DALMATIAN EXPLORER

Ancient towns: Scardona & Jadera | Skradin & Zadar

8 DAY TRIP or 9DAY OPTION

2 NATIONAL AND 1 NATURE PARK + RIVER DAY OPTION ON DAY 9

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Introduction

imageIn this magic adventure you will enjoy the Croatia in multi-environmental variety .We will pass through two National and one Nature Park, paddle underneath the 200 meters high cliffs ,visit the Salt lake Peace and the Krka river barrier falls. Paddle on the rivers and hike through them. On the way you will find out everything about our rich historical and cultural life and visit our castles ,fortifications, tower bells and ruins.

 

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Transfer to our accommodation in Skradin. Trip briefing is held at 7.00pm followed by a welcome dinner. We will give out dry-bags to pack for the kayak trip, bag size is approximately 20 liters for essentials that have to stay dry. Any excess luggage that you do not take kayaking can be stored and transferred from our Skradin hotel to where we finish in Zadar.

Day 2 – After breakfast we visit the Krka National Park and spectacular waterfalls of Skradinski Buk. The travertine barriers form hundreds of cascades and waterfalls. Hotel.

Day 3 – Our longest paddling day so an early start! Paddle downstream to the historic town of Sibenik and have lunch in the old city passing under the two bridges and than paddle to the fortification of St Nikola from the 15th century passing through the military tunnels. We exit the River Krka canyon and finish our paddling on the island of Prvich. Private dinner. 25 km

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Day 4 – We continue paddling north past the islands of Logorun,the Donkey Island and the mainland town of Tribunj before reaching our camp on Murter Island. 20 km

Day 5 – We paddle towards the town of Murter and load our kayaks on the ship (for group of minimum 4 people).Follows a 1,5 hour of sailing before we reach our base camp on the Ravni Zakan island. 10 km.

Day 6 – After breakfast follows rowing beneath the highest Kornat cliff of Island Klobučar (80m) passing forward the Island of Lavsa. Lavsa is an island full of historical events that our guides will be informing you about.The remains of villae rusticae from the 1st. century and the remains of an ancient river and salt pan are located here. After our lunch brake we paddle to the Island of Piškera where we make a stop to rest and explore this historical island that was a fishing village in the 16th century . The remains of village and Roman foundations located in the sea are still here today.The tour continues to our base camp on the Island of Levrnaka where we will be spending the night and having dinner. 20km.

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Day 7 – An early start for one of our longer paddling days as we paddle from Levrnaka to the island of Zut. As we cruise through the islands we pass 170 meter high cliffs and refresh with a few swims. We’ll have a lunch and visit the salt lake, Lake Mir in Telascica National Park before passing the Roman ruins of Villa Rusticae in Mala Proversa to reach the island of Zut. 24 km

Day 8 With the backdrop of the Velbit massif in front of us, we head towards the mainland to reach Sukoshan. We’ll transfer to our hotel and have some time to explore the historical city of Zadar before enjoying our farewell dinner in a local restaurant. 20 km

** Day 9 – Trip concludes. After breakfast there is a group transfer to Zadar airport.

** We have an option to paddle the Zrrmaja River this day. This beautiful jewel-like river cuts through a deep canyon and offers some delightful paddling in the area where travertine barriers create stunning waterfalls. The trip will finish around 17:00 and than you will be transferred back to Zadar.

The cost for this optional day trip is 110 Euro.(included lunch ,equipment and transfer from and back to Zadar)Please advise when booking the trip if you’d like to reserve this option.

 

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PRICES , DEPARTURE DATES AND DISCOUNTS

Please note that departure dates are flexible so send us e-mail to see if your wanted  date is available

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The rate includes: expert guide(BCU 4 stars),sea kayak Prijon Excursion (double) or Touryak (single), life jacket,sprayskirt,dry bag, tent,foam mat,group transfer from the Zadar airport to Skradin.All aditional land transfers during the trip.Boat transfers on the trip,Tickets to National and Nature Parks,all meals starting with dinner on day one to breakfast on day 9,sojourn tax,Hotel accommodation on day one and on day eight.

The rate does not include: sleeping bag ( can be hired from us for 15 € for this trip) , beverages and all additional orders in restaurant,tickets to museums and other cultural sights on the way,any flights,airport taxes,travel insurance,tips,thermarests are not provided but can be a good idea.

Please note: take only biodegradable shampoo,preferably saltwater.If not available, your can buy it from our guides.

 

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