Krka adventure weekend in Croatia
Exploring National and Nature Parks has never been this fun
Krka adventure weekend in Croatia is a perfect holiday for people who want to explore the best of Croatia in just 5 days. The trip is based in Skradin, a great starting point for this short active holiday. Skradin is a unique little town hidden in the Krka River estuary, rich in history, has a couple of family-run hotels, restaurants, pubs and wineries, a beach, and a marina. Above all, in a friendly atmosphere.
Krka adventure weekend in Croatia – short active holiday
Krka adventure weekend in Croatia consists of diverse everyday activities including kayaking, hiking, and cycling. Firstly we’ll explore on foot – as Paklenica National Park will welcome us with its beautiful nature and scenery. Our second activity is kayaking at the crystal clear Zrmanja and Krupa Rivers – a part of Velebit Nature Park. Both rivers have a spectacular canyon with magnificent waterfalls, also they have perfectly clear warm water for swimming. Finally, there is hardly a better way to get around the National Park Krka River area, than cycling. This biking route will lead us through Croatian history while enjoying a landscape of forests, hills, and monuments. We finish Krka adventure weekend in Croatia with a farewell dinner in Skradin, saying our goodbyes.
Short itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Skradin
Day 2: Trekking Paklenica National Park
Day 3: Zrmanja River kayaking
Day 4: Cycling Krka National Park
Day 5: Departure
Arrival to destination – Skradin town
Hotel Skradinski Buk; Meals: D; Van drive from airport: Split 1 hour
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
Departure
Meals: B; Van drive from airport: Split 1 hour, Zadar 1 hour
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 16 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
The 3* hotel Skradinski Buk is located in Skradin, only 300 meters away from the coast. Skradin is the official boat entrance to the Krka River National Park. It is perfectly situated to explore nearby national parks and other sites of interest in Sibenik-Knin County. You will be accommodated in completely renovated and refurbished rooms, all equipped with air conditioning, mini bar, satellite TV, telephone and bathroom.
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
Meals tend to be fairly heavy on the meats and sausages, breads and pastries, pastas and dumplings. If you have special dietary needs, please let us know as soon as possible. Vegetarian diets can be accommodated but we recommend that you bring along with you some of your favorite protein snacks.
Prices
Price upon request.
- 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
- Single-use rooms are available upon request, with a 20% surcharge. Sharing a room with another person of the same sex is possible
- *1 child enjoying discount shares parents’ room, 2 or more children can have their own room
**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 Season: June 18th – Sep 9th
Intermediate: June 4th – 17th; Sep 10th – 23rd
Low Season: April 23rd – June 3rd; Sep 24th – Oct 15th
What’s included
- 4 nights in a double/twin room
- meals as noted in itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch and D=dinner)
- use of bicycles, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, helmets
- 3 days organized activities
- neoprene shorts and booties or sandals in case of cold weather
- park entrance fees
- Saturday transfers from/to Split or Zadar airport, bus or train station
- skilled guide and assistance
- ground transportation (private transport throughout)
- local taxes
Not included
- international airfare to/from Croatia
- beverages and lunches or picnics as noted in itinerary
- items of personal nature and optional gratuities to your guide(s)
 
