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LAND OF RIVERS

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8 days/7 nights on the Mrežnica river

This itinerary has been designed for those who love being active outdoors, exploring nature, heritage, history and art. Fit for all ages between 14 and late sixties.

PRICE FROM 560,00€

  • ITINERARY

  • DETAILS

  • DEPARTURES AND RATES

  • BOOKING INFORMATION

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Day 1: Arrival to destination - Zvecaj village
Arrival in Croatia. A guide will be waiting for you at the Zagreb or Rijeka airport, bus or train station. If previously arranged, the pickup may be at the Karlovac or Zvecaj bus or train station. You will be transferred to your accommodation situated 70 km from Zagreb in Zvecaj village, by the Mreznica River. After settling into your room, you can have a drink on the terrace overlooking the Mreznica and its waterfalls, walk by the river, have a swim or just relax. Meet the other members of the group over dinner and discuss the upcoming itinerary with your guide.
Meals: Dinner

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Day 2: Rafting on the Dobra River
After breakfast we will head out to Lesce village where our trip on the Dobra River begins. The Dobra is the second largest river in the Gorski Kotar region. It offers good rafting conditions all year round because of its dams and reservoirs. The river has a long tradition of conducting commercial rafting trips, which date back almost two decades. Paddling all together as a crew, we will pass through a breathtaking landscape filled with green forests, meadows and hills. The rapids are not difficult and we’ll easily conquer them in our 6-10 person rafts. The trip ends in Jarcepolje village. Time permitting, we will cross an ancient bridge over the Dobra and visit a 15th century fortress town, Novigrad na Dobri. Both the bridge and the fortress are state-protected culturalheritage monuments of great historical value. Return to Zvecaj in the afternoon and relax until dinner. (Please note that if the water level is not appropriate, we will transfer the excursion to another nearby river.)
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

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Day 3: Kayaking on the Mreznica River
The day of kayaking on the Mreznica starts in front of the hotel. We use two-person sit-on-top kayaks which are easy and safe to navigate. After a short introduction to paddling, we push off upstream for an afternoon of refreshing fun on the clear, warm and emerald waters of this waterfall-rich river. Due to its biological diversity and variety of habitats, the Mreznica area should soon be categorized as a Croatian Nature Park. It is home to many threatened and protected plant and animal species that you may get the chance to observe. These include 4 species of birds from the „red list“ of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature - the Golden Eagle, the Lesser Spotted Eagle, the Western Capercaillie and the Great White Egret. The day will be filled with swimming, jumping off the waterfalls and enjoying beautiful nature. After a light picnic, we'll paddle back to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

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Day 4: 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. 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 attract 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 Park following narrow paths, crossing over wooden bridges and even taking a boat ride on Kozjak Lake.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

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Day 5: Optional trip day
For those who chose a 5-day trip, this is the end of your holiday. You are welcome to schedule your homeward transport for any time. The rest of the group continues the trip. Today you can be as active or as lazy as you wish. You can relax by the river, swim, play beach volleyball or even take another optional bike tour on your own. Sea kayaking to Rovinj in Istria will be proposed, as well as several optional hiking or sightseeing trips, in case you are keen on discovering more beauties that Croatia has to offer.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

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Day 6: Biking in Mreznica area
A well-paced bike tour through villages and along country roads is a great way to experience Croatia much more closely than from a vehicle. There are many trails in the Mreznica area well-adapted for biking tours. We'll start from the hotel and meander 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. You will be able to refresh yourself in the river and enjoy a picnic lunch on the bank. For those who still want to explore the area after the tour, they can bike to other places of interests on their own, with previous directions given by the guide.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

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Day 7: Kayaking on upper gorge section of the Mreznica
Back on the water this morning in upper Mreznica canyon. Our route takes us from the hotel to Primislje village, where we’ll start our expedition upstream. 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. Bypassing 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 head downstream and finish the adventure back where we left our vehicles. Ride back to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

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Day 8: Departure day
Depart from Zvecaj Village 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: Breakfast and Dinner

 

TOUR INCLUDES

  • 7 nights in double/twin rooms
  • 2 meals per day (dinner day 1-breakfast day 8)
  • use of bicycles, kayaks, canoes, paddles, life jackets, helmets
  • use of neoprene shorts and booties in case of cold weather
  • 5 days organized activities
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park entrance fee
  • local taxes and river permits
  • Saturday transfers from/to Zagreb or Rijeka airport
  • skilled bi-lingual guide and assistance
  • ground transportation
  • basic insurance

NOT INCLUDED:

  • international airfare to/from Croatia
  • items of a personal nature and optional gratuities to your guide(s)
  • optional trip on day 5
  • beverages and lunches or picnics as noted in itinerary



PLEASE NOTE:

Due to possible overbooking Avansa Travel reserves the right to substitute hotels from the list providing similar accommodation.
Optional trips on Day 5 are NOT included in price and can be booked and paid on spot – the additional charge of approx 50€ per person is payable on site, and is dependent on suitable weather conditions. The price is based on a min. of 4 participants.


Rates are per person in Euro
Departure dates 2012RATE PER PERSON
MAY 26 & JUNE 2 560,00
JUNE 09, 16, 23, 30 & JULY 07 670,00
JULY 14, 21, 28 & AUGUST 04, 11, 18 740,00
AUGUST 25 & SEPTEMBER 01, 08 670,00
SEPTEMBER 15, 22, 29 560,00

Minimum number of participants
: 4
Other dates on request
Currency is set to EURO.
Single use rooms are available upon request, with 20% surcharge. Sharing a room with another person of the same gender is possible

PAYMENT INFORMATION

How to Make Your Reservation: After selecting your tour, simply click on SEND REQUEST button, and fill in the booking form, with as much details as possible. Please make your reservations as early as possible since many of our tours are completely filled 4 to 6 months before departure.

Deposit: Once you are confirmed the availability of tour, we will send you pro forma invoice for deposit and final payment. Payments can be done in two ways: credit card (VISA, AMEX,and Mastercard), or money transfer order to our bank account (preferred). The amount of deposit differs depending on the tour, but is usually 30% of the total amount.

Final Payment: Upon receiving the deposit or credit card authorization form, you will be sent a confirmation. Final payment is usually due 45 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 45 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Avansa Travel d.o.o. may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee.

Pricing: Price quoted is per person based on double occupancy. The Operator reserves the right to adjust prices due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, imposed fuel surcharges, taxes, charges and levies imposed by any third party including government and its agencies. Should these change the price of your tour by more than 10% you may cancel without penalty within 7 days after we notify you of the increase.

Cancellation, Changes and Refunds: If your cancellation in writing is received more than 45 days prior to departure, your deposit will be FULLY REFUNDED. For cancellations or changes thereafter, the following cancelation fees will apply:

 

Number of Days Prior to DepartureCancellation/Change Charge Per Person
45 - 22 Days 30% of tour cost
21 - 15 Days 40% of tour cost
14 - 8 Days 80% of tour cost
7- 0 days / no-show 100% of tour cost


In addition, no refunds are made for unused portions of a tour including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing, motorcoach travel and the non-use of hotel rooms.

Refund claims: Any complaint about your tour should be made immediately to the tour director.
All refund claims must be submitted to Avansa Travel in writing within 15 days of the completion of the tour.


CANCELLATION and CHANGES MADE BY SERVICE PROVIDER
The itineraries are subject to change depending on group abilities and preferences, weather conditions, water levels, other acts of God, special events of interest and similar. For client's safety and comfort reasons service provider reserves the right to alternate programme without prior notice.
In a case of major changes or cancellations, service provider will advise the Client as soon as possible and provide the following options:

a) Client may accept a new departure date or destination
b) Client may accept a replacement package/excursion of equivalent or closely similar itinerary
c) Client may cancel his/her booking altogether and receive a full refund of the money paid.

The Client is obligated to inform service provider of his/her decision within 7 days of the offer. If the Client does not, service provider will book a replacement package/excursion


Client’s Insurance : All clients are insured for the event of personal injury that may occur during local transfers or while taking part in guided outdoor activities to the maximum amount of 10,000 euros. Insurance to higher amounts would significantly reflect the package/excursion price; therefore service provider reccommends the clients to purchase travel and other additional insurance from a reliable insurance company in the country of residence. If the clients wishes to purchase additional insurance (injury, damage, lost property, travel insurance and similar) service provider strongly recommends each client to read the terms and conditions carefully.


IMPORTANT:

Booking is considered to be finalized upon recipient of confirmation from Avansa Travel ltd.

You MUST provide us with passport details and ensure you have valid travel documents (passport obligatory and visa if required). All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler. Requirements may change and you must check the up-to-date position in good time before departure. It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We cannot accept liability if you are refused entry on to any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.

If possible, please provide some of this information in your enquiry:

  • number of persons in your party
  • average age
  • travel to and within Croatia (airport, ferry, own/rented car...)
  • your preferred date(s)
  • your preferred activities
  • contact telephone number