Hoping i'm posting in the correct part of the forum.

As a first timer with JY I am thinking of booking for Croatia on 1st May. As there does not seem to be much public transport around the hotel I may want to book some optional excursions but there is no indication of the prices of these for this holiday.

Can you give me an idea of costs? I do not want to book the holiday and be stuck as trips are very expensive!

I don't have a list for 2012 tours yet but I have copied our 2011 prices in to give you an idea. Bear in mind that the excursions and prices may change for this year's holidays.

Kind regards

Olly, your editor

Optional Excursions

Island Cruise & Barbeque

Enjoy a delightful cruise along the Istrian Coast to Cres, the largest island of the Adriatic covered with pine

trees and olive plantations, island of fisherman and sea fares. We visit also the city of Cres; the town gate,

clock tower, Gothic-Renaissance church. We anchor in a delightful bay and enjoy a delicious fish barbecue.

£23 Per Person

FULL DAY - MINIMAL WALKING - RELAXING

Opatija

This delightful resort, in the sheltered Kvarner Bay, has been popular with holidaymakers since the end of the

19th century and retains an air of grandeur - often called the Nice

of the Adriatic for its 7 mile long promenade and wonderful gardens. Take a stroll along the delightful coastal

promenade with its many shops, restaurants, cafes and bars for a relaxing day.

£17 Per Person

HALF DAY -MINIMAL WALKING - CITY VIEWS

Plitvice Lakes

This is a day of truly stunning scenery as we visit the National Park of Plitvice Lakes, a valley situated between

high, forested mountains where sixteen beautiful lakes spill into each other in forming cascades and thundering

waterfalls.Of all the highlights this week this is one you will remember for its breathtaking views.

£50 Per Person

FULL DAY - STRENUOUS WALKING - SCENIC TOUR

Postojna Caves and Lipica Stud Farm

We travel by coach through some wonderful countryside into Slovenia and the famous Postojna caves. Here a

special train will take us down through subterranean halls and long corridors chiselled by the Pivka River over

millions of years. (The walk inside the caves is approximately 1km and is steep in some places and the average

temperature is 14C all year round). After our visit to these amazing caves we continue to the Lipica Stud Farm,

namesake of the Lipizzaner horses, established in 1580 and made famous by the Spanish Riding School in

Vienna.

£65 Per Person

FULL DAY - MODERATE WALKING - NATURE AND HERITAGE INTEREST

Venice

During your time in this unique city you can see the famous Bridge of Sighs, the exquisite architecture of the

Doges’ Palace, St Mark’s Square and the adjoining Basilica, its ornate façade concealing a lavishly decorated

interior.Not to be missed is a gondola boat trip around the grand canal to really soak in the atmosphere of this

beautiful city.

Our journey to the wonderful city of Venice is very dependant on weather conditions as we travel by

high-speed catamaran. Available May to September.

£65 Per Person

FULL DAY - MODERATE WALKING - BEST SELLER

l booked my first time with just you,l beleive they are doing three trips for £99- cant remember which trips they were but l now that l will be booking them myself.....

the first trip is in the price. after that you could just chillaxs at the resort or take a trip

good look ....and if you do go,see you on the plane.

pauline.

Hello,

Hoping i'm posting in the correct part of the forum.

As a first timer with JY I am thinking of booking for Croatia on 1st May. As there does not seem to be much public transport around the hotel I may want to book some optional excursions but there is no indication of the prices of these for this holiday.

Can you give me an idea of costs? I do not want to book the holiday and be stuck as trips are very expensive!

Hi mulberrymarmalade. I am going to Croatia on 1st May too. I've been to Rabac a couple of times before back in the 80's. As Olly says do Venice (although I haven't myself lol), but could I recommend from personal experience The Plitive Lakes. Its a long day but absolutely amazing scenery.

Incidentally there are local buses up to Labin which is well worth a look round.

Look forward to meeting you.

Hello

I don't have a list for 2012 tours yet but I have copied our 2011 prices in to give you an idea. Bear in mind that the excursions and prices may change for this year's holidays.

Kind regards

Olly, your editor

Optional Excursions

Island Cruise & Barbeque

Enjoy a delightful cruise along the Istrian Coast to Cres, the largest island of the Adriatic covered with pine

trees and olive plantations, island of fisherman and sea fares. We visit also the city of Cres; the town gate,

clock tower, Gothic-Renaissance church. We anchor in a delightful bay and enjoy a delicious fish barbecue.

£23 Per Person

FULL DAY - MINIMAL WALKING - RELAXING

Opatija

This delightful resort, in the sheltered Kvarner Bay, has been popular with holidaymakers since the end of the

19th century and retains an air of grandeur - often called the Nice

of the Adriatic for its 7 mile long promenade and wonderful gardens. Take a stroll along the delightful coastal

promenade with its many shops, restaurants, cafes and bars for a relaxing day.

£17 Per Person

HALF DAY -MINIMAL WALKING - CITY VIEWS

Plitvice Lakes

This is a day of truly stunning scenery as we visit the National Park of Plitvice Lakes, a valley situated between

high, forested mountains where sixteen beautiful lakes spill into each other in forming cascades and thundering

waterfalls.Of all the highlights this week this is one you will remember for its breathtaking views.

£50 Per Person

FULL DAY - STRENUOUS WALKING - SCENIC TOUR

Postojna Caves and Lipica Stud Farm

We travel by coach through some wonderful countryside into Slovenia and the famous Postojna caves. Here a

special train will take us down through subterranean halls and long corridors chiselled by the Pivka River over

millions of years. (The walk inside the caves is approximately 1km and is steep in some places and the average

temperature is 14C all year round). After our visit to these amazing caves we continue to the Lipica Stud Farm,

namesake of the Lipizzaner horses, established in 1580 and made famous by the Spanish Riding School in

Vienna.

£65 Per Person

FULL DAY - MODERATE WALKING - NATURE AND HERITAGE INTEREST

Venice

During your time in this unique city you can see the famous Bridge of Sighs, the exquisite architecture of the

Doges’ Palace, St Mark’s Square and the adjoining Basilica, its ornate façade concealing a lavishly decorated

interior.Not to be missed is a gondola boat trip around the grand canal to really soak in the atmosphere of this

beautiful city.

Our journey to the wonderful city of Venice is very dependant on weather conditions as we travel by

high-speed catamaran. Available May to September.

£65 Per Person

FULL DAY - MODERATE WALKING - BEST SELLER

Hi Olly. Many thanks from me for this!! Were you able to find out for me if the catamaran for Venice leaves from Rabac or not please?

Good points on the Plitvice trip. It's a stunning place and well worth the long coach journey, but lots and lots of steps, and if the weather has been inclement it can get a little bit slippery, as most of the walking is on wood. Just wanted to add that to what you have said.

hi there

l booked my first time with just you,l beleive they are doing three trips for £99- cant remember which trips they were but l now that l will be booking them myself.....

the first trip is in the price. after that you could just chillaxs at the resort or take a trip

good look ....and if you do go,see you on the plane.

pauline.

I'll see you too Pauline!! Lots of nice walks in Rabac by the way!

Hello

I don't have a list for 2012 tours yet but I have copied our 2011 prices in to give you an idea. Bear in mind that the excursions and prices may change for this year's holidays.

Kind regards

Olly, your editor

Optional Excursions

Island Cruise & Barbeque

Enjoy a delightful cruise along the Istrian Coast to Cres, the largest island of the Adriatic covered with pine

trees and olive plantations, island of fisherman and sea fares. We visit also the city of Cres; the town gate,

clock tower, Gothic-Renaissance church. We anchor in a delightful bay and enjoy a delicious fish barbecue.

£23 Per Person

FULL DAY - MINIMAL WALKING - RELAXING

Opatija

This delightful resort, in the sheltered Kvarner Bay, has been popular with holidaymakers since the end of the

19th century and retains an air of grandeur - often called the Nice

of the Adriatic for its 7 mile long promenade and wonderful gardens. Take a stroll along the delightful coastal

promenade with its many shops, restaurants, cafes and bars for a relaxing day.

£17 Per Person

HALF DAY -MINIMAL WALKING - CITY VIEWS

Plitvice Lakes

This is a day of truly stunning scenery as we visit the National Park of Plitvice Lakes, a valley situated between

high, forested mountains where sixteen beautiful lakes spill into each other in forming cascades and thundering

waterfalls.Of all the highlights this week this is one you will remember for its breathtaking views.

£50 Per Person

FULL DAY - STRENUOUS WALKING - SCENIC TOUR

Postojna Caves and Lipica Stud Farm

We travel by coach through some wonderful countryside into Slovenia and the famous Postojna caves. Here a

special train will take us down through subterranean halls and long corridors chiselled by the Pivka River over

millions of years. (The walk inside the caves is approximately 1km and is steep in some places and the average

temperature is 14C all year round). After our visit to these amazing caves we continue to the Lipica Stud Farm,

namesake of the Lipizzaner horses, established in 1580 and made famous by the Spanish Riding School in

Vienna.

£65 Per Person

FULL DAY - MODERATE WALKING - NATURE AND HERITAGE INTEREST

Venice

During your time in this unique city you can see the famous Bridge of Sighs, the exquisite architecture of the

Doges’ Palace, St Mark’s Square and the adjoining Basilica, its ornate façade concealing a lavishly decorated

interior.Not to be missed is a gondola boat trip around the grand canal to really soak in the atmosphere of this

beautiful city.

Our journey to the wonderful city of Venice is very dependant on weather conditions as we travel by

high-speed catamaran. Available May to September.

£65 Per Person

FULL DAY - MODERATE WALKING - BEST SELLER

Hi Olly. Many thanks from me for this!! Were you able to find out for me if the catamaran for Venice leaves from Rabac or not please?

Good points on the Plitvice trip. It's a stunning place and well worth the long coach journey, but lots and lots of steps, and if the weather has been inclement it can get a little bit slippery, as most of the walking is on wood. Just wanted to add that to what you have said.

Me again Olly. Sorry to be a pain, but any news on the catamaran please?

Sorry, I've been away and my colleague must have missed your question.

I'll try to find out for you.

Kind regards

Olly, your editor

Hi Bondensbabe

Sorry, I've been away and my colleague must have missed your question.

I'll try to find out for you.

Kind regards

Olly, your editor

Thanks Olly. Just to explain the reason for asking. The last couple of times I went to Rabac I missed out on the Venice trip because of the early morning coach travel to get to the ferry for the trip. I do not travel well early morning wise on a coach. I am determined to do the trip this time, and was just hoping that the catamaran goes from Rabac or somewhere close. I am presuming it will be an early morning start.

The catamaran leaves from Porec, so there would be a coach transfer from Rabac to Porec of about 1 hr 30mins.

I expect it will be a fairly early start but definitely worth it so that you make the most of Venice.

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor

Hi Bondensbabe

The catamaran leaves from Porec, so there would be a coach transfer from Rabac to Porec of about 1 hr 30mins.

I expect it will be a fairly early start but definitely worth it so that you make the most of Venice.

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor

Thanks Olly! I will defintely have to consider it.