Boomers Abroad

Description

1. Day - Arrival

Arrival in Opatija, meeting with guide and presentation of program. Dinner and overnight. Possibility to organise transfer from any airport/bus/train station to hotel.

2. Day - Nature Park Ucka

Due to its outstanding natural characteristics, Ucka mountain and a part of Cicarija massif, with a total area of 146 km2, were proclaimed a nature reserve park in 1999. The length of this mountain range is 20 kilometres, and between 4 9 kilometres in width. The eastern slopes of Ucka are mostly covered by forest and are descend sharply towards the sea. The western side along the main ridge with its height approximately 300 metres below the peak is unusually steep, after which the ground unfolds into raised terrace of the continental Istria. Breakfast, dinner and overnight

Difference in high: 1200 m
Trekking: 4-5 hours

3. Day - National Park Risnjak

"A Nature Museum" - The mountain Risnjak massif was proclaimed a national park in 1953. It offers walking tours through intact nature, along marked pathways away from civilisation where you have an opportunity for a pleasant and relaxing holiday. A great number of unique geographical, geological, biological and climatic phenomena are found in a comparatively small, easily accessible area. We should point out ten different wooded areas, fifty-one bird species, many mammals, a highly educational pathway Leska, Veliki Risnjak peak (1528 m) as one of the most beautiful Croatian gazebos. Breakfast, dinner and overnight.

Difference in high: 400 m
Trekking: 4-5 hours

4. Day - White and Samarian Cliffs

White and Samarian cliffs are part of the mountain Velika Kapela (Large Chapel). In the beginning, both were in close contact consisting of unique highland spurs. However, later tectonic forces carved up that part into many smaller rocks that under atmospheric and chemical activities present today miraculously beautiful and outstanding shapes. Subsequently, those rocks were named after the aforementioned shapes: Dvorac (a Castle), Covuljak (a Little Man), Morski pas (a Shark), Amfiteatar (Amphitheatre), Piramida (Pyramid), Dvorac-Kula (Castle-Tower), Prsti (Fingers)... The rocks are unique in beauty, incomparable and nothing similar to anything that exists already. The beauty of their rough and primeval nature is enchanting. Nature has created the labyrinth of Krast shapes, many high, sheer cliffs, as well as the impassable Karst swallow-holes and chasms with everlasting snow on the ground. Looking at it from a scientific point of view, the White and Samarian cliffs were proclaimed a strict nature reserve in 1985 not only due to its exquisite beauty but also to its uniqueness as a point of interest. Owing to its inaccessibility, the Rocks were isolated and less known, therefore, its natural qualities are completely intact. Breakfast, dinner and overnight.

Difference in high: 150 m
Trekking: 4-5 hours

5. Day - National Park North Velebit

Transfer to Zavian in National Park North Velebit. The Park covers the surface of 109 km2, and inside there is the Hajduki & Roanski Ledges Strict Reserve, famous for its geomorphological phenomena - the pits. Until now, there are more than 150 pits discovered, out of which the most famous is Luke's pit, discovered in 1992. Inside the reserve there is a widely known Velebit Botany Garden, founded by the pharmacology professor Fran Kuaan in 1967. We will hike the most famous and widely known is the Premui's trail, named after its constructor, the BSc forestry Ante Premui who built it in the late 1933. The path runs through the most beautiful and the most interesting parts of the park. Breakfast, dinner and overnight in mountain hut.

Difference in high: 336 m
Trekking: 8 hours

6. Day - National Park Paklenica

Breakfast, Transfer to national park Paklenica, a national park on the southern side of Velebit, the largest mountain massif of Croatia. Two impressive canyons of Velika and Mala Paklenica, vertically cut into the mountain from the sea to the peaks are the main attraction of the park; there are several unusual carstic forms, several caves, and extremely rich and varied flora and fauna; monumental steep rock Anica kuk is the most popular destination for Croatian alpinists training. Breakfast, dinner and overnight.

Difference in high: 650 m
Hiking: 6-7 hours

7. Day - National Park Plitvice Lakes

Breakfast, Plitvice lakes are considered one of the most beautiful natural phenomena in the world. The sixteen lakes, connected by waterfalls, cascade through the picturesque surrounding. Plitvice Lakes were declared a national park in 1949. A guided tour of the park lasts about 5 hours including panoramic train, boat and a hiking tour. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Difference in high: 150 m
Hiking: 4-5 hours

8. Day - Departure

Breakfast and departure to Opatija. Possibility to organize transfer from any airport/bus train station to hotel.