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Korana river

Suddenly the deep canyon of the river Korana occurs in front of your sight. During french administration, a wooden bridge was built across the Korana river, and it still stands and testifies together with the walls of the Napoleon magazine, on these turmoiled times. Natural beauty of this whole area has always attracted passers-by and curious ones.

Active sports: rafting, canoe safari, swimming, diving, rowing

Rafting 

from 25 € per person
Meeting point is in Veljun, a village 20 km from Karlovac in direction to the National park Plitvice. Veljun is only 2 hours drive from Opatija. You will raft along the uninhabited part of the river that is category III when the water level is high and category II when it is low.
Departures in:
MODERATE
MAX-GROUP
FAMILY
TIME : 2 - 5 hours | distance : 15 km
locatin : Korana / Veljun / Karlovac / CROATIA

route 1 - KORANA "TURIST"

Description of your rafting experience:

Meeting point is in Veljun, a village 20 km from Karlovac in direction to the National park Plitvice. Veljun is only 2 hours drive from Opatija. You will raft along the uninhabited part of the river that is category III when the water level is high and category II when it is low. The fact that you pass through an uninhabited area gives you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the untouched parts of nature. The rafting ends at the “Stari mlin na Korani” ranch. The route is 15 km long, you pass over 10 plaster stone barriers up to 2 meters in height, and the trip lasts from 2 -3 hours and if the water level is low up to 5 hours. Transfer during the trip and a skipper in every boat are included in the price. Special gift for the group is a CD with photos as a souvenir of the trip.

Min. and max. number of people: 12 - 48

Min. and max. age: from 7 to 60 years old

Necessary equipment:

Bring an extra T-shirt, bathing suit, towel and a pair of extra footwear. All other necessary equipment will be ensured: boats – special „Colorado boats“ made for 6-8 people and for water cathegots up to IV, paddles, neoprene wet suits (if necessary), anorak jackets, waistcoats, helmets-obligatory and waterproof barrels for your things.

Price: 

March 1st – May 1st  and August 10th  - 25th - 170,00 Kn / 25 €
May 1st – August 10th and August 25th – November 1st - 190,00 Kn / 27 €

 

route 2 - KORANA "HARD"

Description of your rafting experience:

Meeting point is in Veljun, a village 20 km from Karlovac in direction to the National park Plitvice. Veljun is only 2 hours drive from Opatija. For this route it will be necessary to carry the raft for about 200 meters to the river which means that you’re really in the wilderness. When the water level is high, the river is IV category which presents a special adrenalin delight. To pass this route you need to be physically fit and very daring as you’re passing through otherwise untouched nature. You will cross over 30 plaster stone barriers, some of which are very difficult and demand high level of concentration. This route is recommended to younger and physically fit persons. It is about 15 km long and it can be finished in 2-3 hours. Transfer during the trip, a skipper in every boat and insurance are included in the price. Special gift for the group is a CD with photos as a souvenir of the trip.

Min. and max. number of people:
12 - 48

Min. and max. age: necessary phisical fitness

Necessary equipment: Bring an extra T-shirt, bathing suit, towel and a pair of extra footwear. All other necessary equipment will be ensured: boats – special „Colorado boats“ made for 6-8 people and for water cathegots up to IV, paddles, neoprene wet suits (if necessary), anorak jackets, waistcoats, helmets-obligatory and waterproof barrels for your things.

Price

March 1st – May 1st  and August 10th  - 25th - 195,00 Kn / 28 €
May 1st – August 10th and August 25th – November 1st - 220,00 Kn / 32 €

 

Canoe safari

from 22 € per person
Meeting point is in Barilici, a village some 20km from Karlovac in the direction of the National park Plitvicka jezera. Barilici are only a bit more than two hours away from Opatija. The safari route is about 20 km long and you will be passing through partially inhabited area.
Departures in:
DEMANDING
MAX-GROUP
FAMILY
TIME : 4 - 6 hours | distance : 20 km
locatin : Korana / Veljun / Karlovac / CROATIA

route 1 - KORANA "TURIST"

Description of your safari experience:

Meeting point is in Barilici, a village some 20km from Karlovac in the direction of the National park Plitvicka jezera. Barilici are only a bit more than two hours away from Opatija. The safari route is about 20 km long and you will be passing through partially inhabited area. On the way you will discover dozens of plaster stone barriers and artificially made waterfalls. Start is just underneath the village «Stari mlin na Korani». During the descend you will pas by several collapsed water mills whose remains testify to the symbiosis of man and the nature. The descend will last from 4 to 6 hours. Transfer during the trip and a skipper are included in the price. Special gift for the group is a CD with photos as a souvenir of the trip.

Min. and max. number of people: 12 - 48

Min. and max. age: from 7 to 60 years old

Necessary equipment:

Bring an extra T-shirt, bathing suit, towel and a pair of extra footwear. All other necessary equipment will be ensured: canoes, paddles, neoprene wet suits (if necessary), waistcoats, helmets-obligatory and waterproof barrels for your things.

Price

March 1st – May 1st  and August 10th  - 25th    150,00 Kn / 22 €
May 1st – August 10th and August 25th – November 1st    170,00 Kn / 25 €

 

route 1 - KORANA "TURIST 2"

Description of your safari experience:

Meeting point is in Veljun, a village 20 km from Karlovac in direction to the National park Plitvice. Veljun is only 2 hours drive from Opatija. The route is 15 km long and very easy. The trip lasts from 2 -3 hours and if the water level is low up to 5 hours including the breaks for rest and swimming in the summer months. Transfer during the trip and a skipper are included in the price. Special gift for the group is a CD with photos as a souvenir of the trip.

Min. and max. number of people: 12 - 48

Min. and max. age: from 7 to 60 years old

Necessary equipment:

Bring an extra T-shirt, bathing suit, towel and a pair of extra footwear. All other necessary equipment will be ensured: canoes, paddles, neoprene wet suits (if necessary), waistcoats, helmets-obligatory and waterproof barrels for your things.

Price

March 1st – May 1st  and August 10th  - 25th - 150,00 Kn / 22 €
May 1st – August 10th and August 25th – November 1st - 170,00 Kn / 25 €


route 1 - KORANA "KORANA HARD"

Description of your safari experience:

Meeting point is in Veljun, a village 20 km from Karlovac in direction to the National park Plitvice. Veljun is only 2 hours drive from Opatija. For this route it will be necessary to carry the raft for about 200 meters to the river which means that you’re really in the wilderness. The route is 15 km long and you will pass about 30 plaster stone barriers, some of which you’ll be able to conquer. The water level is II or I category, and the trip lasts from 2 -3 hours and if the water level is low up to 5 hours including the breaks for rest and swimming in the summer months. This trip is perfect for relaxation and enjoyment in nature and the strength and clarity of the river. Transfer during the trip and a skipper are included in the price. Special gift for the group is a CD with photos as a souvenir of the trip.

Min. and max. number of people: 12 - 48

Min. and max. age: from 7 to 60 years old

Necessary equipment: Bring an extra T-shirt, bathing suit, towel and a pair of extra footwear. All other necessary equipment will be ensured: canoes, paddles, neoprene wet suits (if necessary), waistcoats, helmets-obligatory and waterproof barrels for your things.

Price

March 1st – May 1st  and August 10th  - 25th - 175,00 Kn / 25 €
May 1st – August 10th and August 25th – November 1st - 200,00 Kn / 29 €

 

Korana River info – all you need to know

Water-mills built on the stunning waterfalls create a unique concord of nature and traditional building style. The nature has created this beauty for thousand of years and its water-mills, over three hundred years old, testify to the symbiosis between man and nature. The river Korana is a paradise for swimmers in summer. The water temperature is unbelievable 28°C. The river Korana, thanks to its diverse flow, is ideal for various water sports: swimming, diving, rowing, in its smooth part of the flow, and below Rastoke where the river is wild and fast, for rafting and canoeing. Beautiful forests and glades along the banks of the Korana river are ideal for camping, walking along the river, etc.

Category:

Easy/moderate

 

 

Season:

From March to October

 

 

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