1 day White Rocks Wilderness - Vihoraski trail Hike from Zagreb
Overview
See some of Croatia’s most rugged and beautiful terrain on this adventurous, 1-day hiking and scrambling trip. Depart in the early morning by car from Zagreb and make your way to Croatia’s mountainous Gorski Kotar region, often called “the Green Lungs of Croatia” because of its thick forests. Your destination is the Vihoraski Put, one of the country’s most challenging and scenic hiking trails. See the famous White Rocks and the Samarske Rocks, and return by evening back to Zagreb, where the tour ends. This is a long lasting day, feeling as two!
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Off-the-beaten track trail!
- Accident Insurance
- First-aid kit
- Water (please bring your own bottle!
- All transfers
- Professional, English-speaking mountain guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (available with surcharge and on request)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Embark on this small-group, 1-day hiking and scrambling tour of some of Croatia’s most beautiful terrain. You’ll be picked up directly from your Zagreb accommodation at 6:00 AM and driven into the protected Gorski Kotar region, famous for its thick forests and rugged mountains.
We pass through Ogulin town, cute little town from fairy tale, and proceed deeper to mountains. After leaving behind last village we move on the dusty road and approximately between 9:00 and 10:00 we start the hike.
First part (1 hour) we hike to the peak of White rocks, enjoy the spectacular views of its distinctive rock formations before continuing onward to the 5-hour Vihoraski Trail, renowned as one of the most challenging hiking trails in the country. Head deeper into the wilderness, where you’ll have the chance to take a break in the Green Valley and trek through other nearby valleys. Afterwards, you’re in for a bit of technical climbing along the challenging Ljuska section of the trail. Be rewarded with beautiful views before arriving to the Ratkovo shelter (optional, depending on time and strength).
Late afternoon return to your vehicle, where you’ll be driven back to your Zagreb accommodation.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Dress code: Durable hiking shoes, long hiking pants, windproof jacket, small raincoat, backpack (available on request), comfortable walking clothing, hat
- Optional: sunscreen, spare clothes (pack in closed bags to leave in the car), camera.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or alternative route / trail
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Off-the-beaten track trail!.
- Accident Insurance.
- First-aid kit.
- Water (please bring your own bottle!.
- All transfers.
- Professional, English-speaking mountain guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks (available with surcharge and on request).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 1 day White Rocks Wilderness - Vihoraski trail Hike from Zagreb is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 1 day White Rocks Wilderness – Vihoraski trail Hike from Zagreb will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Off-the-beaten track trail!
- Accident Insurance
- First-aid kit
- Water (please bring your own bottle!
- All transfers
- Professional, English-speaking mountain guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (available with surcharge and on request)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Dress code: Durable hiking shoes, long hiking pants, windproof jacket, small raincoat, backpack (available on request), comfortable walking clothing, hat
- Optional: sunscreen, spare clothes (pack in closed bags to leave in the car), camera.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or alternative route / trail
