ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival to Skradin After your arrival to Croatia and we will transfer you to Skradin and accommodate you in the Skradinski Buk hotel. Skradin is a small picturesque town named after the world famous waterfall on the river Krka. It is the oldest Croatian settlement with the status of a town. It was once the capital of the Roman Liburnia and the most important war harbour of Croatia and Bosnia in the 14th century. Apart from a great history, Skradin and its surroundings are places of unique natural beauties. The breathtaking view over the town from the bridge on the highway towards Split was nominated for the prestigious Golden Flower of Europe award for the best sightseeing point on European highways. We will meet in the hotel lobby for a get-together dinner and presentation of the program. You are free to enjoy an evening walk around the town and its pubs. Meals: dinner; Van drive from airport: Split 1:30 min or Zadar 1 hour

Day 2: Kayaking Prokljan Lake and walk in the NP Krka River The day of kayaking on the Krka River and Prokljan Lake starts on the beach in Skradin. We use two-person sit-in-side kayaks which are easy and safe to navigate. After a short introduction to paddling, we start our expedition. We will paddle across the Prokljan Lake to the beach in Bilice. The water here is brackish – mixed fresh and saltwater, which is the reason for abundant life under the surface. Eels and mussels make a favorite gourmet specialty that can be found in local restaurants. Afternoon walk from Skradin to the 44-meters high Skradinski Buk waterfall visiting one of Croatia’s most popular national parks’s the Krka River National Park. The fantastic karst formations and travertine waterfalls make it a beautiful swimming area. This is the famous place where the second hydro plant in the world was built, just three days after the first hydroelectric power plant on Niagara Falls. After walking, sightseeing and taking breathtaking pictures we will make a swimming and picnic break under the great Skradinski Buk waterfall. Meals: breakfast and dinner (picnic lunch on your own); Kayaking: 3-4 h; Hiking: 3-6 miles; Terrain: easy

Day 3: Cycling day in National Park Krka River and visiting Visovac Island Today we will take our bikes in Skradin and start to explore the countryside surrounding National Park Krka River. We will bike towards one of the most famous wineries in Croatia, but also known in South California, USA. The winery “Bibich” is the product of a long history of regional wine making, multiple cultures and dreams. Its proprietor is aware of what he and his home have to offer to the world. We will meet the warm and friendly family and stop for a short wine tasting. Continuing our biking tour to the shores of Visovac Lake where the boat will take us to Visovac Island and Franciscan monastery. After sightseeing the monastery and museum the boat will bring us back to the shore where we’ll have a beach break for our picnic lunch. Continuing back to Skradin we have a magnificent ride downhill with a scenic view over the Prokljan Lake. Evening will be spent on the beautiful hotel terrace enjoying dinner. Meals: breakfast and dinner (picnic on your own); cycling: 3-4 h, moderate - van support if needed.

Day 4: Canoeing on Zrmanja and Krupa Rivers and optional visit to Sibenik town Early in the morning we drive towards a little village of Kastel Zegarski and start our expedition down the magnificent wild-west-like canyons of the Zrmanja and Krupa Rivers. The watercraft may be raft, canoe or sit-on-top kayak depending upon the river conditions. We push off for an afternoon of refreshing fun on the clear, warm and green waters of these Croatian rivers, considered two of the most beautiful in Europe. Waterfalls and easy rapids, hidden swimming pools, steep sided canyons it doesn't get better than this! Returning to Skradin we can make on optional detour to visit Sibenik town for another inspirational sightseeing. An ancient town with lively Mediterranean spirit and its breathtaking cathedral make it an unavoidable destination. Meals: breakfast and dinner (picnic on your own); Van drive: 45 min; kayaking or rafting: Class I/II rapids, 3-4 h

Day 5: Optional trip day On your optional day you can be as active or as lazy as you wish. You can relax by the river, swim, play beach volleyball or even take another optional bike tour on your own. Several organized and guided tours of hiking, canyoning, climbing, sightseeing or beach trips will be proposed in case you are keen on discovering more beauties that Croatia has to offer. (Please note that the optional trip will incur an additional charge of approx 50€ per head, payable on site, and is dependent on suitable weather conditions. The price is base on a min. of 4 participants.) Meals: breakfast and dinner (picnic lunch on your own)

Day 6: Hiking day in the National Park Paklenica and sightseeing Zadar town Our small expedition leads us into National Park Paklenica, the most famous hiking and rock climbing national park in Croatia. It covers the area of torrent flows of Velika and Mala Paklenica, and their distinctive canyons carved vertically into the south slopes of Velebit and the broader surrounding area. The relatively small area has an abundance of exceptional diversity of geomorphologic phenomena and forms, diverse flora and fauna, attractive landscapes and intact nature. Having adapted to the geographic and climatic environment, the residents mostly engaged in nomad stock herding, which is confirmed by mountain shepherd residences. The fact that many people stayed in mountain residences in summertime is reflected in the ruins of numerous sacral buildings: churches, chapels, altars, holy hills and measures. The name Paklenica probably derives from black pine sap called “paklina”, which the locals used in traditional medicine, for wound treatment, for light and for coating of wooden boats. Hiking is the only way to really get to know Paklenica. Finishing our fabulous day in the Paklenica Park we continue our journey to visit Zadar, beautiful old town on the Adriatic coast. In the past several years Zadar town has become an outdoor exhibition, attracting people from far and near. Meals: breakfast and dinner (picnic lunch on your own); Van drive: 1:15 min; hiking: 3-4 hours; Sightseeing Zadar: 2h

Day 7: Rafting on the Cetina River and visit Split town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site We drive south towards a little village near Omis, where our adventure on the Cetina River begins. Clear green water, jungle-like forests, caves and waterfalls will thrill you and make this rafting trip an unforgettable experience. Cetina is easy enough for families and absolute beginners. The trip ends at Radman Mills, a national restaurant in a beautiful setting of old mills once powered by the waters of the Cetina River. After an optional lunch we continue to Split to walk its popular palm tree promenade and visit the Roman emperor Diocletian’s palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 4th century. Or we will visit Trogir - another UNESCO site, an old town with fairy-tale streets and stone houses of incredible architecture, filled with works of art and warm ambience. (Group depending decision). Meals: breakfast and dinner (picnic lunch on your own); Van drive: 1h30; rafting: class II-III, 3 hours

Day 8: Departure Depart from Skradin for the airport and flight home. 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 guide books. Meals: breakfast

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