Which Island to pick from Split?

Sadly I’m not any help but I’m also wrestling with exactly the same question! I’ll follow your thread with interest. I’d like to visit Korcula but it’s too far for a day trip so I’ll have to return one day!

Korcula I read is very similar to Dubrovnik and since we are already doing Dubrovnik in the start of the trip, I was more interested in some other island.

Waiting for some responses please ! I think all I want to know is it okay to do Hvar with a ferry or some custom tour to blue lagoon is more worth.

-Komal

Hvar and Brac are both suitable for day trips from Split as they have relatively short crossings from Split. The timings of the Korcula boat means you spend longer in transit than you do there as a day trip.

Your proposed plan should give you enough time to see Hvar town and Stari Grad to get a flavour of the island.

Thank you Jennifer.

It is a relief to know that the Hvar island can be done using the ferry in a day.

Any inputs on how the blue lagoon (and nearby islands) are ? Since this is more of a planned tour, we are leaning more towards it.

Ferry would mean we need to plan it on our own and might involve some surprises w.r.t bus/return ferry timings.

If I had to pick one, which one should I go for? :)

Thanks,
Komal

I would also like to mention what the intent behind this excursion is -
We only want to get a feel of the Croatian islands. Not looking into exploring any town or anything in particular on the island. But to experience how different they are from the famous cities like Split/Dubrovnik.

Our itinerary already covers Dubrovnik (2 days), Makaraska (1 night) and Split. Since we have a day extra in split, we thought it will be a good idea to take a tour to one/more of the islands.