Hotel Rajna
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VELEBIT PHOTO SAFARI - Day Tour
A whole day tour on 4x4. Velebit Nature Park. Zadar Region.
Mountain Velebit, Croatian longest mountain range, stretches along the Adriatic sea
from Vratnik above Senj in northwest to Zrmanja river southeast. Its length is 145 km.
Abounds in nature diversity, unique karst landscapes and history. Because of its
distinctive features it was proclaimed a nature park in 1982.
If you are looking for an adventures tour discovering some of the most picturesque rural
places and wish to enjoy untouched nature then Velebit Photo Safari is right tour for you.
Join our friendly guides on the safari day-tour and explore a part of our great mythic
mountain. Our day excursion Velebit Photo Safari by terrain vehicles (4x4 LR D) leads you
through the scenic hinterland routes and stunning scenery of unspoiled nature.
We'll take you to the southern slopes of Velebit mountain where you'll enjoy beautiful
views of Adriatic sea and Zadar archipelago in one, and Paklenica National Park and
Sveto brdo summit on the other side. You'll be amazed by the surrounding sights and
fragrances.
Short drives are combined with many stops for easy walk, photo shooting, refreshments
and lunch which we serve at the typical rural household. Our guides will teach you about
life of cattle-breeders who lived here on the same way for thousands of years, about
some interesting facts of Velebit, its wildlife and more...
We'll drive up to 1000 m a.s.l. to the foothills of Tulove grede – a very picturesque
limestone cliff well known among Winnetou fans as well as is the River Zrmanja Canyon,
where films of legendary Indian hero – Winnetou were shot (based on the novels of very
favored German novelist Karl May).
FACT SHEET
Difficulty: easy,
Duration: 7 hours
Physical Requirements: no. (Not recommended for pregnant women, people with back
problems or who had a recent back surgery.)
Age Recommendations: 3 years and older
Start: hotel Rajna (or parking lot at Maslinica bridge on Jadranska magistrala – road D8)
Availability: all year round
Departure time: 9 AM
Return to Starigrad: 4 PM
Onsite Facilities: toilettes at one break
Group size: The minimum group size is 4 persons.
Guide: a trained, experienced guide, speaking English and/or German
Price: 135,00 €, Children up to 12 years old – 67,50 €
What’s included: guide, lunch, drinks, Nature Park fee.
What to bring: light hiking or sports footwear, small backpack, raingear, sun cream,
fleece jacket, small water bottle, camera, swimwear, money, ID.