What time does the tour start on the 6th? Is it best to arrive on the 5th? If so, is it possible to book the same hotel a night prior?

This trip start in Budapest at 7:30am (pre night is required in Budapest) and ends Split at 8:00am. We offer pre-night hotel accommodation at the Ibis Budapest Citysouth Hotel. You can add a night with us at a rate of $89 or can book directly with the hotel. This is the same hotel where your trip will start.

can the mini balkan tour be done in reverse? from split to budapest

I have had a look for you, unfortunately we do not do a reverse option for this tour, I apologise about this.

Can you please provide more information on this type of tour?

This is an amazing tour of Croatia with some amazing highlights such as visiting the Plitvice Lakes and enjoying Split's nightlife.

What are the inclusions of this tour?

The overall price for this tour includes: -all accommodation (= 4 nights in hotels) -6 meals (in addition to breakfast every day, you will also be treated to a tasty dinner -visit of the Plitvice Lakes & visit of Ljubljana's castle

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Budapest to Dubrovnik

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner with sunset views over Budapest)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks
Budapest
Day 2
Budapest to Ljubljana
Budapest to Ljubljana
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest
- Visit Heroes Square
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion
- Visit Chain Bridge
- Visit Parliament Building
Landmarks
Heroes Square
Fisherman's Bastion
Chain Bridge
Parliament Building
Day 3
Ljubljana - Lake Bled - Ljubljana
Ljubljana - Lake Bled - Ljubljana
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic walk around Lake Bled
Optional Activities
- Traditional Slovenian evening with dancing show and authentic Slovenian dinner
Landmarks
Lake Bled
Bled Castle
Julian Alps
Day 4
Ljubljana to Plitvice National Park
Ljubljana to Plitvice National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Big House Plitvika Jezera (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
Landmarks
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Day 5
Plitvice National Park - Zadar - Split
Plitvice National Park - Zadar - Split
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Split Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Zadar Roman ruins
- Visit Sea Organ in Zadar
Optional Activities
- Traditional Dalmatian dinner at a local tavern in Split
Landmarks
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Sea Organ
Zadar Roman Ruins
Day 6
Split to Dubrovnik
Split to Dubrovnik
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Akademis Akademia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided stroll through Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed Old Town with local guide
- Spot Game of Thrones film locations in Dubrovnik
Optional Activities
- Explore Ston's medieval walls
- Visit Ston's ancient salt pans
- Sample fresh seafood in Ston
Landmarks
Dubrovnik Old Town
Ston
Day 7
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Akademis Akademia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town with local guide
Optional Activities
- Dinner with crew
Landmarks
Dubrovnik Old Town
Day 8
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Budapest

Landmarks
Heroes Square
Fisherman's Bastion
Chain Bridge
Parliament Building

Landmarks
Lake Bled
Bled Castle
Julian Alps

Landmarks
Plitvice Lakes National Park

Landmarks
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Sea Organ
Zadar Roman Ruins

Landmarks
Dubrovnik Old Town
Ston

Landmarks
Dubrovnik Old Town

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Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
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day 1
Ibis Styles Ljubljana Centre (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Hotel Big House Plitvika Jezera (or similar)
Hotel
day 4
Hotel Split Inn (or similar)
Hotel
day 5
Akademis Akademia (or similar)
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Days 6, 7

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4.7

Lorena3.0•August 2022
The tour was okay. It was a 5 day tour, which I very quickly realized was way too short. Because it was so short, it...
The tour was okay. It was a 5 day tour, which I very quickly realized was way too short. Because it was so short, it felt like the tour didn't really include much. First day was a travel day, so it was a free afternoon and an optional dinner. The second day was a full free day. That was already half of the tour because the last day is only departure. So it only felt like I did things as part of the tour for 2 days. I was not happy about the hotels either, they were super far from the city. The hotels themselves were not terrible, it was just really bad locations. Every hotel required either a local bus or Uber ride into the city. This added extra expenses and extra dangers because if we wanted to go out we had to find some type of public transportation back to the hotel at night. One of the hotels was right in front of a dumpster and all other buildings around it were industrial. It was a terrible location. This was my first impression with Contiki and not sure that I would do it again.Show more
Traveled in July 2022
Reply from: Contiki
Thanks for sharing your honest review of the Mini Balkan; we always appreciate receiving these from our travellers. It's concerning to learn that there were a few aspects that you felt let this trip down, including the itinerary and the location of some of the hotels. We'll certainly share these concerns with our Operations Department for their consideration going forward, as we want to ensure that we are continuing to provide the amazing experiences to our valued travellers, as we have always strived to do here at Contiki. That said, we hope that you were still able to enjoy yourself overall as well as the chance to explore this part of Europe.
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Nadsya4.0•August 2022
The trip was good. I would reconsider the starting point for the 5-day mini balkans tour. It was pointless to meet in...
The trip was good. I would reconsider the starting point for the 5-day mini balkans tour. It was pointless to meet in Budapest for 3 hours before we drove directly to slovenia. Should we meet in Budapest it would make more sense to tour the city for a day with the group and mentor before leaving. The hotel we stayed at in Split was too far away from the town center and it felt incredibly unsafe. Other than these, the tour was good! The mentor Muz was knowledgeable and interactive. The places and special add ons were authentic and special.Show more
Traveled in July 2022
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your comments, and we are sorry to learn that you felt there were certain aspects of your trip that could have been improved and that a particular hotel did not meet your expectations. As such, we have shared your comments with our relevant departments to ensure the itinerary and accommodation continue offering our guests the best experience. However, it pleases us to learn that our Trip Manager was professional and was able to share their knowledge and passion for their destinations, along with their unique storytelling ability, which makes all the difference when adventuring through new places. That said, we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again; until then, we remain committed to our guests.
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Omer5.0•July 2022
Excellent people, great service
Traveled in June 2022

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Asked on July 13th, 2022
What time does the tour start on the 6th? Is it best to arrive on the 5th? If so, is it possible to book the same hotel a night prior?
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- ContikiOperator•Written July 2022
  This trip start in Budapest at 7:30am (pre night is required in Budapest) and ends Split at 8:00am. We offer pre-night hotel accommodation at the Ibis Budapest Citysouth Hotel. You can add a night with us at a rate of $89 or can book directly with the hotel. This is the same hotel where your trip will start.
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Shane
Asked on February 10th, 2022
can the mini balkan tour be done in reverse? from split to budapest
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- ContikiOperator•Written February 2022
  I have had a look for you, unfortunately we do not do a reverse option for this tour, I apologise about this.
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Jenna
Asked on April 1st, 2017
Can you please provide more information on this type of tour?
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- ContikiOperator•Written April 2017
  This is an amazing tour of Croatia with some amazing highlights such as visiting the Plitvice Lakes and enjoying Split's nightlife.
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Gloria
Asked on January 1st, 2017
What are the inclusions of this tour?
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- ContikiOperator•Written January 2017
  The overall price for this tour includes:
  
  -all accommodation (= 4 nights in hotels)
  -6 meals (in addition to breakfast every day, you will also be treated to a tasty dinner
  -visit of the Plitvice Lakes & visit of Ljubljana's castle

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