5-Day Nature Tour in Gorski Kotar
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Connect with nature in Gorski Kotar, the mountain heart of Croatia, on this five-day Croatia package holiday!
You'll visit Gorski Kotar, a green oasis in which the harmonious coexistence of both man and nature can be noticed at every turn. Rambling through this area, you will be reminded of how simple life is, and how the simplicity of life is the key to its quality and to overall happiness.
Your local guide will take you to several corners of this untouched nature that hide the unique beauty and peace. The warmth of the picturesque places of Gorski Kotar and their inhabitants will tickle your soul, and the hospitality of the hosts and guides will find its way to your heart.
You will be accommodated away from the city hustle and bustle, where you will be lulled to sleep by the gentle whisper of the forest, and you will be awakened by the boisterous chirping of birds. The rich flavours coupled with indigenous preparation of dishes and home-made drinks as well as liquors will be a great opportunity for you to escape from the modern and to return to the old yet not forgotten times.
You'll visit Gorski Kotar, a green oasis in which the harmonious coexistence of both man and nature can be noticed at every turn. Rambling through this area, you will be reminded of how simple life is, and how the simplicity of life is the key to its quality and to overall happiness.
Your local guide will take you to several corners of this untouched nature that hide the unique beauty and peace. The warmth of the picturesque places of Gorski Kotar and their inhabitants will tickle your soul, and the hospitality of the hosts and guides will find its way to your heart.
You will be accommodated away from the city hustle and bustle, where you will be lulled to sleep by the gentle whisper of the forest, and you will be awakened by the boisterous chirping of birds. The rich flavours coupled with indigenous preparation of dishes and home-made drinks as well as liquors will be a great opportunity for you to escape from the modern and to return to the old yet not forgotten times.
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to the Gorski Kotar Region & Local Host Welcome Dinner
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You can arrive by car or you can use the private transfer offered from the airport. In the middle of this Croatian green oasis is the municipality of Mrkopalj. You will be waking up to the chirping of birds in a small family-run guest house during your entire stay. After checking in, you will be welcomed by your host followed by a four-course welcome dinner.
Accommodation
Agrotourism Japodi★4 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Pleso prijevoz Rijeka (Žabica) - Zagreb Airport Shuttle to MrkopaljOptional Activity
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Mrkopalj
Day 2
Full-Day Guided Tour into Traditions of Southern Gorski Kotar
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To begin your guided tour of the southern part of the region, you'll meet your guide and visit a honeybee farm for a tour and a tasting. Horse-drawn carriages were a widespread means of transport in this area, and today you'll meet the local coachman and take a ride around the lake. In the afternoon, you'll try a speciality of the region: frogs legs! By visiting local farms and family-run crafts, you offer support to local farmers who rely on those small industries for a living.
Accommodation
Agrotourism Japodi★4 star
Activities
Full-Day Guided Tour into Traditions of Southern Gorski Kotar
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Mrkopalj
Day 3
Devil’s Passage Hiking Tour of Zeleni Vir and Vražji Prolaz
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Today, you'll take on a famous hike in this region. Zeleni Vir and Vražji Prolaz are the most beautiful natural attractions in Gorski Kotar. The canyon is about 800 metres long and in some sections only two metres wide. Along the canyon runs a footpath, made up of bridges and staircases, sometimes cut into the rocks. Vražji Prolaz canyon along with the spring Zeleni Vir, and the waterfall of the stream Curka, will make this excursion an unforgettable if not even transformative experience.
Accommodation
Agrotourism Japodi★4 star
Activities
Hiking Tour of Vražji Prolaz and Zeleni Vir
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Mrkopalj
Skrad
Day 4
Experience the Life of the Risnjak National Park on a Guided Tour
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On your way to Hrib village, you'll meet your guide, a biologist and a plant enthusiast, and stop in Delnice to visit the small local shops. There, you will visit the old mill from 1924. In Hrib village, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and River Kupa Valley and learn about its history. You'll enjoy a tasting lunch of traditional, local products including goat cheese before continuing to the Risnjak National Park for a hiking tour. Later, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Accommodation
Agrotourism Japodi★4 star
Activities
Experience the Life of the Risnjak National Park
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Mrkopalj
Delnice
Day 5
Visit a Local Dairy Farm & Departure from Mrkopalj
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Your guide will meet you once more before you depart Mrkopalj to take you on a short visit to a nearby family dairy farm. Here, you'll enjoy a guided tour, along with fresh milk and milk products tasting. You'll have a chance to experience the sounds and aromas of a real-life dairy farm and meet the hard-working family that runs it. With a renewed body and spirit, now you are ready to continue your journey or to return home to your everyday life.
Activities
Visit a Local Dairy Farm
Transportations
Private Driver from Mrkopalj to Pleso prijevoz Rijeka (Žabica) - Zagreb Airport ShuttleOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Mrkopalj
Included in Price
- 4 nights accommodation
- 4 activities
- 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Airport transfer
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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