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As a country where in a relatively small area you can find well preserved and protected Pannonian, Continental, Alpine and Mediterranean habitats, Croatia offers unlimited possibilities for a great birdwatching trip!

In just one week holiday we can show you the best there is in birdlife of Croatia, and believe us, there is a lot to see! We have important montane, lowland, boreal, wetland and marine bird populations and you may choose whether to spend your week (or longer) in exploring just one of those types of bird population or you might want to cover different ones within the week, enjoying the overall variety and richness of birdlife in Croatia (for more, please check our itineraries No1 and No2).

We also offer weekend and short trips where we focus on a certain smaller area, in search for a specific bird or only several ones to “check” them on our bird check-list (for example. Cory’s and Yelkouan Shearwater or Eleonora’s Falcon, that can be found around the distant islands of Dalmatian Adriatic – for more, please check our itinerary No3 - “A weekend on the islands of Dalmatia”).

If you are a passionate birdwatcher and would like to go “off the beaten track”, invite your friends and colleagues to try something new, a birdwatching trip in a country where so far only the enthusiasts and real connoisseurs of birds have enjoyed it’s beauties…

ITINERARY No1: Birdlife of Croatia – from north to south

Meet 3 different faces of Croatia with us! The forests and lakes of the central Croatia, the mountains overlooking the sea and the beautiful Adriatic in one leisurely 8-day program!

We start by visiting one of the rare remaining English oak forests in Croatia. We continue to visit the Plitvice Lakes national park, a stunning geological phenomenon recognized by the UNESCO and surrounded by forests providing peace and quiet. Further on, we meet the birdlife of the karst field around the river Gacka, before climbing the mythical Velebit mountain, offering a stunning view of the beautiful Adriatic sea below. Before returning to Croatia's capital Zagreb, we will visit the Park of nature Ucka and National Park Risnjak, with a possibility of going down to the coast and enjoying a swim in one of the cleanest seas in the world. A program where you will certainly get to experience the best of Croatia!

Day 1
Arrival to Zagreb and experiencing of the old city of Zagreb.

Day 2
Early morning birdwatching trip to the Turopoljski lug (an old English oak forest). Transfer to the National Park Plitvice Lakes.

Day 3
Exploring the National park of Plitvice Lakes (UNESCO)

Day 4
Visit of the karst field area around the river Gacka.

Day 5
Exploring the mountain world of the National park of Northern Velebit.

Day 6
Explore the Park of Nature Ucka, the natural border between the continental and Mediterranean Croatia.

Day 7
Visit of the National Park Risnjak.

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Departure

Trip profile:
group: min. 4, max 16, plus leader, driver and local experts on the field
dates: several departures pre and post season 07.05.-24.09.2011.

ITINERARY No2: Secret birdlife of the Green Croatia

Croatia's North hides one of the last remaining wetland habitats of Europe! Join us in the discovery of its secrets, while having a taste of famous Croatian cuisine and wines at the same time!

Come to Croatia and discover the rich birdlife of northern Croatia. Visit the wetlands of Lonjsko Field and Kopacki Rit (protected areas both enlisted in the Ramsar sites list). Enjoy a boat trip along the banks of the River Drava (natural border with Hungary) and enjoy the traditional food and home-made wines of Croatia's north-eastern region.

Day 1
Arrival to Zagreb and transfer to Park of Nature Lonjsko Field

Day 2
Whole day excursion in the wetlands of Lonjsko Field (RAMSAR site).

Day 3
Morning excursion in Krapje Dol – ornithological reserve within the Lonjsko Field park of nature. Transfer to east Croatia and tasting of wine in Kutjevo.

Day 4
Exploring the Park of Nature Papuk, (in the EUROPEAN GEOPARKS NETWORK) .

Day 5
Wholeday excursion in the „Ornithological paradise“ of East Croatia – Park of Nature Kopacki Rit.

Day 6
Kopacki Rit in the morning. In the afternoon, visit of the area around the fish pond Donji Miholjac.

Day 7
Boat trip on the river Drava, on the north of Croatia. Later in the afternoon, return to Zagreb, the nation's capital.

Day 8
Departure day.

Trip profile:
group: min. 4, max 16, plus leader, driver and local experts on the field
dates: several departures pre and post season 02.04.-08.10.2011.

ITINERARY No3: Mediterranean avifauna – a weekend on the islands of Dalmatia

A distant island in the middle of the Croatian Adriatic...away from the rest of the world we search for rare birds and enjoy the wilderness in all its beauty!

On this trip we will stay for 3 nights on the island of Vis, one of the most remote islands of the Croatian Adriatic, also called „the key of the Adriatic“, due to its great position in the middle of this beautiful sea. Together with the island of Svetac, which we will also visit, the Vis island is the northernmost nesting point of the beautiful and endangered Eleonora's Falcon (Falco Eleonorae). Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) and Yelkouan Shearwater (Puffinus Yelkouan) are also a part of the rich avifauna that we will have the chance to see and „capture“ with our cameras on this 4 day trip. Also, we will have a chance to see the traditional life of fishermen of Komiza village and enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine during our stay on this „Adriatic gem“.

Day 1
Arrival to Split (UNESCO). Ferry to the island of Vis.

Day 2
Exploring the south-east of the island Vis – in the world of birdlovers this wild part of the island is widely known for a population of the beautiful and endangered Eleonora's Falcon (Falco Eleonorae).

Day 3
A whole day boat trip to one of the most remote islands of Dalmatia – Svetac. 

Day 4
Ferry transfer to Split. Departure

Trip profile:
group: min. 4, max 8, plus expert guide
dates: several departures in post season 24.09.-11.10.2011.

It is also possible to create a completely new program, tailored according to your interests and desires. We offer shorter (2-4 days) and longer (7 or more days) programs with arrival to all main Croatian cities and offer to organize for you:
Tickets for train (carbon neutral/balanced birding), airplane or other means of transport needed to come to Croatia
Rent-a-camera service, if you are keen on “checking” certain birds with your camera, or just taking back home some memorable photo souvenirs
extra holiday possibilities for your family, friends or colleagues who are perhapse not very passionate about birdwatching but would like to enjoy a trip to Croatia with you and much, much more…

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