Canoe-Kayak down Zrmanja River from Kaštel Žegarski

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Canoe safari: If you like being outdoors and active, whether it is your first time holding a paddle or you are a canoeist with certain experience, Zrmanja canoe safari is the right choice for you!

If you like being outdoors and active, whether it is your first time holding a paddle or you are a canoeist with certain experience, Zrmanja canoe safari is the right choice for you!

Upon your arrival, the guides will help you with the preparation and you'll be given a waterproof barrel for your picnic, towels, water, sun cream, camera or any other personal item. Once you are ready, you'll get geared up in a life jacket, a helmet, a paddle (a neoprene suit and a rain jacket in case of colder weather) and in no time you'll be looking like a professional canoeist. Your trip leader will give you a briefing on the safety instructions and teach you how to paddle the canoe. Then you're off!

Paddle through rapids
During the first part of the excursion, which is calmer, you will get to practice your paddling skills. By the time you get hungry, you'll find yourself at the beautiful Krupa River for a self-brought picnic and swimming break.

After which you’ll paddle through rapids, go down waterfalls, swim and witness the beauty of nature at its fullest. The trip ends in Muškovci village and once you've changed into dry clothes, you'll be transferred back. No previous canoeing experience is needed. Even children from 6 years of age, accompanied by parents, can participate. You'll use a two-people sit-on-top canoes which are easy and safe to navigate.

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Practical information

In case of higher water levels, you will use rafting boats.

Course of events

- Arrival at the destination - Kaštel Žegarski Village
- Prepare for the trip
- Start the trip
- Picnic break
- Continue down river
- Finish up the trip
- Optional refreshments
- Departure
*Transfer from the finish to the starting point where you left your car is included in the price.

Activity requirements

It is preferably to know how to swim, but it's not necessary. For children it is also preferable that they are not afraid of splashing in water.

Special terms

Please note that rafting boats are used in case of high water levels.

Directions from Šibenik, Vodice, Biograd, Pakostane to Zrmanja River: Follow the old road in the direction of Zagreb and directions BENKOVAC - OBROVAC, and stay on that main road till OBROVAC, once on the big crossroad DO NOT TURN down to the town Obrovac but continue STRAIGHT towards Kaštel Žegarski once there just follow the signs RAFTREK to the start. Raftrek is the second agency when you enter Kaštel Žegarski so please follow the RAFTREK signs until you reach the base house
From Šibenik, Vodice it takes 1 hour and 20 minutes and from Pakoštane, Biograd about 1 hour.
GPS: N 44° 9' 42.72" E 15° 50' 54.90"
Kaštel Žegarski meeting point

Directions from Zadar to Zrmanja River: Follow the old road in the direction of Zagreb and directions Smilčić - OBROVAC, and stay on that main road till OBROVAC, once on the big crossroad DO NOT TURN down to the town Obrovac but continue STRAIGHT towards Kaštel Žegarski once there just follow the signs RAFTREK to the start. Raftrek is the second agency when you enter in Kaštel Žegarski so please follow our RAFTREK signs until you reach the base house
From Zadar it takes about 1 hour.
GPS: N 44° 9' 42.72" E 15° 50' 54.90"
Kaštel Žegarski meeting point

Min 4 – max 30 persons per group; larger groups are on request.
NOTE: if the group has less than 4 people signed up and the clients still want to do the trip rather than cancel, you'll be charged an extra 20%.

Accommodation and transportation can be requested directly with your guide for an additional sum.

Meeting point:
From Zadar, go towards Obrovac, and then for the village of Kaštel Žegarski. After you enter the village, follow the “RAFTREK” signs
Spoken languages:English, Croatian
Included
  • Expert guide
  • Nature park entrance fees
  • Use of necessary equipment
  • Insurance
  • Secure parking for personal cars at the start point
  • Return transfer from end point back to your personal car
Excluded
  • Tranfers
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Extra clothes to change after the trip
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • In case you have water shoes it would be great to bring them if not they will be provided
  • Towel and a bathing suit
  • Polyester t-shirt
  • Sunscreen
  • Picnic

Reviews

Average rating

4.5/5

(22)
  • Excellent
    63.6%
    14
  • Very good
    27.3%
    6
  • Average
    4.5%
    1
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Nadav N., Germany — 30/08/2024
5/5
The river is beautiful and the instructors were very professional
Koen D., Netherlands — 17/08/2023
5/5
We were perfectly guided in inflatable kayaks through a beautiful canyon. Our guides were really helpfull. The group was quite big but we had a wonderful time
Martin D., Slovakia — 27/07/2023
5/5
The activity was super fun, safe, our child is only 5 years old, but totally enjoyed.
Amy G., United Kingdom — 05/06/2018
5/5
We went rafting as a group down the river Zrmanja, swam and learned about the local area.
Josip K., Croatia — 31/08/2017
5/5
Canoeing was a fun activity and it took about 4 hours. It is not exhausting at all.

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