Wild Croatia by Land & Sea

Limited to 12 Travelers
An important feature of our Croatia adventure is the small group size, ensuring a more peaceful, personalized experience, plus plenty of attention and safety oversight while we're kayaking.

Accommodations, services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s) and local guides, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, most gratuities, airport/train station transfers on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees, all taxes, permits and service fees.

Travel to and from the start and end point of your trip, alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees (if any), optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry and internet, etc.), airline baggage fees, required medical evacuation insurance, optional travel protection insurance.

Moderate
To participate fully in this trip, you must be able to kayak a minimum of two hours per excursion and walk unassisted for at least 3 miles on relatively easy terrain with some hills. Our Croatia itinerary features sea kayaking and nature walks at a beginner level. Kayaking takes place in mostly protected, calm seas (as long as the weather is good and sea conditions conducive—we will otherwise substitute other activities), Walks are on easy to moderate well-groomed trails or boardwalks. Though no paddling experience is required, general fitness and mobility are essential, and it is helpful to know in advance that you are physically able to paddle the minimum daily distance and that you enjoy kayaking before signing up—unless you wish to forego paddling and spend time aboard the sailboat or on shore instead. Also, most nights will be spent sleeping aboard a sailboat while anchored in protected bays and coves.

A typical day on the boat starts with a morning kayak excursion (1.5 to 2 hours) followed by lunch aboard or at a local restaurant, followed by more kayaking or walking on island paths in the afternoon, sometimes through local villages. Walks typically last 1 to 3 hours and may vary according to physical ability. The distance we paddle each day will depend on local weather and sea conditions. We typically paddle no more than two hours at a time, but if strong winds or currents impede our progress, we may need to paddle for longer periods. Most of the time our yacht will be nearby while we are kayaking, so if you wish to return early to the boat, that is usually a possibility. Please note that our Expedition Leader may re-assign kayaking partners, based on physical ability, in an effort to keep the group together. Guests are not required to participate in all excursions and may choose to remain on the boat or at the hotel. However, since visitors to some of the islands must be escorted by a guide, it is not possible in most cases to simply go ashore and wait on the beach for the rest of the group. 

Please be aware that weather and ocean conditions play a significant part in affecting if and where we will be kayaking each day. If the weather is poor and the sea is rough, we may not paddle as much as we would intend otherwise, but rest assured we will always provide engaging alternate activities should that be the case. Travelers who come with a flexible and adventurous spirit will have the best time, no matter what the local conditions might be.

Arrive in Zagreb by 1 pm in order to participate in the mandatory welcome presentation beginning at 3:30 pm followed by the walking tour of Zagreb at 5 pm. You may depart from Split anytime after 11 am on the final day.

We can best serve you if our Natural Habitat Adventures Travel Desk makes your reservations, as our staff is intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most efficient travel. Please call us at 800-543-8917. Note that while we offer you the best possible rates available to us on airfare and additional nights' accommodations, you may find better fares online.