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Zeljava Airbase: History and Adventure Tour

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About the Activity

Explore the abandoned military complex of Zeljava Airbase with a local guide. Discover its strategic role during the Cold War and its connection to the fall of Yugoslavia. Wander through massive underground hangars as your guide shares personal stories and employee anecdotes — revealing how rising tensions and the outbreak of war divided colleagues of different nationalities. This tour offers a unique blend of history and adventure. The tour takes place in all weather conditions because, in the tunnels, we are not affected by rain or high temperatures.
2 hours
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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 2
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Use of equipment : Other.
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation

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Zeljava Air Base
Plitvicka Jezera, Croatia, 53233The tour will start in front of an abandoned airplane Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota. This wonderful piece of aviation history welcomes curious visitors open-winged. We will use this rare opportunity to climb ON the airplane and explore inside. We'll then proceed to the runways. As we drive cautiously on the endless runways, we'll try to imitate and imagine what it felt like for pilots to take off. Driving across runways, we begin to catch views of a plane-shaped hole in the hill. Reaching the entrance of the tunnels, we are in front of the highlight of the tour. While checking the flashlights, we will get to know the basic information about the object and the safety rules that we need to follow. During our 3-kilometer walk through dark tunnels, we will talk about construction, operational days and destruction of the base. We will cover personal stories and experiences of employees, relationships, and conflicts. The tour will end back at the airplane. 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

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Meeting point is 20min drive from Rakovica. We will meet at the entrance of Zeljava airbase in front of airplane. Search in your navigation for ''Douglas C-47 Zeljava''View Location
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After meeting in front of the airplane, we drove for a few minutes along the runways before reaching the tunnels.View Location
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Meeting point is 20min drive from Plitvice lakes. We will meet at entrance of Zeljava airbase in front of airplane. Search in your navigation for ''Douglas C-47 Zeljava'' View Location

End point

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Meeting point is 20min drive from Rakovica. We will meet at the entrance of Zeljava airbase in front of airplane. Search in your navigation for ''Douglas C-47 Zeljava''View Location
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After meeting in front of the airplane, we drove for a few minutes along the runways before reaching the tunnels.View Location
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Meeting point is 20min drive from Plitvice lakes. We will meet at entrance of Zeljava airbase in front of airplane. Search in your navigation for ''Douglas C-47 Zeljava'' View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point
  • Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

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Ticket Details

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

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Operated by Thrill questCreated on 28 Sep 2022Created on 05 Mar 2025
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