Croatia & Slovenia Fall 2026 Logistics Page

Air logistics, Deposits, Payment modes, all the nuts and bolts

We think we have answered all questions here. If not, please email or call for clarification. 

Email: [email protected] or call: (520) 405-5508

Air

Tour 1 departure air: Deux Soldats Wine Group 

 Leave the  USA September 8, 2026 | Arrive in Ljubljana, Slovenia any time on September 9, 2026. If your air configuration requires it, you may need to move your departure date up a day and spend an extra night in Ljubljana or elsewhere in Europe. We can help arrange any extra pre-trip hotel night you may need. Upon arrival in Ljubljana, take a taxi to the Grand Hotel Union on your own.

Tour 1 return air: If you are doing the Korcula post-trip, you return from Split any time on September 23, 2026. You arrange your own taxi via the hotel for your trip to the airport.

IF you are NOT doing the Korcula extension, you return from Split on September 18, 2026. Again, arrange your own transport to the airport as needed. 

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Tour 2 departure air: Kelsey and Kent’s  Group   

IF YOU ARE DOING THE KORCULA EXTENSION TOUR: Leave the USA September 30, 2026 | Arrive in Split any time on October 1, 2026. If your air configuration requires it, you may need to move your departure date up a day and spend an extra night in Split or elsewhere in Europe. We can help arrange any extra pre-trip hotel you may need. Upon arrival in Split, you take a taxi on your own to the Sperone Hotel in Split.

IF YOU ARE NOT DOING THE KORCULA EXTENSION TOUR: Leave the USA on October 5, 2026 | Arrive in Split any time on October 6, 2026. If your air configuration requires it, you may need to move your departure date up a day and spend an extra night in Split or elsewhere in Europe. We can help arrange any extra pre-trip hotel you may need. Upon arrival in Split, you take a taxi on your own to the Sperone Hotel in Split.

Tour 2 return air: You return FROM Ljubljana, Slovenia, any time on October 15, 2026. You arrange your own taxi via the hotel for your trip to the airport. 

Do NOT book any air until the trip has reached the minimum number of participants. We will notify you when this occurs and give the go-ahead.

Costs

Croatia 10-day base trip: $2,895 per person, double occupancy |  single occupancy upgrade + $989

Korcula extension tour  $1,295 per person, double occupancy | single occupancy upgrade +$399

Room choices / Upgrades at Split Sperone Heritage Hotel

You will be staying in Split for either 2 nights or 3 nights, depending on whether you are doing the Korcula extension. There are different categories of rooms as follows. Some are not upgrades, and some are. These upgrades appear below. These rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If the non-upgrade rooms are taken when you indicate your room type, you will need to upgrade to a room class with available rooms.

NOTE THAT THE UPGRADE COSTS ARE PER PERSON FOR THE ENTIRE STAY. It is NOT per night. So, for the 2 nights included in the base tour, the cost of the upgrades below applies to both nights. The Korcula upgrade cost is lower because it involves only a one-night stay in Split before or after the Korcula trip, depending on whether you are doing the Deux Soldats tour or the Flights tour.

Room type                                              Upgrade base trip       Upgrade Korcula extension night   

1 economy room for single occupancy       no upgrade                no upgrade

4  Smaller double rooms                          no upgrade                 no upgrade   

Smaller rooms for single occ. or double occ.

3 Standard dbl rooms                              $28 per person          $14 per person

5 luxury double rooms                             $48 per person          $24 per person

2 luxury double rooms with balconies        $88 per person          $44 per person 

1 room with private patio                         $88 per person              $44 per person

1 penthouse with balcony                         $148 per person            $74 per person

Please email us your choice as soon as you decide. Again: first-come, first-served

Deposit Structure

Upon sign-up, a non-refundable $500-per-person deposit is required to secure a spot on the 10-day Croatia base trip.

Upon sign-up, a $200-per-person non-refundable deposit* ** in addition to the $500 deposit is required to secure space on the Korcula extension tour. If doing both tours, the initial deposit is $700 per person.

*Of course, if the trip fails to reach the minimum required participant number, all initial deposited monies will be refunded.  We do not anticipate this occurring. 

SECOND DEPOSIT: January 15, 2026

$700 per person deposit per person for the Croatia 10-day base trip.

A $200 per-person deposit, in addition to the $700 deposit, is required if you are adding the Korcula extension tour. If doing both tours, the second deposit is $900 per person.

Final Payment: July 15, 2026

An invoice showing the final amount due will be sent out prior to this deadline.

We anticipate that these tours will sell out quickly. If you have decided to join us, please do not hesitate to make this first deposit. We have space for only 26!

What is required to get on board

Payment methods: 3 ways to deposit…

1- Preferred method: Zelle us using our email address as the locator ([email protected])

2- Send a check to Morningstar Tours – mail to: 21080 Oriole Lane, Bend, OR  97703

3- PayPal link on our site pages, but note: If you use PayPal, there is a 3% charge from PayPal, and you will need to add that 3% fee to your payment. 

Small local room taxes: There may be a small local room tax of a few euros per night per room. It depends on the locale. These are not included and, if applicable, will be added to each room’s final bill, payable individually at checkout.

Currency adjustment possibility:  

There is a chance the Euro could strengthen between the time of deposit and the time of final payment in July. This is a risk with any foreign travel. This could result in an increase in the final payment amount due. Any necessary adjustment will be reflected on the final invoice.

Minimum trip size

The trip price is based on 25 paying participants. There will be an adjustment to the base prices as follows:

Croatia base tour minimum surcharges:

24 paying participants: +$35

23 paying participants: +$45

22 paying participants: +$55

21 paying participants: +$65

Korcula Extension Tour Minimum Surcharge

19 paying participants: +$19

18 paying participants: +$29

17 paying participants: +$39

16 paying particpants:+$49

15 paying participants:+$59

14 paying participants: +$69

Cancellation penalties   

Initial deposit is non-refundable. BUY trip insurance at the time of deposit, and your investment is covered in case you have to cancel for health reasons. If cancellation occurs after the second deposit or after the final deposit, the entirety of the first deposit is forfeited, as well as any non-recoverable monies beyond that, as determined by Morningstar See Ski Savor Tours, Inc. In almost every case, this loss will be substantial or complete. Again: buy trip insurance.

We highly recommend you protect your trip with a Trip Insurance policy. It protects your trip in case of an accident or illness that prevents you from going, as well as on-trip incidents such as lost luggage, trip delays, and, most importantly, medical coverage and evacuation. The odds are great that your health insurance will not cover you overseas if you are on Medicare. Good luck! It is truly requisite for overseas travel. If you are under 70, look at World Nomads. If 70 or over, and for comparative policies and prices for any age, visit www.aardy.com.