About us

Rajna u.o. (sole-proprietorship) is a family-owned and operated business for over 40 years located in Starigrad-Paklenica, Zadar County, Croatia. We (the Marasović family – Marin + Josipa & sons) run a small hotel Rajna in Starigrad-Paklenica and two vacation rural houses.

With long experince in tourism, continuosly striving to improve our services, we created our outdoor activities programm to meet the todays tourist's need to be active.

Starigrad-Paklenica is the ideal place to engage in many outdoor activities. Whether as a single, as a couple, as a family or with friends there is a range of activities to choose from: hiking, cycling, kayaking, rafting, climbing, swimming…

For nature lovers, even for those less active, seeking for scenic unspoiled landscapes there is our Velebit Photo Safari Tour to the Zadar's hinterland and south Velebit.

Whether you want to join us on the tour, or have some requirements, we'll do our best to customize your ideal holiday. Just give us an idea of what you desire and we'll create a private tour for you. We'd gladly assist you in choosing the appropriate activity according to your preferences.

Why us?

We are at home here and know the people and this area inside-out.
We work locally.
We handle each request individually and create the tour to meet your preferences.
We enjoy outdoors and our greatest pleasure is to introduce you our unique nature.

Our outdoor team

Marin

The team leader and owner. Marin has gained great knowledge and experience in tourism branch since he grew up in parent's guesthouse. Still running a family business, he turned his hobby into job some 15 years ago. Passionate about nature photography, Marin enjoys guiding groups and sharing enthusiasm for the surrounding area. Marin is licensed mountain guide and member of UIMLA – Union of International Mountain Leader Assosiation and Croatian Mountain Guide Assosiation – SGVH. Speaks German and English.

Neven

Passionate adventurer. With over 30 years practice in outdoor activities Neven has gained an extensive knowledge and experience. He participated in few expeditions to Africa, South America and Europe. Neven also participated in few sea-kayak expeditions traversing the Adriatic sea along Croatian coast. He is also skilled in rock climbing, turno skiing, cycling, speleology, hiking… The last eight years Neven works as outdoor activities leader. He feels most at home in the outdoors. When not guiding he can usually be found rock climbing in Paklenica. Neven speaks English.

Bruno

The oldest son, a student. Adventorous and friendly, he enjoys guiding and meeting new people. Exploring new places with friends and others and facilitating lasting memories brings him joys. When not studying he's on bike or rock climbing (or playing video games ☺). Speaks English and German.