ITINERARY

DAY 1 – Arrival to destination, Kastel Zegarski

Your host will meet you at the Zadar bus station at 17:30 or at the airport in Zadar at 18:00, and drive you to the small village of Kastel Zegarski. After you get settled in, get ready for a welcome BBQ dinner with your guide and the rest of the group for an introduction to the week’s itinerary.

Accommodation: camp; Meals: D, Transfer: 1 hour

DAY 2 – Starting our river trip

After breakfast and a safety brief, you get the chance to practise your paddling techniques on a flat and scenic section of the river. Enjoy the clear waters and a bounty of local flora and fauna. About mid-way down the river – if time and weather permit – we take a detour into the Krupa river and stop in a beautiful secret location. Here, we eat our picnic-lunches and take a swimming break under the waterfall. We continue down the exciting second part of the river where we go through multiple rapids and an occasional waterfall.

Accommodation: camp; Meals: B, D; Kayaking: 12 km; 4-5 hours, moderate

DAY 3 – Hiking to Paklenica National Park 

We’ll start early this morning, to catch the morning air of Velika Paklenica canyon. We’ll hike up to the mountain hut, where you can get lunch if you wish, or just rest and unwind. Surrounded by stunning scenery, the hike offers a perfect blend of adventure and tranquillity. We’ll stroll back down to Starigrad, and have some free time to swim on the local beach before heading back to our camp, for dinner and the last overnight stay.

Accommodation: camp; Meals: B, D; Hiking: 12 km; 4-5 hours, moderate; transfer: 45 min one-way

DAY 4 – Continuing our expedition downstream

After the breakfast and a short drive to Obrovac, we continue our kayaking expedition down Zrmanja River all the way to the Adriatic Sea. The scenery on this section of the river changes as if you had gone to another planet! The journey meanders through a spectacular deep canyon. The surrounding nature is no longer lush and green, but barren and desert-like – think “Wild West” movies. After this challenging but beautiful day on the river, we finish up in Novigrad where we change into dry clothes and say our goodbyes before departing. If you are flying home, we will arrange your transfer to the airport. However, if you are staying, our guides will be happy to give you recommendations. Ask them about other places you want to visit and the things you want to do. They will give you great tips that aren’t listed in your guidebook.

Meals: B; Kayaking: 17 km; 4-5hours, moderate; transfer 20 minutes

Note: Please note that rafting boats are used in case of high-water levels.

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

Add ons:

• sleeping bag – 11 € rent for 3 nights
• additional transfers (outside Zadar region) – calculated on request

What’s included:

• 3 nights in the campsite (tent, pillow and sleeping mat included)
• 3 x dinner, 3 x breakfast (special dietary requests can be met, please let us know in advance)
• 3 days of organised activities
• Use of equipment necessary for organised activities
• Paklenica National Park and Velebit Nature Park entrance fees
• Skilled guide and assistance
• Private transportation throughout (pickup and drop off at Zadar airport, port, or main bus station)
• Local taxes
• Insurance

Not included:

• International airfare to/from Croatia
• Beverages and lunches or picnics
• Sleeping bag and a pillow
• Items of personal nature and optional gratuities to your guide(s)

What to bring:

• Lightweight easily washable items for travel and daily wear
• Swimwear
• Towel
• Sun hat with brim and sunglasses
• Thin trousers and long sleeve for the evenings (just in case)
• Lightweight rain jacket (waterproof and breathable)
• Water shoes or other sport shoes that you don’t mind getting wet
• Light hiking shoes or trail sneakers
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow (if wanted)
• Water bottle or hydration pack
• Sunblock and lip balm
• Personal first aid kit (including any medications you use)
• Small backpack
• Dry bag (if wanted)
• Camera, film/memory cards and spare batteries

Group size:

4 to 16 people per group

Minimum numbers apply

Larger groups are on request

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

PRICES

All prices are per person in EUR