-Explore the dramatic beauty of the mountains of Dalmatia
? Visit the stunning waterfalls and lakes of Plitvice
? Experience the natural splendour of a UNESCO heritage site
Paklenica & Plitvice National Park
The string of lakes in Plitvice present some of the most staggering scenery in Croatia: hemmed in by densely forested hills, the bright turquoise waters form a series of waterfalls cascading through a unique limestone landscape. We hike the numerous trails, experiencing the lakes, caves and waterfalls of this UNESCO world heritage site. Paklenica is our base for four nights. Located on the southern slopes of the Velabit Mountains and inhabited since pre-historic times, the park remains a relatively untouched wilderness.
Coastal Dalmatia
Following footpaths that start in the National park and then embrace the higgledy-piggledy coastline our route passes by rural villages, as we punctuate our walk with various stops to admire the view along the way includingthe jewel-like islands of the Adriaticwith the option to finish the day with a swim in the clear warm sea.
Trogir
Trogir is one of the oldest and most exciting cities on the Croatian side of Adriatic coast. With over 2000 years of tradition, the city is rich in culture which was created under the influence of the Greeks, Romans and Venetians. Trogir is blessed with a concentration of palaces, churches, towers and a fortress which have all aided in the towns nickname ?The Stone Beauty?. With its rich heritage, UNESCO acknowledged Trogir as a World cultural Heritage site.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Join Zagreb Airport, transfer to NP. 2 In Plitvice National Park; full-day walk from upper to lower lakes. 3 to 4 In Paklenica National Park; walk to Foresters Lodge, via the abandoned winter grazing settlements of Jurline and Skiljici. 5 Free day or optional activities. 6 Visit Vranjaca cave; drive to Trogir. 7Free morning in Trogir; afternoon transfer to Split. 8 End Split.
Accommodation: 7nts hotel - staying at standard hotels throughout; 7 breakfasts included.
Transport: Bus/On foot.
Comment: An easy to moderate walking tour through some of Croatia's most stunning natural scenery (approx. 5-7 hrs per day, following established trails).
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s).
Trip Reference: CO
