One-day boat excursion to Kornat Island (Lupeška Bay) and Telašćica Park of Nature (Salt Lake)

One day turistic boat excursion to Kornati archipelago (Lupeška bay) and Telašćica Nature Park.

About this activity

Rating

Location

Kornati and Telašćica

Type

Excursion by tourist boat

Duration

10 H

Transportation

Organized

Capacity

1 - 67

Available

  • 22.04.2025. - 27.04.2025. | 08:00h
    Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Description

SIGHTS, NATURAL WONDERS & ATTRACTIONS

Telašćica Nature Park - covers 70.5 km2, of which only 25.95 km2 is land and 44,55km2 sea area, including 13 islands, islets and rocks emerging from the water. Its centre is Telašćica bay with the largest depth of 67m- a natural, safe haven for boats.

The park area is a mosaic: calm, enchanting coves, huge, breathtaking rock walls, pine and oak forests, clearings, vineyards, olive groves and rocky hills with Mediterranean vegetation, which includes more than 400 species of plants, many rare and endemic. In the sea, we will meet about 250 species of plants and 300 species of animals, including beautiful red corals or carnivorous sponges.

Also, a donkey has found its home in Telaščica (about 14 animals). Animals freely walk between visitors in the areas around Mir bay and salt lake. Those places are well known to everyone from the advertising photographs of the Park. The lake is home to an endemic species of eel called "cayman", and the mud from its bottom has healing properties.

You can climb the high rock walls near the lake, falling vertically into the sea. They make a huge impression both when we are at the top of them and when we sail by boat at their feet. The highest wall in the Park –Grapšćak- is 161m high above the water surface, and the largest depth "under the walls" reaches 85m. This incredible natural wonder was created by tectonic movements, pushing huge vertical shards of rock upwards and is now the nesting place of many birds, including falcons.

Kornat Island - The largest (32.44 km2) island of the famous "lunar" archipelago of the Kornati Islands. It was from here that he received his name. It includes 89 islands, islets and rocks. The archipelago stretches between Zadar and Szybenik and the National Park was established in 1980 with the aim of protecting the region's natural biodiversity. Most of the islands are uninhabited, they lack sources of fresh water and greenery, which does not mean that there are no plants and animals that feel perfect in these sunny conditions. The most significant wealth of fauna and flora we meet underwater. The bright colour of the rocks, and the sharp outlines of the coast make Kornati look like pyramids dived into the depths of the sea. This view impresses.

Included

  • transport by boat

  • tickets to the National Park Kornati and Telašćica Park of Nature

  • cruise supervisor

  • insurance

  • welcome rakija

  • breakfast: sandwich with ham and cheese

  • lunch: fish, meat or vegetarian to choose

  • drinks: water, juice and wine

Excluded

  • transfer to / from the port

Tour schedule

ZADAR, Riva pedestrian zone - Obala Kralja Petra Krešimira IV

07:45h - 08:00h

- meeting with a crew - boarding

ZADAR, Riva pedestrian zone - Obala Kralja Petra Krešimira IV

08:00h

Departure from Zadar

Zadar Archipelago

08:00h - 10:30h

- Cruise among the islands - beautiful views! - Welcome drink -rakija (a traditional Croatian alcoholic beverage). - Breakfast (sandwich with ham and cheese). - Opportunity to listen to interesting stories, legends, and anecdotes.

Kornat Island - Lupeška Bay

10:30h

Arrival in Kornat Island - mooring in Lupeška Bay

Kornat Island - Lupeška Bay

10:30h - 12:30:00h

- free time for swimming in the sea and sunbathing - lunch (grilled fish, grilled meat or vegan meal, salad, bread, wine, water)

Kornat Island - Lupeška Bay

12:30:00h

Departure from Kornat Island

Kornati Archipelago

12:30:00h - 13:15h

Cruise to Dugi Otok Island

Dugi Otok Island - Mir bay

13:15h

Arrival in Telašćica Park of Nature on Dugi Otok Island

Dugi Otok Island - Telašćica Park of Nature

13:15h - 15:15h

- free time on the island - salt lake - time for swimming and sunbathing - viewpoint on vertical cliffs with stunning views of the open sea and steep coastline

Dugi Otok Island - Mir bay

15:15h

Departure from Dugi Otok

Zadar Archipelago

15:15h - 18:00h

Return cruise to Zadar

ZADAR, Riva pedestrian zone - Obala Kralja Petra Krešimira IV

18:00h

Arrival in Zadar and disembarkation

Overview

Transportation

  • Organized

Escort

  • Crew

Language

English, Croatian, Polish

Not suitable for

people with seasickness, baby under 1 year

Mandatory items

headwear, beach towel, snorkeling equipment (recommended), beachwear

Food & drinks choice

    lunch: grilled fish with side dish, lunch: grilled meat with side dish, lunch: vegetarian meal

Tags

"rejs"

Know before you go

YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE DEPARTURE

  • the hours of each point of the program are approximate (except for the time of departure) and may change slightly depending on the current situation during the cruise; guests are obligated to obey the meeting hours given by the crew during the tour

YOUR SAFETY IS MOST IMPORTANT TO US, THEREFORE

  • passengers are obligated to comply with all instructions of the master /captain/ of the ship
  • the master may cancel, shorten or change the route of the cruise if necessary e.g. weather conditions change
  • passengers are obligated to comply with the laws and behavioral rules of the protected areas
  • it is forbidden to pull out of the sea and living organisms, including mussels, crayfish, sea snails or their shells (Some species are protected and a very high penalty can be paid for possessing such souvenir! Ignorance does not relieve from liability!)

CANCELLATION

Free cancellation is possible only up to 24 hours before the scheduled date and time of departure of the ship. If a resignation is submitted after this date, the advance payment is not refundable.

If the cruise must be CANCELED by the service provider, we will offer you a different date for the excursion or you will receive a full refund.