Experienced river guides and kayakers will show you the necessary skills in form of a kayaking school and take you along the most beautiful rivers in Croatia. You will have a chance to learn more about river kayaking and paddling techniques. With this trip you will get to kayak down some of the top kayaking rivers in Croatia – Mreznica, Korana and Zrmanja.
The course includes flat and whitewater sections of these three rivers. We will start our trip in Zvecaj by the Mreznica River, whose flat and warm waters are ideal for beginners’ lessons. The trip slowly progresses from class I river sections through classes II and III as you master paddling techniques, steering and maybe even learn how to eskimo roll! Our second base for the holiday will be Korana Village in Plitvice Lakes National Park.
This kayak holiday is suitable for kayak enthusiasts with little or no experience.
Day | Activities | Location | Overnight | Meals |
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1 | Arrival, relaxing | Zvecaj | Zvecaj Hotel | D |
2 | Kayaking instructions | Mreznica River | Zvecaj Hotel | BD |
3 | Kayaking | Mreznica River | Zvecaj Hotel | BD |
4 | Kayaking | Mreznica Canyon | Korana Village | BD |
5 | Free day | Korana Village | Korana Village | BD |
6 | Kayaking | Korana River | Korana Village | BD |
7 | Kayaking | Zrmanja River | Korana Village | BD |
8 | Departure | Korana Village | B |
Arrival to destination - Zvecaj Village
Accommodation: 3*** hotel on Mreznica River bank; Meals: D; Drive: 1h from Zagreb airport, 1.5 h from Rijeka airport.
Kayaking Instructions
Accommodation: 3*** hotel on Mreznica River bank; Meals: B and D (picnic lunch on your own); Activity: Kayaking, 3-4 hours, Class I-II, easy.
Lower Mreznica River Kayaking
Accommodation: 3*** hotel on Mreznica River bank; Meals: B and D (picnic lunch on your own); Activity: Kayaking, 3-4 hours, class I-II, easy; Drive: 15 minutes to start point.
Upper Mreznica Canyon Kayaking
Accommodation: Private guesthouse in Korana Village; Meals: B and D (picnic lunch on your own); Activity: Kayaking, 3 – 5 hours, class II-III, moderate; Drive: 1 h each way. Please note that in case of very low water levels the trip can only be done downstream – in that case the duration of kayaking is 2-3 hours.
Optional Sea Kayaking or Plitvice Walking
Accommodation: Private guesthouse in Korana Village; Meals: B and D (picnic lunch on your own); Drive: max 2 hours one way.
Korana River Kayaking
Accommodation: Private guesthouse in Korana Village; Meals: B and D (picnic lunch on your own); Activity: Kayaking, 2-4 hours, class II-III, easy/moderate ; Drive: 30min each way.
Zrmanja River Kayaking (Velebit Nature Park)
Accommodation: Private guesthouse in Korana Village; Meals: B and D (picnic lunch on your own); Van drive: 2h each way; Activity: Kayaking, 3-4 hours, class II-III,moderate; Driving: 2h each way.
Departure Day
Meals: B; Drive: 2 hours
8-day | 5-day | |||||
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low | intermediate | high | low | intermediate | high | |
adult | 670 € | 760 € | 840 € | 560 € | 620 € | 660,00 € |
single | 804 € | 912 € | 1008 € | 672 € | 744 € | 792 € |
All prices are per person.
Seasons 2021
Low: April 17 – May 28; September 25 – October 16
Intermediate: May 29 – June 18; September 11 – 24
High: June 19 – September 10
Departure dates 2021 - Saturdays | |||||
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July | 17 | ||||
August | 14 |
Other dates on request.
Price includes:
- 7 nights accommodation
- 2 meals per day (dinner day 1-breakfast day 8)
- use of kayaks / canoes, paddles, life jackets, helmets
- use of neoprene shorts in case of cold weather (*bring your sandals or water shoes)
- 5 days organized activities
- local taxes and river permits
- Saturday arrival transfer from Zagreb or Rijeka airport
- Saturday departure transfer to Zagreb, Zadar or Rijeka 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
- optional trips
Arrival airports: Zagreb or Rijeka
Departure airports: Zagreb, Rijeka or Zadar.
Arrival and departure transfers: several group transfers between the airport and destination depending on arrival/departure time. Arrivals after 6 pm may be subject to surcharge of 30 euros per person.
Maximum number of participants: 16 guests per group. Larger groups upon request.
Minimum age: 14 years if accompanied by parent(s) 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.
Accommodation: please note that the houses in Korana Village have two or three bedrooms, with two rooms sharing one bathroom.
Optional trips are not included in price and can be booked and paid on spot. Optional trips cost approximately 40 – 70 € per person and are dependent on suitable weather conditions. The price is based on a minimum of 4 participants.
