CANOE SAFARI/RAFTING ON RIVER ZRMANJA

Price: Adults: 300 kn, Children (under 13): 200 kn

CANOE SAFARI/RAFTING ON RIVER ZRMANJA

Conditions:

Zrmanja starts its 69 kilometers long journey in the southern part of mountain Plješevica. On its way to Novigrad's sea, in which it floats into, it goes through arable narrow valleys and magnificent 200 meters deep canyon. It is typical karstic river – it has numerous waterfalls, cascades and rapids, which make it perfect for white water sports.

Rafting lovers have named it beauty and the beast, because when the water level is high, it offers one of the best rafting experiences in this part of Europe. On the other side, Zrmanja is, with its tributary Krupa, one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. During the summer time, it's quiet, peaceful and it carries you lightly through breathtaking landscapes.

Our trip begins in village Kaštel Žegarski where we will give you required equipment and have a short safety talk. Soon after, we will be heading down the river. The trip ends in a village called Muškovci, where we’ll have a lunch and 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.

No previous experience is required and children can participate (accompanied with their parents).

The begging of the trip (clothes changing, instructions, boarding and start of the paddling down the river) is at village Kaštel Žegarski at 10 am. 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.

10:00 – arrival at start point and preparation for the trip
10:30 – start
14:30 – arrival in Muškovci, the end of rafting
15:00 – lunch
17:00 – departure

On Krupa and Zrmanja, different kind of boats can be used, for bigger comfort and safety. Two persons kayaks are stabile and easy to manage, and we use them during the summer, when water level is low (category I – II*). During the high water levels (autumn, spring), we use raft boats (for 8 to 10 people).

Each kayak is equipped with waterproof bag (for dry clothes, food, camera etc.). You will get a helmet and a PFD, which are required. Depending of a weather conditions, we will provide additional equipment for lower temperatures – neoprene suits.

*Categories: I-II: June, July, August – canoe safari
III – IV: April, May, September, October - rafting

Recommended personal equipment:
Bring sturdy shoes, sneakers or similar sports shoes, T – shirt, swim suit, sunscreen, sandwich and refreshing drink. Optional – hat, camera, towel.

Prices: Adults: 300 kn, Children (under 13): 200 kn

Price includes:

Lunch in nature (barbecue, salad, drink)
Tickets for Nature Park Velebit
Guide (skipper)
All necessary equipment
Insurance
The maximum number of participants is 30 persons per group, the minimum number is 4 people
For less than 4 attendees, the trip price increases for 20%

Please note that the program can be changed depending on weather conditions, group abilities, level of water etc. For client’s safety we reserve the right to change program without prior notice.

DIRECTIONS

Start: KAŠTEL ŽEGARSKI

GPS Coordinates: 44"09*47,4 N 15*50*39,5 E