UVAC LAKE and PESTER PLATEAU | HIKING TOURS/CRUISE

Dates:

8-9th July 2017
29-30th July 2017
12-13th August 2017

If you love the unique blend of rural, atypical and original landscapes that are rich with vivid scenes, direct, friendly people and paths, then this is the right idea for your weekend adventure. Indeed, there is something in the mountain air and idyllic natural creations that give us back the harmony and stamina.

Day first: Departure from Belgrade at 7: 00h, arrival in Zlatibor, conquering the highest peak - Tornik1,496 meters above sea level. Hiking tour to the top of Tornik takes about an hour and a half (optional cable car). We enjoy the sights of Zlatibor and Murtenica. The journey continues to Sjenica with a pause  in the Zlatar lake to enjoy the view. Accommodation in the evening, free time, overnight.

Day second: After breakfast departure to thetheUvac Lake (10 am) and the ride through magical meanders of Uvac (cruise meanders, walking to one of the most beautiful viewpoint, watching griffon vultures) After cruising back, free time on the shore of the lake (in summer swimming). Optional possibility of organized lunch. Overnight.

Day Two: The last day of our adventure we set out to conquer the Pešter plateau or 'Serbian Siberia' as also known, the walking tour duration3-4h. After walking tours optional lunch. In the afternoonreturn to Belgrade,expected arrival 22h.

Meanders of Uvaclake is fairy-tale nature reserve with the one of the most beautiful landscapesin Serbia. Uvac River Gorge is located in southwest Serbia between Nova Varos and Sjenica. Three decades ago the valley of the river Uvac has been flooded forming three lakes: Uvac, Zlatar and Radoinjsko. Uvac lake is about 27 km long, while its maximum depth reaches 108m. The most beautiful panorama view on Uvac lake is called Molitva.

UvacRiveron its way  through the limestone rocks for centuries has made meanders looking like maze. You can find meanders on the whole course until Radonjsko lakebut they are most pronounced at the Uvac Lake. The basic value of this area is the presence of very rare and scarce species of vultures - Griffon vulture.

Pešter plateau-the largest plateau on the Balkan Peninsula and one of the largest in Europe, in recent years it has become a hit among fans of tourism, new unexplored area and untouched, undisturbed natural beauty. With an altitude of 1150 meters and a floor area of 63 square kilometers it is a unique, enchanting natural oasis in the heart of Europe.

Pešter is located behind the seven magnificent mountains, when you get to this vast plateau, you can i just a single glance. Golija, Javor, Zlatar, Jadovnik, Ozren, Gilje and Žilindar surrounding the plateau on all sides, providing mesmerizing  landscape.

Tornik: The highest peak of Zlatibor is high 1496 meters above sea level. It is ten kilometers from the King's Water, the center of Zlatibor and famous tourist resort. Nearby is an artificial Ribnica Lake and water treatment plant where you can find a magnificent landscape. Tornik is surrounded byZlatibor villages Rayon, Jablanica, Poles,Dobroselica and Draglica. At Tornik you can find the most famous ski center in Western Serbia .

Price: 99 €

The price includes :

- bus transportation by program

- two overnights in a villa Vanillain 1/2, 1/3 and 1/4 bedrooms, equipped with TV-devices,cable TV, free Wi

- hiking tour on Tornik,

- tickets for the Nature Reserve Uvac

- cruise through meanders ofUvac , duration 3h

- hiking tour to the viewpoint of Uvac meanders, duration about 1 hour

- hiking tour to Pester plateau around 4h

- organization of the program

Price does not include:

- regular annual membership fee S4Y 500 RSD,

- additional paymentfor two overnights inthe Hotel Borovi 4* 20 € ( breakfast both days included, the furniture is made of natural materials, each room has a tv and internet, double and triple bedrooms)

- individual costs

Medium physical condition.

Required equipment: hiking shoes, enough food and water minimum 1,5 liters, sunscreen, layered wardrobe

Information and reservations:

Tel: +381 113670937

Mob: +381 611627226

Viber: +381611627226 E-mail: [email protected]

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*The deadline for applications is 5 days prior to departure. In case of insufficient number of passengers the trip may be canceled by the organization 3 days prior to travel. Terms and Conditions of Serbia4Youth apply.