Samobor Country

2012 Prices and Departure dates

Other dates on request. Please note that a minimum number of persons for this trip is 4. In case the departure you booked doesn't have enough participants, we will offer you a similar alternative package or full refund.

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High season - July 14 - August 24, 2012
Intermediate season - June 9 - July 13, August 25 - September 14, 2012
Low season - April 21 - June 8, September 15 - October 5, 2012

All prices are per person, in EUR.

Prices include:

• 7 nights in double / twin rooms
• 2 meals per day (dinner day 1-breakfast day 8)
• use of bicycles, kayaks, canoes, rafts, paddles, life jackets, helmets
• use of neoprene shorts and booties in case of cold weather
• 6 days organized activities
• Park entrance fees
• local taxes and river permits
• Saturday transfers from/to Zagreb airport
• skilled English speaking guide and assistance
• ground transportation
• insurance

Not Included:

• international airfare to/from Croatia
• items of a personal nature and optional gratuities to your guide(s)
• beverages and lunches or picnics as noted in itinerary

- Maximum number of participants: 16 guests per group. Larger groups on request.
- Minimum age: 8 years if accompanied by parent(s).
- Children discount: valid for children 8-14 years of age if accompanied by an adult.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Sat: Arrival in Zagreb

Arrival in Croatia. A Huck Finn guide will be waiting for you at Zagreb airport, bus or train station. You will be transferred to your accommodation in Samobor town. After settling into your room, meet the other members of the group over dinner and discuss the upcoming holiday with your guide.

Day 2 - Sun: Cycling / biking and walking / hiking Samobor 

Our first activity day starts with cycling / biking towards the mountain surrounding the town. Once we reach the foot of the mountain, we will explore it walking / hiking. It is a part of Zumberak-Samobor Highlands - an area that certainly deserves the “title” of Nature Park for its natural beauty and its tradition. It is a hilly territory situated southwest of Zagreb, with an elevation range from 180 to 1,178 meters. An exclusively rural area, there is not a single town in the Nature Park.

Day 3 - Mon: Cycling / biking and walking / hiking Zumberak

Back on our bikes to explore another part of Zumberak-Samobor Highlands Nature Park. We will head to Mount Zumberak, which we will explore walking / hiking. The highest peak is Sveta Gera, situated on the border between Croatia and Slovenia.

Day 4 - Tue: Cycling / biking and Sava River rafting 

Today we will take our bikes and head toward the Sava River which flows through the Croatian capital city. In the past, ferries and floats connecting two sides of the river  were used by the citizens of Zagreb as an important mean of transport. Our goal is to keep this tradition alive. Rafting on the Sava starts at a ferry crossing, with one of the rare ferries that is functional today. We will learn how the system works and start our rafting/floating trip. The finish point is a popular restaurant by the river, where you can taste local specialities and relax.

Day 5 - Wed: Canoeing / kayaking on the Odra River

The Odra is a river near Zagreb, well known for the exceptional diversity of plants and animals, many of which are protected species. The best way to explore it is by canoeing / kayaking.  At the end of the excursion we will have time to visit Zagreb, the Croatian capital.

Day 6 – Thu: Cycling / biking and canoeing / kayaking on the Mreznica River 

After breakfast we will head to the Mreznica, a river 1 hour's drive from Samobor, known for its clear, warm, emerald waters and numerous waterfalls. We'll take a well-paced biking / cycling tour through villages and along country roads, meandering past numerous small family farms and homesteads. There are great places to take breaks along the road and look out over the valleys and fields. The day will be filled with swimming, jumping off the waterfalls, canoeing / kayaking and enjoying beautiful nature. You will be able to go for a refreshing swim in the river and enjoy a picnic lunch on the bank.

Day 7 - Fri: Cycling / biking and walking / hiking in Plitvice Lakes National Park

Early in the morning we start our ride through lovely countryside roads towards Plitvice Lakes, the first Croatian national park. Once at Plitvice, we have the day to explore it on foot and by bike. The Park is a spectacular geological and hydrogeological karst phenomenon, a sequence of sixteen turquoise lakes linked together with cascading falls and travertine pools. The lakes are surrounded by beech and pine forests and are home to extensive wildlife. The richness of flora and fauna attracts visitors and scientists from all over the world. UNESCO has declared it with all rights as a World Natural Heritage site. We’ll pass through the Plitvice Lakes National Park following narrow paths and crossing over wooden bridges.

Day 8 - Sat: Departure day 

Depart from Zagreb 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.

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. Huck Finn 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. Huck Finn reserves the right to alter the itinerary without prior notice.

Contact for booking

Gorana Bajcetic
gorana@huck-finn.hr
Mob: +385/(0)99 314 7373
Tel. +385/(0)1 618 3333

If you are contacting us by e-mail, please include the following information in your request:

• number of persons in your party
• average age
• your preferred date(s)
• contact telephone number
• means of travel to / in Croatia
• other preferences

Gear List

This gear list has been created to help you in choosing your equipment for the trip. Try to bring only what is necessary, this will help you and the field staff. In addition to your usual clothing you should consider bringing along some other items which will make your activities more enjoyable. Required gear for paddling and cycling is provided. 
Clothing:

• Few lightweight, casual, easily washable items for travel and daily wear
• Hiking shorts, synthetic
• T-shirts (at least 1 synthetic)
• Swimmwear
• Brimmed sun hat

Outerwear:

• Lightweight rain jacket, waterproof and breathable

Footwear:

• Lightweight hiking shoes
• Water shoes for kayaking/ rafting (stiff sole sandals)

Travel Accessories:

• Water bottle or hydration pack
• Sunglasses
• Sunblock and lip balm
• Personal first aid kit
• Small backpack

Optional Accessories:

• Camera (waterproof), film/memory cards and spare batteries

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