Clear and warm, green waters of Croatian rivers spring in the mountain foothills, run though canyons, and spill over limestone barriers in the sparkling curtains of waterfalls. It is their beauty that takes our breath oway, not the danger sometimes inherent in them. However, if you ore not an expert, you can always avoid high waterfalls and dangerous rapids by going around them. High water levels in springtime offer a true and exhilarating white water experience, while summer tours are ideal for beginners. All major tourist centres organize daily kayaking excursions down the Rivers Kupa, Gocka, Zrmanja and Trebizat.

The best time for kayaking adventures on the Rivers Dobra, Mreznica, Una, Kupa, Korana, Cetina, Krupa and Zrmanja are in the spring and early summer. The rivers flow copiously, waterfalls are numerous and the grade of difficulty of the waters ranges from III to IV. It has to be borne in mind that certain restrictions apply in the Krka National Pork, and it is necessary to contact the management before embarking on a kayaking tour through the park. The same applies to the River Krupo in the Velebit Park, while a run down the River Zrmanja attracts payment of a fee to the Pork management. On most other rivers one can enlist the help of local operators who organise kayak-canoe and rafting excursions, who will glcdiy provide information ond assistance in organizing your own trip, www.riverfree.hr