Private guided canoe tour through the breath-taking scenery of the Nature Park Kopački rit in Eastern Croatia, the one of the largest preserved wetlands in Europe and an ornithological significant area. The park is located in Baranja in the North-Eastern Croatia, between the rivers Danube and Drava, and near City of Osijek.

You will have a chance to observe many interesting and rare bird species, wild animals and also have a oportunity to see a small herd of endangered breed of cattle. One of the last in this area. 

For the lunch time we have chosen for you a great traditional restaurant in the middle of nature park.

The wine tasting of premium Baranja's wines we left for the end. The region is world known among wine lovers for its wine production and quality of premium wines, dominantly white. A high-quality top wine is the Graševina, which is certainly the most valuable oenological icon of the region Slavonia & Baranja.

Departures 2018: from March till November - every day

Dates: on request

• The excursion price is based on a minimum of three (3) and maximum of four (4) participants.
• Individual guests can join an existing group.
• Definite departure will be confirmed to participants by e-mail.
• Participants interested in a private trip for more persons may contact Inlandia for an individual offer.

Discount: € 20 for children up to 4 years accompanied by their parents.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• English speaking licensed tour guide.
• All transfers according to the itinerary.
• Entrance fee for Nature Park Kopacki rit.
• Canoe trip with a professional guide.
• Guided tour through Tikveš castle complex.
• Vineyard tour and wine tasting of 3 premium wines.
• Insurance and costs for the organization and realization of tour.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE  /  Additional costs:

• Transfer to another starting / ending point (of your interest).
• Lunch in a local restaurant. Approx. 12€ - 20€ for a menu.
• Additional health and cancellation insurance, which can be arranged by e-mail to info@inlandia.com
• All other expenses not covered by the programme.

Note* For those who are more interested in experiencing Kopacki rit in Eastern Croatia, we recommend our excursion Birdwatching Kopacki Rit

• Nature Park Kopacki rit
• Canoe tour
• Slavonia-Syrmian Podolac cows – an endangered breed
• Baranja's traditional cuisine
• Wine tasting of Baranja's premium wines

Kopacki Rit Nature Park is one of the largest wetlands in Europe, ornithological significant area (293 species of birds) and the largest freshwater fish hatchery in the Danube region (about 60 species). It is situated in the Eastern Croatia, in the picturesque plains of Baranja, between the rivers Drava and Danube. It stretches across the area of 240 km². A great biodiversity of 2.000 biological species reflects the rich flora and fauna of the park. Due to the exceptional natural values Kopacki rit is included in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance and also in the List of Important Bird Areas (IBA).

Canoe tour along Kopacki rit - an abundant flora and a birdlife rich in species make the canoeing along park's canals both exciting as well as fascinating. Inside the spectacular landscape of the protected areas you can see cormorans, herons, egrets, kingfishers, fisheagles and more other birds. When they already gather in the marsh before their flight you can see them in thousands. You can even go to the place where the beavers live. During the tour if you are lucky you can see wild boars and deers.

Slavonia-Syrmian Podolac cow is a traditional breed of cattle whose small herd lives in a protected area of Kopacki rit. Further efforts are needed to strengthen local and regional governance to save this endangered breed from extinction.

Traditional cuisine of Baranja region has multi-ethnic roots. The region on the border between Western and Southeastern Europe, has historically been an interesting bait, among others, the Osmans, Hungarians and Habsburgs, three completely opposite cultures. Such an unsual compound created a Baranja's cuisine with a flair of Western Europe and fervor of South and East. There are various regional specialties based on freshwater fish and venison. But the king of all Baranja's specialties is Fiš Paprikaš, a spicy fish paprika stew made in a cast-iron kettle over wood fire with several fresh-water fish such as pike, catfish, starlet or carp. The final taste of many delicious meals gives the paprika powder from the surrounding villages, well known over the Croatian border, especially the one from village Kopačevo.

Wine region Baranja is located in the north-east part of Continental Croatia, surrounded by the powerful rivers Danube and Drava, and the Hungarian border. Baranja got its name from two Hungarian words: “Bor”, which means wine and “Anya”, which means mother, giving the region a symbolic name – “Mother of Wine”. The great climatic conditions for wine grape cultivation and production of excellent wines have also been recognized by the Romans more than 2.000 years ago.

We recommend: the nature of Kopacki rit is beautiful and there are authentic villages around like Kopacevo and Karanac which are worth visiting.