CROATIA - Jewel of the Adriatic
 With a coastline of more than a 1000 miles and more than a thousand offshore islands, Croatia has some of the most beautiful beaches and scenery in the Mediterranean. The stunning Lakes, rivers and waterfalls of Plitvice National Park are only a few of the highlights you'll remember for years to come. Plitvice protects 16 lakes fed by the rivers Bijela Rijeka and Crna Rijeka (White River and Black River). Want to be spellbound by some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Europe? Then join us in Croatia! Although the mountainous areas of Paklenica are less well-known than Plitvice, a fantastic network of challenging trails and mountain huts await. This inspiring mountainous environment is home to dense and mysterious woodlands that serve as frame to the sea and the white rock of the deep gorges. Croatia is truly a walker's paradise and still retains much of its old world character and charm. Quiet farm lands, beautiful national parks and pristine beaches make Croatia one of the world's most enchanting destinations. We've been waiting to add this magical destination until we had the right mix. But now, you shouldn't wait to experience the wonders of this as yet undiscovered corner of the planet. It is hard to imagine there's a place on this earth with such diversity of scenery. But it's here and it's yours for the discovery! Visits to the beautiful city of Split and the Domitian Palace and an overnight in the walled town of Trogir bring our walking adventure to a magnificent close.
EXCLUSIVE TO THIS HOLIDAY
· Visit to the colourful village of Camogli
· Possibility of spotting wild fauna, rare or extinct in most of Europe
· Famous traditional Croatian fish cooking
· Visit to Plitvice National Park, one of the oldest in Croatia
· Natural grottos of Barac
· Visit to Paklenica, an alpine environment with high rocky peaks and stunning views to the Adriatic sea
· Visit to the famous ancient city of Trogir
· Visit to the famous ancient city of Split and the Domitian Palace
PROGRAM
DAY 1 - ZADAR-PLITVICE. Upon arrival you'll be met and transferred by minibus to Plitvicka Jezera. Arrival at our hotel and introduction to the park and our program for the trip. Dinner in hotel. D.
DAY 2 - PLITVICE. SUPERIOR FALLS. After breakfast, we move to the superior falls, along the classical and more known part of the park, on the wooden pathways , to observe the unique geology of the place. Everywhere you'll see stunning freshwater waterfalls, including the tallest in the Park. (Elevation gain of 600feet, 9 miles). Breakfast in hotel, packed or picnic lunch, dinner in hotel. B, L, D.
 DAY 3 - PLITVICE. INFERIOR FALLS. Today we'll head to the wildest and less crowded part of the Park: our walks will take us on paths through splendid woods of beech and maple. In the lesser known parts of the park it will be possible, with a bit of luck, to sight the wild fauna that lives in these places. The wolf population, which until only recently was considered endangered, is protectd while in the Park itself. It's possible we'll also get a glimpse of a brown bear, the symbol of the park, who makes it's home here. Other wildlife we might encounter include wild boar, lynx and deer. (Elevation gain of 800feet, 6.5miles). Breakfast in hotel, packed or picnic lunch, dinner in hotel. B, L, D.
DAY 4 - PLITVICE. BARAC RAKOVICA. Today is a day of relaxation with a tour of the Park to visit the beautiful caves of Barac, near the village of Rakovica. It was in Rakovica where the first government of the newborn Republic of Croatia was initially installed. Breakfast in hotel, packed or picnic lunch, dinner in hotel. B, L, D.
 DAY 5 - PLITVICE-PAKLENICA. Our journey today takes us to the National Park of Paklenica, in the town of Starigrad Paklenica. The National Park of Paklenica is one of the most attractive parks in this part of Europe, rich in natural phenomena and wonders. Among the outstanding attributes of this area, we'll find beautiful forests of pine and beech, deep canyons, limestone formations and numerous caverns. The Park is also home to 82 different kinds of butterflies, 31 kinds of amphibians and reptiles, 212 types of birds (among these the vultures), 47 kinds of mammals including roes, bucks, brown bears, wolves and lynxes). After arrival, we'll have a brief orientation of Starigrad and then visit the alpine educational road MIRILA to complete the day. Breakfast in hotel, free lunch, dinner in hotel. B, D.
 DAY 6 - V. PAKLENICA. ANICA LUKA. GRABOVE DOLINE. NJIVE LEKINE - BAD PAKLENICA - SELINE. What a day! Our explorations take us from Velika Paklenica to the peak of the Crni Vrh mountain and then down to the Bad Paklenica before our return to our starting point in the zone of Seline. Long deep canyons, vast forests of black pine and beech, deep caves and panoramic peaks delight us! (Elevation gain of 1800feet, 9 miles). Breakfast in hotel, packed or picnic lunch, dinner in hotel. B, L, D.
DAY 7 - VELIKA PAKLENICA. ANICA LUKA. LUGARNICA. SHELTER OF PAKLENICA. Today our relaxing excursion will bring us along the canyon of Velika Paklenica up to the valley that incudes the shelter of Paklenica, to the base of the mountain villages of Protect and Copper. A veritable smorgasbord of natural wonders finds wintnessing boundless panoramas and high wild valleys. (Elevation gain 1200feet, 6miles). Breakfast in hotel, packed or picnic lunch, dinner in hotel. B, L, D.
 DAY 8 - PAKLENICA-TROGIR. Today we transfer to Trogir, a fishing village considered to be one of the most beautiful and better preserved Venetian cities in all of Dalmatia. According to the critic Bernard Berenson, few cities in the world enumerate so many works of art in so little space. Our day will be divided between some leisure time to relax at the sea and a visit to the town. Breakfast in hotel, free lunch, free dinner. B.
DAY 9 - TROGIR-SPLIT. Transfer to Split and a free day to enjoy a visit in the city. The capital town of Dalmatia is extraordinarily beautiful as it the must see Palace of Diocletian. Breakfast in hotel, lunch on your own, dinner in hotel. B, D.
 DAY 10 – AIRPORT. Transfer to the airport of SPLIT for departure. After an early breakfast we transfer to Pisa airport – end of services. B
YOUR GUIDES
Stefano Spinetti
Stefano grew up in the Mountains of Abruzzo, central Italy. With a degree in animal biology and a good knowledge of archaeology, he has over 20 years' experience as a mountain leader, and his explorer’s spirit has taken him to every continent. He loves to share his country’s culture, history, and natural places with our guests.
Kathy Lewis and Stefano Spinetti
Kathy is a passionate world traveler and for the past 16 years has been guiding and sharing her knowledge of the land, history and culture of her many diverse tour destinations. Whether it's the charming villages of Provence in France, the "unique inside view" of her home territory in the Hawaiian Islands, the beautiful Welsh countryside of her ancestors, or the striking scenery of the Mediterranean Island of Corsica, she takes great delight in sharing her knowledge of wild herbs and plants along the trails, world class wineries and gourmet regional cuisines and will be sure to introduce you to her many colorful local friends along the way. Kathy is American, but has lived and explored many part of Europe and South America, lived, worked and explored the vast expanses of Alaska, operated an organic farm on the island paradise of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands and lived in the cosmopolitan center of Paris, France. Kathy is also a professional chef and takes great pride in finding the best of the best of culinary experiences.
THE DETAILS:
Trip Price $3895
Single $ 395
Dates: October 24-Nov 3, 2011
Trip Begins: Zadir Airport
Trip Ends: Split Airport
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
HOTELS:
- 4 nights in Hotel Plitvice 3***sup
- 3 nights in Paklenica Hotel 3***
- 1 night in Trogir Hotel 3***
- 1 night in Split Hotel 3***
MEALS INCLUDED:
- 9 continental morning breakfast;
- 5 packed or picnic lunches;
- 8 dinners, wine&beverages included;
OTHER:
- Transportation in private van 9 seats (8 passengers +1 guide/driver);
- All entrance fees to scheduled stops and local taxes;
- Professional Official Guide.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Beginning of services: Zadar Airport, only one appointment for pick-up
- End of services: Split airport, only one trip to suit most departures.
Different airport arrival/departure as well as very early departures may not be assisted and should be arranged prior to the beginning of the trip. Clients will be responsible for the costs of these transfers.
Zadar-Plitvice 2:00h / Plitivice-Paklenica 2:00h / Paklenica-Trogir 1:00h / Trogir-Split 0,45h
- PRE-TRIP: if requested Pre-Trip, this will apply to Hotel Villa Valentina*** in Zadar, with a supplement as specified.
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