Canoe-Kayak down Zrmanja River from Kaštel Žegarski

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Spoken languages: Croatian, English
Minimum age: From 6 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info

Activity description

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. 

Offer Description

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.

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
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Meeting point
From Zadar, go towards Obrovac, and then for the village of Kaštel Žegarski. After you enter the village, follow the “RAFTREK” signs Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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  • 5 / 5

It was really beautiful and fun. Great for beginners.

  • 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

  • 5 / 5

The activity was super fun, safe, our child is only 5 years old, but totally enjoyed.

  • 5 / 5

Activity was fine for everyone, we enjoyed it

  • 5 / 5

De 10h à 11h recuperation du materiel, brifing de navigation 11h à 16h descente des 10km (du plat et quelques rapides mais tout le monde peut le faire) en canoe pneumatique de 2 places avec des 3 pauses rapides

  • 4 / 5

Il y avait peu d'eau compte tenu de la période de l'année

  • 2 / 5

The waterfall are very easy, not enough water to have fun. And when there are some big waterfall we are doing using an easy way, than monitors are going in a better way to have more fun. Quite disappointing if you already have some knowledge in kayak.

  • 5 / 5

Très bon moment en famille, assez sportif

  • 5 / 5

War sehr schön, hätte aber noch Tick spannender bzw. anspruchsvoller sein können :-)

  • 4.5 / 5

Bien super joli

  • 5 / 5

L'activité proposé est très sympa, les guides sont top. Peu être un peu trop de canoe par groupe.

  • 4 / 5

We really appreciated this activity. Our two guides were really kind and fun. Unfortunately, there were too many boats and the rhythm was too slow. It would have been necessary to cut the group in two.

  • 5 / 5

Nicht zu schwer, nicht zu leicht, familiengeeignet, im Boot mit Elternteil ab ca.6 Jahre/ allein ab ca.12 Jahre.

  • 4 / 5

Kayaking on the Zrmanja river.

  • 4.5 / 5

Het eerste deel is eerder rustig en voor sommige saai, maar het tweede stuk is echt de moeite. Stroomversnellingen en watervallen als deze had ik nog nooit gedaan. Gaf een geweldig gevoel en ook de stopplaats is adembenemend. Tip: niet eten en zwemmen. Eten doe je achteraf

  • 4 / 5

We liked it very much, it was a pleasant trip, we just wanted to stay a little longer on the swimming spot.

  • 3.3 / 5

To many kayaks in our group.

  • 5 / 5

We went rafting as a group down the river Zrmanja, swam and learned about the local area.

  • 5 / 5

Canoeing was a fun activity and it took about 4 hours. It is not exhausting at all.

  • 5 / 5

Very nice location, beautiful environment, nice rapids and waterfalls, very well organised by the organisation up front, during and after tour!