ITINERARY

DAY 1 – Arrival in Zagreb

Our trip begins today in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. The hostel is well-located for exploring the city’s main attractions.

We will meet for a welcome dinner and discuss the upcoming itinerary. Depending upon your arrival, we can organise either a cycling or walking tour of Zagreb for an extra charge. Spend the evening enjoying the beautiful architecture, the old town, ancient monuments, and Zagreb nightlife.

Van drive from airport: Zagreb 30 min 

DAY 2 – Kayaking Mreznica canyon and visiting National Park Plitvice Lakes 

This morning we drive from Zagreb to Slunj in the morning and prepare ourselves for a Mreznica kayaking trip to enjoy the amazing scenery of the protected area “Mreznica-Tounjcica Nature Monument”. We start our expedition upstream, travelling through a gorge so narrow and deep that the sun enters it for only a few hours each day, around noon, creating spectacular light effects.

We continue our journey to the second-highest waterfall on Mreznica (8m), a magical place ideal for swimming. After a break, we head downstream and finish the adventure back at the kayaking base.

In the afternoon you’ll head to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a stunning landscape of lakes, forests, caves, and waterfalls.

You’ll spend a few hours exploring the park, then head back to the start by boat and train. Return to Zagreb in the evening to enjoy the city.

Van ride: 1:30 hour one way; kayaking: class II-III, 3-4 hours and walking in Plitvice: 3-4 hours

DAY 3 – Nature Park Medvednica and Medvedgrad hiking 

Meet in the hostel lobby after breakfast and head out to Medvednica, the mountain embracing Croatia’s capital city. Zagreb citizen’s favorite destination takes us to Medvedgrad, a medieval fortress with a stunning view over the city.

We will take an old walking route from the center of Zagreb to Medvedgrad (9 km) that offers a glimpse into Croatia’s rich history. Here you will explore the ruins of the castle walls, towers, and gates, which have been expertly preserved and maintained over the years.

You will participate in an interactive exhibition at the Visitors Center Medvedgrad, which will give you a glimpse of what life was like in medieval times. On our way back down, we will pass by the old Croatian restaurant Lagvić, where you can have lunch or enjoy a coffee with a stunning view from the terrace. From there, we will transfer you back by van (depending on your plans, either to the airport or to your hostel).

You are welcome to schedule your homeward transport for any time. 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.

Hiking: 12 km ; Terrain: moderate, well-marked paths; Elevation: 593 m

Van drive to airport: 30 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.

TRIP NOTES

What’s included

• 2 nights in double/twin room
• welcome dinner
• 3 days organized activities
• use of kayaks, paddles, life jackets, helmets
• neoprene shorts and booties or sandals in case of cold weather
• park entrance fees
• transfers from/to Zagreb 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)

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 are 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.

Accommodation

We use a great hostel situated in the very heart of Zagreb.

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. 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

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

All prices are per person in EURO.

High Season: June 1st – September 30th
Low Season: May 1st – May 30th, October 1st – October 31st