4-Day Dog-Friendly Short Break in Istria
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Enjoy a dog-friendly short break full of fun on land and at sea in Istria!
Pula is the largest city in Istria, the heart-shaped peninsula that was known to the Romans as Terra Magica (Magic Land). Its most famous attraction, the well preserved Roman amphitheatre called The Arena, is one of the most famous sights in all of Croatia.
Istria is situated where Middle Europe meets the Mediterranean and is a great place for relaxation. Take your family, your partner, or your best friends for an active short vacation, and discover this amazing destination. If you have a dog that will gladly get into a kayak, bring him too!
Kayaking, biking, coasteering and a range of exciting tours in the sea and along the rocky coastline, with the company of professional guides, await you on this Croatia adventure!
Pula is the largest city in Istria, the heart-shaped peninsula that was known to the Romans as Terra Magica (Magic Land). Its most famous attraction, the well preserved Roman amphitheatre called The Arena, is one of the most famous sights in all of Croatia.
Istria is situated where Middle Europe meets the Mediterranean and is a great place for relaxation. Take your family, your partner, or your best friends for an active short vacation, and discover this amazing destination. If you have a dog that will gladly get into a kayak, bring him too!
Kayaking, biking, coasteering and a range of exciting tours in the sea and along the rocky coastline, with the company of professional guides, await you on this Croatia adventure!
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Istria & Afternoon Kayaking
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If you did not come by car but flew to Pula airport, a car rental can be arranged for you. After you check into your hotel and freshen up, your Croatia adventure begins. Aboard a double sit-on-top kayak, your experienced guide will show you some great sites. If you arrive late, then sea kayaking under the stars with underwater illumination is also available! Your guide is a local, so you can ask for advice about an evening walk and dinner - the food in Istria is fantastic.
Accommodation
Pula City Center Accommodation★4 star
Activities
Istria Kayak Tour
Transportations
Rental Car from Pula Airport to Pula City Center AccommodationOptional Activity
Destinations
Pula
Day 2
Bike Tour of Cape Kamenjak
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After breakfast, you'll head towards the Kamenjak Peninsula and Istria’s southernmost point. During a 3.5-hour mountain biking tour through this relatively small nature reserve, you will have the opportunity to see many plant species, among which are indigenous species, some fossilised dinosaur footprints, and if you're lucky maybe even some dolphins. Weather permitting, there will also be a chance for a swim or a cliff dive.
Accommodation
Pula City Center Accommodation★4 star
Activities
Bike Tour Through Kamenjak
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Pula
Premantura
Day 3
Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Coasteering Adventure
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Ready to feel like you’re walking on water? Your personal adventure guide will show you how to glide across the beautiful blue Adriatic Sea on your stand-up paddleboard. You'll start your day with a hearty breakfast and then spend three hours discovering coasteering as you climb, side traverse, and pass through tunnels along the rocky cliffs and shoreline. You'll then spend the afternoon strolling through the streets of Pula, a multicultural city rich with monuments.
Accommodation
Pula City Center Accommodation★4 star
Activities
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding & Coasteering in Pula
PulaOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Pula
Day 4
Departure from Pula
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After breakfast, it’s time to pack and check out. If you’re continuing with your adventure in Croatia, have as much fun as in the past few days!
Transportations
Rental Car from Pula City Center Accommodation to Pula AirportOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Pula
Included in Price
- 3 nights accommodation
- 3 activities
- 3 breakfasts
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Airport transfer
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- Ground transportation
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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Low season price starting fromAU$816
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