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From Zadar: Full-Day Kayaking Tour in Dugi Otok

1. From Zadar: Full-Day Kayaking Tour in Dugi Otok

On this full-day kayaking excursion you’ll experience the natural beauty of Dugi Otok, a rugged island located to the west of Zadar. When you arrive, a van will transfer you to the bay, where the kayaking adventure begins. During the tour you’ll encounter secret bays, numerous sea caves and soaring cliffs. Later, when you return to the starting point you’ll be transferred to the north of island, where you’ll have lunch. Afterwards, you’ll paddle your kayak to a sunken ship, which offers a spectacular snorkeling experience. The final part of the tour is spent at the white sandy beach of Sakarun, where you can relax, swim and play the local game of picigin – a real treat for all.

Obrovac: Rafting or Kayaking on the Zrmanja River

2. Obrovac: Rafting or Kayaking on the Zrmanja River

Meet your guide at Mićanovi dvori. The 5-hour activity begins with instruction on how to use your equipment before heading out on a 14.5-kilometer kayaking experience. Depending on pace and physical fitness, the trip can last from 2.5-4 hours. The goal is for everyone to enjoy time in the water to the best of their ability! In the summer, when the water level is low, you’ll head down the river by kayak. The rest of the year, when the water is high, you’ll make your way down the river by raft. Kayaks can seat 2 people and a raft can seat from 6-10 people, including the skipper. You’ll be in a group of 30 people (15 kayaks), with 2 skippers to guide you.

Zadar: River Zrmanja Guided Kayak Safari & Waterfalls

3. Zadar: River Zrmanja Guided Kayak Safari & Waterfalls

The begging of the trip (clothes changing, instructions, boarding and start of the paddling down the river) is at village Kaštel Žegarski . The part of the route from the village to the mouth of Krupa in Zrmanja and Visoki buk (10 meters high waterfall, the highest on Zrmanja) is hour and a half long, and the waterfall will be bypassed by 5 minutes long walk. Going down the river lasts for approximately 4 hours of which one hour is spent on occasional breaks and swimming. Paddling isn’t hard or dangerous, during the summer; the water is clear and refreshing – perfect adventure for beginners. The trip ends in a village called Muškovci, with some free time for swimming before departure. If you have arrived with your own car, we will drive you to the start point, where you had left your car.

From Zadar: Dugi Otok Half-Day Kayak Adventure

4. From Zadar: Dugi Otok Half-Day Kayak Adventure

Explore the natural beauty of the island of Dugi Otok on a half-day kayaking adventure from Zadar. Delight in the white sandy beach of Veli Žal, and swim in a hidden cave. Begin your tour by boarding a ferry at Gaženica port in Zadar and cruise for 1.5 hours to Dugi Otok. Admire the beauty of the magical Zadar archipelago on the sunny deck during the ride. Upon arrival in Brbinj, Dugi Otok, meet your guide in front of the ferry, then take a 15-minute ride to Veli Žal. Once at the beach, choose how you want to spend the first part of your adventure. Soak up some rays on the beach, go for a swim, explore the surroundings in a kayak by yourself, or join your guide on a ride around the island of Mezanj. 2 hours later, transfer to another bay where the real kayaking adventure starts. Paddle out in your kayak with a certified local guide, and try cliff jumping, swimming, and diving in an astonishing cave that changes color depending on sun reflection/the angle of sunlight.

Kaštel Žegarski: Zrmanja River Packrafting

5. Kaštel Žegarski: Zrmanja River Packrafting

Arrive at Raftrek Adventure Travel and get prepared for your exciting adventure. Listen to a short but important safety talk and follow your expert, friendly guides to the river. Next, take off from Kaštel Žegarski into untouched nature and picturesque scenery as you practice paddling and steering your boat. After you have become experienced controlling your movement, travel more quickly down the Zrmanja river. Feel the thrill of going down rapids and relax in the crystal clear water as you swim under waterfalls. Then, enjoy a snack, if you have brought one, while everyone is resting under the Krupa falls. 

Zadar: Airport Private Transfer to/from Biograd an Moru

6. Zadar: Airport Private Transfer to/from Biograd an Moru

Your driver will contact you prior to his arrival. Our preferred app for communication is Whatsapp. Please have your mobile device turned on. We are on time every time. You are greeted with a name sign and your driver loads your bags for you and off you go. The relaxing ride to the resort is the perfect way to start enjoying your vacation. This is the perfect time to ask your driver about local attractions, restaurants and other things that interest you about the region. When you arrive at the resort your driver will drop you off, and unload your bags in front of your accommodation.

From Zadar: Cetina River Rafting Tour

7. From Zadar: Cetina River Rafting Tour

On this tour you will experience rafting on the beautiful Cetina River. The rapids of Cetina River are relatively easy and the scenery is breathtaking, including waterfalls, caves, deep canyons, and jungle-like vegetation along the clear and green river. The warm Mediterranean climate meets a mountain canyon and river – creating the ideal fairy tale setting. This rafting trip ends in Radmanove Mlinice, an open-air restaurant situated around a beautiful old water mill. Here you can relax or enjoy a traditional Croatian meal after the rafting experience (cost not included). After that we are going back to Zadar. No previous rafting experience is required for this tour, and even children over the age of 6 can participate accompanied by an adult. You will use professional rafting boats for a maximum of 8 persons, with one trained guide in each boat. You will be provided with a helmet, life jacket, a paddle, and one waterproof container per boat for personal items.

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Great day out! Very easy instructions to find the start point, there are a couple of rafting companies all in the same area but we were told to follow the green sign with the indian in a boat. Immedietly met by a member of the team who checked us in and told us what to do next. We were provided with wetsuits and the team gave guidance on what to take in the waterproof bucket, all other belongings were left in the car. Definitely take yourself a sandwich or snack as there is a half way point where you stop to eat. At the end fruit and drinks are provided which is lovely. One member of each party travels back to the start in a minibus to get the car and then come back to get you, this takes approx 40minutes so just be prepared for waiting around. Good phone signal in the area. There are changing rooms and toilets at both the start and end.

Half Day Kayak Tour - Top Action. Procedure: At 10 a.m. take the ferry from Zadar to the island. At 11:30 a.m. you will be picked up directly at the ferry terminal and driven to the bay where you can get into the kayaks. Approximately 3-4 hours of sea kayaking (visiting two caves, cliff jumping and visiting a secluded beach). The groups are small and two guides accompany the tour (super professional and friendly the two). The water is crystal clear and the scenery is gorgeous. Absolute recommendation for the tour!

Absolutely incredible day Kayaking with Ivan!!! The booking agent kept us informed as there can be a turn of events due to weather! Super thoughtful and informed me the night before!! Great spots to explore, great restaurant to stop and grab lunch. The crew was absolutely amazing and can’t wait to go back!!! Morning to night nonstop laughs and great vibes !!! Thank you - kristina - New York

Best ever explore hidden beaches, kayaking and so much fun. Enough pleasure that last long time after.

Todays activity is very great. Zoky is an amazing guide. Highly recommended.