8-Nights Wild Nature of Croatia & Slovenia

Natural Habitat Adventures

Explore the Adriatic Coast & Europe's Easternmost Alps on a Unique, Less-Traveled Itinerary

Discover little-known corners of Europe on an intimate nature journey through two diverse Balkan countries. The Dinaric and Julian Alps rise above rugged seacoast and glacier-carved lakes, their karst expanse riddled with caves, gorges, waterfalls and crystalline rivers. Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, speckled with a thousand islands and reefs, offers idyllic Mediterranean scenery. On a private boat cruise in the Adriatic Sea, view a large colony of rare griffon vultures on the island of Cres, and admire rocky headlands, turquoise bays and red-roofed villages that cascade to the sea. In Slovenia, ride a mountain cable car in Triglav National Park and wander alpine trails among flowers, streams and wildlife like chamois and ibex. Cultural heritage is a rich part of this trip, too, as we visit ancient Roman sites and traditional farms continuing sustainable artisan production of wine, honey and cheese.

Vacation Inclusions

• Accommodations
• Services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s) and local guides
• All meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day
• Some gratuities
• Airport/train station transfers for those on Day 1 and on final day
• Private boat tour to the island of Cres
• All activities and entrance fees
• All taxes, permits and service fees

Featured Destinations

Bled Bled Bled became an independent, self-governing municipality in 1995. Its natural beauty, points of interest, and advantageous location south of the Alps, make Bled ideal for tourism. The castle, the lake, and the island in the middle of the lake are sights by which Bled is known world-wide. Bled Castle, a silent witness to its former power, stands watch over the town perched on a rock high above the lake. Lake Bled is renowned for exceptional beauty. The forested slopes of the Jelovica and Pokljuka, the Julian Alps with their highest peak Triglav - the simbol of the Slovenian nation - and the Karavanke Mountains, serve as the background to this heavenly spot. In the middle of the lake lies the island with the Church of the Assumption - both of which have a rich history. Inside the church there is the wishing bell from 1534. Bled and its surroundings provide a number of interesting sights worth a visit.	Destination Guide
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Opatija Opatija Opatija, this elegant tourist destination, lies at the center of the Riviera with the longest tradition of tourism in Croatia. The very attractive geographic position, enabling its warm seas to be quickly reached from many cities in Central Europe, lush green scenery and pleasant climate were some of the main reasons for its beginning and the quick development of its tourism at the end of the 19th century. Well-maintained public gardens, the illuminated 12-km-long coastal promenade known as the "Lungomare", well-kept beaches and fountains provide a stunning backdrop for the villas and hotels that cater comfortably for up to 6,000 guests.	Destination Guide
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Zadar Zadar Zadar's many promenadors on the shore have a feeling they are on board the starboards of which are being laved by the waves carried by the warm zephyrus. Zadar is a town on the seaside. It is floating on the reef and closing from times a gap between itself and land, a harbor which was a pulse of its history. All the maritime and land ways led to this harbour and on their crossings the ancient marketplace was made, which became the origin of the Town, the very springwell of its life.	Destination Guide

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