SLOVENIA  CROATIA 153 EUROPE Alpine Slovenia and Coastal Croatia Imaginative Facts Tour code: UTAS • Activities: Hiking around Lake Bohinj, extensive walking, cycling, kayaking, optional swimming • Accommodation: 6 nights tourist class hotels, 7 nights farm stay/ homestay • Transport: Public bus, train • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guide in Zagreb DAY 1: LJUBLJANA DAY 2: BOHINJ- ( BD) DAY 3: LAKE BOHINJ- ( BD) DAY 4: BLED - MARIBOR- ( BD) DAYS 5 & 6: FARM STAY- ( BD) DAY 7: ZAGREB- ( B) DAY 8: ZAGREB- ( BD) DAY 9: ROVINJ- ( BD) DAY 10: PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK - ZADAR- ( B) DAY 11: ZADAR- ( BL) DAY 12: SPLIT- ( B) DAYS 13 & 14: DUBROVNIK- ( B) Pristine alpine scenery and exquisite, sunlit coast • Discover some of Europe's most spectacular and unspoilt countryside • Visit the elegant citiesof Ljubljana, Zagreb, Split, Zadar and Dubrovnik • Enjoy the dramatic mountain sceneryof Lake Bohinj and Triglav National Park • Explore coastal Rovinj on the charming Istrian peninsula • Hikein the stunning Plitvice National Parkand kayak on the Zrmanja River Coastal Croatia Imaginative Facts Tour code: UTCC • Activities: Extensive walking, kayaking, optional swimming • Accommodation: 5 nights tourist class hotels, 2 nights farm stay • Transport: Public bus, train, foot • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guide in Zagreb • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Alpine Slovenia' tour DAY 1: ZAGREB- Arrive in Zagreb and make your way to the hotel. ( B) DAY 2: ZAGREB- In the morning we have a guided walking tour of Zagreb, which is packed full of delightful Austro- Hungarian architecture. Later in the day we transfer to the Istria peninsula, where we stay in a local farmhouse. This area is unique in Croatia due to its mix of cultures, and has strong links with Italy which add to the cosmopolitan atmosphere. ( BD) DAY 3: ROVINJ- Today we visit Rovinj, the pearl of the Istria Peninsula. Rovinj is well known for its beautiful old town area, an ideal place to relax and explore the winding cobbled streets. We return to our farmhouse for the evening. ( BD) DAY 4: PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK - ZADAR- Drive to Plitvice National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with magnificent scenery. We walk around the 16 terraced turquoise lakes, which are linked by a series of lovely waterfalls and surrounded by thick forest, then continue to Zadar, a beautiful walled city whose highlights include the Byzantine Church of St. Donat. ( B) DAY 5: ZADAR- Today is spent kayaking on the Zrmanja River. This river is part of the Velebit Nature Park and as we kayak we can enjoy the stunning views. ( BL) DAY 6: SPLIT- We transfer to Split, a beautiful old city with outstanding classical architecture and have time to explore on foot. In the afternoon, we continue to Dubrovnik. ( B) DAY 7: DUBROVNIK- After breakfast we explore the beautiful mediaeval city of Dubrovnik. The afternoon is free to visit Dubrovnik's many churches, monasteries and palaces, or to relax in one of the charming local cafes. You may like to take a cruise to one of the many unspoilt islands in the area or visit one of the pretty fishing villages just a short boat trip away from Dubrovnik. ( B) DAY 8: DUBROVNIK- Tour ends after breakfast. ( B) Mountain scenery, ancient cities and the exquisite Dalmatian coast • Explore coastal Rovinj on the charming Istrian peninsula • Hikein the mountains in the stunning Plitvice National Park • Enjoy the outstanding architectureof Zagreb, Split and Zadar • Kayak on the turquoise Zrmanja River through Velebit National Park • Relax in the fabulous mediaeval city of Dubrovnik Single Supplement £ 155 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 2.88 * Price includes tour price of £ 949and local payment of € 275All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1160pp Land Only * Single Supplement £ 220 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 2.71 * Price includes tour price of £ 1449and local payment of € 375All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1735pp Land Only * traveller traveller Tour duration 8 days Tour duration 14 days Starts SatEnds Sat ZagrebDubrovnik 2009 30- May- 0906- Jun- 09 27- Jun- 0904- Jul- 09 25- Jul- 0901- Aug- 09 22- Aug- 0929- Aug- 09 19- Sep- 0926- Sep- 09 Starts SatEnds Sat ZagrebDubrovnik 2010 29- May- 1005- Jun- 10 26- Jun- 1003- Jul- 10 24- Jul- 1031- Jul- 10 21- Aug- 1028- Aug- 10 18- Sep- 1025- Sep- 10 Starts SunEnds Sat LjubljanaDubrovnik 2009 24- May- 0906- Jun- 09 21- Jun- 0904- Jul- 09 19- Jul- 0901- Aug- 09 16- Aug- 0929- Aug- 09 13- Sep- 0926- Sep- 09 Starts SunEnds Sat LjubljanaDubrovnik 2010 23- May- 1005- Jun- 10 20- Jun- 1003- Jul- 10 18- Jul- 1031- Jul- 10 15- Aug- 1028- Aug- 10 12- Sep- 1025- Sep- 10 new tour for 2009 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

EUROPEICELAND 154 " Our guide's knowledge and willingness to assist was overwhelming! I thought the tour was wonderful and a fantastic insight into the country." Catherine HcImerney europe Icelandic Adventure Imaginative Facts Tour code: UAIC • Activities: Extensive walking at sites, optional hiking in Skaftafell National Park and Lake Myvatn, optional whale watching in Husavik • Accommodation: 9 nights simple hotels, farmhouses or guesthouses ( multi- share) • Transport: Private bus • Fully Escorted: By local guide/ driver DAY 1: REYKJAVIK- Arrival day. Encompassing some of the most amazing natural sights to be found anywhere in Europe, Iceland is a land unlike any other - perfect for those who love the great outdoors and incredible natural scenery. Reykjavik is a great introduction to this new world. Spend the evening enjoying the cosmopolitan delights of this modern city. DAY 2: HVOLSVOLLUR- Leaving Reykjavik behind we head to Hvolsvollur, taking in some of Iceland's best attractions along the way. We see the spectacular Gulfoss waterfall and the spouting waterhole of Geysir which has given its name to all others. ( B) DAY 3: SKAFTAFELL- Drive along Iceland's dramatic south coast, visiting waterfalls, canyons, and other strange geological phenomena before we arrive at Skaftafell National Park. ( B) DAY 4: SKAFTAFELL- A full free day to explore this magnificent national park with its many glaciers and thundering waterfalls. There are plenty of opportunities for hiking for the more energetic or perhaps take a boat ride on the famous Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, site of many a Hollywood blockbuster. ( B) DAY 5: LAKE MYVATN- Driving past mountains and through the rugged fjords of eastern Iceland we head towards Lake Myvatn, one of the most beautiful areas in the country. ( B) DAY 6: LAKE MYVATN- A full day to explore Lake Myvatn and Jokulsargljufur National Park. The scenery here is stunning, including awe- inspiring canyons, old volcanic craters, Europe's most powerful waterfall and boiling mud pools. ( B) DAY 7: LAKE MYVATN - AKUREYRI-Further time to explore the area, or take an optional whale watching tour at Husavik, an area of Iceland which is one of the most reliable in Europe for sightings of these massive creatures. Later we continue to Akureyri, known as Iceland's northern capital. Located beneath snow- clad mountains, this is one of the most interesting and pretty towns in the country. ( B) DAY 8: STYKKISHOLMUR- Drive to Stykkisholmur on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Along the way we stop to see some of the local traditional turf houses as well as more amazing scenery. ( B) DAY 9: REYKJAVIK- Return to Reykjavik taking in picturesque hot springs and fjords along the way. ( B) DAY 10: REYKJAVIK- Tour ends. ( B) Explore the elemental nature and rugged beauty of Iceland • See the spectacular Gulfoss waterfalland the famous spouting Geysir • Explore the sparkling glaciers and lagoonsof Skaftafell National Park • Discover the volcanic craters and canyons around Lake Myvatn • Discover hot springs, boiling mud pools, fjords and traditional turf- houses • Option to take a whale- watching cruisefrom Husavik Iceland Skaftafell Lake Myvatn Akureyri Stykkisholmur Reykjavik Hvolsvollur Icelandic Adventure Sweden Kiruna Husky Sled Adventure Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 3.45 * Price includes tour price of £ 1249and local payment of € 275All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1460pp Land Only * adventurer Tour duration 10 days © Imaginative Traveller © Imaginative Traveller Starts SatEnds Mon ReykjavikReykjavik 2009 30- May- 0908- Jun- 09 20- Jun- 0929- Jun- 09 11- Jul- 0720- Jul- 07 01- Aug- 0910- Aug- 09 Starts SatEnds Mon ReykjavikReykjavik 2010 29- May- 1007- Jun- 10 19- Jun- 1028- Jun- 10 10- Jul- 1019- Jul- 10 07- Aug- 1016- Aug- 10 Iceland, the " Land of Fire and Ice" has more than 200 volcanoes and 120 glaciers. amazing fact ... We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243