Packrafting Adventure in Croatia

Overall, I enjoyed the trip but it didn't live up to the high expectations I had based on previous MBA trips. There were a couple of quite major mismatches between the itinerary and reality. The itinerary incidentally now seems to have been updated to reflect some of these points. Day 2 - we were back at hotel at 1. 30pm after 2 hours rafting (rather than "late afternoon" as advertised) and given free time until dinner at 7. 30pm. 6 hours is a lot of time to be left in a remote location with nothing to do and was a wasted opportunity. Day 3, we got in 2 hours rafting (rather than 3-4 hours advertised) and then back in van for a long drive. We were all expecting to be camping in ". . a wild and beautiful location. . . on the banks of the Zrmanja River. . . perfect for swimming, diving and relaxing. . . " (as advertised). In fact we arrived at a family holiday park miles from the river, which bore no resemblance to the description. We were all really disappointed by this. Day 4 was great and wonderful kayaking (3 hours) and hiking although not with raft on back (as advertised) as national park will no longer allow it. Overall, I did enjoy but am left feeling frustrated because this could have been so much more. I was away from home for 5 days. . . the total activity (7 hours of kayaking and 2. 5 hours of hiking) was far too little in my opinion. The camping element needs re-thinking. In its current format I couldn't recommend this trip sadly.

The weather mucked up the original plan, but Iggy was super enthusiastic about the alternative options. He was an absolutely delightful guide and made sure everyone was accommodated and comfortable with whatever we were doing. And most importantly, he made sure everyone was safe at all times. This trip showed parts of Croatia I probably wouldn't have gone to otherwise, so it was fascinating, and Iggy's history knowledge made it even more so.

I'm not even home yet and I'm looking at coming back. I loved every minute of this trip. Because of heavy rain the week before our itinerary changed as the water level was too high so now I want to come back and do it again.

Great trip on stunning river systems - dramatic canyons and green waters, narrow rivers with cascading rapids. Sea swims, waterfall swims and lots of laughter with a bunch of strangers who have become friends. Igor our guide was superb - making us all feel welcome and relaxed. His wide ranging and deep historical knowledge of the country was fascinating and impressive. Just a superb trip!

Overall really fun however could definitely do with more time kayaking

MBA nails it again! 4th time user, and will continue to do so! Everything great from go.

Comms Organisation Venues Equipment Activities And most importantly the hosts / guides superb yet again. . Extra shout out to Sara our guide instructor , she was excellent , went over and above the duties everyday. Will be looking soon for another great trip. . Paul

Rene was a great guide but it was disappointing to only 2 out of 3 days rafting. It was much cooler than expected but stunning landscape.

Great adventure in beautiful locations with a great guide! Our accommodation was very good, with two nights spent under canvas in tents that were comfortable even when the weather turned wet then windy on different nights? The food was also very good in all 3 locations we stayed in, with the highlight being the breakfast at the campsite we stayed on- wholesome local fare!

I know your thinking strange title, but these were the colours of our safety helmets we decided we would have teams during the trip for some added fun in the kayaks. Little Lizard was our instructor & guide Peter who was in a little green Kayak. Well what can I say 7 x lads from UK out on the Rivers in Croatia, what an experience AMAZING.. from Natural water falls to some white water rafting that pushes your abilities, but in a fun safe environment. Peter our instructor was just the best he showed us everything and kept us all safe at all times what a great guy. Zagreb and Zadar architectural & picturesque, transfers punctual, Food good and accommodation good, with a few cold beers and memories along the way with all my friends.. see you next year for another adventure who knows where!

A great introduction to packaging, by great hosts in a stunning country. Accommodation, equipment & organisation of the trip was top quality. A great experience, lots of fun with a group of epic like minded people. Thankyou for another great adventure MBA!

5 days full of white water, canyoning, great food and great people. Couldn't recommend more!

This trip was an amazing way to get off the beaten path and see Croatian nature/wilderness. The rivers were clean, clear and cool with frequent waterfalls and cliff jump opportunities. It was a wonderful group of people who made fast friends. And hats off to our guide Pero who ensured safety, fun and great documentation throughout!

Activity: The rafting, hiking and jumping was incredible. There wasn’t a moment when we were bored between the things we were doing and the place we were doing it. It was jam packed!

Food and accommodation: The food was good. Dietary needs were considered and foodwas homemade on the camp site. The accommodation was the same, very good and high quality for an expedition of this type.

People and staff: The group was really friendly, a mix of ages and styles but a shared interest in travel. Was a real bonding experience. As for our guide, Pero was amazing. He did everything for us on his own and was never found lacking. Funny and knowledgeable guy.

I recently had Croatia's most amazing packrafting holiday, and I can't recommend it enough! Every moment was an adventure, from the stunning landscapes to the thrilling waterfalls. But what made this trip unforgettable was our guide, Pero, and the fantastic group of people I enjoyed sharing this experience with.

Pero was patient and encouraging, ensuring that everyone, regardless of skill level, felt comfortable and confident on the water. We all felt safe under his guidance.

The camaraderie within our group added another layer of enjoyment to the trip. It felt like we were a team, supporting each other through challenges and celebrating each achievement together.

This was an excellent introduction to pack rafting. Pero was a great guide who went the extra mile to look after us. Beautiful scenery, countless opportunities for swims/jumps and some thrills going down rapids and waterfalls (wish we were there outside of summer when the water level is higher).

A couple tips - worth bringing long sleeves and a cap to protect you from the sun, dry bag is provided, you will be taken to the supermarket on day 1 and 3 to buy lunches and snacks for the days ahead.

This was a great intro to packrafting. The trip was comfortable as a beginner but there were some challenging optional waterfalls and rock jumps. Beautiful scenery. Pero was a great guide who accommodated everyone. Cheers

We had an amazing time pack rafting. The trip was really fun and our guide Kris was really helpful.

Quite a relaxed trip, paddling up and down the river. 1 day of carrying the rafts and a gentle hike, but all very doable.

Stunning scenery, a great group and a top guide (Pero) really made the trip excellent

This was my first trip with Much Better Adventures and I will definitely be booking another trip as soon as possible! I loved the trip from start to finish! Our guide Pero (Pedro) was brilliant! He was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions! Nothing was too much trouble! I would highly recommend this trip!

An amazing trip. Wonderfully organised and in stunning locations. The packrafting was really fun and our guide was brilliant - helpful and fun. Lovely food, especially when we were camping. Highly recommend!

What an incredible few days on the river, we had a fabulous trip from beginning to end. Very fortunate to have an amazing guide Petr (Pero) who looked after us both on and off the water - couldn't recommend this trip highly enough. If you want thrills and spills, stunning scenery and lots of adrenaline...this trip is for you. Nothing was too much trouble, great food (particularly delicious food in camp by wonderful chef Marina) and accommodation was great - both hotel and camping. We even managed to accommodate an afternoon trip to Plitvice lakes as cherry on top of a delicious cake! Thanks again.

This trip was fantastic, the first day on the water was relaxing but with some stops to jump in the water and swim. The second day was the most fun with lots of rapids, and jumping from cliffs. The third day was the adrenaline one with bigger rapids and bigger jumps. Overall super well organised, Lovro our guide, was very friendly, helpful and made us feel safe the whole time. Hotel and camping times were also good. Great food all the way. Lovro also managed to adjust our itinerary so we could fit in the Plitvice Lakes.

Great adventure, thanks our guide Dajn! I recommend to do this trip only if you are fit and ready to climb some rocks a bit (nothing crazy though).

Management team, please highlight that tour starts and ends in different airports because 2 out of 5 people in our group confused Zadar and Zagreb :)

In general trip can be 1-2 days longer: it is only 3 days of action, plus 2 days of gathering and transfer back.

Our group of 7 had an amazing time thanks to brilliant host Stjepan. The trip was well-organised and things were clearly communicated. Rafting in the most beautiful locations, with a gentle ramping up of difficulty across the days that always felt well-measured. Decent accom and food too. Superb!

Stjepan showed us some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen - a perfect mix of serene nature & adrenaline fun. Three days of kayaking (building up to 3 meter waterfall drops! Surprised how the whole group was doing these so confidently - Stjepan was a great coach and it felt safe still). And some hiking and hanging out by rivers/by campfires/volleyball courts, etc. The guide really went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a good time on the water and on land too - taking us to secret swim spots, beer spots & keeping the good vibes and conversation flowing!

I enjoined every day. The hotel was really nice, delicious food, beautiful nature. And we had a great time with the guide

Had a fantastic time on this trip despite lack of skill/ experience - couldn't have asked for more stunning location/ better guide. Lovro and Raftrek went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. Loved it!

Lovely holiday! Our guide Lovro was simply amazing! He was knowledgeable about the history of the area and was a great guide on the water too!

I would recommend this adventure!

Had a wonderful packrafting holiday with Raftrek, everything was perfectly arranged and they could not do enough for people in terms of dietary requirements. Our guide Lavro was incredible, kept us safe, informed and was incredibly knowledgeable. Scenery was absolutely amazing and we saw the best that Croatia has to offer, waterfalls, lovey villages, landscapes and wildlife. The itinerary was good and action packed and the waterfall jumping was sensational. Highly recommended for all those looking for a safe, challenging adventure.

This was my first trip with muchbetteradventures and it far exceeded my expectations. Everything was arranged for us and I did not worry for a second during the whole trip. Our guide Lovro was amazing, his enthusiasm was great for the whole group. I've seen a beautiful part of Croatia whilst having a great time with the group! The hotel was comfortable with good food and kind staff, the campsite came with a lovely fire, nice tents and again good food as well!