Take a guided hike to Sveti Vid from Novalja and enjoy splendid views from the highest point on the island of Pag!
Take a guided hike to Sveti Vid from Novalja and enjoy splendid views from the highest point on the island of Pag!
If you're looking for a hike departing from Novalja, this guided hike to Sveti Vid is for you! The summit of this mountain is only 348 m high (1506 feet), but it offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the surrounding area. So pack your backpack and join your guide for an adventure of around 3 to 4 hours on the trails of Sveti Vid!
Located 10km north of Zadar, the island of Pag is the 5th largest island in Croatia. It is also one of the most deserted. Measuring 60km (37,2 miles) in length and over 300km (186,4 miles) in area, the island is dominated by Sveti Vid, which rises to 348m (1506 feet) and is part of the same mountain range as Velebit. Sveti Vid is a rocky hill with the remains of a prehistoric fortress, one of the largest prehistoric fortresses on the island. Since the 14th century, it has served as a religious site, with a small chapel of Saint-Vid.
Your guided hike from Novalja begins with a transfer to the starting point in Kolan. Once there, you'll follow your guide along shepherd's paths to the highest peak on the island of Pag. At the summit, you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the Adriatic Sea and will be able to admire the remains of the fortress and the chapel of Saint-Vid. It takes around an hour to reach the top and enjoy the fascinating view of the rich diversity of the island of Pag and its archipelago. At the end of the guided hike, the transfer bus will take you back to Novalja.
Discover the best views of the island of Pag on this guided hike from Novalja! Everything is organised for you, so all you have to do is get on the transfer bus and trust your experienced guide to enjoy the great outdoors in complete safety!
If you're looking for an accessible hike on the island of Pag, don't hesitate to book this guided hike to Sveti Vid with transfer from Novalja!
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Practical information
Total duration of the hike : 3hrs
- Drive from Novalja to Kolan (around 10 minutes)
- Departure for the hiking tour from Kolan.
- Hiking along the shepherds' paths towards the highest peak of the island, Sveti Vid
- Exploration of the prehistoric fortress and St. Vid’s chapel
- Free time to enjoy the fascinating view of the island of Pag and its archipelago
- Descent of Sveti Vid
Drive back from Kolan to Novalja (around 10 minutes)
A minimum number of 4 participants is required to run this activity.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
1 guide is assigned for 20 guests, for over 20 guests, there will be 2 guides and for over 40 guests, 3 guides.
- Professionnal guide
- Transport to and from Novalja
- Hiking shoes
- Comfortable and weather adapted clothing
- Backpack
- Water
- Snack
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Cap