Discover Croatian National Parks

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Dates: 29.05.2010

Description: 1.Day

Arrival in Istria, meeting with guide and presentation of program, Sightseeing tour of Porec Dinner and overnight in hotel.

2.Day - NP Brijuni

Breakfast, today s we shall visit 1.national park in our programe Brijuni. The Brijuni archipelago covers a group of 14 islands and islets of axceptional beauty. Brijuni were declared a national park in 1984. A ride on a tourist train will take you to the safari park. An expert guide will also show you the remain of a Byzantine fortification, photo-exposition "Tito on Brijuni", the Archeological Museum and St.German's church. After Brijuni we shall visit aslo Pula with its famous Amphiteatre Arena. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

3.Day - NP Risnjak

Breakfast, Transfer to 2.national park Risnjak, a wooded mountain massif to the north of Rijeka; due to its position at the junction between the Alps and the Dinarides, almost all types of forests, as well as many plant and animal species are gathered here, in a relatively small area, including brown bear, lynxes, leaps, dears, eagles; the beauty of the forest, carst phenomena, beautiful springs and magnificent views attract many hikers. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

4.Day - NP North Velebit

Breakfast, Transfer to 3.national park Sjeverni Velebit ( North Velebit), due to its natural beauty is the most valuable and the most attractive peak part of Velebit. It includes nature reserves Hajducki and Rozanski kukovi with attractive Karst forms and Luka's cave, one of the deepest in the world and the famous Velebit Botanical garden. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

5.Day - NP Paklenica

Breakfast, Transfer to the 4.national park Paklenica, a national park on the southern side of Velebit, the largest mountain massif of Croatia. Two impressive canyons of Velika and Mala Paklenica, vertically cut into the mountain from the sea to the peaks are the main attraction of the park; there are several unusual carstic forms, several caves, and extremely rich and varied flora and fauna; monumental steep rock Anica kuk is the most popular destination for Croatian alpinists training. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

6.Day - NP Krka Waterfalls

Breakfast, the most beautiful karstic river in Croatia, occupies the area between Knin and Skradin; deep canyons are carved in limestone plateaus; among many waterfalls, the most famous are Skradinski Buk and Roski Slap; between these two wonderful waterfalls is located Visovac Lake and the Franciscan monastery, which is located in the point where river enter the lake. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

7.Day - NP Plitvice Lakes

Breakfast, Plitvice lakes are considered one of the most beautiful natural phenomena in the world. The sixteen lakes, connected by waterfalls, cascade through the picturesque surrounding. Plitvice Lakes were declared a national park in 1949. A guided tour of the park lasts about 6 hours including panoramic train, boat and a walking tour. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

8.Day

Breakfast and departure

Highlights:
- national park Brijuni
- national park Risnjak
- national park North Velebit
- national park Paklenica
- national park Krka waterfalls
- national park Plitvice lakes

Cost in US$: 900

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Croatia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 12

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Year Founded: 1993