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ZAGREB CITY BREAK ADVENTURE
BIKE, HIKE & KAYAK
TRIP INFO
DURATION: 3 days/2 nights or 4 days/3 nights
ACTIVITIES: kayaking, walking, cycling, hiking
LEVEL: Easy/moderate
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Cycle through the bustling streets of Zagreb
- Kayak through the narrow deep gorge with magnificent waterfalls
- Walk around the Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Hike to the highest peak of the popular Zagreb mountain
- Explore local villages and taste traditional wines
DURATION: 3 days/2 nights or 4 days/3 nights
ACTIVITIES: kayaking, walking, cycling, hiking
LEVEL: Easy/moderate
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Cycle through the bustling streets of Zagreb
- Kayak through the narrow deep gorge with magnificent waterfalls
- Walk around the Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Hike to the highest peak of the popular Zagreb mountain
- Explore local villages and taste traditional wines
ITINERARY:
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
- Day 1: Arrival to Zagreb and Afternoon City Bike Tour
- Day 2: Mreznica River Kayaking & Visit to National Park Plitvice Lakes
- Day 3: Zagreb Bear Mountain Hiking (optional)
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
- Day 1: Arrival to Zagreb and Afternoon City Bike Tour
- Day 2: Mreznica River Kayaking & Visit to National Park Plitvice Lakes
- Day 3: Plesevica Wine Road Cycling
- Day 4: Zagreb Bear Mountain Hiking (optional)
Zagreb City Break Adventure is a perfect tour for people who love to explore cities and nature and at the same time stay active. It is a combination of sightseeing, exploring various places, and eating traditional local food, all that through different sports activities.
Zagreb is a multicultural city, Croatia’s capital placed in the very heart of the European continent. As such, it is a great mixture of various influences, but at the same time authentic and original. Being close to a beautiful Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO site, and the most popular National Park in Croatia makes it a perfect place for an active weekend getaway.
ITINERARY – 3 days/2 nights
Day 1: Arrival to Zagreb and afternoon city bike tour
Arrival to Zagreb and transfer to your accommodation. In the afternoon hours, we will meet for the city bike tour, get to know each other better, and talk about our upcoming adventure.
Zagreb is a big city and the best way to fully explore it is on two wheels. This bike tour will show you all the city highlights and much more. You will discover secret paths and hear interesting stories and anecdotes about Zagreb. Your guide will take you through the greenest parts of the city and show you real-life in Zagreb.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Night: 3* hotel in Zagreb
Day 2: Mreznica River Kayaking & Visit to National Park Plitvice Lakes
After a good night’s sleep, we will head towards the Mrežnica river, where our kayaking adventure starts. We will paddle through the narrow deep gorge passing over the stunning cascades, some up to 8 meters high. You can jump off the cliffs, climb waterfalls and swim under. Our guide will teach you how to paddle and take care of your safety.
After the kayaking trip, we will have a short break for lunch or snack and head towards the famous Plitvice Lakes for a walking tour.
Plitvice Lakes is Croatia’s most famous and oldest National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 16 turquoise lakes linked together with beautiful waterfalls and travertine pools, surrounded by beech and pine forests. It’s a place not to be missed while in Croatia.
We will finish the day with a drive back to Zagreb, where you will have time to relax and explore the city’s restaurant scene.
Duration: 3 hours kayaking/2-4 hours walking
Night: 3* hotel in Zagreb
Day 2: Mreznica River Kayaking & Visit to National Park Plitvice Lakes
After a good night’s sleep, we will head towards the Mrežnica river, where our kayaking adventure starts. We will paddle through the narrow deep gorge passing over the stunning cascades, some up to 8 meters high. You can jump off the cliffs, climb waterfalls and swim under. Our guide will teach you how to paddle and take care of your safety.
After the kayaking trip, we will have a short break for lunch or snack and head towards the famous Plitvice Lakes for a walking tour.
Plitvice Lakes is Croatia’s most famous and oldest National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 16 turquoise lakes linked together with beautiful waterfalls and travertine pools, surrounded by beech and pine forests. It’s a place not to be missed while in Croatia.
We will finish the day with a drive back to Zagreb, where you will have time to relax and explore the city’s restaurant scene.
Day 3: Departure day/ Optional Zagreb Mountain Hiking
Departure day and transfer to the airport, bus station, or your next hotel.
In the morning, a hike to Mountain Medvednica is optional for a supplement of 40 Euros.
There are numerous hiking trails that lead up the mountain hut Puntijarka and to Sljeme peak, and we will choose one according to your preferences. The views from the top are amazing and a must-see. We will take a coffee break and an optional homemade meal in one of the huts before heading down a different route.
Mountain Medvednica is a unique example of preserved nature at the doorstep of a large city. It is a favorite hiking, mountain biking, and skiing destination for the citizens of Zagreb and its visitors. It has been proclaimed a nature park to protect its rich and diverse living world. Well known for its dense forests and fresh air, it’s the ideal place to escape the summer heat and city hustle.
Duration: 2-5 hours (depending on your preferences)
PRICES & DATES – 3 days/2 nights
May (Low Season)
- Single room: 470 € per person
June-September
- Single room: 490 € per person
May (Low Season)
- Single room: 470 € per person
June-September
- Single room: 490 € per person
ALL PRICES INCLUDE
– 2 nights in a 3*hotel in Zagreb center
– 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
– transfer from/to Zagreb airport
– transport throughout the trip
– activities and equipment
– Plitvice National Park entrance
– English speaking guide
– basic insurance
– local taxes
NOT INCLUDED
– fligh ticket (you can contact us for help in finding one)
– lunch and extra meals
ITINERARY – 4 days/3 nights
Day 1: Arrival to Zagreb and afternoon city bike tour
Arrival to Zagreb and transfer to your accommodation. In the afternoon hours, we will meet for the city bike tour, get to know each other better, and talk about our upcoming adventure.
Zagreb is a big city and the best way to fully explore it is on two wheels. This bike tour will show you all the city highlights and much more. You will discover secret paths and hear interesting stories and anecdotes about Zagreb. Your guide will take you through the greenest parts of the city and show you real-life in Zagreb.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Night: 3* hotel in Zagreb
Day 2: Mreznica River Kayaking & Visit to National Park Plitvice Lakes
After a good night’s sleep, we will head towards the Mrežnica river, where our kayaking adventure starts. We will paddle through the narrow deep gorge passing over the stunning cascades, some up to 8 meters high. You can jump off the cliffs, climb waterfalls and swim under. Our guide will teach you how to paddle and take care of your safety.
After the kayaking trip, we will have a short break for lunch or snack and head towards the famous Plitvice Lakes for a walking tour.
Plitvice Lakes is Croatia’s most famous and oldest National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 16 turquoise lakes linked together with beautiful waterfalls and travertine pools, surrounded by beech and pine forests. It’s a place not to be missed while in Croatia.
We will finish the day with a drive back to Zagreb, where you will have time to relax and explore the city’s restaurant scene.
Duration: 3 hours kayaking/2-4 hours walking
Night: 3* hotel in Zagreb
Day 2: Mreznica River Kayaking & Visit to National Park Plitvice Lakes
After a good night’s sleep, we will head towards the Mrežnica river, where our kayaking adventure starts. We will paddle through the narrow deep gorge passing over the stunning cascades, some up to 8 meters high. You can jump off the cliffs, climb waterfalls and swim under. Our guide will teach you how to paddle and take care of your safety.
After the kayaking trip, we will have a short break for lunch or snack and head towards the famous Plitvice Lakes for a walking tour.
Plitvice Lakes is Croatia’s most famous and oldest National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 16 turquoise lakes linked together with beautiful waterfalls and travertine pools, surrounded by beech and pine forests. It’s a place not to be missed while in Croatia.
We will finish the day with a drive back to Zagreb, where you will have time to relax and explore the city’s restaurant scene.
Day 3: Plesivica Wine Road Cycling
Our cycling adventure starts in a small charming town of Samobor, a real hidden gem famous for its Baroque architecture and delicious local desert „kremsnite“. We will cycle through the nature park while exploring the local villages and beautiful nature. Our scenic ride over the hills will take us to Plesivica wine road and its charming vineyards where we will enjoy inevitable wine tasting in some of the best local cellars and have a tasty optional lunch.
Plesevica region is a true symbol of wine-growing tradition and wine production in central Croatia. Along the wine route of Plesevica, there are 40 hospitable homesteads that offer a wide selection of wine tasting and local food. You will taste some of the best Croatian wines and learn about local customs and traditions.
After the tour, we will drive back to Zagreb and you will have free time to relax and explore the city’s vibrant street life.
Duration: 3-4 hours biking, 2 hours sightseeing
Night: 3* hotel in Zagreb
Day 4: Departure day/ Optional Zagreb Mountain Hiking
Departure day and transfer to the airport, bus station, or your next hotel.
In the morning, a hike to Mountain Medvednica is optional for a supplement of 40 Euros.
There are numerous hiking trails that lead up the mountain hut Puntijarka and to Sljeme peak, and we will choose one according to your preferences. The views from the top are amazing and a must-see. We will take a coffee break and an optional homemade meal in one of the huts before heading down a different route.
Mountain Medvednica is a unique example of preserved nature at the doorstep of a large city. It is a favorite hiking, mountain biking, and skiing destination for the citizens of Zagreb and its visitors. It has been proclaimed a nature park to protect its rich and diverse living world. Well known for its dense forests and fresh air, it’s the ideal place to escape the summer heat and city hustle.
Duration: 2-5 hours (depending on your preferences)
Day 4: Departure day/ Optional Zagreb Mountain Hiking
Departure day and transfer to the airport, bus station, or your next hotel.
In the morning, a hike to Mountain Medvednica is optional for a supplement of 20 Euros.
There are numerous hiking trails that lead up the mountain hut Puntijarka and to Sljeme peak, and we will choose one according to your preferences. The views from the top are amazing and a must-see. We will take a coffee break and optional homemade meal in one of the huts before heading down a different route.
Mountain Medvednica is a unique example of preserved nature at the doorstep of a large city. It is a favorite hiking, mountain biking, and skiing destination for the citizens of Zagreb and its visitors. It has been proclaimed a nature park to protect its rich and diverse living world. Well known for its dense forests and fresh air, it’s the ideal place to escape the summer heat and city hustle.
Duration: 2-5 hours (depending on your preferences)
PRICES & DATES – 4 days/3 nights
May (Low Season)
- Single room: 660 € per person
June-September
- Single room: 690 € per person
May (Low Season)
- Single room: 660 € per person
June-September
- Single room: 690 € per person
ALL PRICES INCLUDE
– 3 nights in a 3* hotel in Zagreb center
– 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
– transfer from/to Zagreb airport
– transport throughout the trip
– activities and equipment
– Plitvice National Park entrance
– English speaking guide
– basic insurance
– local taxes
NOT INCLUDED
– fligh ticket (you can contact us for help in finding one)
– lunch and extra meals
– 2nd-day dinner
– optional wine tasting
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NOTES ON PRICES
– Prices are fixed in Euros and Kunas
If you wish to pay in another currency than the Euro, the exact value will be calculated according to the exchange rate of the Croatian National Bank on the day of booking.
– Children price: 8-12 years old
Please note that all children must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to participate in sports activities. One child enjoying the discount shares the room with parents; two or more children can have their own room.
– Base price is per person in a Double/Twin or Triple room
Child discount (8-12 years) is approximately -10% and Single room supplement is approximately +20%, as marked in the price list above
– Family and group discount
Feel free to send us your family/group details and we’ll let you know if we can offer a discount for those dates and group size.
DEPARTURE DATES 2025 (standard = Fridays)
MAY: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
JUNE: 6, 13, 20, 27
JULY: 4, 11, 18, 25
AUGUST: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
SEPTEMBER: 5, 12, 19, 26
DEPARTURES CAN BE ORGANISED ON ANY DATE OF YOUR CHOICE, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY.
If the majority of you trip happens on summer dates (Jun-Sept), summer prices apply.
The trip can be organised all year round, with some itinerary modifications in winter time.
DETAILS – Zagreb City Break Adventure
- Group size: 1-8 persons (we usually work with small groups in order to provide high quality service, but we can also accommodate bigger groups on request).
- Meals: The price of Zagreb City Break Adventure includes most meals. Our guides will be happy to recommend you a local restaurant or grocery store for meals that are not included in the tour. We can provide vegetarian meals with advance notice. If you have any special dietary needs or restrictions, please let us know as soon as possible.
- Accommodation: private ensuite rooms in charming 3-star hotels and guesthouses. For families or groups of friends, it’s possible to get a whole private house or apartment with advance notice. If you prefer to upgrade to a 4 or 5-star hotel, please contact us to check availability and surcharge.
