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Women’s Croatia Adventure: Hike, Kayak, and Explore National Parks

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Women’s Croatia Adventure: Hike, Kayak, and Explore National Parks
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Pre and Post tour rooms at our Rendezvous Hotel in Zagreb and Departure Hotel in Split are available for an additional fee. If you’re interested in extending your stay in Croatia, please let us know down below.

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Women’s Croatia Adventure: Hike, Kayak, and Explore National Parks
Itinerary
Women’s Croatia Adventure: Hike, Kayak, and Explore National Parks
People
1 Person
Date(s)
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Duration
8 day
Guide(s)
Explorer Chick
Reserve deposit (30%) $0
Second Payment Amount: $0

  • Hike, bike, climb, kayak, and swim on a journey through Croatia's stunning landscapes. From ancient towns to turquoise waters, you'll explore Plitvice Lakes and Croatia's National Parks, summit mountains, and bike through charming hilltop villages. Experience rich culture, savor truffles and wine, and immerse yourself in unforgettable adventures. Each night, we’ll unwind at 4-star hotels and comfy B&Bs. It’s all about mixing adventure with comfort, exploring stunning places, and having a blast with a group of women who are ready for the perfect escape.

    • Welcome to the home of 4 million(ish) generous, nature-loving people who want you to have at least three food helpings. Beyond the mainland there are over 1,200 islands (48 are inhabited) – all with stunning Adriatic Sea views and gorgeous Gothic architecture.

      All that jet lag will kindly slip away the second you peep Zagreb’s Austro-Hungarian architecture. After a quick pits and bits refresher at your hotel, we’ll gather for an afternoon guided walk through Croatia’s capital city. We’ll wrap up our walking tour with a spirited welcome dinner in the old town.

      Meals: Dinner
      Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel within 5-10 minutes walking distance of popular sites, Shared Doubles

      Women’s night out in Zagreb, Croatia

    • After breakfast, we’ll drive three hours to explore the storybook scenery of the Istrian countryside, Croatia’s culinary darling! Agenda: hop on our E-bikes to take in the sights, smells and tastes up close. We’ll glide along the famous Parenzana Trail, a former railroad between Trieste and Parenzo (Poreč). We’ll cruise the hilltop towns of Grožnjan, Oprtalj, and Motovun, pedaling through farmland and olive groves, buoyed by the aroma of trailside herbs and flowers.

      A stop in the charming Grožnjan will introduce you to the town of artists and music. Since 1965, artists from all over the world snatched up the houses abandoned by Italians after WWII. As many as twenty galleries and art studios can be found all over the city! We’ll continue riding the trails through the forest and old train tunnels. Prepare to visit one of Croatia’s best olive oil producers and enjoy a tasting of oil along with a spectacular local lunch. We’ll then rejoin the Parenzana trail for the final push to the foot of Motovun, one of many spectacular, medieval fortified villages perched high on the Istrian hilltops.

      As for your luggage, it’ll be waiting for you that evening in Motovun. Just carry what you’ll need for the day.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      E-biking: 22 miles (35,4 km), about 3 hours
      Accommodation: 3-star charming B&B atop Motovun with panorama views from the terrace. Shared Doubles.

      Famous Parenzana trail in Istria, Croatia

    • On day 3, we’ll continue E-biking along the Parenzana toward Motovun’s forested truffle hunting hub. A local truffle hunter will talk fungi to us before we embark on a curated truffle hunt! Yes – there will be dogs.

      Later, we’ll visit a local winemaker and try the best vintages of Malvasia, the queen of Istrian wine cellars. After an amazing truffle lunch, we’ll drive onward to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      E-biking: 18 miles (29 km), about 3,5 hours
      Accommodation: 4-star Hotel near the entrance of Plitvice with a pool. Shared Doubles.

      Truffle hunting with dogs in Istria, Croatia

    • Today, we’ll enter the world-famous Plitvice Lakes National Park – the oldest and largest National Park in the Republic of Croatia. A shimmering water orgy of 16 named lakes and several smaller unnamed lakes was formed by tufa or travertine. Fun fact: The Plitvice Lakes were internationally recognized on the UNESCO World Heritage List on October 29, 1979.

      Today we’ll beat the crowds, entering the park early to explore the wooden boardwalks just by the lakes and the countless waterfalls. We’ll learn all about the local flora and fauna, as well as the fascinating geography and geology of the region.

      Then it’s onward to the coastal town of Starigrad Paklenica where we’ll check in to our hotel on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Afternoon dip, anyone? If desired, we can arrange on the spot an optional afternoon rock climbing in Croatia’s climbing mecca or hike out to a stunning viewpoint and enjoy the sunset high above the sea.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Hiking: 5 miles (8 km)
      Accommodation: Local Guest House in Starigrad Palenica on the shores of the Adriatic. Shared Doubles.

      Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia

    • After breakfast, we’ll drive in off-road vehicles on the rustic route to Velebit, a fantastic mountain range that follows the coastline of central Croatia. It is wild and pristine, offering beautiful views up to 1,700 meters above the Adriatic Islands. It’s also home to Paklenica National Park with interesting rocky formations, extensive forests, and grassy peaks where we’ll hike, scramble, and climb a Via-Ferrata to summit Bojin Kuk. Challenging your fear of heights, the path snakes up the peak using a built-in cable system. Fear not, all safety equipment is provided and mountain guides will lead the way.

      We leave plenty of time in Zadar where you’ll be free to roam. Be sure to catch what Alfred Hitchcock claimed to be the most beautiful sunset in the world with the otherworldly music from the Sea Organ humming behind you. Enjoy dinner on your own.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch
      Hiking: 6,2 miles (10 km), about 4-5 hours
      Elevation: 1,640 ft (500 m)
      Accommodation: 4 star Hotel in Zadar inside the historical core. Shared Doubles.

      Via ferrata climbing in Paklenica National Park

    • On day 6, we’ll hop aboard our bougie private boats in Zadar. Next stop: Kornati National Park, a smattering of more than 80 islands. We’ll swim, snorkel, gorge ourselves on seafood, and scramble up a peak for a bird’s eye view of the islands.

      Today is a super chill day to vibe with the labyrinth of islands and untouched nature. Underwater you’ll see schools of fish, impressive coral, and stunning undersea landscapes.

      We’ll finish the trip in Šibenik, enjoy a coffee (or cocktail) and drink in the amazing Old Town before transferring to the gorgeous renaissance city of Split. Enjoy an evening stroll and dinner on your own.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch
      Accommodation: 4 star Hotel in Split minutes walking from Diocletian’s Palace. Shared Doubles.

      Women on a speedboat near Kornati in Croatia

    • Our last full day in Croatia packs in some truly special city and sea exploration. We’ll explore the quieter side of Split more slowly today, enjoying some truly stunning kayaking, more swimming, and wolfing down lunch on a secluded beach accessed only by sea. Oh, and all the cliff jumping!

      We’ll return late afternoon to Split, leaving you plenty of time to swoop up all the last minute souvenirs, get lost in the maze of the palace, or to simply enjoy a glass of wine on the promenade. In the evening, we reconvene for our farewell dinner.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Sea kayaking: 7,5 miles (121 km), about 6 hours
      Accommodation: 4-star Hotel in Split minutes walking from Diocletian’s Palace. Shared Doubles.

      Sea kayaking in Split, Croatia

    • After an easy morning and our final breakfast, you’ll board a transfer to Split airport.

      Meals: Breakfast

      Women saying goodbye on departure day

    • What you get on this adventure:

        • Professional leadership team with a local guide and Explorer Chick Guide
        • Gratuities for local guides
        • A detailed Travel Guide with everything you need to know for your trip
        • 8 days of multisport adventures
        • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
        • Gratuities for included meals
        • All activities and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary
        • E-Biking includes hard-tail mountain e-bike, helmet, support, and luggage transfer
        • Gratuities for all excursions
        • Accommodation (4-star hotels, boutique hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses)

      What’s not included:

        • Airport transportation
        • Airfare
        • Meals not included in the itinerary
        • Alcoholic beverages
        • Costs for additional activities
        • Entry tickets/parking
        • Guide gratuities for Explorer Chick Guide — optional
        • Travel and medical insurance — optional

    • This trip is rated Moderate because of the overnight E-Bike tour on the first 2 days and the Via Ferrata.

      You’ll be riding hardtail mountain E-Bikes for 2 days on a mix of gravel rail trails and paved roads. The elevation changes are undulating and gradual until your final push up to the town of Motovun. You’ll be happy to crank the motor for the climb. No E-Bike experience is necessary. If you can ride a bike, then you can ride an E-Bike. It is recommended to spend time on a bike before your trip to “break in your butt.”

      The Via Ferrata is a fun, challenging jaunt in the mountains. It involves hiking and scrambling up rock faces with the assistance of a built-in cable system. Those with a fear of heights will feel extra challenged. But you got this.

      Please consider your ability to meet the physical demands very seriously. It is for the safety of both you and our group. All participants will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Physical Demands as part of their waiver upon booking.

    • Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

        • Airplane tickets
        • Passport that does not expire within 6 months
        • Money
        • 3L Water Bottle/Bladder – If you bring a bladder, we strongly recommend bringing a bottle as well. Without fail, at least one bladder springs a leak per trip.
        • Day Pack with Rain Cover
        • Packable towel
        • Personal medications plus extra
        • Personal First Aid Kit
        • Blister Care (Leukotape on Amazon FTW!)
        • Antidiarrheal
        • Anti-Inflammatory
        • Motion sickness meds
        • Headlamp and spare batteries
        • Personal items
        • Toothbrush
        • Toothpaste
        • Glasses/Contacts/Contact solution
        • Sunglasses
        • Toiletries (Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap – not always provided by your hotel)

      Here’s a list of clothes and footwear:

        • Sturdy Hiking boots/Trail shoes – Waterproof and Broken in
        • Water sandals / shoes for Sea-Swimming. Chacos, Tevas, Keens or similar with a hard flexible sole. Croatian beaches are rocky and pebbly, not sandy.
        • Comfortable shoes for the cities
        • Hiking Socks – Wool or Synthetic (1 pair/2 days)
        • Hiking Pants – Convertible, Quick-Dry, Lightweight
        • Hiking Shorts – Quick-dry, Lightweight
        • Fleece/Wool Insulating Mid-layer
        • Insulated Jacket/Puffy
        • Tee Shirts/Tank Tops
        • Long Sleeved Sun Shirt
        • Rain Jacket – Hooded, Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable
        • Rain Pants – Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable
        • Pajamas
        • Clothes for out on town
        • Padded Bike Shorts/Pants
        • Biking Gloves
        • Swimsuit

      Here are some optional items:

        • Hiking poles — optional
        • Camera — optional (but recommended)
        • Portable Chargers and spare batteries for phones/cameras – optional
        • Ear plugs for sleeping – optional
        • Headphones and Downloaded Podcasts, Music, Books, etc for transfers – optional
        • A good book, pen and paper, etc. – optional
        • Travel pillow – optional
        • Travel Mug – optional
        • Proof of Travel Insurance that covers medical and cancellations

      Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

    • Group sizes and pricing

        • For this active adventure in Croatia, you will be accompanied by 2 guides regardless of the size of the group.
        • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 14 participants.

      Hiking in Croatia can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

      Min. age requirements

        • If you are older than 21, you’re good to go.
        • Minors younger than 21 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

      If your group has hikers under the age of 21, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

    • The starting point of your hiking tour of Croatia’s national parks is Zagreb. To get there, most people fly into Franjo Tuđman International Airport Zagreb (ZAG). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Zagreb.

      Once you’re there, you will meet your guide in the evening at the rendezvous hotel in Zagreb. Your guide will notify you about the exact hotel and meeting time well in advance.

    • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

      Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

      Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

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