Spend a wonderful day in nature with rafting, rowing, swimming, socializing, and enjoying the numerous waterfalls and travertine barriers of the Dobra River. The section we traverse is only half an hour away from the center of Karlovac. This city has been a crossroads of all paths from Roman times to today, and the famous Nikola Tesla graduated from high school there.
The Dobra River is clean, calm, warm, and excellent for swimming, flowing through untouched nature with diverse vegetation and animal species. Because of these qualities, the Dobra River is a perfect choice for excursions and relaxation.
Although we are on the section between Grdun and the confluence of Dobra into the Kupa near civilization, we still sail through the wilderness. The water is warm, and the temperature usually ranges around 17 degrees Celsius.
The program consists of a fun ride, rowing, swimming, and overcoming waterfalls, and it is also educational. From experienced guides, you can learn all the interesting facts, legends, and customs of this region, about various animal species, vegetation, and survival techniques in nature.
Trip program: We meet at 10:00 AM at the Grdun restaurant (Restaurant Papalina), and after refreshments and coffee, we head to the starting point, which is only a few meters from the Grdunac mill and swimming area. We start by rowing upstream to a place where jumping and swimming are possible. After that, we go downstream, covering six kilometers. We finish at the confluence of the Dobra into the Kupa on the meadow of the swimming area, and then we return to the start where the restaurant with excellent homemade food is located.
Type of offer: kayaking/rafting, safari kayaking/rafting
Package price: €44 per person
Number of people: 4-40
Duration: 2 – 2.5 hours including breaks for swimming and rest
Activity difficulty: easy to moderately challenging
Possible dates: from April to October
The offer includes: Rafting ride in professional boats with the guidance of licensed skippers and all necessary equipment (neoprene suit in case of colder weather, helmet, life jacket, water shoes, and paddle), accident insurance, photos, and video materials from a GoPro camera. Photos and recordings are sent by email after the trip.
Notes:
For rafting, we recommend bringing: swimsuit, towel, dry clothes, a bottle of water, and sunscreen. We recommend not bringing a mobile phone, watch, valuables, or jewelry to the water. If you wear glasses, secure them with a strap.
Equipment: Gumotex Pulsar professional rafting boats with a capacity of up to 8 people, very stable and easy to use. There is a waterproof barrel in the boat. In addition to large boats, we also use Gumotex Orinoco for two adults, also very stable and easy to use.
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