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Adventure Holidays - Highlights of Croatia Multi Activity

Highlights of Croatia Multi Activity

Croatia

From £1,209 P/P

This trip will introduce you to some of Croatia’s highlights over an 8-day period. Starting in Dubrovnik we will sea kayak between the Elaphiti islands, Croatia’s most spectacular sea kayaking archipelago. Heading north to Bosnia and Herzegovina we'll visit Mostar, with its famous Old Bridge (Stari Most) now a UNESCO World Heritage site before continuing back into Croatia, towards Split. We'll raft, kayak and canoe on three different rivers: Cetina, Zrmanja and Trebizat and cycle in Krka River National Park. Our tour ends with a hike in the exquisite Plitvice Lakes National Park.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Dubrovnik

Arrive in Dubrovnik and transfer to Sipanska Luka, a village at the far end of Sipan Island with beautiful sunsets. After settling into your accommodation, we will meet for dinner and a brief orientation, where we will have the chance to discuss the upcoming holiday and get to know our fellow travellers. Sipan is our base for the first two nights of the holiday.

Accommodation: 3* guesthouse in Sipanska Luka; Meals: D; Drive: 30 min + 1 h ferry

Day 2: Sea Kayaking the Elaphiti Islands

Today we'll explore the Elaphiti archipelago by sea kayak. We'll discover an interesting and indented coastline, offering numerous coves and beaches. Starting from Sipanska Luka we paddle west towards Jakljan, Tajan and Olipa islands. All three are uninhabited and their beaches can only be accessed from a small boat or kayak, resulting in a number of secluded beaches and a rich, undisturbed underwater world. There will be plenty of time for swimming and snorkelling before returning to Sipanska Luka for a spectacular sunset.

Accommodation: 3* guesthouse in Sipanska Luka; Meals: B, L; Sea Kayaking: 3-4 h Easy/Moderate

Day 3: Mostar Visit and canoeing on the Trebizat River

We start early today to take the first ferry back to the mainland and head on to Mostar, the cultural and economic centre of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The highlight of the town is the Old Bridge (Stari Most), originally built in 1566 when this area was a part of the Ottoman Empire. Destroyed during the war in 1993 but rebuilt in 2004 in its original form, the Old Bridge is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon we will drive to Ljubuski and enjoy a canoe trip on the narrow Trebizat River surrounded by lush forests teeming with birds and the beautiful karst landscape formed by the river over thousands of years. Our accommodation is a friendly, family-run hotel by the river serving traditional meals and local specialties.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ljubuski; Meals: B, D; Canoeing: 1 h, Class I-II; Easy; Drive: 1 h Ferry, 2 h drive to Mostar, 45 min to Trebizat

Day 4: Rafting on the Cetina River and Split Sightseeing

Our rafting adventure on the Cetina River starts at a small village near Omis. Clear green water, jungle-like forests, caves and waterfalls will thrill you and make this rafting trip an unforgettable experience. Afterwards we'll continue towards Split and Skradin. In Split you are free to take a walk on its popular palm tree promenade and visit the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 4th century. Later in the afternoon we continue towards Krka River National Park.

Accommodation: Krka River National Park area hotel 3***; Meals: B, D; Rafting: 3 h, class II-III, easy/moderate; Drive: 1h30 to the Cetina, 45 min to Split, 1h to Skradin.

Day 5: Cycling in Krka National Park

Today we'll explore Krka River National Park, famous for its fantastic karst formations and travertine waterfalls. Our bike tour starts from the hotel and continues along local roads to a viewpoint over the Visovac Lake. In the middle of the lake is Visovac Island with the Franciscan Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy and the Church of Our Lady of Visovac, dating from the 15th century. Today we will enjoy an excellent traditional Dalmatian prosciutto lunch. After cycling, we return to the hotel and you can enjoy the late afternoon adn dinner in Skradin on your own.

Accommodation: Krka River National Park area hotel 3***; Meals: B, L; Cycling: 3-4 h, easy/moderate.

Day 6: Zrmanja River Kayaking

This kayaking trip is an expedition down the magnificent Wild West-like canyons of the Zrmanja River in Velebit Nature Park. Perfectly clear and green waters, rapids and waterfalls, hidden swimming pools and steep sided canyons will steal your heart and make this excursion a highlight of your trip. Rafting boats are used during high water season (usually before May and after September, but the water level can vary a lot in spring and in autumn). After an amazing day on the river, we will return to our vans and drive to rustic Korana village where we will spend last two nights.

Accommodation: Korana village homestay (two rooms may share one bathroom); Meals: B, D; Kayaking: 4 h, class II-III, easy/moderate; Drive: 1h10 to the Zrmanja River, 2h to Korana village.

Day 7: Plitvice National Park Hiking

We walk along the wooden paths and bridges in and around Plitvice Lakes, Croatia’s premier national park. Its exquisite series of 16 emerald green and opal blue travertine lakes, more than 90 waterfalls and numerous caves makes it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The lakes are surrounded by beech and pine forests and are home to extensive wildlife. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the pure, untouched nature. A panoramic boat and train ride will take us back to the start. Later in the afternoon we return to Korana village just in time to enjoy sunbathing by the clear river right in front of your accommodation.

Accommodation: Korana village homestay (two rooms may share one bathroom); Meals: B, D; Hiking: 4-5 h, easy, well marked paths; Drive: 10 minutes each way.

Day 8: Departure from Zagreb

Transfer to Zagreb airport for your flight home.

Meals: B. Drive: 2 h.

Note on the itinerary:
This itinerary and the duration of the activities are subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, weather conditions and forecasts, water levels, special events of interest, etc. Our 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. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary without prior notice.
Route Overview

Route Overview

This multi-activity adventure holiday will take you on a series of adventures. The watersports are suitable for complete beginners, only requirement is that you can swim!
Travel Info

Travel Information

We recommend flying into Dubrovnik and out of Zagreb.

Arrival and departure transfers: several group transfers between the airport and destination depending on arrival/departure time. We recommend arriving by 3pm to allow you time to settle into your accommodation. Arrivals after 6pm may be subject to a surcharge of £30 per person. On departure the transfer to Zagreb is 2 hours so we'd recommend flights departing after 10am.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport, we recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date.

Important: Please book your flights only after this trip to Croatia has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights are not included in the advertised holiday price.

General, visa, passport and health information.

For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page: https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports. General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Click here for the latest travel advice for Croatia, and click here for useful ‘know before you go’ information also from the FCO. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

This itinerary also includes a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, click here for the latest travel advice.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in the activities included as part of your holiday.
What’s Included?

What’s Included?

- 7 nights accommodation (3*** hotel, en suite bathroom)
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
- Use of equipment for activities
- 6 days of organized activities
- National Parks entrance fee
- Local taxes
- Transfer from Dubrovnik airport on arrival
- Transfer to Zagreb airport on departure
- Ground transportation (private transport throughout)
- Skilled English speaking guide and assistance

Not Included:

- Items of a personal nature and optional gratuities to your guide(s)
- Beverages and lunches or dinners as noted in itinerary
- Diocletian Palace entrance fee
Bike Rental

Bike Rental

Bike Rental is included as part of this tour as is your adventure equipment.
Accommodation

Accommodation

You stay in a range of accommodation, from 3* hotels and guesthouses to a homestay in Korana village.

Pricing & Availability

Please Note;

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic and the uncertainty over travel we are pausing the 2021 update of the Whereabouts website and will now be focussing on what we are sure will be an exciting 2022 season. If you are interested in any of our holidays for the 2021 Season please call 0161 703 8161 and we would be happy to assist you.

2020 Multi-Activity Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	09.05. to 26.06.2020 \| 05.09. to 03.10.2020	Saturday
Season 2:	27.06. to 04.09.2020	Saturday

Category A Information:

Season	Price per adult	Price per child age 12
Season 1:	£1229	£1109
Season 2:	£1329	£1199
Single Room Supplement:	£259	£279

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	3*** hotels and guesthouses

Date From	Date To
09 May 2020	03 October 2020

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