Duration: | 6 Day(s) - 5 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Visiting Parks |
Day 1 - Makarska
Makarska is a city of more than 15 thousand inhabitants, located below the mountain of Biokovo, which protects it from the harsh continental climate and is responsible for its rich Mediterranean vegetation, mild winters, and long, warm summers cooled by a refreshing breeze called Maestral.
Biokovo is the second-highest mountain range in Croatia, located along the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic Sea. Its highest peak is Sveti Jure (Saint George), at 1762 m. The material in the lower parts towards the sea and on the opposite side is mainly made up of Eocene Flysch sediments while the higher parts are shaped into carbonate sedimentary rocks.
The vegetation of the mountain Biokovo is very interesting and rich, it is an apparent mixture of the oldest Mediterranean, Boreal, and Central European floral elements. The fauna of Biokovo is distinctive and varied although, unfortunately, still insufficiently explored. In the area of Biokovo, there was a large number of endemic and tertiary relicts due to the fact that it is situated in a part of Europe that during the Tertiary was not largely affected by glaciation.
Because of its importance to Croatia, Bokovo is protected as a Nature Park. Visiting and sightseeing include entrance to the park for visiting, learning about the natural and cultural values of the park, as well as carrying out recreational activities which are permitted.
ITINERARY:
- Biokovo
- Lunch on the top of Biokovo restaurant
- Dinner
- Transfer from Split to Makarska
Day 2 - Split
“Mediterranean Flower,” Croatia’s second-largest city, is located on a beautiful peninsula off the Dalmatian Coast. The Marjan hill (178 m), rises in the western part of the peninsula, The ridges Kozjak (779 m) and Mosor (1339 m) protect the city from the north and northeast.
Mosor is a mountain range that belongs to Dinaric Alps, and it stretches from the pass of Klis in the northwest to the Cetina River in the southeast. The highest peak is the eponymous Mosor peak at 1339 m. There are no inhabited areas on the mountain above 600 meters. Mosor is mainly composed of karst, and limestone rocks. There are two alpine huts and many mountaineering paths for hiking and the mountain center.
Kozjak is located above the town of Kaštela. It also belongs to Dinaric Alps, and it stretches from the pass of Klis in the southeast to the above Split Airport in the northwest. The highest peak is Veli Vrh (779 m) above Kaštel Gomilica.
Its southern slope is very steep, and northern rock slopes gradually turn to the corrugate plateau of Dalmatian Zagora. Kozjak is also mainly composed of karst, and limestone rocks. On the west side of the ridge is the well-known mountain center of Malačka on 477 m. Its highest peak overlooks the city of Split, towns Solin, Kaštela, Trogir, and most of central Dalmatia island.
ITINERARY:
- Breakfast
- Mosor/Kozjak
- Lunch at a vineyard in the Kozjak
- Dinner
- Transfer
Day 3 - Šibenik/ Krka NP/Falconary/OPG Kalpić
Šibenik is a historic city in Croatia, located in central Dalmatia where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. It has a Mediterranean climate, with mild, humid winters and hot, dry summers.
The beautiful Krka National Park, home to more than 800 species of flora and a huge range of birds, is one of the most beautiful Croatian natural spots. You’ll trek through lush vegetation to the magnificent waterfalls of Skradinski Buk, and Roški Slap, enjoying views of beautiful small cascades and numerous backwaters and islets. Krka Waterfalls is the only National Park in Croatia where swimming is allowed.
The tour is followed by a visit to the nearby and unique Falconry Center, where you will have an opportunity to observe the beauty of falcons flying and to have them close enough to look them in the eye. This will be an unforgettable experience for everyone who wants to feel the breeze of wilderness and adventure.
ITINERARY:
- Breakfast
- Transfer from Split to Šibenik
- NP Krka
- Falconry
- OPG Kalpić
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4 - Zadar
Zadar is a prehistoric city situated on the Adriatic Sea. The harbor, to the northeast of the town, is safe and spacious. Zadar has a borderline humid subtropical and Mediterranean climate since only one summer month has less than 40 millimeters of rainfall.
Vransko Lake is situated between the cities of Zadar and Šibenik, a natural phenomenon and the largest natural lake in Croatia. It has been declared a Nature Park because of its rare natural habitats, freshwater springs, and biodiversity. It is a karst valley filled with brackish water as well as crypto depression, which means that a portion of the lake lies below sea level, still hiding many secrets, and is a constant source of scientific discoveries.
There are few areas in the world where you can simultaneously explore three very different environments and landscapes. Vransko Nature Park has a special Ornithological Reserve, it's the biggest nesting population of the Pygmy Cormorant in Croatia. It is a habitat for a diversity of ornitho-fauna and a number of waterbirds spend the winter on the lake.
ITINERARY:
- Breakfast
- Vransko Lake
- OPG Troskot
Day 5 - PAKLENICA
Because of its unique natural features, magnificent forests, and extraordinary geomorphologic structures, Paklenica became a National Park.
The name probably derives from black pine sap called “Paklina”, which the locals used in traditional medicine, for wound treatment. It's the largest and best-preserved forest complex in the territory of Dalmatia. It stretches on an area of 95 km2, on the littoral slope of South Velebit under the zone of the highest mountain peaks Vaganski Vrh (1752 m) and Sveto Brdo (1753 m). The relatively small area has an abundance of geomorphological phenomena and forms, diverse flora and fauna, attractive landscapes, and intact nature.
ITINERARY:
- Paklenica
- Lunch in„Vrata Velebita“
Day 6 - Departure From Split
After breakfast in the hotel, we will transfer you to the Zadar airport due to your departure.
INCLUDES:
2x nights in Split
1x night in Šibenik
2x nights in Zadar
Everyday breakfast at the hotel and authentic lunch/dinner
All taxes and VAT
Private driver and guide
Assistance from Makarska to Split
Assistance from Split to Šibenik
Assistance from Šibenik to Zadar
Tickets for all destinations
Private transfer from the hotel to the airport