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"One week of hiking, canyoning, rafting, sea kayaking & snorkeling  will make your holiday in Croatia unforgettable!"

    During one week time, unique combination of river, mountanins and sea will make it possible for you to experience the thrill of rafting and canyoning on Cetina River. Furthermore, you will paddle and snorkel in the crystal clear Adriatic Sea and walk the streets of the ancient Dalmatian towns. These adventures are equally exciting for all generations and they do not require any previous experience. Combination of the adrenaline adventures and relaxation in a house with a large garden and a swimming pool, close to the village Šestanovac will provide you with a week of unique active holiday.

TOUR SUMMARY

Days: 8

Location:  Šestanovac (40 km NE from city of Split, 60 km from Split Airport)

Activites included: Canyoning - Rafting - Sea kayaking & snorkeling - Hiking

Accommodation: Private house with a swimming pool

Meals included: Half-board (2 meals per day)

Group size: Minimum 2 - maximum 20

Age limit: Minimum 10 years if accompanied by adult

Price range:    650 €  -  760 €  (without flights)

ITINERARY  
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Day 1:    Airport Split – Šestanovac
Transfer from the airport to village Šestanovac. The accommodation in the vicinity of Šestanovac is designed for 20 persons and has air conditioned rooms, an outdoor and indoor dining room, a kitchen, a living room, a grill, a swimming pool and a large terrace.
Included meals: Welcome Dinner


Day 2:    Hiking
The morning begins with a short drive to canyon of  Cetina River, from where we will observe the deepest point of canyon and highest waterfall in Dalmatia, called Velika  Gubavica (55 meters). After that we continue the walk through field and dry part of canyon until we reach the viewpoint on mountains, sea and islands. The trail takes us along the old walking pathways which local inhabitants used as the only connection with the sea. We will also visit an old abandoned village and get to know with former way of life in this area. The guide will inform you about the history of the surrounding area and about activities that are waiting for you.
Included meals: Breakfast; Picnic lunch


Day 3:   Šestanovac – Čikotina lađa,   Rafting
Today is the day when you truly experience the Cetina river by going down in dinghies through the unique landscape created by the river, surrounded by cliffs and luxuriant vegetation. After taking your equipment and listening to the guide’s instructions you will get into your dinghies and master the rapids of the second and the third degree on your way to the village Blato na Cetini. Rapids and calm parts of the river take turns during the three-hour adventure. After we take our wet clothes off, we will have a barbecue on the meadow by the river.
Included meals: Breakfast; Barbecue lunch


Day 4:   Free day  or optional tours:  trip to Omiš or Rock climbing
Climbing a real rock near Šestanovac for the experienced ones or a climbing school for those without experience. Beside climbing, you can choose a trip to the old pirate port Omiš, a small town situated at the mouth of Cetina river with ancient fort still rising above it. Beside the historical sights, there are many bars and restaurants in Omiš, as well as a big sandy beach.
Included meals: Breakfast; Dinner


Day 5:   Šestanovac – Zadvarje, Canyoning
We are back on Cetina river. The most inaccessible, but also the most beautiful part of the river canyon is near the village Zadvarje, not far from Šestanovac. After we descend into the 170m deep canyon, we will swim, walk and visit the 55 meters high waterfall called Gubavica. We will go down the river accompanied by the roar of the water which formed its bed through thousands of years, creating waterfalls and crystal clear lakes where we swim. After the trip the lunch is organized in the local tavern.
Included meals: Breakfast; Lunch


Day 6:  Free day or optional tour: Canoe safari at Vrljika river and visit to Imotski lakes
Today you have a unique opportunity to visit two extraordinary lakes in Imotski (40 km north from Šestanovac), the Red lake (below the sea level) and the Blue lake. After that you can enjoy an easy paddling through the calm sections of Vrljika river and its green surroundings. When the adventure ends, the lunch will be orgnized in the local tavern.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner


Day 7:   Šestanovac – Brela ,  Sea kayaking & snorkeling
In the morning we go to Brela, a small town on Makarska riviera. After you get your equipment and hop into your kayaks, we will paddle to the beach known as Vrulja. Vrulja is famous for its underground river spring which flows from the mountain Biokovo to the sea. We will visit the spring and the nearby caves and then go to the beach where we can swim and snorkel.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Day 8:   Šestanovac – Airport Split
Transfer from Šestanovac to the airport.
Included meals: Breakfast


TOUR DETAILS   
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GROUP SIZE
Min 2 - Max 20 persons.

AGE LIMIT
Min. 10 years of age if accompanied by adult

TOUR STAFF & SUPPORT
Adventure Dalmatia Instructors & Local support

MEAL PLAN

7  breakfasts
4  dinners
2  lunches in the local restaurant
1  picnic lunch
1  barbecue lunch

NOTE: For the days that do not include certain meal, Pansion Šestan (the house where you are located) is offering an option of a lunch or a dinner with beverages included for a price of approx. 15 € per dish.


ACCOMMODATION
7 nights
Private accommodation

INCLUDED TRANSFERS
Airport Split – Šestanovac:    1h 15 min
Šestanovac – Rafting:               15 min
Šestanovac – Sea kayaking:      25 min
Šestanovac – Canyoning:          10 min
Šestanovac – Hiking:                10 min
Šestanovac – Airport Split:    1h 15 min

OPTIONAL TOURS (TRANSFERS INCLUDED)
Šestanovac - Canoe safari at Vrljika (full day)         53 € / person  
Šestanovac - rock climbing  (half day)                   35 € / person
Šestanovac - Omiš  (full day)                               25 € / person          


EQUIPMENT
All the equipment is included in price and is used in the following tours:

1.Canyoning:
    - long neoprene pants and jackets
    - helmets
    - life jackets
   Warning:  for this tour you have to bring training shoes or boots with shoelaces

2. Rafting:
    - dinghy for rafting
    - paddles
    - long neoprene pants and jackets
    - helmets
    - life jackets

3. Sea kayaking and canoe safari:
    - kayaks (double seated)
    - paddles
    - life jackets

    - helmets (only for canoe safari)

    - waterproof containers for personal things (only for sea kayaking)
    - snorkeling gear
(only for sea kayaking)

4. Rock climbing (as an optional tour):
    - ropes
    - carabiners 
    - harnesses
    - belay devices
    - climbing shoes
    - helmets
    - magnesium powder

USEFUL INFO

FOOD AND DRINK SUPPLY
Supermarkets in the village Šestanovac (1 km) and Zadvarje (3 km)


OTHER SERVICES
ATM, bank, post office, ambulance and church in the village Šestanovac (1 km) and Zadvarje (3 km)

ELECTRIC SUPPLY
220 V, 50 Hz Two round-pin plugs.

BAD WEATHER
In case of bad weather we keep the rights to change the order of trips and activities.
(note: all the activites will be held, only the order might be changed)

WHAT  TO  DO  EXTRA
RENT A BIKE
If you want to be active all the time and get to know the surrounding countryside well, you can rent bicycles Garry Fisher – Wahoo for 10 € per day.

HIKING AT NATURE PARK BIOKOVO MOUNTAIN
Hiking at nature park of Biokovo mountain (10 min drive to the start point - cca 6 €/person) will give you an opportunity to explore parts of the 2nd highest mountain of Croatia, from where you will have a breathtaking view at islands of Dalmatia and whole Makarska Riviera.

BEACHES AND SWIMMING (ADRIATIC SEA OR CETINA RIVER)
Nearest sea beach is only 10 minutes drive. Transportation can be arranged for approx. 7 €/person - both directions.
Nearest river beach is only 5 minutes drive. Transportation can be arranged for approx. 5€/person - both directions.

NIGHT LIFE
Nearest discotheque is in city of Makarska - a popular destination for summer night life, with a beautiful sea promenade and lots of bars and restaurants. It takes only 25 minutes drive and transportation can be arranged for approximately 15 €/person in both directions.

DESERTED UNDERGROUND ARMY BASE
You can visit army base carved into mountain Biokovo during 1950-es and Tito’s government, used as a shelter against potential atomic war, while now it is used for growth of mushrooms. For a small fee certain locals will take you there, where you can even taste some of the mushrooms delicacies, while listening to the story about the base history.

 

PRICES & DATES

 

Period Price Full Option Available Book now
June 05 - June 12, 2010 650 € Book now
June 12 - June 19, 2010 650 € Book now
June 19 - June 26, 2010 650 € Book now
June 26 - July 03, 2010 650 € Book now
July 03 - July 10, 2010 760 € Book now
July 10 - July 17, 2010 760 € Book now
July 17 - July 24, 2010 760 € Book now
July 24 - July 31, 2010 760 € Book now
July 31 - August 7, 2010 760 € Book now
August 07 - August 14, 2010 760 € Book now
August 14 - August 21, 2010 760 € Book now
August 21 - August 28, 2010 760 € Book now
August 28 - September 04, 2010 760 € Book now
September 04 - September 11, 2010 650 € Book now
September 11 - September 18, 2010 650 € Book now
September 18 - September 25, 2010 650 € Book now
Address: Matije Gupca 26, 21 000 Split, Croatia / tel: +385 21 540 642 / fax:++385 21 540 643 / mob:++385 91 501 2913, ++385 91 526 3813 /

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