Description
Hiking, kayaking, cycling, rafting, zipline, 2 national parks, Lika and Gorski kotar, Zagreb, Split & Dubrovnik!
Entrust us with your time and enjoy!
Tour Description
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL TO ZAGREB
Upon arrival to Zagreb airport, we will transfer you to 4* hotel in Zagreb. Free time, welcome dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 - ZAGREB CITY TOUR AND TRANSFER TO RASTOKE WATERMILLS VILLAGE
Zagreb is the capital city of Croatia. With more than 800 000 inhabitants and approx. 1.2 million including its urban agglomeration,
Zagreb has more than a quarter of the population of Croatia. The guide will wait for us at the reception and together we are going for a
Zagreb city tour. Zagreb city tour consists of two parts: the first part lasts for approx. 45 minutes and the second about two hours.
Panoramic sightseeing includes so-called The Green Horseshoe of Zagreb (8 parks from the 19th century), followed by a short tour of
the monumental cemetery Mirogoj. Walking part of the tour includes the cathedral and a walk through Gradec (Old Town) and ends at the city green market Dolac.
Rastoke is watermill village settlement settled on a place where the Slunjčica blue-green water flows into the river Korana.
The largest number of dwellings was built at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Because of its remarkable natural
beauty and historical tradition, Rastoke as a settlement was listed in 1962 under the protection of the State Administration
for the Protection of Cultural and Historical Heritage.
So when we say goodbye to our Zagreb city tour guide, we are going to Rastoke that is going to be our base for
exploring the Lika and Gorski kotar and ground zero for all our activities in next few days.
DAY 3 - HIKING THROUGH PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK
Plitvice National Park is the largest, oldest and most visited Croatian national park.
It is a mountain area with 16 amazing lakes of different sizes, filled with crystal blue-green water.
The lakes get their water from numerous springs from the area and are interconnected by cascades and
breathe taking waterfalls. The guide will wait us at the entrance and together we will hike among
beautiful wodden path and explore the lake section of the park.
Depends of your wishes we can take easy trail (4 -6 hours, 8900 m)
that includes panoramic train ride and hiking or trail that will make you
little bit more tired after all (6 – 8 hours, 18 300 m).
DAY 4 - GACKA RIVER KAYAKING AND VISIT TO KUTEREVO, THE SHELTER FOR BEAR ORPHANS
Today we are going easy. When breakfast is over we are going to Gacka river (just 1,2 hour away) where
our transparent kayak tour starts. Tour starts with cheese tasting of the local cheese manufacturer (something to give you strength to paddle).
And now we are ready for 8 km long tour and untouched nature. At the end we have arranged lunch in local restaurant where main dish is fresh
cought trout.
But this is not the end of today`s adventure. Now we are going to visit KUTEREVO, the shelter for young bears, whose mission is to provide shelter
for bear orphans, protection of bear habitat and promotion of sustainable life and traditions of the local mountain community. The whole program is
trying to educate the visitors and their rapprochement with wildlife and bear charisma.
DAY 5 - HIKING ALONG NORTHERN VELEBIT NATIONAL PARK (PREMUZIC TRAIL)
Northern Velebit is the youngest of eight national parks in Croatia. This part of the Velebit Mountain is a
true patchwork of the most diverse habitats that are home to countless plant, fungus and animal species –
a wealth that is yet to be explored in its entirety. Premuzic trail constructed using the drystone
technique, today is considered a masterpiece of trail building. Mountain hut Alan, Rossi`s shelter,
undiscovered nature, spectacular peeks and amazing views. That is our plan for today. You can pick easier
(half day hike) or longer one (14-15 km), depends of your wishes and mood.
DAY 6 - CYCLING DAY (ebike available too)
Today we are going to have cycling day We prepare 3 different programs:
ŽELJAVA AIRBASE URBAN EXPLORATION; very close to Plitvice Lakes National Park there is the most enigmatic place
in this part of Europe, underground abandoned military airport (duration 2,5h, level: easy)
If you choose the moderate one, we are going to visit BARAC CAVES. We will cycle trough villages of Plitvice valleys towards Korana river canyon and medivial Old town of Drežnik to Barac caves
where we will have 45 minutes guided tour. (duration: 4h, level: easy to moderate 30 km, 200m of elevation (asphalt and macadam)).
360 VIEW EBIKE TOUR will offer spectacular 360 view on two countries and gives you unforgettable experience. We will cycle throuh deep forrest to reach the highest peek of the area, explore the abandoned radar base , take the photo on famous „Lika cap rock“and for the
end of the ride we are taking Adriabike marathon singletrail (duration: 5h, level: hard 45km, 1000m elevation (macadam, rocks, singletrail))
DAY 7 - TRANSFER TO SPLIT
Enjoy your breakfast, drink your coffe, take a big breathe of mountin air and we are ready to
drive for Split. It is approx. 3 hours drive. We are taking you to 4* hotel in Split area and rest of the
day you will have free for yourself to explore. Split is the second most biggest town of Croatia,
the most „sportistic“ town in world, town with rich history and vivid night life. During your visit,
don't forget to taste the traditional Mediterranean gastronomy in one of the numerous exquisite
restaurants in Split (optional Split city tour or Split Game of Thrones tour).
DAY 8 - ZIPLINE AND RAFTING ADVENTURE AT CETINA RIVER
Today is adventure time. We are going to Cetina river ( 40 minutes drive). The adrenalin infused ZIPLINE polygon is located in the canyon of the River Cetina, 3 km from Omiš. It consists of eight steel cables across which participants, sitting in a belt, descend down the canyon.
The total length of the cables is 2,100 m, the longest of which is 700 m and is 150 m above ground level. To cross the entire polygon accompanied by two guides, a group requires 2,5-3 hours.
Traditional lunch is organized nearby at one of the famous restaurants of the area where you will try the finest local specialties. This meal has to give you strength to continue because we are just at half of our way.
Afternoon is reserved for the RAFTING adventure in total longitude of 12km. The warm Mediterranean climate meets a mountain canyon and Cetina river –
creating the ideal fairy tale setting. First 5 km are level 2, and there’s a part where all of the guests walk around for 200m,
and after that, the rest of the route is level 3. Temperature of water in river is around 25°C in summer.
DAY 9 - TRANSFER TO DUBROVNIK
Take your time with breakfast, there is no rush. Today we are driving to Dubrovnik. It is a approx. 4 hour drive and on our way we will pass the Neum border
(national border with Bosnia and Hercegovinia) so prepare your passports. Free afternoon, possibility of optional tours.
DAY 10 - HIKING AND SWIMMING AT KOLOCEP ISLAND
Kolocep Island is one of three inhabited Elaphite Islands. We will reach the Island with old
romantic ferry. The voyage only takes 30 minutes and we are at the paradise garden where our adventure starts.
Lost paths through pine wood and amazing nature, smell of mediterranean flora and sounds of milions crickets will make this trip memorable for you.
We will show you breath taking view points on top of high cliff and hidden bays where you can swimm in crystal clear sea. We will tell you the legends,
introduce you to the local way of life, local Mediterranean nutrition and particularly state of mind that protects the Island inhabitants of everyday
stress and illness of modern life. Lunch is arranged in local family restaurant.
Departure to Dubrovnik in late afternoon ( longitude: 7-8km, level: easy to moderate).
DAY 11 - GOURMET LOKRUM KAYAKING TOUR
Gourmet Lokum Kayaking Tour is special tour that combines exploring Dubrovnik from the seaside as well as enjoying in traditional dishes at mistical
Island of Lokrum. You will paddle arround the City Walls and see why no one could conquer Dubrovnik from
the sea side. At Island of Lokrum, we will discover hidden bays and caves where you can swim and snorkel
in beautiful clear sea. Our guide will tell you amazing stories and legends while our gourmet lunch is
preparing in a family restaurant specialized for fish dishes. Before returning, you will have some free
time on the Island, too.
DAY 12 - FREE DAY TO ENJOY AS YOU WANT
As this is our last day on this exhausting adventure, this day is only for you. Enjoy, swim, rest in a local bar, drink coctails, jump, hike, dance…..Enjoy!
DAY 13 - DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time depends of flight time and transfer to the airport
9 nights / 10 days
