Where to Go: the 4 Best Croatia Garden Tours

1.Dubrovnik Countryside and Arboretum ATV Tour with Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Leave Dubrovnik for a four-hour ATV ride through Orašac, Ljubač, Zaton, and old French roads. Guides such as Slavenko and Sevenka lead small groups along paved and rough tracks, stopping at an olive mill, scenic viewpoints, and a local table of cheese, ham, bread, wine, and homemade treats. Drive solo or share an ATV.

“Great ride with a good mix of road, trail and off road experience. Great views along the way. Some nice food treats and wine as well.”

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2.Panorama Dubrovnik & Arboretum Trsteno PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel by private taxi with a local guide to four scenic stops around Dubrovnik. See the Ombla River, Mount Srđ, Trsteno Arboretum, and Dr. Franjo Tuđman Bridge. Guides such as Dino and Elvir have led this outing, which lasts about two to three hours and includes pickup across the wider Dubrovnik area. Arboretum admission costs extra.

“The organisation was excellent. I was sent a photo and directions to the meeting point and then a photo of the car with it's number plate. The driver/guide was very good and helpful. I particularly enjoyed visiting the Arboretum.”

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3.Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $208

Travel from Dubrovnik to Kameni Dvori in Konavle, where Ivo, Katarina, and the Mujo family guide you through bread making, garden picking, egg gathering, and a seasonal Croatian meal. You may milk a goat, hear 500 years of family stories, and share lunch with homemade wine in a small group of up to eight.

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4.Hvar Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $96Best value

Leave Hvar Town by minibus and hike through Velo Grablje, Malo Grablje, stone-walled fields, lavender, and wild herbs. Guide Marco explains Hvar’s past and plant life as you walk toward Milna. Expect a real hill walk, not a lavender-farm visit, and bring closed shoes, water, sunscreen, and a hat.

“I can’t say enough good things about Marko, our guide for this tour. We were expecting to visit a lavender farm but this adventure really is more of a hike. We passed through some small hillside villages in Hvar, including one that was totally abandoned (save for a lovely restaurant/bar where we cooled off and had a drink). Definitely be aware that this is a more strenuous hike, and plan your footwear and hydration needs accordingly. I would do it again, especially for Marko’s expertise and insights on history and local plant life.”

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