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Croatia Wildlife and Park Tours: On the Gulf of Kvarner in Croatia, Opatija. What of tourist interest is there on this Croatian island? We will wander up the high wooded mountains, where it is easy to find dozens of natural public parks and gardens filled with local flora of Croatia (Istria and Dalmatia) such as fresh smelling cedars, Istrian palms, sweet magnolia, all kinds of wisteria and mimosa flowers … On our walking tour across Oparija we will walk along the shaded coastal promenade, and the best tourist attractions along the Gulf of Kvarner would be friendly local restaurants and bars run by Croatian and Grecian cooks-owners, we will enjoy local rakija in cafes and do some great local craft shopping in flea-markets and artisan shops on this seaside resort - Opatija.
Opatija Resort Location: Walking around Opatija we will notice the highest mountain in this resort area - Mount Ucka, (height - 1400m), the Opatija resort is modernly equipped with all sorts of public park amenities - there are well-maintained and marked walking trails winding alongside shaded wooded slopes of Istrian riviera, the best-kept secret outside neighboring Italy with beautiful waterfalls at the foothills of medieval fortified Venetian mountain village of Veprinac with gorgeous views of the coastline and complete with 12 km of promenade (lungomare in Italian)
Opatija Beaches and Cuisine: Lots of people living arond the Kvarner Gulf freely communicate in three languages - Croatian, Italian, and/or German. When touring a local fishing village of Volosko and Lovran we have a chance to taste original Istrian and Dalmatian cuisine - I could say that this cuisine easily beats Italian or French bouilliabess. Croatian scenery adorning pretty pebbled bathing beaches among which there are multitude of clothes-optional (that is naked for the lovers of naturism) is simply unbeatable. And when is the best time to visit Croatia? Anytime! Winter season, summer season, spring or beautiful colorful autumn time is the best, and the prices are always the lowest! Welcome to Opatija on Kvarner Gulf in beautiful Croatia - a country of 99, 000 islands and beaches!
Austria: Hohe Tauern National Park … at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, Kaprun … an attractive centre with lawns and fountains … shops and caf?s … crystal-clear river … the 12th century Kapruner Burg fortress … the snow-capped peaks of the Kitzsteinhorn … lake walks at neighbouring Zell am See … the gorge at Sigmund-Thun … the Maiskogel to the foot of the glacier … views of the Pinzgau. Summer lifts for walkers are open from mid-May to October … free programme of guided walks and bike rides … adventurous activities to swimming at the superb ‘Optimum’ sports centre … sauna, solarium, outside whirlpool … mountain biking … White water rafting … Canyoning … Introduction to kayaking … Horse riding trekking … Paragliding … Daily mountain bike hire.
Finland: An 8 night Finland Tour with car hire included … Finland … the land of a thousand lakes … about 180,000 … pristine miles of beautiful shoreline … secret … lakeland region in the East of Finland … the car hire included in the price … bare heaths and verdant deciduous trees, large and small lakes, wooded hills and exotic mires … a range of wildlife … for lovers of outdoor life … walking trails … include cycling, canoeing and swimming … long summer days … ruska foilage in the autumn.
Day 1: UK to Mikkeli … Fly from the UK to Helsinki and pick up the FREE car included … drive out northwards to the Lakeland region and to Mikkeli … on Lake Saimaa … the headquarters of Marshal Mannerheim … driving time: 2 hours 45 minutes … 1 night’s accommodation at the Sokos Hotel Vaakuna in Mikkeli.
Day 2: Mikkeli - Koli … drive via Varkaus and Joensuu through forests … driving time: 3 hours 30 minutes … 2 nights’ accommodation at the Sokos Hotel Koli in Koli.
Day 3: Koli … a National Park … the sandy beaches of the Pielinen lake … view of the hundred of islands … the Kaski nature circle … or the Heraj?rvi Circle, a winding wilderness … a cruise on Pielinen lake … lakes Heraj?rvi and Pielinen … canoeing.
Day 4: Koli - Kuhmo … drive north past the Hidenportti National Park to Kuhmo … driving time: 2 hours 15 minutes … Two nights’ accommodation at the Hotel Kalevala in Kalevala village near Kuhmo.
Day 5: Kalevala village, Kuhmo … on the sandy beaches next to the Hotel Kalevala … the Kainuu Nature Centre … just 30kms to the Russian border!
Day 6: Kuhmo - Vuokatti … drive westwards to Vuokatti … driving time: 1 hour … 2 nights’ accommodation at the Holiday Club Katinkulta in Vuokatti.
Day 7: Vuokatti … Hildenportti Gorge at the centre of the Hildenportti National Park … a great place for cycling, fishing or canoeing.
Day 8: Katinkulta - Mikkeli … journey south towards Helsinki and return to Mikkeli … driving time: 5 hours … 1 night’s accommodation at the Sokos Hotel Vaakuna in Mikkeli.
Day 9: Mikkeli - Helsinki … going back to the airport for your flight home … stop-over then drive to the Radisson SAS Seaside Hotel for the Helsinki add-on stay … driving time: 2 hours 45 minutes.
Days 10-12: Helsinki add-on … easy to get around … Temppeliaukio church in the rocks, the Senate Square, the cathedral, the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress … the Kallio district … the best pubs and restaurants … FREE Helsinki Card … taking the Helsinki add-on … free unlimited access on the public transport, discounts for city tours, discounts in restaurants, free entry to most museums … the Botanical Gardens, Helsinki, Zoo, the Parliament House and Wintergarden … The Hotel Radisson SAS Seaside Hotel … close to the centre and on the waterfront.
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