National Parks Dalmatia by bike & boat

Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

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Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Croatia has a beautiful coast with thousands of islands, reefs and bays. Numerous romantic ruins, charming hills, countless natural beauties and phenomena are waiting to be discovered.

On one of our easiest tours, we invite you to spend a week on a ship cruising between the mainland and the islands. Good cuisine, an open minded crew and knowledgeable tour guides are expecting you.

We visit two National Parks and the islands of Central Dalmatia, starting from Trogir. Highlights including UNESCO protected old town of Trogir, Primošten, Šibenik with its famous cathedral, Zadar, National Park Krka-waterfalls and Kornati Islands. On a romantic motor yacht, our floating accommodation, we discover the charm of the Adriatic in our own special way.

Our Tip: Book early, those bike & boat trips fill up fast!

Route

Tour profile: Level 1-2

The bike routes require a basic level of fitness, which you should have acquired by occasional or daily cycling. The routes can reach an altitude of 328 ft./ 100 m – 985 ft./ 300 meters. The daily routes, of 9 to 30 mi. (15 - 35 km), cover hilly terrain and can be completed without time constraints. You will also come across some rather steep climbs, where walking your bike is of course permitted. The roads are mostly asphalted and there is little traffic outside of holiday periods. This tour is primarily a guided group tour. Upon consultation with your tour guides, the possibility to cycle on your own along recommended, suitable routes, may present itself. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bicycle-tour. Helmets use is mandatory on all cycling tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available on board in limited number (on request).

Day 1: Trogir – Rogoznica

Individual arrival either by car to Trogir or by plane to Split. After checking in on the motor yacht between 2.30 and 3:00 p.m. at Trogir our first cruise starts at 3 p.m. leading us to Rogoznica - a village on a small island which is connected to the mainland by a dam. Here we also spend our first night.

Day 2: Rogoznica – Primošten – Šibenik – Skradin, approx. 20 km

In the morning we cycle from Rogoznica to Primošten. From there the boat takes us to the city of Šibenik to the spot where the Krka River flows into the Adriatic Sea. After visiting the famous cathedral and the lovely old town we set off again. On the cruise we pass the lower course of the river Krka following the river bend until we reach Skradin. In the port of the village we spend our night.

Day 3: National Park Krka – Vodice, approx. 20 km

The magnificent port of Skradin is today’s starting point for our excursion by boat and on foot to the most famous part of the Krka National Park with its unique waterfalls. In the early afternoon our boat takes us to the harbor of Vodice, a well-known holiday town on the Dalmatian mainland. From here we mount the bicycles again for a round trip.

Day 4: Vodice – Island of Murter – Nature Park Telašćica, approx. 27 km

In the morning we cycle from Vodice to Murter Island that is connected to the mainland by the lift bridge at Tisno. We pass the bridge and cycle along the water front, passing by two very old coastal villages, until we reach a small landing place from where the boat takes us on a cruise through the National Park Kornati, an archipelago in crystal clear water which is known for its rich aquatic realm. Our destination is the Nature Park Telašcica. In the evening a walk through the park leads us along the stunning cliffs of the island. The famous Silver Lake - known by movies of Winnetou - is also located in the Nature Park. Overnight stay on the Island of Dugi Otok.

Day 5: Island of Dugi Otok – Zadar, approx. 25 km

After breakfast and a short crossing to Sali today’s cycling tour leads us along a virtually traffic-free and panoramic road. We ride across the whole island. During the ride we’re treated to countless unforgettable vistas of the islands in the deep blue sea. We meet our ship for crossing to Zadar, which, for centuries, was the political, cultural and spiritual centre of Dalmatia. Our tour guide takes us on an extensive walk through the lanes of the lively old centre. 3000 years of history have left their imprint on the character of this town and there are many things to be admired: the mighty fortified walls with their bastions, the loggia but also the early Romanesque St. Donatus Basilica.

Day 6: Islands of Ugljan and Pašman – Island of Zlarin, approx. 33 km

During breakfast the boat crosses to the island of Ugljan at the channel of Zadar. Today we have a lot of time to explore both of the islands Ugljan and Pašman by bicycle. They have been connected by a bridge. We cycle along the East Coast, always with beautiful views to the mainland and the ocean. Afterwards our boat cruises to the coral island of Zlarin.

Day 7: Island of Šolta – Trogir, approx. 15 km

In the morning our motor yacht takes us to the island of Solta. Olive and fig trees and farmland surround the streets. The spicy smell of lavender and rosemary will follow us throughout the whole tour around the silent island until we reach the village Grohote. During mid day our last cruise takes us back to Trogir. Here we have enough time to visit the world cultural heritage old town. After dinner it is time to say good bye to crew and travel guides.

Day 8: Trogir (Disembarkation)

After breakfast disembarkation until 9 a.m. and individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia.

Important Information:

We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements.

Services

Included services:

8-day-trip on a motor yacht with a crew

7 nights in a double cabin below deck with shower/toilet

4 x full board and 3 x half board

Bed linen and towels

Guided cycling tours as described in itinerary

Daily Maps of the single cycling trips

Entrance fees of the National Parks (group visits only)

English-speaking tour guide

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Extras

Visitor´s Tax + water (obligatory/week, payable locally)
adults	50
children until 16,99 years	25

Discounts
3rd person in triple cabin (not possible on Kaptean Jure)	-50%
children until 16,99 years in own cabin	-25%

Bicycle & equipment
21-speed-bike	80
E-bike	180

Additional night
Trogir (price on request)	-

Transfer
Airport Split - Trogir harbor (day of emberkation/disemberkation only)	15

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!

All prices per person in EUR

Ship

Bicycle

Useful

ARRIVAL-PARKING-DEPARTURE

ARRIVAL BY PLANE

Airport: Split (SPU), Zadar (ZAD), Dubrovnik (DBV)

For all tours starting in Trogir the closest airport is Split (SPU) that is situated at a distance of only 6 km/4 mi. from the town. The harbor can easily be reached by taxi (approx. 20 euro per way).

ARRIVAL BY CAR

Parking: parking near the ship landing station, payable locally (reservation necessary)

parking space motorcycle: € 30,-/week, car until 6m length: € 50,-/week, car over 6m length: € 100,-/week

Depending on your routing there are 3 possibilities to get to Dalmatia. All 3 ways leads you via Rijeka:

From Germany individual until Munich, Munich – Salzburg (130 km), Salzburg – Villach (180 km), Villach – Ljubljana (100 km), Ljubljana – Rijeka (130 km)

From Austria through Innsbruck - Salzburg like mentioned above or through Brenner-Pass to Venice, Venice - Triest (150 km), Triest - Rijeka (90 km)

Or through A2 and A9 to boarderline Spielfeld; through Maribor to Zagreb; in direction Split and Rijeka

From Switzerland through San Bernadino or Gotthard to Milan (ca. 300 km), Milan – Venice (280 km), Venice – Triest (150 km), Triest – Rijeka (90 km)

ARRIVAL BY TRAIN

Train station: Rijeka

If you plan your aarrival by train, please be informed that there is no direct connection by train to Split/Trogir. Unfortunately bikes are not allowed in the train from Munich to Rijeka.

ARRIVAL BY BUS

During the touristic season there are constant buses to over 50 spots in Croatia, within also to Rijeka. Please find the timetable via following link >www.touring.de.

TRANSFERS

From/to train station/airport see via "Price".

Reservation within flight dates necessary.

PARTICIPANTS

Minimum: 14
Maximum: 36

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Helmets:
Helmet use is mandatory on all bike rides. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available on board in limited number (reservation requested).

Bringing children
The cruise offered here is especially for children an unforgettable experience. If you book a three-bed cabin, you receive a 50 % discount on the basic tour price. Please note that we have 21-gear- children’s bikes only for body sizes above 1.20 m/4 ft. These bikes can be booked for 50 euro per week. For smaller children we offer trailer bikes or children’s seats free of charge (by request). Please note that children under the age of 16 are obliged to wear biking helmets.

Bringing own bike:
Please be informed that only bringing normal trekking-/touring-/city-bikes is allowed. It is NOT possible to bring own E-bikes - those have to be rented; depending on availability.

FACTS

If you want to book this trip by us, we need the following information:

First and last names of guests (as seen in passport; no nicknames)

Date of birth

Nationality

Contact number while abroad

How do you arrive? (for flights please include flight number and airline)

Videos

Travel stories

5,2 of 6 Stars | 5

5.4 13.07.2023 | Lakshrinee R. National Parks Dalmatia by Bike + Boat

Boat and Cycling northern Dalmatia national parks and cities

All in all, great holiday, beautiful landscape good company good food. I used electric bike so it was quite a relaxing ride did not cover long distances plenty of time to relax and enjoy also time to wander around the cities. Just a note to say first ...

Overall satisfaction 6
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 6
Information at the beginning of the tour 6
Accomodation 5
Board 5
Route description 5
On-site assistance 5
Route-character 4
Bicycle + equipment 6
Price-performance ratio 6

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5.7 01.10.2018 | Kim S. National Parks Dalmatia by Bike + Boat

Cycling the North Dalamatia Coast

Overall satisfaction 6
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 6
Information at the beginning of the tour 6
Accomodation 6
Board 6
Route description 6
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 5
Bicycle + equipment 6
Price-performance ratio 4

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6 31.07.2017 | Jonathan B. National Parks Dalmatia by Bike + Boat

Trip of a Lifetime

Six friends (in our 60’s) travelled from Tasmania Australia to include a boating and cycling tour of the northern islands of Croatia in our holiday. From our first email to Miklos at Rad REISEN to disembarking in Trogir after 7 days of cycling (no e-bikes ...

Overall satisfaction 6
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 6
Information at the beginning of the tour 6
Accomodation 6
Board 6
Route description 6
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 6
Price-performance ratio 6

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4.9 30.05.2016 | Amy C. National Parks Dalmatia by Bike & Boat

Island hopping along the Dalmatian Coast

We were disappointed in the food; way too much meat and hardly any vegetables. The desserts were awful. Water should be included in the price of the trip. It’s tacky to add it on. We also would have appreciated tip recommendations and easy access to envelopes. ...

Booking handling 6
Travel documents 5
Information at the beginning of the tour 5
Accomodation 4
Board 3
Luggage transport 5
Route description 5
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 5
Bicycle + equipment 6
Price-performance ratio 4

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National Parks Dalmatia by Bike + Boat

from/to Trogir with Kapetan Jure, San Snova, Romantica

National Parks Dalmatia by Bike + Boat

from/to Trogir with Kapetan Jure, San Snova, Romantica