THE VELEBIT PASSAGE

8 DAY TRIP or 16 DAY OPTION

ISLANDS: RAB AND PAG / 1 NATIONAL & 1 NATURE PARK

PRICES,DEPARTURE DATES AND DISCOUNTS / DOWNLOAD FULL ITINERARY AND MAP

Short introduction

We'll start this trip from the Geological Island of Rab(from where we are) by exploring his natural beauties and long interesting history.We will be jumping in the caves and diving out of them,climb on the cliffs,enjoy in hidden sandy beaches and discover many other interesting things.Paddling under the sacred and secret Velebit mountain will bring us to the bay of the Island of Pag and it's spectacular coves and beaches.On our way to Pag we will visit the Nature Park Zavratnica - a miniature Fiord with sunken ship from the WW II.The National Park Paklenica will be our base for the last two days as we will explore this Canyon on foot and have a real speleo-adventure in the amazing cave of Modrich ,not to mention the rafting adventure in the snake shape river canyon of Zrmanja.

**There is an option to continue this trip who is originally 16 days long.Click HERE to see the 16 day option.

Interesting sights: Historical Islands Rab and Pag , 1 National Park ,1 Nature Park, Mini Fijord, Sunken WW II ship,Cliffs,Fortress,Waterfalls,Caves,hidden beaches.........

Activities: Paddling, snorkeling, swimming, hiking,caving ,rafting...

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Transfer to our hotel accommodation in Rab. Trip briefing is held at 7.00pm followed by a welcome dinner at our residence with native food . We will give out 20 liter dry-bags to pack for the kayaking . Any excess luggage that you do not take on kayaking will be transferred to our hotel in Skradin, where we finish. A tour of the old city of Rab will be adjusted to everyone’s arrival time.

Day 2 – Excursion to the highest point on the Island of Rab with a view on the entire Kvarner Bay. Then it is time to start paddling from the Lopar peninsula following the coastline filled with sandy coves and beaches before camping in the Bay of Sahara.This part of Rab is protected under the Geological Park founded in 2006.In the year of 2009 the Archeologist have found the Roman ceramic workshop from the 1'st century.

Day 3 – We head towards the Medova Buža Cave system on the north east side of the island.Will jump in that turquoise cave and than dive out in a silence as there lives a big colony of bats who are protected . We keep a look out for Griffin Vultures as we paddle to the red sand bay of Mag, surrounded by limestone craters where we camp

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Day 4 – Paddle to Zavratnica fjord in the Nature Park Velebit where we'll snorkel around the sunken war ship from the 2'nd World War.. After lunch we continue paddling to the Bay of Svetojanj on the Island of Pag where the 6'th century fortification is situated. Just a bay ahead we'll make a camp on the beach

Day 5 – Paddle to Bay of Žigljen to meet our van for a short transfer to the Bay of Caska. This is the location of the old city of Kisa which sunk into the sea after an earthquake in the 4th century. In 2009 the archeologists have make an amazing discovery-they found the sewn ship that is more than 2000 y.old.We'll continue our paddling bay passing by the villages and beaches until we reach the sandy bay of Slana (Salty)..

Day 6 – Paddle to the “new” renaissance city of Pag (established in the year 1443). After lunch and a tour of the town we will transfer to Paklencia National Park where we camp for two nights. Campground, electricity and clothes washing.

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Day 7 – Today we'll have a day of walking and cave exploring in Paklencia National Park. We will walk through deep canyons cut through Karstic limestone and then visit the stunning Modric Caves.Our speleology guide will lead you through secret labyrinths and narrow passages to spectacular halls where strange and original hosts await you: pipe organs, cuttlefishes, crabs, fairies… The list of surprises nature and your imagination can provide under the lights of carbide lamps is practically unlimited.Campground, electricity.

Day 8 – After an early breakfast we transfer to the Zrmanja river. This beautiful jewel cuts through a deep canyon and offers some delightful paddling. Aided by the current we use 2 person sit on top kayaks ideally suited to maneuver the many twists and turns along the river. Travertine barriers create stunning waterfalls and the lush surrounds provide a lovely contrast to the stark landscapes seen during our sea kayak trip. The 8 day option finish here with the transfer to the town of Zadar.Transfer to our camp at Sukoshan for those who choose the 16 days option.

*FOR MORE INFO ON 16 DAYS OPTION CLICK HERE

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PRICES , DEPARTURE DATES AND DISCOUNTS

The rate includes: expert guide(BCU 4 stars),sea kayak Prijon Excursion(double) or Touryak(single), lifejacket,sprayskirt,dry bag, tent,sleeping bag,foam mat,all caving and rafting equipment,group transfer from the Zadar airport to Rab,luggage transfer to our hotel in Skradin,all additional land transfers during the trip,Tickets to National and Nature Parks,all meals starting with dinner on day one to lunch on day 8,water and sojourn tax .

The rate does not include: sleeping bag ( can be hired from us for 10 € for this trip) , beverages and all additional orders in restaurant,tickets to museums and other cultural sights on the way,any flights,airport taxes,travel insurance,tips,thermarests are not provided but can be a good idea.

Please note: take only biodegradable shampoo,preferably saltwater.If not available you can buy it from our guides.

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