Mandarin Harvest & Photo Safari – Neretva Valley 🍊 2026

The Neretva Valley is also known as the “Golden Valley” and the “Croatian California” due to its exceptionally fertile soil and golden mandarin trees spread across vast plantations.

In October and November, experience traditional mandarin picking – a unique tourist experience accompanied by live music.

Program:

Arrival at Villa Neretva according to the previously arranged schedule.
Departure to the plantation, where the mandarin harvest begins – each guest receives the necessary tools (provided by the hotel) and picks about 3 kg of fresh mandarins.

After the harvest follows a PHOTO SAFARI – a traditional boat ride through the Neretva marshland canals, the only river delta in Croatia, with sightseeing of the rich local flora and fauna.

The adventure ends with lunch at the Villa Neretva restaurant, where guests can enjoy the finest gastronomic experience of the Neretva Valley, accompanied by live music.

🍽️ Lunch menu options (choose 1 menu for the entire group):

Menu 1: Beef soup, mix grill (4 types of meat), vegetable rice, seasonal salad, homemade bread, dessert, 0.25 L wine, water – 43 € per person

Menu 2: Beef soup, grilled chicken fillet, vegetable rice, seasonal salad, homemade bread, dessert, 0.25 L wine, water –  40 € per person

Only for groups of more than 26 people