Gentle adrenaline tour – Gorski Kotar – Croatia

Arrival in Varaždin in the afternoon, accommodation in the hotel, early dinner
Evening Tour of Varaždin, Croatian “Vienna”.

The city of Varaždin is located in the northwestern part of Croatia on the right bank of the Drava River.
Varaždin reveals itself to the guest as a rare urban pearl. To this day, Varaždin has retained some important features of Croatian “Vienna” as a city of baroque, music and flowers.
The biggest attraction of Varaždin is the fortress called “Stari grad” – Old Town.

As the operetta “Countess Mariza” by Emmerich Kálmán ​says”: “Come to Varaždin”

In 1994, the village of Čigoč was declared the first European stork village.
In summer, the stork population is larger than the human population of the village.

Lonjsko Polje Nature Park: Get to know the largest Croatian floodplain of the Danube basin and the traditional architecture of this area.

Lunch at “Tradicije Čigoč”, autochthonous ambience with traditional Croatian delicacies.

Transfer Čigoč – Delnice 2 h 20 min, 220 km

Accommodation in the hotel, dinner, overnight.

After breakfast a short drive (10 min) to Lokvarka Cave.

We dive into the mystical world of the karst underground. Paved paths and stairs lead us to three explored cave halls for a total distance of 1200 meters. The path we can go leads to a depth of about 40 meters.

Nearby is the forest park Golubinjak. Beech, fir and spruce trees, sometimes over 35 m high, on the basis of huge limestone rocks, give this area the characteristics of a Special Protection Area of forest vegetation.
Golubinjak is ideal for enjoying and relaxing in nature, active visitors have numerous hiking trails.

Numerous establishments take care of the gastronomic offer, with an enchanting view of the lakes.

After lunch we drive to the nature house “Kotač” which is only 5 minute drive away. Here we treat ourselves with a tasting of homemade medicinal liqueurs made from various plants. There is also a permanent exhibition room mainly related to the history of Luzinska Street, a 200-year-old road connecting Rijeka and Karlovac (continent with the sea).

Return to Delnice, dinner, overnight.

Our first destination today is the town of Brod na Kupi. Here life takes place in harmony with nature.
Our first stop is rafting or canoeing. Depending on the season and rainfall, the rivers offer extraordinary adventures.
Of course with experienced teachers and animators. The main rafting season is from April to June and from September to October.

As part of the rafting, we have an agreed lunch.

In Brod na Kupi we go to the castle of the Zrinski noble family, today a particularly valuable cultural monument. In 1651, Petar Zrinski had his first castle built in Brod na Kupi, probably on the site of an older 15th-century Frankopan castle.
Today Zrinski Castle houses a permanent exhibition on forestry, hunting and fishing, which informs visitors about the diverse fauna of Gorski Kotar and the activities in the forests of this region.

Return to Delnice Free time, dinner, overnight.

To be continued, after a 15-minute drive we reach the adrenaline park Kupjak.
We are offered a wide range of outdoor activities with a large dose of adrenaline. Zip line, paintball, suspension bridges, archery…
Each participant chooses the activity that suits them according to their inclinations.
Lunch break – individually

We drive to the next place, Zeleni Vir picnic spot and Devil’s Pass.

An easy hiking trail (about 2 hours) during which we admire the beautiful natural beauties that Gorski Kotar offers: Zeleni Vir, the canyon, waterfall, Vražji prolaz, Muzava hiža and (cave in Devil’s Canyon).

Return to Delnice, dinner, overnight stay.

Risnjak National Park, the Risnjak massif with the white of its rocks, rises dominantly above the green of the Gorski Kotar forests. Beautiful views stretching from 1528 m above sea level to the Kvarner Bay, Istria and the Julian Alps in neighboring Slovenia will remain in the memory of every visitor.

We immediately go to the “Leskova Educational Trail”, the Leska Educational Trail is a simple and well-groomed circular route enriched with educational boards. Hiking can be enjoyed by everyone as it is also suitable for children, the elderly and those with poorer health and physical condition. It will take you through a lush forest, across meadows, along a stream and through the village of Leska. The educational boards contain interesting information about flora and fauna, forest communities and natural features of Gorski Kotar.

Lunch break in Risnjak National Park (individually).

We go to the source of the Kupa river. The National Park says it in one sentence: “The source of the Kupa River is one of many unsolved karst mysteries, one of the most powerful, longest and deepest Croatian springs. The hiking trail “Razloge – Kupa Spring” is the most popular trail leading to the spring. It takes about 30-45 minutes one way.
Butterflies occupy a very important place in the valley of the river Kupa, therefore the whole valley is called “Butterfly Valley”. You will surely remember it forever as you will experience one of the most beautiful scenes: a multitude of carefree and playful butterflies, sheltered in their own pristine nature.

Return to Delnice, dinner, overnight stay.

The cowboy village of Roswell was created during the shooting of the film about Winnetou in 2015. We will immerse ourselves in the Wild West, where, in addition to the cowboy village, we can try archery, horseshoes, horseback riding, Winchester shooting and lasso throwing…

Lunch break.

Cowboy village Roswell – Tuheljske Toplice 1 h 45 min, 163 km

Accommodation in a hotel.

Terme Tuhelj Spa Hotel is located next to a thermal spring in the mountainous region of Hrvatsko Zagorje, 40 km from Zagreb. Numerous indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and steam baths are available on site.

Free afternoon, possibility to swim, dinner, overnight stay.

Krapina or more precisely Krapina Neanderthal Museum is one of the most modern museum projects in Croatia and in this part of Europe. An interesting story about the life and culture of the Neanderthals in Krapina, a variety of multimedia and other content, and most importantly, special architecture awaits you. The new museum is connected to the site of prehistoric man, Krapina on Hušnjakovo Hill, by well-groomed hiking trails.

Around noon departure to Germany.