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TRAVEL GUIDE

GETTING THERE

Getting to the island of Brac is easy. You will need to fly into Split Airport (SPU), the international airport serving the city of Split, Croatia.

FINDING AND BOOKING FLIGHTS

Several major airlines fly from the U.S. to Split, including Norwegian, United, Lufthansa, and KLM. United Airlines and Lufthansa are both Star Alliance members, and that will typically be your best bet. You’ll usually connect in Munich or Frankfurt if you take a Star Alliance flight. Then, you’ll get on a Lufthansa or Croatia Airlines flight into Croatia. Croatia Airlines is also Star Alliance.

We recommend using one of the following websites for possible fares:

KAYAK

TRAVELING TO THE RETREAT FROM SPLIT AIRPORT

Here's what you need to know...

Fly into Split airport (SPU), which is 35 minutes outside of Split proper. Then, there are the below options:

First, you can let us take care of the planning for you! We offer airport transports via private and group boat pick-up directly from the airport. Email us with your flight info and we'll take care of the rest! Hands down the easiest, most time-efficient way to arrive.

Second, you can take an Uber from the airport to town, and then head to Brac by ferry (this is the more cost-efficient option).

Ferry Split to Brac, leaves almost every hour, from ~5am to midnight, goes from the Split Riva to Supetar (the main port town on Brac), pay online and check ferry schedule at: http://www.jadrolinija.hr/en/ferry-croatia

Krilo has a high speed catamaran that runs from Split to Sutivan. The frequency is much less than going into Supetar and it only runs during certain times of year and certain days of the week. Be sure to check the schedule online at https://www.ferryscanner.com/en/ferry

IF YOU'RE STAYING IN SPLIT BEFORE OR AFTER THE RETREAT, WE'VE PREPARED A LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, CAFE'S, TRANSPORTATION AND ACTIVITIES BELOW:

ACCOMMODATIONS IN SPLIT

RESTAURANTS IN SPLIT

ACTIVITIES IN SPLIT

Walk Diocletian's Palace and get lost in the streets or take a walking tour

Enjoy live music and a glass of wine o at night on the steps of Peristil (the open air square William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream was inspired from)

Hike Marjan Hill

Mestrovic Gallers

SPECIALTY COFFEE

D16

Stow

Kava

TRANSPORTATION IN SPLIT

Split is a popular tourist destination. Parking is difficult. Uber is available. Buses are frequent and can take you anywhere in the country. Ferries are frequent and can take you to most of the nearby islands. Book rent-a-cars in advance. It’s no problem to get your bus or ferry ticket on the same day.

Uber

Shuttle bus to/from airport: http://www.plesoprijevoz.hr/post/8

Rent-a-car in Split: http://www.rentacarlastminute.hr/en/index.aspx

Taxi: Taxis are available at all times of the day on either side of the main Riva in town

TRANSPORTATION ON ISLAND BRAC

Brac is a beautiful island with many places to see, eat, and swim. Parking is easy in most towns. Great place to rent a car or motor scooter.

Rent-a-car in Supetar: M & B Rent-A-Car: http://mb-rental.com/
Uber is not available on the island
You can use our driver, Toni. Just let him know you're with "Britton's yoga retreats" for discounted rates. His number is +385 91 582 5507

CURRENCY

Croatia is in the European Union. As such, things are priced in Euros and you will definitely need to get some of those before you come to Croatia. For most of the small things (e.g., cafes, shops, taxis, etc.), you will need to have cash. The good news (at least right now, as we’re writing this) is that the US Dollar is pretty strong; as such, you can get a lot in Croatia for every US dollar you convert. Right now, the exchange rate is about 1 dollar / 0.92 Euros.

Here are your two best options for exchanging money for your trip in Croatia.

Note: you can also pay for certain things using your U.S. credit card, but you need to make sure your credit card company knows that you’ll be in Croatia. Also, they may charge you a 1-3% transaction fee for each purchase.

Exchange options:

Go to your local bank in the U.S. and ask them for Euros.
If you arrive into Croatia a day or two prior to the retreat, go to a bank in Croatia, such as OTP, and exchange US dollars for euros. This will be a bit of an “experience” because banks in Croatia are not as well organized as they are here, but you will likely get a better exchange rate. For example, if the actual exchange rate is .92 euro / dollar, you can expect to get somewhere around .90 euro / dollar. And, that’s about the best you can do! To stay up to date with the exchange rate, you can check out the Croatian National Bank's Exchange Rate List.
WHAT NOT TO DO? Don’t exchange your money at an airport money exchange kiosk in the United States or Croatia. Aside from giving you a relatively poor exchange rate, it’s also typical for them to charge you an exchange commission fee.

Note: To stay up to date with the exchange rate, you can check out the Croatian National Bank's Exchange Rate List.

QUESTIONS? Contact us!