Kayaking Mreznica Waterfalls close to Plitvice Lakes
Description
Beyond the main tourist attractions, hidden in a rural area between Rastoke Village and Plitvice Lakes National Park, lies the Natural Monument Mreznica River. This conservation area features a dense forest covering the canyon, a river surrounded by cliffs, and a habitat for brown trout, beavers, turtles, and birds—accessible only by kayak. The source of the Mreznica River is just 12 km upstream from civilization, yet it provides clean, drinkable water. Surrounded by untouched nature, emerald-green waters, gentle rapids, and serene waterfalls, it is the perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature’s beauty.
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(228)
Highly recommended. Combines together easy boating with high water jump and waterfalls. Nice and generous guide.
Thank you for the great feedback, Noam! We're so glad you enjoyed the waterfalls, the high jump, and the time with our guide. Appreciate the high recommendation, and we hope to see you in Croatia again! 😊
Great day out, lovely stretch of river and really well organised. Josep and Dennis made it a really fun experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Thank you for the awesome feedback! 😊 We’re so glad you enjoyed the river stretch and had a blast with Josep and Dennis. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them! Thanks for recommending us, and safe travels! 🌊✨ Best, Plitvice Outdoor Team
Super well organized friendly and a wonderful trip that is feasible for everyone without stress
Thank you for the 5 stars, Steve! We're so glad you had a smooth, well-organized, and stress-free time on the water with us. Hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Plitvice Outdoor team
Very nice experience, beautiful surroundings, cool guide
Thanks a lot for taking the time to leave a review! We're happy to hear you loved the views and had a great time with your guide. See you next time for more outdoor fun! Warm regards, The Plitvice Outdoor team
A great kayak trip with a perfect mix of kayaking and canyoning. Truly a unique and adventurous experience! The kayaks are even transformed into a slide, which makes the trip extra fun. What makes this activity so nice is that it is suitable for everyone. Do you like adventure? Then you can make several jumps of 3, 5, 7 and even 8 meters and go down higher waterfalls with the kayak. Would you rather not? No problem at all. The guide will guide you via an alternative route, so you can just kayak quietly and still fully enjoy the beautiful surroundings. This way you decide for yourself how challenging you make the trip. Everything goes without any pressure and the guidance is excellent. We had guide Lauren, who was super friendly, enthusiastic and professional and made sure everyone had a great experience. The surroundings are also breathtakingly beautiful. Be sure to bring your phone with you in a waterproof case, because you can take beautiful photos and videos on the go. We just drove to the location in the morning around 10 am and were able to leave immediately with the next group, without booking in advance. That made it extra easy. An absolute must for anyone who loves nature, adventure and fun. We would definitely do this trip again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful and detailed review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic and adventurous time on the river with us. It’s great to know you enjoyed the perfect mix of kayaking, canyoning, and of course, turning the kayaks into slides! We always aim to give everyone the freedom to choose their own level of thrill whether that's taking the big waterfall leaps or enjoying the peaceful alternative routes. We will definitely pass your wonderful words along to Lauren—he’ll be so happy to hear he made your day special. Thanks also for the great tip about the waterproof phone cases! We’re so glad you could smoothly join our 10:00 AM slot and jump right into the fun. We would love to welcome you back on the water for another unforgettable adventure whenever you return to Croatia! Best regards, The Plitvice Outdoor Team
Best kayak kride ever Fantastic. Our guide Pablo was amazing
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We are so glad you had a fantastic time on the Mrežnica River and loved the kayak ride. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Pablo right away! 😊🌊 Hope to see you back on the water with us soon! Warmly, Plitvice Outdoor Team
Very nice experience! Rapids and cliff jumps were awesome. The girl really enjoyed the whole thing!
Thank you! So happy to hear you both had an awesome time on the rapids and cliff jumps, that's what it's all about! Hope to see you back on the river with us soon! Warm regards, The Plitvice Outdoor Team
We did this trip with our family of 5 and it was a fantastic experience. (3 children ages 14, 11, and 8) Our guide Billy was energetic, welcoming, and professional. He made sure that everyone was safe and provided all the proper protective equipment and clear instructions on how to navigate all the obstacles. The gear was in great shape and the property was clean and well maintained. We felt safe the entire time. Our guide took photos and video that he immediately shared with us via Whatsapp after our trip. They provided waterproof canisters to store our sunscreen, towels, and phones which allowed me to take additional photos and video from other perspectives. We noticed a few other outfitters on the river and it was clear to us that we had chosen the best outfitter and guide. The river was gorgeous and the waterfalls were amazing! Ranging from 1-8 meters in height and we were able to jump from several locations into pools of water below the falls. (There were always spots to climb down instead of jump for those who chose not to cliff jump) We could even swim and paddle under the falls in a couple of spots. It was an amazing experience for our entire family. Our guide even added his knowledge of the history of the area and showed us ruins from the war that we drove past on our way back to the camp. Refreshments were available for purchase after we were done with our trip. Note: Cash only in Euros for drinks and tipping the guides.
Thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review! We are thrilled that your family of 5 had such a safe and fantastic experience with us. Billy will be so happy to know his energy and care made the trip special for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. We’re glad the equipment, organization, and waterfalls lived up to the adventure, and that Billy’s local history along the way added something extra special. Thank you for choosing us and for noticing the difference. We hope to welcome your family back to Mreznica River again soon! Best regards, The Plitvice Outdoor Team
Totally perfect day with the whole family, best parents 58 years, kids 35 years, and grandchildren 8 and 10 years were all gone - everyone had a fantastic day! There was something for the cautious and something for those who needed an adrenaline kick! Especially jumped from 8m and the 5m height jump down in the ice water were great moments! :) Pablo our guide did an excellent job! And even the grandmother who was a little cautious got pushed some limits and had a smile on her lips all day. I have tried rafting/canyoing in boats, France, Austria and Italy! This is definitely the best experience! Would give more star if possible! If we get to the area again, we will leave again
Wow, what amazing feedback! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We are so proud that we could give your family your best rafting/kayaking experience in Europe so far! 🌟 A special shoutout to grandma for being so brave in pushing her boundaries, and of course to the cool grandkids on the cliffs. We'll pass the praise along to Pablo right away. We look forward to seeing you again next time you visit the area! 😊🛶 Sincerely, Plitvice Outdoor Team
Incredible experience like no other. Highly recommend this as a top tier life adventure. Make sure to bring your own food and snacks though because nothing is around the area and you will get hungry.
Hi Allison! 'Top tier life adventure', wow, thank you so much! We are thrilled you loved the Mrežnica waterfalls. You're totally right that paddling works up a massive appetite! While our base is tucked away in nature, the beautiful village of Rastoke is just a quick 15-minute drive away with plenty of great local restaurants to fuel up afterward. Thanks for the 5 stars, and hope to see you again soon! 🍏🚣♀️
