Take a guided hike in the Paklenica National Park from Novalja and explore the Velebit's characteristic canyons in unspoilt countryside!
Take a guided hike in the Paklenica National Park from Novalja and explore the Velebit's characteristic canyons in unspoilt countryside!
If you're looking for a hike departing from Novalja, this guided hike in Paklenica National Park is for you! So pack your backpack and join your guide for a 5-hour adventure in the Croatian mountains!
Paklenica National Park is located in the south-western part of Velebit, near Starigrad. Created in 1949, the park is renowned for its karstic nature and attracts many mountaineers and climbers. The name Paklenica comes from the sap of the black pine called ‘Paklina’, used by the natives in traditional medicine, to heal wounds, for lighting and for the surface treatment of wooden boats.
Your guided hike from Novalja begins with a transfer to Paklenica National Park. Once there, you'll follow your guide along the spectacular canyons carved into the southern slopes of Velebit. During the hike, you'll learn all about this natural park and some anecdotes about Croatian nature.
During your hike in the Paklenica National Park, you'll pass through some magnificent landscapes that will leave you with some wonderful memories! At the end of the guided hike, the transfer bus will take you back to Novalja.
Experience a moment of relaxation in the unspoilt nature of the Velebit during this guided hike departing from Novalja! Everything is organised for you, so all you have to do is hop on the transfer bus and trust your experienced guide to enjoy the great outdoors in complete safety!
If you're looking for a hike in Croatia, don't miss out on its largest mountain range, book this guided hike in the Paklenica national park and discover the southern Velebit!
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Practical information
- Departure from Novalja to Paklenica National Park by tourist bus (approximately 2 hours)
- Arrival at Paklenica National Park
- Guided Hike along the canyons cut into the southern slopes of Velebit
- End of the hiking tour
- Departure from the Paklenica National Park back to Novalja (approximately 2 hours)
A minimum number of 4 participants is required to run this activity.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
1 guide is assigned for 20 guests, for over 20 guests, there will be 2 guides and for over 40 guests, 3 guides.
- Professionnal guide
- Entrance to the park
- Entrance to the cave
- Hiking shoes
- Comfortable and weather adapted clothing
- Backpack
- Water
- Snack
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Cap