• Activity Level:  3
  • Comfort:  3
  • Departs From: Zagreb
  • Location: Mreznica, Upa, Korana & Zrmanja Rivers, Zvecaj
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Availability: SATURDAYS, Jul 13 & Aug 10
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Highlights

  • Kayak along the beautiful Mrezica, Korana & Zrmanja Rivers
  • Optional Sea Kayak in the Adriatic or Plitvice Walking
  • Discover Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Suitable for Kayak enthusiasts with little or no experience
  • suitable for ages 14 and above
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8 days from (Zagreb) Zvecaj to Mreznica River, Plitvice Lakes, Korana River, Velebit and back to to Zadar/Rijeka or Zagreb

Experienced river guides will teach you the necessary skills and take you along the most beautiful rivers in Croatia. With this trip you will get to kayak down some of the top kayaking rivers in Croatia – Mreznica, Korana and Zrmanja. The course includes flat and whitewater sections of these three rivers. The trip slowly progresses from class I river sections through classes II and III as you master paddling techniques, steering and maybe even learn how to eskimo roll! This kayak holiday is suitable for kayak enthusiasts with little or no experience.

2019: Jul 13 & Aug 10

Itinerary

8 days from (Zagreb) Zvecaj to Mreznica River, Plitvice Lakes, Korana River, Velebit and back to to Zadar/Rijeka or Zagreb

Single use rooms are available upon request with a 20% surcharge. Sharing a twin room with another person is possible in case there are other guests interested in sharing. Suitable for ages 14 years and above.

2019 departures: Jul 13 & Aug 10


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ITINERARY

Day 1 Arrival to destination - Zvecaj Village
Leaving Zagreb or Rijeka airport behind, we make our way to Zvecaj village, our base for the next three days. Here we have the unique opportunity to spend a few days close to the river and learn the basics of kayaking, which we will need for later excursions. After settling into your accommodation, we will meet in the riverside restaurant for dinner and brief orientation where we will have the chance to discuss the upcoming holiday and get to know our fellow travelers.
Accommodation: 3star Hotel on Mreznica River bank; Meals: D; Drive: 1h from Zagreb airport, 1.5 h from Rijeka airport.

Day 2 Kayaking Instructions
We start our day with kayaking instructions on the river bank by our hotel. Your kayaking instructor will show and teach you all the basic steps one needs to enjoy kayaking. You will gradually learn how to paddle correctly, how to maneuver the kayak and all the information needed before going out on the river by yourself. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the pure and untouched nature. Later in the afternoon we will rewind our day and go through all that we have learned. Before dinner there will be enough time to relax and enjoy a swim in the clear emerald Mreznica River.
Accommodation: 3star Hotel on Mreznica River bank; Meals: B and D (picnic lunch on your own); Activity: Kayaking, 3-4 hours, Class I-II, easy.

Day 3 Lower Mreznica River Kayaking
Embark on a kayaking expedition down the emerald Mreznica River. The journey meanders through a spectacular landscape of lush forests and open meadows. Due to its biological diversity and variety of habitats, the Mreznica area should soon be categorized as a Croatian nature park. It is home to many threatened and protected plant and animal species that you may get the chance to observe. These include 4 species of birds from the “red list” of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature – the Golden Eagle, the Lesser Spotted Eagle, the Western Capercaillie and the Great White Egret. The day will be filled with swimming, jumping off the waterfalls and enjoying beautiful nature. After a light picnic, we’ll paddle back to the hotel.
Accommodation: 3star hotel on Mreznica River bank; Meals: B and D (picnic lunch on your own); Activity: Kayaking, 3-4 hours, class I-II, easy; Drive: 15 minutes to start point.

Day 4 Upper Mreznica Canyon Kayaking
This morning we’re back on the water in the upper Mreznica canyon. Our route takes us from the hotel to a point approximately 45 minutes away where we’ll start our expedition into the canyon. We travel through a gorge so narrow and deep that the sun enters for only a few hours each day, around noon, creating spectacular light effects. Paddling by cliffs of carved white rocks, lush vegetation and cascading waterfalls, we will arrive at a strong freshwater spring. We continue our journey to the second highest waterfall on the Mreznica (8m), a magical place ideal for swimming and a picnic. After a break, our base until the end of the week will be Korana Village, a peaceful and charming village situated at the doorstep of Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Accommodation: Private guesthouse in Korana Village; Meals: B and D (picnic lunch on your own); Activity: Kayaking, 3 – 5 hours, class II-III, moderate; Drive: 1 h each way. Please note that in case of very low water levels the trip can only be done downstream – in that case the duration of kayaking is 2-3 hours.

Day 5 Optional Sea Kayaking or Plitvice Walking
Today you can be as active as you wish. You can relax by the river or take another optional trip from our offer. Several optional trips will be proposed in case you are keen on discovering more beauties that Croatia has to offer: sea kayaking in the Adriatic, or take a break from kayaking and explore the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park by walking.
Accommodation: Private guesthouse in Korana Village; Meals: B and D (picnic lunch on your own); Drive: max 2 hours one way.

Day 6 Korana River Kayaking
Today we explore another river ideal for kayaking. We start the trip in Slunj, kayak through the canyon in Rastoke, a small village known for its well-preserved mills and the picturesque little waterfalls. From there we continue downstream for 7 kilometers, learning the kayaking techniques and enjoying the scenery.
Accommodation: Private guesthouse in Korana Village; Meals: B and D (picnic lunch on your own); Activity: Kayaking, 2-4 hours, class II-III, easy/moderate; Drive: 30min each way.

Day 7 Zrmanja River Kayaking (Velebit Nature Park)
We head south for kayaking down the magnificent Wild West-like canyons of the Zrmanja and Krupa Rivers. After short instructions and reminder on paddling, 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 and steep sided canyons – it doesn’t get better than this! Relax on the last evening in peaceful Korana Village while enjoying a traditional Croatian supper.
Accommodation: Private guesthouse in Korana Village; Meals: B and D (picnic lunch on your own); Van drive: 2h each way; Activity: Kayaking, 3-4 hours, class II-III, moderate; Driving: 2h each way.

Day 8 Departure Day
Depart Korana village for the airport and flight home. 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: B; Drive: 2 hours

INCLUDED:
• 7 nights accommodation
• 2 meals per day (dinner day 1-breakfast day 8)
• use of kayaks / canoes, paddles, life jackets, helmets
• use of neoprene shorts in case of cold weather (
  • bring your sandals or water shoes)

• 5 days organized activities
• local taxes and river permits
• Saturday arrival transfer from Zagreb or Rijeka airport
• Saturday departure transfer to Zagreb, Zadar or Rijeka airport
• skilled English-speaking guide and assistance
• English speaking tour leader and assistance
• ground transportation
• insurance

NOT INCLUDED:
• airfare
• drinks and meals not indicated in the itinerary
• tips and other personal expenses
• optional trips

ACCOMMODATION:
3star Hotel on Mreznica River bank
Private guesthouse in Korana Village

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. 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. Operator reserves the right to alter the itinerary without prior notice

Inclusions

  • INCLUDED:
  • • 7 nights accommodation
  • • 2 meals per day (dinner day 1-breakfast day 8)
  • • use of kayaks / canoes, paddles, life jackets, helmets
  • • use of neoprene shorts in case of cold weather (*bring your sandals or water shoes)
  • • 5 days organized activities
  • • local taxes and river permits
  • • Saturday arrival transfer from Zagreb or Rijeka airport
  • • Saturday departure transfer to Zagreb, Zadar or Rijeka airport
  • • skilled English speaking guide and assistance
  • • English speaking tour leader and assistance
  • • ground transportation
  • • insurance

Exclusions

  • NOT INCLUDED:
  • • airfare
  • • drinks and meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • • tips and other personal expenses
  • • optional trips

Extras & Upgrades

Single use rooms are available upon request with a 20% surcharge. Sharing a twin room with another person is possible in case there are other guests interested in sharing. Optional trips are not included in the price and can be booked and paid on the spot. Optional trips cost approximately 40-70 € per person, payable on site, and are dependent on suitable weather conditions. The price is based on a minimum of 4 participants.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 14 years if accompanied by parent(s).

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our specific FAQ pages here:

Before You Go - General Croatia Info (general info for all travellers)

Before Your Cruise - General Cruise Info (for all small ship Croatia cruises)

Before Your Island Hopping Tour - General Info (packages combining hotels, ferries and transfers)

Before Your Private Charter - General Yacht and Gulet Charter Info (private charters)

 

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How far in advance do I need to book?

Cruises: For our weekly small ship cruises with guaranteed departures we suggest you book as soon as your plans are in motion. All cruises are extremely popular especially during peak season, which is June, July, August, September and these dates can be booked out up to a year in advance, especially September. One-way cruises are particularly sought-after and tend to sell out first, so please speak to us first to ensure your cruise choice is available before booking any flight arrangements.

Escorted Tours: Escorted Group Tours with guaranteed departures are also best booked as early as possible to ensure your place on the tour, as spaces are limited to a set number of passengers. Once the tour is full that departure is closed for new bookings.

Island Hopping, Self-Drive, Self-Guided Cycling/Hiking and Independent or Private Tours: Independent tours are available most days of the week at any time of year, so if you're booking late these are a great option. They can also start or finish on any day of the week, so can be a great alternative to the cruises (that mostly depart only on Saturdays). You can check out our Island Hopper Tours and our active tours for some examples. If you can't find what you are looking for please make an enquiry on any of our tours and let us know what you need. We love creating custom tours with our clients.

What do the different ship categories mean?

Please see our Ship Descriptions page here, for all the information on Ship Categories, Deck and Cabin Descriptions.

 

What is half-board? What meals are included?

Half-board (HB): This means that 2 meals a day are usually provided, mostly it will be breakfast and lunch on cruises, and breakfast and dinner on escorted tours. Each cruise or tour will have meals listed on the daily itinerary, so that you will know exactly which meals are included. Some lunches or dinners are swapped occasionally, so that you may enjoy a wonderful gourmet experience with your fellow travellers, such as a Captain's Dinner on a cruise, or a wine-tasting and lunch on an escorted tour. For the remainder of your meals you will be able to dine anywhere you choose and you will be responsible for the cost of those meals. Your Cruise or Tour Director will be happy to recommend a good value and trusted eatery nearby at every location, or you can explore on your own.

Bed and Breakfast (BB): This means that only breakfast is included in your holiday. Most of our Independent Tours include breakfast only, so that you are not beholden to going back to your hotel for lunch or dinner as you are going to be exploring on your own. We think that flexibility with lunch and dinner gives you the best option for exploring Croatia and experiencing the local culture and cuisine.

Full-board (FB) is occasionally offered on cruises as an optional extra, but we do not recommend you take the full-board option unless you are really sure about it. A lot of the joy of the cruise and tour experiences is to dine in local restaurants, 'konobas' (traditional pubs) and bars, so that you can meet the people who live and work there. Why come all the way to Croatia only to eat on-board for every meal? There are so many fabulous (and even some famous!) eateries. Get out there and taste them!

 

What type of transport is used on the Island Hopper Tours? Local ferries and vehicle transfers

Local ferries: Local ferries are used between the mainland and the islands where possible. Most of these ferries are fast ferries (high speed catamarans). Our Island Hopper Tours include all ferry tickets, as well as delivery of the ferry tickets to your hotel, when we come to pick you up to take you to the ferry port. In some towns, where some hotels are in the pedestrian zone close to the ferry port (like Hvar), then you will be met at the ferry and directed to your hotel, with luggage assistance if required. If your hotel is outside the pedestrian zone you will be met at the ferry and taken to your transfer vehicle, with luggage assistance if required.

Transfers: Most Island Hoppers have private airport transfers included, and private transfers to/from the ferry ports on the islands. Some transfers will be shared transfers if there are others going to the exact same hotel at the same time and it is a short distance.

How fit do I need to be for my holiday?

Relaxation/cultural cruises and tours: On-board your cruise ship, you will need to be able to negotiate gangways and stairs and be able to step from ship to ship as the cruise ships are moored next to each other sideways and sometimes you need to step across to the next ship. You will be walking mostly on the cobblestone streets through the iconic cities and towns of the region. The excursions are best-suited to those who are capable of walking on uneven surfaces as many old cities and towns have limited totally flat surfaces that can accommodate wheelchairs or walking-frames. Please contact us to ask about your specific circumstances, as we are happy to help plan for your needs as best we can. Assistance will be provided on cruise ships to help you navigate getting on and off, but there are a few limitations. Please ask.

Cycling tours: Although almost completely flat this cycle tour is graded easy to moderate as the daily distance ranges between approximately 15-50 km. You will be biking mostly on the dedicated cycle paths alongside canals, rivers and through the iconic cities and towns of the region. This tour is well-suited to those who have never taken a cycling holiday before as it is flat and predominantly traffic-free and you also have the option of skipping the cycling and relaxing on board.

What happens if I can't attend an excursion?

It is possible to relax at your hotel, on the tour bus or on the boat at any time.

What happens if I can't cycle or hike a stage on an active holiday?

For cycling cruises: If you don't want to cycle it is possible to relax on the boat as it moves to the next port of call.

For cycling and hiking tours: If you don't want to (or can't due to illness or injury) cycle, hike or walk a stage, then we will make arrangements to have you transferred to the next stop on your itinerary so that you can continue with your holiday. Prices for transfers vary widely, so pricing will be provided on an 'as needed' basis only.

What equipment do I need?

Relaxation/excursion cruises and tours: You will need comfortable walking shoes, clothes for relaxing, your swimming costume, and a sunhat. Most cruises are fairly relaxed and casual clothing is fine for all meals, though you may want to take one nice outfit depending on where you wish to dine onshore.

Cycling cruises and tours: You will need comfortable sports shoes, comfortable clothes for cycling, waterproof jacket and trousers, a helmet and a sunhat. We supply a detailed packing list with your information pack.

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrival to destination - Zvecaj Village
  • Day 2 Kayaking Instructions
  • Day 3 Lower Mreznica River Kayaking
  • Day 4 Upper Mreznica Canyon Kayaking
  • Day 5 Optional Sea Kayaking or Plitvice Walking
  • Day 6 Korana River Kayaking
  • Day 7 Zrmanja River Kayaking (Velebit Nature Park)
  • Day 8 Departure Day