4-day Kornati sailing adventure from Skradin

Minimum age: 8

Highlights

• Skradinski Buk waterfall
• Krka River National Park
• Prvic Island
• Karpije Island
• Kornati National Park
• Zirje Island
• Zlarin Island

All about the trip

Kornati sailing adventure will take you to discover this crown in the best possible way – sailing.

“On the last day of the Creation God desired to crown His work, and thus created the Kornati islands out of tears, stars and breath”, wrote George Bernard Shaw.

Croatia is one of the most popular European destinations for sailing, and undoubtedly, the Kornati Islands are its best part. The coastal waters of Sibenik contain an archipelago of numerous islands. There are 152 islands in this archipelago and, in addition, 89 of them are part of Kornati National Park, founded to protect their beauty for the future. As a result, the Kornati archipelago will take your breath away with its crystal clear waters, unearthly peaceful atmosphere, and marvelous views.

We start our sailing expedition in Skradin. On the very edge of the Krka National Park. Before we sail out to the islands we take our bikes from Skradin to the 44-meters high Skradinski Buk waterfall and visit one of Croatia’s most popular national parks, the Krka River National Park. The fantastic karst formations and travertine waterfalls make it a beautiful swimming area.

DAY 1

Arrive at Skradin for a bike ride and sail out to the islands

Before we sail out to the islands we take our bikes from Skradin to the 44-meters high Skradinski Buk waterfall and visit one of Croatia’s most popular national parks, the Krka River National Park. The fantastic karst formations and travertine waterfalls make it a beautiful swimming area. We finish our bike ride and embark on the catamaran by 14:00. After boarding we will sail out northwest to Prvic Island for an inspirational walk around this tiny island with no cars. We sail further on towards Karpije Island for the night. We anchor in one of the beautiful bays of the area for dinner and a swim.

Talk about peace and quiet!

Accommodation: catamaran

DAY 2

Sailing around the Kornati Archipelago

Today we sail to Kornati National Park. We will explore its many islands, islets, and reefs, sail through the narrow straits, swim, and SUP most of the day. In the evening we anchor in one of the bays of Kornat, the largest island of the archipelago. We hike up to the viewpoint at the top of the island to take a different view of this magnificent archipelago.

Accommodation: catamaran; Meals: breakfast.

DAY 3

Sailing towards Zirje and Zlarin Islands

Our island hopping Kornati sailing adventure continues and we spend the first part of the day sailing towards Zirje Island for a short hiking experience. We will SUP and swim in great locations, reachable only by boat. In the late afternoon, we will sail on towards Zlarin Island and anchor in a quiet bay for the night. A pleasant evening will be spent walking in the serene ambiance of the village, tasting local seafood and wines.

Accommodation: catamaran; Meals: breakfast.

DAY 4

Sailing to Skradin

We leave Zlarin early in the morning to reach Skradin by 10:00.

Meals: breakfast

Note on Itinerary:

This itinerary is subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, weather, water levels, special events of interest, etc. The organizer will do their utmost to ensure the best possible experience for their clients without compromising safety at any time. This may mean changing the original itinerary to avoid discomfort or risk which could be caused by exceptional situations. The organizer reserves the right to alter the itinerary without prior notice.

What is included in the price

• Accommodation: 3 nights on the catamaran (double rooms)
• Meals as noted in the itinerary (3 breakfasts)
• Activities and use of equipment (SUP, biking and snorkeling gear)
• Krka River National Park entrance fee
• Local taxes, permits, and marina fees
• Yacht skipper, guide/assistance
• Insurance

What is not included in the price

• Lunch and dinner
• Personal expenses

Instructions

Accommodation:

Our yacht is a Nautitech 44 catamaran with two double and two triple rooms, each with en-suite bathroom. The catamaran has beds for up to 8 passengers with a lot of deck space, comfort, and very good sailing performance.

Meals:

We can provide vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. meals with prior notice (gluten-free meals will be provided in case there are medical grounds). Breakfast will be served in a rich buffet form with several types of cereal, butter, honey, jam, ham, cheese, eggs, yogurt, fruit, juice, coffee, tea, and milk.

Some lunches will be picnic-style, allowing for flexibility along with our route. You will be able to buy lunch packages from the local shop. Excellent local and private restaurants will be available during lunchtime and dinner. They have received excellent feedback from previous guests. Therefore we strongly recommend trying their specialties to all those interested in discovering authentic Croatian food. The skipper will be happy to make reservations and give suggestions.

This activity is organised by Raftrek Travel, Dolac 19, Krapina, 49000, Croatia, +385 91 3130 010, info@raftrek.com.