Activities

All activities on this trip are designed to be flexible and can be adapted to suit the capabilities and ages of the group. Instruction is provided throughout by experienced guides and always operated in a safety-conscious manner. It is always possible to opt out of an activity if you wish to. The order of activities is subject to change due to local constraints.

Adventure Level

This is an active trip. None of the activities are compulsory and you can opt out or participate to your own level.  No previous experience is required for any activity and instruction is provided. Minimum age: 8 years.

Climate

Croatia has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot, sunny summers. Summer temperatures average 24-26ºC but can be much hotter in July and August; it tends to be a little cooler in the higher regions. Rainfall is low but cannot be ruled out at any time of year.

For worldwide climate information go to www.weatherbase.com

Croatian Rivers

Most rivers in Croatia, especially the ones we will visit on this trip flow in the karst area. This distinct landscape is formed by a combination of local conditions: The plants and animals produce carbon dioxide; which, when mixed with water, melts rocks rich with calcium carbonate. Dry, warm air helps water to evaporate and the resulting carbonate covers the ground, water plants and submerged wood, turning them into rocks. This occurs where water flows faster and is turbulent – on rapids and falls. As a result, the waterfalls "grow". The substance forming rocks and barriers is called "travertine" and the waterfall that you admired five years ago is probably higher and very different now! Travertine barriers are the reason that rivers Mreznica, Korana, Krupa, Zrmanja, Krka and even Una in some sections look like a chain of lakes connected with waterfalls.

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Responsible Travel

For every person travelling on this trip, The Adventure Company will donate £2 to a carbon offset programme. More details can be found on our website.

Your visit brings much needed income to this area where people are still trying to recover from the war-torn years that disrupted their lives so badly. The area you stay in is close to the Bosnian Border and was badly affected by the conflict. By visiting you are contributing directly to this recovery and helping local people rebuild their future.

Since the increase in popularity of bottled water, many countries are experiencing a problem of litter especially where adequate recycling is not available. Please could you try, where possible, to use purification tablets or filters for water or buy bigger bottles of water between group members and decant into your individual water bottles.