Lakes of Croatia
This Croatia multi-activity holiday will show you Croatia’s highlights over 8 days while keeping you active through various daily excursions. You will visit some of the most beautiful parts of our country as we start from Zagreb and slowly travel south towards the Lakes of Plitvice, Krka, and Mljet National Parks.
We will kayak in the magical Mreznica River canyon, hike in the exquisite Plitvice Lakes National Park, and cycle around Krka and Mljet Lakes. Your adventure will also take place on a spacious and elegant Nautitech catamaran. Opportunity to visit small hidden Adriatic coves and jump in the sea in a heartbeat. It does not get better than that. Local food and wine are also an inevitable part of this trip. Together with the itinerary, they guarantee a beautiful, authentic Croatian experience.
We recommend this trip to travelers who have limited vacation time, but still want to see the best of Croatia’s great outdoors. Different activities and sceneries each day will make every moment of this Croatia multi-activity holiday exciting and memorable.
DAY 1 – Arrival in Zagreb
After you arrive in Zagreb, we will transfer you to a charming Mreznica River family-run hotel in Zvecaj Village. After settling in, we will have a group dinner and an orientation meeting.
Note: Arrivals are recommended by 6 pm. Transfers for arrivals after 6 pm are subject to a surcharge, and you may miss group dinner and orientation. If you want to spend more time in Zagreb, we recommend that you plan your arrival one day earlier.
Accommodation: Zeleni Kut 3* family hotel;
Meals: D;
Drive: 1:30 h
DAY 2 – Mreznica Canyon Kayaking
Mreznica River is one of Croatia’s most desirable continental retreats due to its transparent green water, unspoiled woods and magical landscapes. 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 past 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, we continue and finish the adventure and finally return to the hotel in the late afternoon
Accommodation: Zeleni Kut 3* family hotel;
Meals: B,D, (picnic lunch on your own);
Activity: Kayaking, 4 – 5 hours, class II-III, moderate;
Drive: 45 min each way
DAY 3 – Hiking in Plitvice Lakes National Park
Accommodation: Korana village home stay (two rooms may share one bathroom);
Meals: B, D;
Hiking: 4-5 h, easy, well-marked paths;
Drive: 2 h.
DAY 4 – Cycling in Krka National Park
We will spend our day cycling in Krka River National Park, famous for its fantastic karst formations and travertine waterfalls. We will start our trip from the hotel and continue by local roads to the viewpoint over Lake Visovac. In the middle of the lake is Visovac Island with its Franciscan Monastery dating from 15th century. Today we will enjoy an excellent traditional Dalmatian prosciutto lunch. We return to the hotel in the afternoon and you can enjoy a quiet dinner on your own.
Accommodation: Krka River NP area hotel 3***;
Meals: B, L;
Cycling: 3-4 h, easy/moderate;
Drive: 2 h.
DAY 5 – Visit Split and transfer to Mljet
Today we continue towards Split. We stop at Split in the morning, where you can take a walk on its popular palm tree promenade and visit the Roman emperor Diocletian’s palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 4th century. After lunch, we will take a catamaran ride to Mljet Island.
Accommodation: catamaran;
Meals: B, D;
Drive: 1 h to Split, 4-5 h catamaran
DAY 6 – Cycling in Mljet Island National Park
Accommodation: catamaran;
Meals: B, D;
Cycling: 2 h, easy/moderate;
Sailing: 4 h.
DAY 7 – Peljesac Kayaking and stand-up paddling
Accommodation: catamaran;
Meals: B;
Sea Kayaking and SUP: 4 h, easy/moderate.
DAY 8 – Departure from Peljesac
Meals: B.
Drive: 2 h.
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.
| 2025 | low | high |
|---|---|---|
| adult | 1390 € | 1490 € |
| child | 1251 € | 1341 € |
| single | 1668 € | 1788 € |
All prices are per person.
Child discount valid for children aged 12 and under at the time of travel.
Seasons 2024
Low: May 4 – June 21; September 21 – October 12
High: June 22 – September 20
| Departure dates 2025 – Saturdays | |||||
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| May | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 |
| June | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | – |
| July | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | – |
| August | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
| September | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | – |
Other dates on request.
Arrival airport: Zagreb
Arrival transfers: Arrivals are recommended by 6 pm. Transfers for arrivals after 6 pm are subject to a surcharge, and you may miss group dinner and orientation.
Departure airport: Dubrovnik
Departure transfers: Several group transfers between the airport and destination depending on departure time. Please note that it takes 2 hours to reach Dubrovnik, so your flight should depart no earlier than 10 am.
Maximum number of participants: 9 guests per group. Larger groups upon request.
Minimum age: 12 years if accompanied by parent(s).
Child discount: valid for children under 12 or age if accompanied by an adult. One child enjoying a discount shares parents’ room; two or more children can have their own room.
Accommodation notes: 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. In Korana Village, rooms are traditional and rustic, and two rooms may share one bathroom.
Check out the short itinerary
| Day | Activities | Place | Lodging | Meals | |
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| Sat | 1 | Arrival, relaxing, swimming | Zvecaj | Zvecaj Hotel | D |
| Sun | 2 | Kayaking | Mreznica River | Zvecaj Hotel | B |
| Mon | 3 | Walking | Plitvice Lakes NP | Korana village home stay | BD |
| Tue | 4 | Cycling | Krka National Park | Krka River NP area hotel 3 | B |
| Wed | 5 | Visit Split | Transfer to Mljet | Catamaran | BD |
| Thu | 6 | Cycling | Mljet Island | Catamaran | BD |
| Fri | 7 | Kayaking and SUP | Peljesac | Catamaran | B |
| Sat | 8 | Departure | Peljesac | B |
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DepartureZagreb
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Departure Time10 am
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Return Time12 pm
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Included7 nights accommodation (in Korana village two rooms may share one bathroom)halfboard (7 breakfasts, 7 dinners)use of equipment for activities5 days of organized activitieslocal taxes and permitsNational Parks entrance fees (except Mljet National Park)ground transportation (private transport throughout)transfers to Dubrovnik airport, harbor or bus stationtransfer from Zagreb airport, bus or train stationEnglish speaking tour leader and assistancecatamaran captaininsurance
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Not IncludedairfareMljet National Park entrance feedrinks with mealsitems of a personal nature and gratuities to your guide(s)
