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From Zadar: Hike Velebit mountain and Zrmanja Canyon
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Itinerary
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Pass By: Magic Croatia, Špire Brusine, Sokolska ul. 16, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
Departure from Zadar towards Zrmanja Canyon.
Stop At: Zrmanja, Zadar Croatia
First stop is the plateau above the canyon with outstanding view. Zrmanja river flows through wild and rocky landscape and creates magnificent canyon which is more than 200 meters deep. This plateau served as a filming location for numerous movie scenes about Indian chief Winnetou based on Karl May’s novels.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Velebit Nature Park, Kaniza Gospicka 4b, Gospic 53000 Croatia
Off-road ride by macadam road towards the foothills of Velebit mountain. This is the first road that connected continental Croatia and its coast, it took entire 11 years to built it and it is 41 km long. Nowadays it is protected as Croatian Cultural Goods.
At the foothills of Velebit mountain starts 1:20 hours long climb to the top of the peak. Tulo's rafters mountain peak consists of limestone cliffs looking like a crown that rises from the body of a massive mountain. It is one of the most beautiful mountain peaks in Croatia.
Along the way to the top your guide will introduce you to the Velebit Nature Park. It is the largest protected area in Croatia. You will learn more about the mystic mountain Velebit, the way people lived in these area and animal species that live at the mountain.
As you reach the top, you will have some free time to take in calmness of the mountain, breathtaking view from 1.100 meters height or if feeling adventurous you can try rock climbing to the very top of the peak.
After the break starts 40-min long downhill hike to the bottom of the peak.
From there you will ride back to Zadar.
Duration: 4 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Magic Croatia, Špire Brusine, Sokolska ul. 16, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
Departure from Zadar towards Zrmanja Canyon.
Stop At: Zrmanja, Zadar Croatia
First stop is the plateau above the canyon with outstanding view. Zrmanja river flows through wild and rocky landscape and creates magnificent canyon which is more than 200 meters deep. This plateau served as a filming location for numerous movie scenes about Indian chief Winnetou based on Karl May’s novels.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Velebit Nature Park, Kaniza Gospicka 4b, Gospic 53000 Croatia
Off-road ride by macadam road towards the foothills of Velebit mountain. This is the first road that connected continental Croatia and its coast, it took entire 11 years to built it and it is 41 km long. Nowadays it is protected as Croatian Cultural Goods.
At the foothills of Velebit mountain starts 1:20 hours long climb to the top of the peak. Tulo's rafters mountain peak consists of limestone cliffs looking like a crown that rises from the body of a massive mountain. It is one of the most beautiful mountain peaks in Croatia.
Along the way to the top your guide will introduce you to the Velebit Nature Park. It is the largest protected area in Croatia. You will learn more about the mystic mountain Velebit, the way people lived in these area and animal species that live at the mountain.
As you reach the top, you will have some free time to take in calmness of the mountain, breathtaking view from 1.100 meters height or if feeling adventurous you can try rock climbing to the very top of the peak.
After the break starts 40-min long downhill hike to the bottom of the peak.
From there you will ride back to Zadar.
Duration: 4 hours
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced hiking guide
- Additional guide for more than 7 people
- Admission for Velebit Nature Park
- Insurance for consequences from injuries
- Entry/Admission - Velebit Nature Park
Not included
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Features
Tourism
70%
Sport
35%
Cultural
15%
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