Makarska Tours: 15 Days Between the Beach and Biokovo

1.Makarska: Skywalk Tour with a Tuk Tuk – Skip the line ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Travel from Makarska into Biokovo Nature Park in an open electric tuk-tuk, stopping at two fine viewpoints before reaching the glass Skywalk at 1,228 meters. Guides such as Tino, Luka, and Marin share local stories, serve cherry liqueur and Croatian chocolate, and provide blankets when the mountain air turns cool.

“Our guide ( from Sweden) was super! He shared lots of interesting history as we traveled up and back from the Sky Walk. The apéritif and chocolate were very good. The skywalk was spectacular, and the view was jaw dropping! I highly recommend this if you are in the Makrska.”

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2.Makarska: Skywalk Tuk-Tuk Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 467 reviews · from $78

Ride from Makarska to Biokovo Skywalk in a silent, open electric tuk-tuk with guides such as Luka, Tino, Dominik, and Marin. Expect mountain views, photo stops, local cherry liqueur, Croatian chocolate, blankets when it is chilly, and free time on the glass walkway at 1,228 meters.

“The guide was absolutely fantastic. His knowledge, driving and English were great. I can’t remember his name, but it began with ‘D’. The cherry liquor and Croatian chocolate were a delightful bonus. The tours are planned with a lot of care and thought - the blankets were a great addition and much needed in mid October! We would highly recommend this experience to anyone. Even in the rain we had a spectacular time”

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3.From Makarska: Biokovo Skywalk Entry Ticket with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 379 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from a selected Makarska hotel to Biokovo Skywalk, 1,220 meters above sea level. Your English-speaking driver handles the narrow mountain road, while priority entry saves time at the gate. Expect about 30 minutes on the glass platform, a second photo stop, and a three-hour return trip.

“Everything was nice. The trip up there and the driver and the guide.”

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4.Makarska: 3-Island Speedboat Tour with Cave and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

From Makarska, you’ll spend five hours on a small speedboat visiting Hvar’s blue cave and Mala Stiniva bay, Jelsa, Zečevo islet, and a quiet Brač beach. Swim, snorkel, and cliff jump with gear, water, and a local skipper included. Guides such as Greg, Marko, and Filip are praised for friendly, helpful service.

“We had a fantastic time and seen some amazing spots, thanks to Marco, our talented and kind skipper/host. We can highly recommend the tour as well as Marco! ❤️”

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5.Tučepi: Zip Line Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $59

Zip across six steel cables in Gornje Tučepi above the Makarska Riviera. Professional guides provide safety gear, training, and support, with tandem rides for children under 20 kg. Expect changing positions, open coastal views, and a family-friendly setup. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“A superb experience. A little scary at first, but we soon got relaxed into it after expert tuition and support from our two guides. Highly recommended activity.”

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6.From Makarska: Biokovo Nature Park Guided Tour with Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 218 reviews · from $59

Travel from Makarska into Biokovo Nature Park with guides such as Anna-Maria or Petra, stopping at 800 and 1,200 meters for views, a short mountain walk, and the glass Skywalk. You’ll also taste herbal tea, traditional cake, fruit juice, and herbal brandy while learning about local plants, history, and village life.

“We had an excellent day tour with Anna-Maria and the bus driver. She gave lots of local history and information along with way to the top and our family spent a nice time there. Overall, it was a great experience and would definitely recommend this!”

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7.Makarska: Buggy Skywalk and Biokovo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · from $81

Join Ivan for a four-hour buggy tour from Makarska into Biokovo Nature Park. Ride beyond the Skywalk to Sinjal, stop for views and photos, enjoy homemade-style Dalmatian food with fruit and wine, then visit Croatia’s first skywalk. Small groups, pickup included, and tours run morning or at sunset.

“This trip was awesome. Going up the mountain in the buggy was great and so much better than going by bus or the golf carts. Ivan the guide is a great guy and really knowledgeable about the local area. It was a small group just myself, my wife and another couple so it was all relaxed and plenty of room in the buggy. The views you get are like no other and hopefully you will see the wild horses up close. The simple lunch provided was lovely and you get to eat it in a really nice area near the top. It gets colder near the top so take a…”

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8.Makarska: Guided Sea Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · from $53

Join an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Toni, or Mario for a few hours of kayaking from Makarska toward St. Peter, Osejava, and Nugal. Stop at a beach for swimming, snorkeling, fruit, and possibly cliff jumping. Two-seat kayaks, life jackets, paddles, and waterproof bags are provided.

“really recommend this trip. the guide was excellent and the route not too taxing. We had some time to swim and snorkel after our first paddle. then some pretty sights. Not too taxing from a physical perspective, we are pretty fit but certainly you dont need to be.”

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9.From Makarska: Day Trip to Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 126 reviews · from $45

Ride from Makarska to Dubrovnik in an air-conditioned minibus, with an approximately three-hour journey each way and four hours to explore the Old Town independently. You receive a city map and brochure, then walk to sights such as Sponza Palace, the Cathedral, Franciscan Monastery, and Dubrovnik’s famous walls. Food, drinks, and a guide are not included.

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10.Day tour Skywalk Biokovo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 106 reviews · from $29Best value

You’ll ride from the Makarska Riviera in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to Skywalk Biokovo, Croatia’s first glass viewing platform. The three-hour outing includes hotel or meeting-point pickup, road tolls, parking, and drop-off. Bring €15 cash for entry, and expect a steep, winding mountain road before the clear views begin.

“The trip met my expectations, beautiful views, the price was adequate for this trip, I recommend it”

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11.BRELA Bikini Dive *Try SCUBA DIVING*

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $140

Meet Ivan and Amber at Bikini Dive in Brela for a private first-time scuba session. After instruction and gear fitting, you spend about 45 minutes underwater on the Home Reef with an instructor beside you. Equipment and photos are included, making this a simple way to try scuba without committing to a full certification course.

“It was truly the best experience I’ve had in a very long time. Both Ivan and Amber were awesome in their expertise as certified divers. I felt comfortable and safe! Ivan was instrumental in me getting to Bikini Dive and hosting me as this was my first experience. Amber explained all that I needed to know before diving and guided me while underwater. Such an amazing experience! I would definitely think of them when I return to Brela, Croatia to certify as a Diver!”

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12.Makarska: Golden Horn Beach & Secluded Bays Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · from $91

Join Captain Marco and a small group of up to 10 or 12 for a five-hour speedboat trip from Makarska to Brač. You get two hours at Zlatni Rat, two quieter swim stops, snorkeling gear, bottled water, and time to walk to Bol for ice cream or old-town streets.

“Very Memorable day. Fantastic guide and will recommend to many.”

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13.Bacina Lakes Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $52

Meet instructor Ivan at 10:00 for a beginner-friendly stand-up paddle lesson on Sladinac Lake. You’ll paddle through canals, pass the Island of Love and Ždrioc old bridge, stop at a natural spring, swim, and share a fruit picnic before returning to the beach bar.

“Ivan was an excellent tutor and fun guide. The experience is 100% worth while exploring the lakes and the local wildlife, including Cormorants and Eagles - did you know you can scare seagulls away by flapping your arms like a big eagle? I didn’t either, until today. Hvala Ivan!”

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14.Makarska: Parasailing Experience – MPL Nautika

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Board an MPL Nautika boat in Makarska, receive safety gear and clear instructions, then rise above the Adriatic for 5 to 15 minutes. Croatian, English, and German-speaking instructors guide small groups of up to eight. Ask about a higher flight if you want more time and wider views. Bring swimwear, a towel, water, and sunscreen.

“Amazing and well organized team of hosts. Very skilled captain and spotter that clearly had the process down. Highly recommend going for the longer length. We did the 600’ for a first time and will do the max if we do it again. The ride was so smooth and peaceful. Not at all scary. We loved it, would absolutely do it again.”

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15.From Makarska: Full-Day Dubrovnik Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 12 hours · from $111

Spend 12 hours traveling from Makarska to Dubrovnik with an English or German-speaking guide. The route includes the Makarska Riviera, Baćina Lakes, the Neretva valley, and a break in Neum. In Dubrovnik, enjoy a guided Old Town tour, a Franciscan monastery visit, and free time for lunch, shopping, and independent exploring.

“Prachtige tour, mooie oude stad. De prijs om over de muur te mogen lopen is véél te duur. Prijzen horeca te duur.”

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