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Three Days and Glamping Hiking, glamping & wildlife watching in this unique privately guided nature experience S U P P O R T R E W I L D I N G T H R O U G H B E A R R E L A T E D T O U R I S M

A four night guided experience through the Velebit mountains on foot. Discover the beauty and diversity of the Velebit area, its wildlife and the positive impact nature tourism can have on preserving our natural areas.

Under the guidance of our local wildlife guide and photographer Nino, you will see unique and untouched pockets of the Velebit mountain range. While on foot, learn to track wildlife in the area and test your skills at trailing. The scenic beauty and variety in the area makes this a great trip for photography.

Overnight in magical 'crobbits' and in a mountain with an astonishing view. D A Y T O D A Y P R O G R A M M E

Day 1 Arrival Kamp Velebit glamping site, settle in and enjoy your surroundings

Day 2 Hiking & wildlife tracking on the trails in Velebit Mountains, with an experienced guide. Overnight in a mountain hut (possible with dinner and breakfast provided - on request)

Day 3 Hiking & wildlife tracking on the trails, enjoy the scenic beauty and test your photography skills. Led by an experienced guide throughout. Overnight at Kamp Velebit glamping site.

Day 4 Free morning - chose to visit the coast or go kayaking perhaps. In the late afternoon meet your guide again and visit the photographic bear hide, the experience is around 4 hours. Overnight at Kamp Velebit.

Day 5 Departure. D E T A I L S

Days 5 days/ 4 nights

When May to October

Accommodation Kamp Velebit

Guide Nino Salkic

How to get there You can easily reach Zagreb or Gospic by train and then get a bus to Senj. If you decide to catch a plane, the closest airport is Zagreb, and in summertime Zadar. You can rent a car from the airport for an easy 3 hr drive to the Velebit Mountains.

Languages English, Croatian

P R I C E S

Price per person €675 for 1 person €520 per person for 2 people €440 per person for 3 or 4 people

Price includes 4 nights in or crobbit at Kamp Velebit Nino Salkic as your guide on day 2, 3 and the afternoon of day 4 A late afternoon visit to the bear hide on day 4 5% rewilding levy Fee for bear hide

The cost does not include Flights Transfer from airport/train station to Kamp Velebit Food (you can cook yourself at Kamp Velebit’s kitchen) Visit to the coast or kayaking options Insurance and personal extras O U R R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y

Due to the huge growth in coastal tourism in Croatia over the last 10-15 years, many local inhabitants have moved out of the Velebit area towards the coast. As a result, many areas of this beautiful region are now characterised by land abandonment, rural exodus and fading cultural tradition. Rewilding Europe is working with local partners to transform these challenges into opportunities. This has seen the establishment of the 23,000-hectare Velebit Nature Reserve.

A new wildlife watching venture saw the construction and opening of two wildlife hides in this reserve in 2016. These will benefit the local community through job opportunities and boosted tourism income. They represent the first step in developing the area’s vast potential as a sustainable nature tourism destination.

Two unique forests in the Rewilding Velebit area were recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Rewilding Europe is working to promote this model across Europe.

Read more about our work in the Velebit Mountains here W H A T T O B R I N G

We recommend you to dress in layers.

CHECKLIST Hiking shoes Sun hat Water bottle day pack Long pants Hat and wool gloves Jacket Raincoat or poncho Sun protection cream Non-smelling mosquito/tick repellent and camp shoes (sandals) Personal toiletries/medicines and ... a sense of adventure!

Pictures: Nino Salkic and Staffan Widstrand