Zadar Trip Overview
The weekend-long Zrmanja River trip is a perfect program for a short outdoor getaway. It is designed for energetic and adventurous people who want to indulge in breathtaking beauty merged with outdoor activities. Spend your weekend feeling like a scout again with our daily program of camping, kayaking, swimming, and exploring rivers. Sleep under the stars and wake up to the sound of the river and birds in the morning. With perfectly clear warm water and magnificent waterfalls, Zrmanja and Krupa are among the most beautiful rivers in Europe. They are easy and safe enough for beginner canoeists.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Zadar, Croatia
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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The weekend-long Zrmanja River trip is a perfect program for a short outdoor getaway. It is designed for energetic and adventurous people who want to indulge in breathtaking beauty merged with outdoor activities. Spend your weekend feeling like a scout again with our daily program of camping, kayaking, swimming, and exploring rivers. Sleep under the stars and wake up to the sound of the river and birds in the morning. With perfectly clear warm water and magnificent waterfalls, Zrmanja and Krupa are among the most beautiful rivers in Europe. They are easy and safe enough for beginner canoeists.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to the destination
Stop At: Raftrek Adventure Travel | Active Trips, Kaštel Žegarski bb, 23450, Kaštel Žegarski, Croatia
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: 45 min
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: campsite
Day 2: Starting our river trip
Stop At: Raftrek Adventure Travel | Active Trips, Kaštel Žegarski bb, 23450, Kaštel Žegarski, Croatia
After breakfast and a safety brief, you get the chance to practice 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
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: campsite
Day 3: Continuing our expedition downstream
Stop At: Raftrek Adventure Travel | Active Trips, Kaštel Žegarski bb, 23450, Kaštel Žegarski, Croatia
After 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
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
