• Activity Level:  3
  • Comfort:  2
  • Departs From: Zadar
  • Location: Camp Ogar, Zrmanja and Krupa Rivers, Novigrad Bay
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Availability: SATURDAYS, Jul 6 & 20 / Aug 3 & 17
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Highlights

  • Canoe along the Zrmanja and Krupa Rivers
  • Explore magnificent Wild West-like canyons in the Velebit Nature Park
  • Experience Croatia under the stars at Camp Ogar
  • suitable for ages 8 and above if accompanied by parent(s)
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5 day camping/canoeing expedition down the Zrmanja and Krupa Rivers to the Novigrad Bay, Adriatic Sea. Includes camping by Zrmanja River

This canoeing trip is an expedition down the magnificent Wild West-like canyons of the Zrmanja and Krupa Rivers, part of Velebit Nature Park. Perfectly clear waters, rapids and waterfalls, hidden swimming pools and steep sided canyons will make this journey an unforgettable experience. Camp in Ogar is located on the river bank next to the Ogar waterfall. This is a Robinson camp (no toilet, electricity or water supply but fresh water source) which will offer you an experience of real Croatia in direct contact with nature and sleeping under the stars

2019 departure dates: Jul 6 & 20, Aug 3 & 17

Itinerary

5 day camping/canoeing expedition down the Zrmanja and Krupa Rivers to the Novigrad Bay, Adriatic Sea. Includes camping by Zrmanja River

ONLY 4 DEPARTURE DATES

2019 departures: JUL 6 & 20, AUG 3 & 17


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ITINERARY

Day 1 Arrival
Arrive at Zadar or Split airport or harbor. A representative will meet you and transfer you to camp Ogar by the Zrmanja River where we will set up camp for the night. Spend the afternoon and evening getting to know your fellow travelers and discussing the upcoming holiday with your guide.
Accommodation: Robinson campsite at Ogar; Meals: D; Drive: 1h from Zadar airport, 2h from Split airport.

Day 2 Krupa River Kayaking, Walking and Swimming
After breakfast, we leave for a day of canoeing on the Krupa River. After short safety instructions (watercraft may be raft, canoe or sit-on-top kayak depending on the river conditions), we push off for an afternoon of refreshing fun on the clear, warm and emerald water of this beautiful river. We will make a break by a beautiful waterfall where you can swim, take pictures and have a snack. In the afternoon we will get back to the camp for dinner and relaxing evening under the stars.
Accommodation: Robinson campsite at Ogar; Meals: B, L, D; Activity: Kayaking, 1 – 1h30min (1 h walking), class II-III, easy/moderate.

Day 3 Zrmanja River Kayaking, Walking and Swimming
Today we head out for canoeing or kayaking down the magnificent Wild West-like canyon of the Zrmanja River. The Zrmanja is considered to be one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Waterfalls and easy rapids, hidden swimming pools and steep sided canyons – it doesn’t get any better than this!
Accommodation: Robinson campsite at Ogar; Meals: B, L, D; Activity: Kayaking, 2h30min, class II-III, easy/moderate.

Day 4 Zrmanja River Kayaking and Sea Kayaking in Novigrad Bay
Today we continue kayaking down the Zrmanja River and enter the Novigrad sea. On another fun-filled day on the refreshing water! We will kayak down the river all the way from Obrovac to Novigrad sea where you will have a view over the famous Maslenica bridge. At the end, the van will be waiting for us to take us back to our camp on the river bank, camp Ogar, where we will relax for the final evening.
Accommodation: Robinson campsite at Ogar; Meals: B, L, D; Activity: Kayaking, 3 – 4 hours, class II-III, easy/moderate.

Day 5 Departure Day
Depart 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: B, Drive: 1h to Zadar airport, 2h to Split airport.

INCLUDED:
• 4 nights camping (two person tents) and sleeping mats (basic)
• full board as noted in the itinerary
• use of kayaks, canoes, paddles, life jackets, helmets
• use of neoprene shorts and booties in case of cold weather
• 3 days organized activities
• Velebit Nature Park entrance fee
• local taxes and river permits
• local transfers
• Saturday and Wednesday transfers from/to Zadar or Split airport
• skilled English speaking guide and assistance
• ground transportation
• insurance

NOT INCLUDED:
• Airfare
• Drinks and meals not indicated in the itinerary
• Tips and other personal expenses

Arrival and departure airports: Zadar or Split
Arrival and departure transfers: several group transfers between the airport and destination depending on arrival/departure time. We recommend to arrive by 3 pm the latest. Any later arrivals may be subject to surcharge of 30€ per person.

Maximum number of participants: 8 guests per group. Larger groups upon request.

Camp in Zegar village is located on the starting point of the trip and has all facilities (toilet, water, electricity, fridge). Other two camp sites located on Zrmanja River bank (Sastavci and Ogar) are Robinson camps (no toilet, electricity or water supply but fresh water source).
Campsite: Ogar is a Robinson camp (no toilet, electricity or water supply but fresh water source)

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. Tour 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.

Accommodations

Basic accommodations are provided.

Essential Information

Arrival and departure airports: Zadar or Split
Arrival and departure transfers: several group transfers between the airport and destination depending on arrival/departure time. We recommend to arrive by 3 pm the latest. Any later arrivals may be subject to surcharge of 30€ per person.
Maximum number of participants: 8 guests per group. Larger groups upon request.
Camp in Zegar village is located on the starting point of the trip and has all facilities (toilet, water, electricity, fridge). Other two camp sites located on Zrmanja River bank (Sastavci and Ogar) are Robinson camps (no toilet, electricity or water supply but fresh water source).
Campsite: Ogar is a Robinson camp (no toilet, electricity or water supply but fresh water source)

Inclusions

  • INCLUDED:
  • • 4 nights camping (two person tents) and sleeping mats (basic)
  • • full board as noted in the itinerary
  • • use of kayaks, canoes, paddles, life jackets, helmets
  • • use of neoprene shorts and booties in case of cold weather
  • • 3 days organized activities
  • • Velebit Nature Park entrance fee
  • • local taxes and river permits
  • • local transfers
  • • Saturday and Wednesday transfers from/to Zadar or Split airport
  • • skilled English speaking guide and assistance
  • • ground transportation
  • • insurance

Exclusions

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

Restrictions

Minimum age: 8 years if accompanied by parent(s). Child discount: valid for children of 12 years of age at time of travel and accompanied by an adult.

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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
  • Day 2 Krupa River Kayaking, Walking and Swimming
  • Day 3 Zrmanja River Kayaking, Walking and Swimming
  • Day 4 Zrmanja River Kayaking and Sea Kayaking in Novigrad Bay
  • Day 5 Departure Day