Discovery Tour Buggy and Torkul Safari Vela Luka, Korcula

Buggy & Torkul Safari is the only tour on Korčula that pairs off-road buggy driving with a real olive oil production story — and the Discovery Experience is the format built for guests who want the full story, not just a sip at the end. Beyond the three panoramic viewpoints, you'll walk the Žuvela family's own olive groves before sitting down for a guided tasting and an actual education session on olive varieties and how the oil is made — not a tourist-brochure version, but the process as the family who runs it explains it. No other excursion on the island gets you this close to where Croatia's first protected-origin olive oil actually comes from.

1. 1

   Vela Luka

   1.3 hours

   Vela Luka's historical importance centers on Vela Spila, a globally significant prehistoric cave site, its modern 19th-century foundation as an agricultural export harbor, and its rich 20th-century maritime and industrial heritage.

2. 2

   Torkul Olive Oil

   45 min

   Uljara Torkul (operated by the company Fanito d.o.o.) is located in Vela Luka on the island of Korčula. It is famous for producing the first olive oil with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in Croatia. This award-winning, family-run mill combines traditional hand-picking with modern, cold centrifugal extraction without adding water, preserving premium nutritional and sensory qualities.

• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.