Adventure and Activity Holidays
Croatia has an enviable position in Europe in respect of looking after its environment and as yet it has not succumbed to commercial pressures. The country protects its numerous national parks and nature reserves with their rich plant and tree life, birds, wild animals set in unique geological and hydrological formations.
The hinterland region located between the Middle Dalmatian town of Sibenik and Split is an ideal venue for activities holiday. This region's virgin landscape offers a memorable experience to nature lovers who wish to explore world of sparkling waterfalls, green mountain rivers and streams and numerous canyons running through dramatic karst terrain. With knowledgeable local guides you will experience a realm of unfettered nature by kayak, bicycle, raft and walks through mountain wilderness. Welcome to the world of fairy tale adventure!
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ADVENTURE AND ACTIVITY HOLIDAY
CETINA RIVER VALLEY 8 DAYS
Take a sporty, relaxing holiday on the most beautiful Dalmatian river. Take a deep breath of fresh air. Free your mind and activate your body. The Adventure and Activity holiday is an unforgettable experience. The canoe–safari, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, riding, and canyoning will inspire you and your friends.
Day 1 Arrival
Afternoon arrival in Split and transfer to Trilj (about 40 minutes). Check in to the three-star Hotel Sveti Mihovil.. Comfortable rooms are all equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial phone, and private bathroom.
Day 2 CANOE- SAFARI
After breakfast, a late morning 15-minute transfer to the village of Han where the canoe-safari starts. Each canoe (for 6 to 10 people) with a guide will ride down the Cetina River for about 2 hours and a half. The ride is on the peacefully flowing, crystal-clear Cetina River and its tributaries, which wind through the green Sinjsko Polje (The field of Sinj). The ride accompanied by bird song makes this experience even more special, it is also good practice for rafting. The ride ends near the hotel. The rest of the day is free for strolling around Trilj and exploring on your own. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 3 Mountain Biking
The 40-kilometer track (medium difficulty degree) follows the river, leads to three natural wells and take us across the green hills of the Trilj region, touches the three eco-villages where the tour stops for a rest at family farms. After breakfast, checking the bikes and consultation with the
guide, the tour starts at 11 a.m. tasting home-made products (wine ,bread, ham and cheese), and learning about the process of honey production. The tour ends at the hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 KAYAKING and CAMPING
After breakfast and checking the plan with the guide, transfer to the village of Čikotina Lađa on the Cetina River where the kayak tour (1-3 persons per canoe) through one of the most beautiful and undiscovered canyons in Europe starts. The breath-taking beauty of the canyon, impressive rocky crags with Mediterranean vegetation and cliffs as high as 100 metres will make this 4-hour ride en exciting and unforgettable feeling. (Those preferring bikes to kayaks might replace the kayak tour with a 1,5-hour bike ride to the camp of Blato na Cetini.). After a short rest, setting up the tents and lighting the camp fire followed by a dinner of grilled trout. Overnight in the tents. (Those preferring a hotel bed will be transported there for overnight). This is a truly memorable experience in accordance with nature - please leave your mobile phones at your hotel!
Day 5 RAFTING
After breakfast, clearing the camp and checking the plan with the guide. Transfer to the village of Penšići on the Cetina River, where the rafting tour starts. Each raft accommodates between 5-8 people. Rafting through a canyon whose mighty cliffs nestle the river rapids as it flows to the sea. The experience will be unforgettable and you will certainly fall in love with this beautiful river. The difficulty degree is 2-5. Rafting is followed by a short tour of the town of Omiš (where the Cetina River empties into the sea). Transfer back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 RIDING
After breakfast, at 11 a.m. transfer to the city of Sinj (10 kilometres). The city tour includes a tour of the Cetina-region museum, the church of Our Lady and the town fortress. Transfer to the stable Galop is followed by 2-hour riding (those who do not ride might take a riding-school lesson instead).
Return to the hotel in the afternoon. There is a possibility of an evening trip to the coastal cities of Split or Makarska. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 CANYONING *
After breakfast at 10 a.m. transfer to the village of Zadvarje where an unforgettable experience in the 200-metre deep Cetina canyon starts. Numerous waterfalls and lakes, subterranean tunnels and the unique Gubavica Falls (38 m) make this encounter with an untouched natural environment complete. Three-four hours of trekking, descents, walking through tunnels and swimming will make this experience memorable.
The rest of the afternoon is free. Farewell dinner and overnight at the hotel.
* Note: In case of bad weather, the Canyoning will be replaced by TREKKING to Trilj mountains
Day 8 –
Breakfast . Transfer to Split airport
Your accommodation - Trilj-Hotel Sv.Mihovil ***
The hotel Sv.Mihovil is situated in the middle of beautiful landscape next to the Cetina bridge, off the tourist track, located in Cetinska Krajina through which runs one of the wildest and cleanest rivers in Croatia,revered by local people for centuries.
This part of Croatia left to nature for healthy living provides the background for adventure and sport activities including : horseback riding, canyoning, canoe-safari, mountain biking, kayaking, hunting and fishing, trekking and mountain climbing.
Facilities
: Restaurant Čaporice with a terrace overlooking the river Cetina. Restaurant Kavana Natura. Coffee-bar. Fitness room. Private parking. Stables for 20 horses, mountain bikes and all other equipment required for activity holidays.
Rooms
: 28 air-conditioned double rooms and 2 suites, private bathroom , TV, mini bar, and telephone.
Prices for Adventure and Activity Holiday for Cetina River Valley
| For period during the months: | 8 Days | 7 Nights |
|---|---|
| March, April, October | £ 528 |
May, June, Sept |
£ 546 |
| July, August | £578 |
Prices are per person:
What the prices include .
Airport transfers on arrival and departure and coach transportation as required by the published itinerary. Accommodation for 7 overnights at the hotel Sv Mihovi based on twin room sharing, half-board meals. Services of English speaking tour guides for the duration of the tour. All sports facilities required for the activities holiday including canoes, mountain bikes, rafts, kayaks and horses, Entrancefees to the City Museum in Sinj and Insurance against injuries
Single room supplement £ 130 for 7 nights .
Notes
Age limit for children to participate in the programme is minimum 8 years
Children reduction 50 % for children age 8- 12
Extended stay can be arranged in beach resorts of islands Brac and Hvar .
HVAR ADVENTURE MULTI- ACTIVITY WEEK
HVAR
var /town
Hvar is a beautiful island - long and slim with hills and mountains blessed by a mild climate and surrounded by clear blue seas.
Our Multi Activity tour is moulded to suit the needs of most of our clients - not too demanding, although challenging enough to ensure a great experience which you will remember for a long time. The tour offers a week of fun with physical activities in a superb environment.
The tour includes: sailing, sea kayaking, hiking and introduction to rock climbing.
Level: moderate - tour is created for averagely fit person.
Daily activity: 3 - 5 h Duration: 8 days, 7 nights Minimum age: 14
In case of adverse weather conditions the published itinerary and activities may be changed
Tour Itinerary | 8 days, 7 nights
Day 1. Sunday - arrival Hvar
Meeting at the Hvar Adventure Office and welcome drink in the evening where you will be introduced to your guide and as well as get the opportunity to get know other members of the team and the group, be informed about the program and make arrangements for the following day.
Day 2. Monday - Sailing to the island of VIS Daily activity
: .4 hours sailing + 2 hours lunch followed snorkelling & swimming
10:00 - Sailing to the island of Vis. Sail from Hvar through thePakleni islands to a sandy beach called Stoncica, stop for swimming and lunch in great local restaurant on the beach. Snorkelling gear is included, so you can explore the underwater world while taking the break. The island of Vis has rich vegetation including wild rosemary, almonds, heather and sage and much of the arable land is covered by olives, fig and lemons with many vineyards. Vis is famous for its wine, Opol is a good light red wine. The two small towns of Vis and Komiza are set in wild mountain scenery and many (donkey) tracks provide good walking. Excellent restaurants offer locally caught fresh fish, lobsters and shell fish served with local wines. Worth visiting is the small island of Bisevo, famous for its Blue Grotto (Modra Spilja) which is as impressive as the one at Capri. Return to Hvar around 6pm.
Day 3. Tuesday - Hiking Daily activity
:4 to 5 hours hiking + 2h lunch and swimming
8:00 HIKING tour starts from the peak of St. Nikola. We will transfer you to the starting point of the hiking tour which leads you through olive groves and vineyards following old paths used by locals who still cultivate their land in the same way their ancestors used to. It is difficult to imagine how much effort and hard work is required to grow grapes in vineyards on such steep slopes going all the way from the sea to the hill-top. The trail takes us along the old road made of stone blocks which was once the only communication between the South and the North side of the island.
At the peak of Sveti Nikola at 636 m above sea level, you will have a wonderful view of all the surrounding islands. On the way down you will stop at beautiful caves and finally arrive in the village of Sveta Nedjelja for lunch in one of the local restaurants. Continue along seaside where there will be a chance for swimming in one of beautiful bays on the way. Return to Hvar around 5pm.
Day 4. Wednesday - Daily activities :
sea kayaking
Daily activity
3 hours ( approx) kayaking + 2 hours lunch, followed by snorkelling/swimming.
09:00 Sea-kayaking. The starting point is the town of Hvar, set off to the group of small islands called the Pakleni Otok. The origin of the name goes back to old days when the islands were the main source of resin for local shipbuilders. Today, just like then, the islands are covered with thick pine woods providing refreshing shade even during the hottest summer days. Besides the well-known beach of Palmizana, the route through narrow straits and along the islands leads you to small hidden pebble beaches where you can enjoy the privilege of having, at least temporarily, a beach of your own. There are a few pleasant bars and restaurants next to the sea offering cold drinks and good food for lunch and enjoy the peacefulness of the scenery. Snorkelling gear is included, so you can enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery of the Pakleni archipelago. Return to Hvar around 2:00 pm.
Day 5. Thursday - OFF ROAD ISLAND TOUR Daily activity
:4 hours driving + 2 hr lunch followed by swimming.
09:00 island tour by jeep. Starting point of the tour is the town of Hvar, drive through the western part of the island, visiting abandoned villages. After every 30 min short breaks used to explain and to tell various stories about the island connected to particular spot, visit beautiful bays and beaches stopping for swimming and lunch in a small restaurant on the beach. Return to Hvar around 6 pm.
Day 6. Friday - ROCK CLIMBING Daily activity
:3.5 hours
Rock climbing. Learn about the gear which you are going to use and basic climbing techniques. If there are experienced climbers in the group, they can choose other more demanding routes. After climbing you can relax, swimming in crystal clear water. Return to Hvar by sunset around 8 pm.
Day 7. Saturday - DAY FOR RELAXING
Relax. Take a break, enjoy coffee on Main Square, explore Hvar town, take a swim, drink a glass of wine in one of the local bars, feel the atmosphere and enjoy Hvar town.
Day 8. Sunday - DEPARTURE
Transfer to the port of Stari Grad for the ferry to Split.
Prices for Hvar Adventure and Multi-Activities Week per personin £’s
| Departures April 20 October 05 |
Departures May 04, 18 October 05 |
Departures June 01, 15, 22 September 01, 21 |
Departures July 06, 13 August 03, 17, 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
£568 |
£595 |
£640 |
£720 |
| Single room supplement for 7 nights | |||
|---|---|---|---|
£85 |
£120 |
£140 |
£155 |
What the prices include:
Hotel accommodation for 7 overnights based on twin room sharing with private bathroom – in apartments in private houses, .4 lunches (on sailing, hiking, sea kayaking and jeep tour)
Welcome drink on the first day . Sailing boat with skipper .Hiking guide and transportation by road and sea .Sea kayaking with guide, sea kayaks and necessary equipment (life jackets, dry bags) , snorkelling gear, rock climbing instructor + necessary equipment Tourist tax and accommodation VAT of 10%