Kayaking Mreznica Waterfalls | Plitvice Outdoor Croatia
Kayaking Mreznica Waterfalls
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55€ Adult​

Review rating
5/5
Tour type
Active, Guided Tour
Activity Level
Moderate
Conservation Area
Natural Monument
Kayaking Mreznica Waterfalls
Beyond the main tourist attractions, hidden in a rural area between Rastoke Village and Plitvice Lakes National Park, lies the Natural Monument Mreznica and Touncica Rivers. 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.

Nicknamed “The Waterfall Playground,” this destination offers an unforgettable adventure in tandem boats. Experience the thrill of optional waterfall jumps ranging from 1 to 8 meters high, swim behind cascading waters, or glide over 9 of the 10 waterfalls. After receiving guidance on paddling and safety instructions, you’ll be ready for the ultimate experience.
Departure Time
Please arrive by 9:45 h for a departure at 10:00 h
Return Time
Approximately 14:00 h
Included
Not Included
What to bring? & What to wear?

What should I wear?

  • Shorts/bathing suit – synthetic shorts or fabric work best
  • Shoes – you must be wearing shoes connected with your feet. “Flip flops” are not allowed.
  • T-shirt – perfect, will be a polyester synthetic material, quick dry, or long sleeves for sun protection 

Don’t forget to bring with you:

  • Bathing suit or swimming shorts
  • Old Tennis Shoes (no flip flops) / water shoes/sport sandals for water
  • Sunscreen
  • Personal necessary medicine
  • Towel
  • Waterproof camera/phone/camera
Prices

Kayaking Mreznica Waterfalls 

AdultsChildren<12yrs
PRICE55,00€ 40,00€

*All prices include 25% Croatia VAT

Location
The small village Primislje is in a remote area with no public transportation.
Useful Information
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum age for this trip?

Minimum age is 6 years accompanied with parents.

What should I wear?

Shorts/bathing suit – synthetic shorts or fabric work best

Shoes – you must be wearing shoes connected with feet. “Flip flops” are not allowed.

T-shirt – perfect will be polyester synthetic material, quick dry or long sleeves for sun protection 

How much time do we actually spend on water?

You spend up to 2-3 hour on water. We do our best to be as fast as possible when checking our guests at our base but overall you need to allocate 4 hours including shuttle drive, safety briefing, getting ready for trip, instructions and getting back to the base.

How do I pay?

You can either pay by bank transfer that needs to be cleared before your ride date or Paypal or you can pay cash on the day. We currently do not have card facilities. Hugs are an acceptable tip (were until COVID), so are high fives and cash.

Can I bring beer or any alcohol to the river?

For safety and liability reasons, no alcoholic beverages may be consumed on the river or prior to our trips. Any participants who have consumed alcohol prior to the trip may not be allowed to subject to the discretion of the head guide. Abusive or drunken behavior that offends our staff or other participants will not be tolerated.

I am traveling solo. Can I join others on a trip? 

Yes. Solo in the boat can be fun or with a guide. We will recommend you going with another person if that person doesn’t have a pair, likely you will probably end up with some new friends to have a beer with after.

What should I do if I’m running late?  

Our meeting time is quite strict. We do our best to be as fast as possible when checking our guests in, so if you anticipate being late please call us as early as possible to let us know.

As a courtesy to our guests who arrive on time, we will wait no longer than 30 minutes for you (i.e. If you meet at 10:00, then we will wait until 10:30 AM). If we do not hear from you and our messages are not returned, we will consider your reservation as a no show and it will not be refunded or rescheduled.  We are understanding of traffic and other issues so please communicate with us and if done so, we will do our best to reschedule you at a later time, day, week, however, everything is subject to availability and there are no guarantees.

How warm is the water?

In the summer months from July to September expect 17 to 25 degrees.

In the spring months from April to July 14 to 20 degrees.

In September, October expects 17 to 22 degrees.

What if I capsize? 

We would do our best to keep you in the boat but it’s obvious you can fall in the water. No worries, after every drop is calm easy water “natural pool” and we’ll get you back as fast as we can. But have in mind it’s part of the adventure.

Is there any shop or restaurant at the river?

Our sweet Base in Primislje is in an awesome sunny location, surrounded by a scenic forest, hills, and mountains. We are the closest and most accessible company to the river, making us the best place to host your daily stay barbequing, cooking, playing table tennis, badminton, football, or be lazy in the shade with locals.

We are in a very remote area, only 15 to 30min driving to town so will be happy to recommend the best restaurants around, serving local food, as grilled fresh trout.

Do I need previous experience?

No, not at all. Plitvice Outdoor guides will give all the training required and will assist you throughout the trip. No experience on your part is necessary as full and comprehensive training will be given. You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness, and a sense of adventure.

Is there parking at Plitvice Outdoor base?

Yes, we have our campground at the base suitable for all vehicles, safe and away from the main road.

If I don’t swim can I join?

Yes, every person must have a personal floating device (PFD) or buoyancy aid. It is also a perfect place to learn how to swim. Ideally, you will know how to swim, but it’s not necessary. Our life jackets are also to the highest industry standard.

What kind of waterfalls and rapids will we encounter? 

Depending on water level there are 10 waterfalls heights from 0,5m to 8m. The highest 8m is perfect for cliff jumping, also 7m jump and 5m jump on the same one, something for everyone. No problem if you don’t want to jump, our guide will show you way down on foot. The highest commercial Croatian waterfall is 3m only allowed to go “one person one boat” followed guide instructions. Other waterfalls are easy to pass following guide instructions. 

Are photos available?

We rent our GoPro camera for additional costs. Professional photographers are available on special requests. During the trip, you can use your smartphone or camera storage in a waterproof barrel on the boat.

Food and beverages

Picnic food and beverages are prohibited by the public institution Natura Viva, since March 2025, along the river.

Reviews

Breathtaking experience

An amazing, exciting, and awesome time with Plitvice Outdoor Adventure Agency’s Kayaking Mreznica waterfalls!
We were a group of 5 friends from Malta.
Breathtaking scenery, thrilling adventure, and expert guidance by local guide, made it an unforgettable, safe and fun experience. He even gave special attention to our 11yr old child.
Highly recommended!”

Anne

Amazing 🤩

Fantastic trip!!! Perfect combination of stunning scenery, chilled paddle, waterfalls to kayak down, rapids and jumps! Our guide was superb! Funny, friendly and educational, helping us through the lakes and giving us loads of guidance and info along the way! He made the experience what it was! Thank you!
Sam, Simon & Jesse

Sam

Best outdoor experience in the Area!

Anyone looking for an outdoor experience with a local guide will get their money’s worth
here! We had an absolutely fantastic tour with Jan! He knew the area really well and looked
after us all! We felt completely at ease and had a lot of fun!

Julia

Beautiful and exciting excursion

The kayaking was a unique and wonderful experience! The setting was beautiful with many opportunities to take a break and take it all in. Paulina and Andrea were friendly, fun, and knowledgeable guides who told us about the area and assisted us with safely navigating the waterfalls and rapids.

Michael

Beautiful and exciting day out for everyone 😁

We had a fantastic time on this trip, with our guide Kata who was so friendly and knowledgeable. We took our two kids, 9 and 12, who thought this was brilliant…just scary enough to be exciting but safe enough that noone did anything they weren’t confident about! Thanks team for a wonderful day ❤️

Elli