7 Day Itinerary to Hike with me in Croatia’s National Parks {Croatia Travel Guide | Travel Inspiration}

Croatia Travel Guide: Hike with me in Croatia’s National Parks {Travel Inspiration}

 

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There are few countries in the world where you can hike in five national parks and two UNESCO Heritage sites all within a week, but Croatia offers this wealth of opportunities. Croatia is a beautiful country with rich and diverse natural areas. In fact, 9% of the country’s territory encompasses protected natural sites.

These include eight national parks:

• Risnjak National Park
• Northern Velebit National Park
• Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Paklenica National Park
• Krka Waterfalls
• Mljet National Park
• Brijuni Archipelago
• Kornati Archipelago

These beautifully diverse natural areas offer a rich variety of landscapes including mountains, canyons, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, Adriatic Sea and coast.

I first visited Croatia as an exchange student years ago. Much as changed over these years as Croatia has become a popular and frequently visited tourist destination but much as stayed the same as well. The warm people, beautiful nature and diverse landscapes welcome visitors with numerous options for a relaxing or adventurous vacation.

The Simple Pure Whole Wellness Method embraces a wide range of healing practices, self-care tools and ways to support optimal health, mind, body and spirit. Travel offers endless opportunities for adventure, learning and expanding your mindset.

Research suggests it is highly beneficial for your physical, mental and emotional health. For example, women who go on a vacation at least 2 times a year are less prone to chronic stress and depression, as opposed to women who go on a vacation less than once every 2 years (Chikani et al., 2005).

Taking time away from your everyday routine allows you to explore new environments, reduce stress and increase life satisfaction. Active vacations not only provide challenges for your body, they give you an opportunity to expand your mindset, become inspired by natural beauty and take time to immerse yourself in natural settings. 

Embracing these benefits of travel and adventure, this series provides inspiration for your next adventure as I bring you along on a hiking adventure through some of Croatia’s national parks! 

Below is a suggested itinerary which allows you to explore 5 of the best Croatian national parks all within one week. If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path active adventure, hiking Croatia’s National Parks should be on your wish-list!

Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrival
  
• Day 2: Risnjak National Park
  
• Day 3: Northern Velebit National Park
• Day 4: Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Day 5: Paklenica National Park
  
• Day 6: Krka River National Park
  
• Day 7: Departure

Whether a trip to Croatia is on your bucket list or you simply enjoy beautiful nature for peaceful inspiration, I hope you will enjoy hiking with me in Croatia’s National Parks through this video and blog series!

Stay tuned to the blog for the rest of the series coming this summer with vlogs & guides to hiking in each National Park:

Hike Risnjak National Park with me here

Hike Northern Velebit National Park & the Premuzic Trail here

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park with me here

Hike with me in Paklenica National Park here

Visit Krka River National Park with me here

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