TWO DAYS TOURS

The tour is ideal for couples. Your itinerary contains a slice of relaxing on the beach, a slice of a hike, and ends in a pleasant environment enjoying fine food.

You will meet the local community; the owners of the tavern where you will have dinner are all native folks and hard-working people; small hotel you stay in is owned by a local family who has been doing this business for a long time and is very good at what they do, they know hospitality, offer rustic but comfortable and authentic accommodation and are professional.

You will also enjoy two speedboat rides – speedboat owner is a local man active in hiking and responsible for trailblazing the trails on Cres.

Everything is a bit low-key because Cres is such an island, and if you visit outside the peak season, that is, at the ideal time for visiting Croatia, you’ll get the most out of it.

Every day you will explore different parts of the island, but which are close enough to each other to get the feeling that you are entering the soul of your destination.

You’ll have access to insider tips on the best places to visit, how to get there, and all logistics covered. You won’t have to worry about a thing. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the stunning scenery and vibrant culture of Cres.

Ah yes, don’t forget to bring your headphones. You may want to add a soundtrack to your experience!

FRIDAY

After arriving on the island, head to a stunning pebble beach, just a short hike from a village where you’ll park your vehicle. Take your time to explore the place and enjoy the beach before returning to the village to grab your car and drive to the town of Cres. It is a 25-minute ride.

Once in town, you can stroll downtown and enjoy dinner at a recommended tavern or restaurant. Don’t worry; you will have all the information to find the place or ask for directions. You can always contact me; as your local support, I will help you with whatever you need.

After dinner/ice cream/leisure time, drive to a hilltop village on the east coast where you will have a comfortable bed and breakfast at a place owned and operated by a local family. Check-in for overnight.

The accommodation is located in a Art Nouveau house above the village, overlooking it. With the village being tiny, you can explore it easily. There is also a nice terrace outside, so if you want to relax before the night, here’s a great spot.

Hike duration: 1h45min
To the beach: downhill walk
From the beach: uphill walk
Length: 2 km Lowest point: o meters
Highest point: 274 meters

The trail is relatively short but has moderate difficulty due to a constant uphill slope.

SATURDAY

After breakfast, you can visit a Griffon Vulture rehabilitation centre nearby, learn about this magnificent species, and then relax on the beach to swim and sunbathe. The village has a couple of pebble beaches, the further ones are more intimate with fewer people.

After lunch, head to the town of Cres again, where you will leave your car and take a speedboat for a 45-minute ride southeast along the coast to one of the most beautiful beaches in this part of the Adriatic Sea. Swim, sunbathe, and explore a sea cave before enjoying dinner in a tavern and watching the sunset. See the gallery below for some photographs of the locations and events.

There is a 1h45min uphill hike from the beach to where your dinner takes place. As you go up, views open up, and you can take breaks, admire the scenery, take photos, and enjoy the distant views.

After dinner, a car will wait for you at a parking area, which will take you back to your vehicle. Drive back to the accommodation for the night.

Hike duration: 2h00
From the beach: uphill walk
Length: 2.2 km
Lowest point: o meters
Highest point: 382 meters

The trail is relatively short but has moderate difficulty due to a constant uphill slope.

SUNDAY

After breakfast, head towards Cres again to start the trail leading to a beach located northwest. The hike takes three hours and passes through centuries-old olive groves, dry stone walls, and a chapel, and finally lands on a beautiful beach, where you can have a picnic, sunbathe, and swim.

At 4 pm, a speedboat will pick you up and drive you back to the town (20 min ride), where you can enjoy the last moments of your weekend before returning home.

Hike duration: 3h30
Ascent: 287 m
Descent: 295 m
Length: 7 km

The trail is more or less flat and easy to walk on, as there are no strong ascents.

Remember, this itinerary can be customized to fit your schedule and preferences. A 2-day option is available upon your request.

So, pack your bags, and get ready for a memorable weekend tour on an island!

I know the area, the local people, the best spots and routes, secluded places, and suitable alternatives.

As a local support during self-guided hiking tours, I’ll provide you with all the information you need to enjoy your trip to the fullest. I’ll:

• Stay in the area, so I’ll be just a call away if you need assistance.
• Help you with logistics such as transportation.
• Give detailed trail descriptions, maps, and relevant information about the area.
• Give you advice on the best places to eat and drink
• Answer questions and provide recommendations based on local knowledge.
• I will know what to do in case of accidents, injuries, or other unexpected events.

Additionally, I’m available to answer any questions you may have before or during your trip, and I’ll be your point of contact in case of an emergency.

In the materials you’ll receive, I’ll  give directions simply and concisely, and I’ll be happy to assist with any services you may need as you go.

My goal is to ensure that you have a stress-free and enjoyable experience while exploring the beautiful natural landscapes of the region.

The language of communication is fluent English.

Years of exploring Croatian landscapes have resulted in the Big Fat Boundless agency.

Big Fat Boundless is only me; this agency has no “we”.

I plan the routes and itineraries, and I choose the best trails. Each trail, a day trip or a multi-day itinerary that I market, I covered by myself and did the inspection. I have travelled all these routes, alone or with a company, and I am well acquainted with everything I do here.

I take good care of you during the trip and know fine taverns, unspoilt gems, top trails and beaches.

I avoid crowds; I do off-season – pleasant temperatures, fewer crowds. I work primarily in small groups of up to eight people or less.

I am a trained, reliable and dedicated mountain guide. I want you to get 100% value for your money with each tour booked.

The closest one is Rijeka airport.

Yes you do. You can always travel without one, but I strongly recommend that you come with a travel insurance that covers a minimum medical, evacuation, and repatriation coverage, covering all applicable dates of your travel with Big Fat Boundless.

This insurance must cover personal injury and emergency medical expenses. You are strongly recommended to extend your coverage to include cancellation, curtailment, and all other expenses that may arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay, or inconvenience while traveling.

Most chances are you won’t need it, but in case you do, well, just make sure you have it!

Please send me an inquiry. I will answer you shortly and agree with you on the details; the date, time and place of departure, do you have any special (dietary, medical) requirements, etc.

After we set the details, you can pay via IBAN, or I can send you a link for secure payment by card. If the booking is made 60 days or less before departure, full payment is due at the time of booking.

I intentionally omit an automatic booking system. I would like to hear from each client and agree on the details before booking and departure.

• Accommodation two nights in a cosy family-owned hotel and B&B
• Double room with bathroom
• Breakfast on the morning of 2nd and 3rd day (buffet style)
• Two speedboat rides*
• Local support
• Trail descriptions, GPS trails, and other relevant information about the area.
• Brief on the hiking routes and the surrounding area.
• Advice on the best places to eat and drink.
• Help with logistics such as transfers, transportation, and route planning.
• Answers on your questions and recommendations based on local knowledge.
• Assistance in case of accidents, injuries, or other unexpected events.

*Two speedboat rides will pick you up, so you won’t have to retrace your steps on the trail back to the starting point (no out-and-back). Let me know if you still want out-and-back options, and I will arrange so. Removing the speedboat rides will decrease the price of the package.

From EUR 380,00 per couple (two adults) and includes the following:

• Accommodation 2 nights
• Double room with bathroom
• Breakfast (buffet style)
• Two speedboat rides*
• All support listed in “What You Get”

*Two speedboat rides will pick you up, so you won’t have to retrace your steps on the trail back to the starting point (no out-and-back). Let me know if you still want out-and-back options, and I will arrange so. Removing the speedboat rides will decrease the price of the package.

Ovo su razgledne ture s naglaskom na uživanje u spektakularnim vidicima, prirodi te dužim, mjestimično napornim ali tehnički nezahtjevnim šetnjama. Lijepo i aktivno.

Gdje: Dolomiti Ampezzani
Tip ture: Hiking
Smještaj: Dom
Trajanje: 2 dana
Dužina: 18.5 km
Zahtjevnost: Srednja
Grupa: Sedam osoba
Polazak: Po dogovoru

Noćimo u rifugio „Croda da Lago“ (2046 m). Rifugio (dom) je smješten u dolini pored jezera i okružen je stablima ariša. Od parkinga gdje ćemo ostaviti kombi preko noći pa do doma imamo 2 sata (4 km na 400 metara uspona) hoda. Dom je standardni planinski s osnovnim sadržajima; tušem, krevetima na kat i restoranom. Ono po čemu se dom ističe je mala vanjska sauna. Tako kraj dana možete provesti u sauni gledajući prekrasan pejzaž koji okružuje dom. Dom je sagrađen na samoj obali jezera Lago Federa i ispod oštrih vrhova Croda da Lago. Najbliže mjesto je Cortina D’Ampezzo.

1. Dan

Lagazuoi

Polazak u 05:00 sati s parkirališta Decathlon u Rijeci. Vozimo se u smjeru Monfalconea i Palmanove gdje ćemo napraviti stanku za caffè. Vožnju nastavljamo prema Bellunu i dalje do Caprile. Destinacija nam je prijevoj Falzarego (Passo Falzarego, 2105 m). Kombi ostavljamo na prijevoju (parking žičare Lagazuoi), obuvamo gojzerice te u 10:30 polazimo prema rifugio Lagazuoi (2752 m).

Plan je uspeti se pješice s Passo Falzarego do doma Lagazoui, te od doma napraviti kratku kružnu turu do Piccolo Lagazuoi i natrag do doma. Kava, štrudla i potom se žičarom spuštamo do našeg parkirališta.

Dužina prvog dijela ture je oko 5 sati. Uključuje šetnje po starim austrijskim ratnim stazama, odmor u domu, te nesmetane panoramske poglede prema najpoznatijim dolomitskim vrhovima, među kojima su grupa Tofane i ledenjak Marmolada.

Od parkinga do doma Lagazuoi nas vodi staza s visinskom razlikom od 680 metara. Za natrag, s modernom i brzom žičarom koja polazi s doma Lagazuoi, stižemo do našeg kombija za 3 minute.

Croda da Lago

Na dvadesetak minuta vožnje od Falzarega ostavljamo kombi preko noći (Ponte de Ru Curto parking), te pješačimo stazom kroz šumu ariša 2h do doma Croda da Lago. Staza dobrim dijelom uključuje lijepi uspon. Oko 17:45 smještamo se u dom. Odmor, večera i noćenje. Tko želi u saunu neka ponese kupaći kostim.

8.5km dužina staza u totalu:
Passo Falzarego – Piccolo Lagazoui 4.5 km,
Ru Curto – r. Croda da Lago 4.0 km.

1080m visinske razlike u totalu:
Passo Falzarego – Lagazuoi 680 m uspona,
Ru Corto – r. Croda da Lago 400 m uspona.

Do 7 sati hoda uključujući pauze i odmore.

2. Dan

Cinque Torri

Polazak u 8:30 ujutro iz doma. Nakon doručka pješice krećemo iz rifugia prema kombiju, te nastavljamo vožnju do parkinga Bai De Dones gdje ostavljamo vozilo i žičarom se dižemo do rifugio Scoiattoli (2255 m).

Od r. Scoiattoli pješice obilazimo grupu Cinque Torri te nastavljamo prema r. Averau (2413 m) i dalje do r. Nuvolau (2575 m).

S ovih mjesta pucaju fantastični pogledi na prekrasne Dolomite; grupu Cinque Torri, lanac Croda da Lago, masiv Lastoni di Formin i Lagazuoi – nalazite se u srcu Ampezzo Dolomita.

Povratak od r. Nuvolau pješice do r. Scoiattoli i silazak do našeg vozila žičarom kojom smo i došli. Dužina današnje ture je do 7 sati s pauzama. Kratkom vožnjom odlazimo do Cortine d’ Ampezzo na pizzu, te potom nastavljamo put Rijeke. Dolazak u Rijeku u kasnim večernjim satima, izmedju 23:00 – 00:00.

10km dužina staza u totalu:
r. Croda da Lago – Ru Corto 4.0 km,
r. Scoiatolli – 5 Torri – r. Averau – r- Nuvolau – r. Scoiatolli 6.0 km.

500m visinske razlike u totalu:
r. Croda da Lago – Ru Corto 20 m uspona,
r. Scoiatolli – 5 Torri – r. Averau – r- Nuvolau 500 m uspona.

Ovo su razgledne ture s naglaskom na uživanje u spektakularnim vidicima, te dužim i mjestimično napornim ali tehnički nezahtjevnim šetnjama.

Potrebna oprema:

Kompletan planinarski set s zaštitom od sunca, kiše i hladnoće. Štapovi. Obavezno su potrebne kvalitetne cipele, po mogućnosti umjereno tvrde. Nakon uplate avansa, vodič će vam poslati detaljan popis stvari koje morate imati sa sobom.

Hrana:

U sklopu naših hodačkih destinacija nalaze se rifugi koji su dobro opskrbljeni tako da hranu i piće možete nabaviti ondje. Ako želite, sa sobom u ruksak ponesite svoju uobičajenu klopu od kuće kad ste na ovakvim turama. Doručak i večeru imamo osigurane u domu gdje noćimo.

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Brinem o vama tijekom putovanja i  znat ću što učiniti u slučaju neočekivanih događaja. Osim staza, poznajem i taverne.

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Cijena: 250 eura po osobi / na bazi sedmero osoba. Finalna cijena zavisi o broju prijavljenih. Cijena uključuje:

• Prijevoz, cestarine, parking, gorivo, organizacija i vođenje,
• Smještaj, večera i doručak u domu Croda da Lago,
• Žeton za jedno tuširanje u domu Croda da Lago,
• Ulaznica za žičaru dom Lagazuoi – Passo Falzarego,
• Ulaznica za žičaru Bai de Dones – r. Scoiatolli i natrag.

Dodatni troškovi neuračunati u cijenu:

• 10 eura u prosjeku košta obrok u domovima,
• 20 eura po osobi rezervacija saune u r. Croda da Lago uključujući ručnik i žeton za tuširanje. Maksimalno dopušteno vrijeme u sauni je jedan sat. Sauna je otvorena poslijepodne od 16 do oko 18:30, po najavi i duže.

Informacije i prijave: Luka Horvat, mob 091 2471 697