T he rolling hills and fantastic viewpoints of the Zagorje region will wake up the photographer in you. This tour will take you to places like Vinagora mountain and the medieval castles of Veliki Tabor and Trakošćan.
We start our journey at Medvednica, a tall mountain outside the Croatian capital of Zagreb.
Required experience and equipment
All levels of photography experience are welcome, the tour leader will adapt to your knowledge and needs. Bring comfortable shoes for walking and moderate trails. Your camera bag, tripod and any other equipment should not be too heavy or large. Avoid rolling photo bags, use smaller backpacks. Polarizing and ND filters, as well as macro lenses are recommended, but not necessary.
René Pronk
Photographer guide
René is another example of a person falling in love with Croatia and all it has to offer. He developed his passion for photography at the school of arts in Belgium, and after moving to Croatia found it to be a photographer’s dream, especially the Žumberak region where he lives with his family. René is passionate about nature and living with nature, which gives his guests an additional dimension of experience. He has a special admiration for mist and morning fog, creating magical images which show off the energy of the places.
Tour departures
Any day of the year, on request.
Tour details
Starting from Zagreb or Karlovac, in under an hour your tour will begin on the hills of Zagorje or next to a river, depending on the time of the year and best morning options for photography. During the day, you will encounter numerous hilltop panoramas, as well as stops in quaint villages, where you can also meet the aging population, still living in traditional ways.
TOUR DURATION: between 7-9 hours, depending on the time of the year and guest preferences.
LENGTH: around 170 kilometers travelled
DEPARTING FROM: Any point in Zagreb or nearby cities.
GROUP SIZE: 1-3 guests
Tour fee
189€ for one person, 199€ for two persons, 209€ for three persons, payable at the start of the journey. Fee includes:
Coffee & cake in Vuglec Breg
Entrance to Kumrovec village
Soft drinks & snacks
Postcard set
Photo training on demand
Pick-up and drop-off
Transportation
Not included: Lunch or dinner
There is a € 40,00 discount (two persons) for this tour if you book a stay at our guesthouse.