Plitvice & Kayaking Adventure (4 Days)

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You want to see more of Croatia than its fantastic Adriatic Sea coast? Looking for a guided visit of the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park, while also wanting to experience something out-of-the-usual in a remote area away from the tourist crowds?

This short multi-active trip is what you need. We have it all set for you: A comfortable small hotel near the National Park, a qualified outdoor guide who will lead you to the most amazing places of Plitvice Lakes, as well as an exciting day on the water, perfectly arranged for young and old, beginners and water-rats!

Short Itinerary:

Day 1 – Pick up in Zagreb or Rijeka; taking up lodging near Plitvice Lakes National Park

Day 2 – Walking/hiking in Plitvice Lakes National Park

Day 3 – Kayaking the Upper Mreznica Canyon

Day 4 – Goodbyes & transfer to Zadar Airport 

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Arrival in Zagreb or Rijeka and take up lodging near Plitvice Lakes NP

Your guide meets you at the Zagreb or Rijeka Airport in the afternoon. (For the option of arriving with your own vehicle, please see “Specifics”. Pick-up at Pula or Zadar Airport available upon request.)

After a short introduction, you will be transferred to a small 3-star hotel near Plitvice Lakes, where you can settle into your room, meet the other members of the group and discuss the plans for the next couple of days with your guide. Relax, enjoy your welcome dinner and go for a walk around the stunning landscape of the Lika region.

Day 2 – Walking/Hiking in Plitvice Lakes National Park

The UNESCO World Heritage Site and most popular National Park of Croatia is waiting for you: Plitvice Lakes. The karst stone landscape has allowed this paradise of 16 lakes, uncountable waterfalls and little caves to be created.

As we walk along wooden pathways, you will marvel at all those cascades around you. Your guide will choose a fitting route for your group, which may include some hiking up the mountain, as well as a boat tour across the biggest lake.

A mixed day of walking, picture taking, lunch at a park restaurant, hiking and just tumbling around in amazement. Back at the hotel, relax and get ready for Croatia’s true wild side.

Day 3 – Kayaking the Upper Mreznica Canyon

After breakfast, and taking a lunch package with us, we drive to our base camp at the amazing Mreznica River, where you will receive safety gear (and neoprene suits, if necessary) and change. Safety talk and off we go.

This tour, a combination of kayaking and canyoning, will take 4-6 hours all together. Riding down waterfalls – even if you have never done it, believe us, it‘s fantastic and your guide will keep you safe! If the falls get too high, we can jump from the cliffs, go on natural water slides or walk around them, it all depends on the situation and your comfort level.

This is a trip full of adrenaline and you will see a lot of Mreznica‘s beauties. On our way back to Plitvice, we may decide to visit the amazing village of Rastoke, also combed by creeks and waterfalls.

Day 4 – Transfer to Zadar or Rijeka Airport

After breakfast, depending on your further travel plans, we will transfer you to the Zadar Airport or city and then it’s already time to say ‘Good bye’.

Specifics:

Accommodation:

We will spend 3 nights in a small, idyllic 3-star hotel or pension near Plitvice Lakes National Park. Each room includes its own bathroom and shower, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and TV. 

Meals:

Every day you will have a buffet breakfast and a dinner menu consisting of famous Croatian specialties at the hotel. For lunch, we will either stop at a local restaurant or take a lunch package for (usually) 10€/package with us. Besides, we will make sure to stop at local stores to stock up on snacks.

Travel arrangements:

A pick-up at the Zagreb or Rijeka Airport is included in the prices. Please ask us for pick-ups at Pula, Zadar or Split Airport, which we will provide for a surcharge.

The standard drop-off location is Zadar Airport, but we can arrange a place more suitable for your travel plans, if you wish.

You can, of course, arrive in your own vehicle as well. In this case, we will meet you at the hotel in the evening of the first day.

Arrival time: If you arrive by flight, please arrange to arrive at the airport before 4pm on our first day, if possible.

Group requirements:

Group size: Usually, the group will consist of 6 to 8 guests plus one guide. The minimal group size is 4 guests.

In case you book a trip, but the minimal group size is not reached by 3 weeks before departure, you have the following options: we can run the trip as a private tour for you for a surcharge, we can give you a full refund or we can reschedule you for another week.

Minimum age: Children from 6 years on are welcome to come. 

Fitness & experience level: Moderate level of personal fitness required. All activities can and will be adjusted to the fitness level of the group. We do not expect any prior experience in the activities planned. After the initial booking, we will check in with you as to your physical shape, health condition and special food diet. 

Languages:

Our guides speak English and Croatian as well as German or Swedish. If you would prefer a German- or Swedish-speaking guide, please contact us and we will see, who is available for your travel dates. However, please note that the entire group will likely be international and the common language spoken will therefore be English.

Equipment:

We will provide you with all specialized equipment needed for each activity – in this case, kayaks (brands: Rob Fin or Aqua Design), life jacket, helmet, neoprene shoes, wet suit (if needed) and waterproof boxes.

We exclusively use first-rate, European-manufactured equipment with the CE-certificate for conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards.

After booking your trip, we will send you a short list of personal items you will need to bring along with you – like bathing suit/pants, runners or hiking shoes, backpack etc.

Dates & Prices:

Departure Dates: If you would like to book this trip on a different date than is currently available, please contact us directly, since we may be able to shift dates around.

Singe-use rooms: Available upon request for a 30% surcharge.

Child discount: Valid for children up to 15 years of age.

Prices include:

- All transfers during the trip, including pick-up and drop-off at the airport

- 3 nights of ***-accommodation with breakfast and dinner

- Tourist taxes

- 2 days of organised day trips

- Qualified, English-speaking outdoor guide (German-speaking possible upon request)

- Insurance

- Entrance fees for National Park and the like

Prices exclude:

- Airfare from and to Croatia

- Sportswear and personal items

- Lunch packages or lunch at restaurants

- Snacks (we will make sure to stop at local stores for stock-up)