car, Icio or Marina will pick you up at Supetar - just let us know in advance through the Whatsapp group. You can also take a ferry from Supetar to Milna, but these are quite infrequent.
Dates
May 28 - June 3 2023
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June 4 - 10 2023
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June 18 - 24 2023
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June 25 - July 1 2023
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July 9 - 15 2023
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August 27 - September 2 2023
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September 3 - 9 2023
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September 17 - 23 2023
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September 24 - 30 2023
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