Rivers to the Sea
One adventure – two experiences
Rivers to the Sea is a balanced mix of a multisport and sailing adventure, offering the best of what Croatia has to offer.
The first half of this sailing adventure in Croatia is based in the small, picturesque town of Skradin. Skradin is famous for its vicinity to numerous attractive locations such as the Krka River National Park, Velebit Nature Park, and the Sibenik archipelago. Each day’s activity takes us on an adventure in one of those locations where you can enjoy an active holiday of kayaking, cycling, hiking, and sightseeing. With its laid-back atmosphere, authentic architecture, and preserved stone core Skradin is in itself an attractive location to discover and enjoy in your free time.
Sailing adventure in Croatia
In the second part of the Sailing adventure in Croatia, we remain active while having plenty of time for leisure and the joys of the sea, sun, and sailing. Characterized by peacefulness and incredible beauty the Sibenik archipelago and the Kornati National Park are among the most popular sailing destinations in Croatia. If you like being active, enjoy kayaking to hidden beaches and coves, or just stick by the boat snorkeling, SUP, and swimming. Keep an eye out for friendly dolphins, tuna, and sea turtles which occasionally escort us while we sail. In the evenings we dock or anchor in quiet bays where we visit traditional taverns with exquisite local food.
Short itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival – Skradin
Day 2: Trekking Paklenica National Park
Day 3: Zrmanja River kayaking
Day 4: Skradin cycling, Krka National park walking tour
Day 5: Boarding the boat, sailing to Kaprije
Day 6: Sailing Kornati National park, kayaking, and hiking
Day 7: Sailing to Zlarin
Day 8: Return to Skradin, departure
Highlights of Sailing adventure in Croatia
rivers: Krka, Zrmanja, Krupa | national parks: Krka and Kornati | nature park: Velebit | towns: Skradin and Sibenik | Sibenik archipelago
Arrival to the Destination – Skradin
Accommodation: Hotel***; Meals: D; Van drive from airport: Split 1h:30 min or Zadar 45 min
Trekking Paklenica National Park
The historical fact is that many people stayed in mountain residences, which reflects in the ruins of numerous sacral buildings. Mountain residence often interacts with nature, doing anything from climbing a rock wall to navigating across a mountain or an entire mountain range.
Accommodation: Hotel***; Meals: B and D; Trekking 4-5 h; Van transfer: 1h:20 min one way
River kayaking down Zrmanja river
About mid-way down the river we take a detour into the Krupa river and stop in a beautiful secret location. Here we rest, eat our snacks, and have a swimming break. We continue down the exciting second part of the river, going through multiple rapids and an occasional waterfall.
Accommodation: Hotel***; Meals: B and D; Kayaking 4-5 h; Van transfer: 1h one way
Cycling around the Skradin area and Krka National park walking tour
Once back on the mainland, enjoy a swim in the lake and cycle back to Skradin for a lunch break. In the afternoon we hop back on our bikes and cycle to the heart of the Krka national park where we take a walking tour through a beautiful landscape full of natural and cultural wonders.
Accommodation: Hotel***; Meals: B and D; Cycling 4-5 h
Boarding the boat and sailing to Kaprije
We sail out to Prvic Island for an inspirational walk around this tiny island with no cars. We sail further on towards Kaprije Island for the night and anchor in one of the beautiful bays for a swim and dinner in one of the best taverns in the area.
Accommodation: Catamaran; Meals: B
Sailing through the Kornati National Park, kayaking, and hiking
In the afternoon we anchor in a bay of Smokvica Island for dinner and a hike to the top of the island where we have a magnificent view of the sunset over the archipelago. We finish off the evening with dinner in a wonderful local tavern.
Accommodation: Catamaran; Meals: B
Sailing to Zlarin
Accommodation: Catamaran; Meals: B
Return to Skradin and departure
If you decide to spend more time in Croatia, our guides will be happy to recommend other beautiful places to visit - especially those you won’t find in tourist guidebooks.
Meals: B. Van drive to airport: Split 1:30 min, or Zadar 45 min
Note on Itinerary:
This itinerary is subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, weather, water levels, special events of interest, etc. Raftrek Guides and Trip Leaders will do their utmost to ensure the best possible experience for their clients without compromising safety at any time. This may mean changing the original itinerary to avoid discomfort or risk which could be caused by exceptional situations. Raftrek reserves the right to alter the itinerary without prior notice.
Group size
Min 4 – max 8 people per group; larger groups are on request. Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. In case the minimum number of participants is not met but the guest/s still want to do the trip, the price increases by a percentage depending on the final number of participants.
Skill level
Moderate*** Read more
Accommodation
Skradinski Buk Hotel*** is located in Skradin, only 300 meters away from the beach. You will be accommodated in completely renovated and refurbished rooms, equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV, telephone and bathroom.
Our yacht is a Nautitech 442 catamaran with two double and two twin rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. The catamaran has beds for up to 8 passengers with a lot of deck space, comfort, and very good sailing performance.
Air Travel
Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip has the necessary minimum number of participants required to operate.
Please note that pick-ups after 6 PM on arrival day are charged 30€ per person. Early arrivals / Extended stay notes – we include two transfers with each trip. These are usually the transfers on the first and the last day of the trip. In case you are arriving a few days earlier or extending your stay in Croatia after your trip with us, we can provide additional airport transfers.
Meals
Hotel:
Breakfast – buffet style
Dinner – daily choice between 3 different menus
Catamaran:
Breakfast – buffet style
Note:
- Meals suited to certain dietary requirements will be provided upon request with prior notice.
- It is advised to bring shop-bought picnic-style lunches onboard the catamaran.
- Excellent local restaurants will be available for dinner and your skipper will be happy to give you suggestions and make reservations.
- Optional lunches and lunches on your own – approx. 25 euros per person.
- Dinners while sailing in the Kornati archipelago are on your own – approx. 35-50 euros per person.
Prices
- All prices are per person in EUR
- Minimum age: 8 years if accompanied by parent(s)
- Children discount is valid for children 8-12 years of age if accompanied by an adult. 1 child enjoying discount shares parents’ room, 2 or more children can have their own room
- Single-use rooms are available upon request, with surcharge.
| high | intermediate | low | |
|---|---|---|---|
| double | 1.290,00€ | 1.240,00€ | 1.190,00€ |
| child | 1.161,00 € | 1.116,00 € | 1.071,00 € |
| single | 1.548,00 € | 1.488,00 € | 1.428,00 € |
**NOTE: The prices are fixed in euros. This conversion is for comparison purposes only. The exact price in dollars or pounds is calculated on the day of booking according to the exchange rate of the Croatian National Bank.
Departure seasons
High: June 18th – September 9th
Inter: June 4th – 17th; September 10th – 23rd
Low: April 23rd – June 3rd; September 24th – October 15th
What’s included
- 4 nights in the hotel (single or double room)
- 3 nights on the catamaran (cabin with en-suite bathroom)
- Meals as noted in the itinerary
- 6 days of organized activities
- All equipment necessary for organized activities
- Paklenica and Krka National Park entrance fees
- Local taxes, permits, and marina fees
- Yacht skipper and guide/assistance
- Saturday transfers from/to Zadar or Split airport, bus or train station*
- Private transfer throughout
- Insurance
*Please note that pick-ups after 18h on arrival day are charged 30€ per person.
Not included
- International airfare to/from Croatia
- Kornati Island National Park entrance fee (charged on spot)
- Beverages and meals not stated in the itinerary
- Items of personal nature and optional gratuities to your guide(s)
