South 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.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

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.

Radler Istrien We offer a discount of 20% on the cabin base price until the end of August. Valid for new bookings.

Our cycle-tours in Southern Dalmatia, which is the smallest and most sparsely populated region of Croatia, will take us past unique little towns and the beautiful island countryside. These tours will let us experience the beautiful island of Korčula with its picturesquely situated old township, and the beautiful lavender island of Hvar. Stroll around Hvar town with its mighty fortress and enjoy the calmness of the artists town Stari Grad.

Our tour guide explains us the towns of Trogir, Hvar, Stari Grad and Korčula, which are almost all protected under UNESCO‘s World Heritage list. This tour is often offered parallel to the mountain bike cruise in Southern Dalmatia on the same boat. In this case one tour guide will cycle with the mountain bikers while the other will accompany the hybrid cyclists.

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

Route

Tour profile: Level 2-3

The cycle tours require a basic level of fitness from participants, which they should have acquired from steady cycling. The tours will take us up to a height of 200 to 500 m above sea-level. The day-tours from 12 mi. to 31 mi. (20 to 50 km) will take us through hilly and mountainous terrain and will be completed without any time-constraints. Participants will also need to master long and steep climbs, during which they are, however, also permitted to push their bicycles. We traverse mostly asphalted roads, which are rarely traveled on outside the holiday seasons. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned cycle tour. Each day you can either decide to cycle alone, using the information and maps provided, or join one of our tour guides or other participants.

Day 1: Trogir - Split

Individual arrival by car to Trogir or by plane to Split airport, which is about 5 km away from the harbor of Trogir. After check in on the motor yacht between 2 and 2:30 p.m. the first cruise starts about 3 p.m. from Trogir to Split. Seightseeing in Split. Overnight stay in Split.

Day 2: Islands Hvar approx. 20 km

In the morning cross over to the lovely natural harbour of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar. Our afternoon cycling tour on the Island of Hvar leads us through the quaint harbor towns of Jelsa and Vrboska. We start off through the vinyards on the famous ‘Stari Grad Plains’ and continue along a picturesque coastal road through the town of Vrboska, a.k.a. ‘small Venice’ to the harbor town of Jelsa. Afterwards we return to Stari Grad for our overnight stay.

Day 3: Island of Hvar and Korčula, approx. 22 km

Today we ride once across the length of the island.Today’s tour leads us along the almost traffic free pass road through nicely set small villages to the islands capital, Hvar, where we visit the magnificent Renaissance Square and enjoy the view from the Spanish Fortress, situated high above the city. After today’s tour the boat takes us to the Island of Korčula. Overnight stay in Vela Luka.

Day 4: Island of Korčula - Makarska approx. 37 km

Today we discover the island of Korčula by bicycle. The calmness and remoteness of the vast vegetation and cypress gardens have given the shape to the probably most beautiful Dalmatian island. Our cycle tour leads us via the village of Blato, like Rome build on seven hills, and on to the harbour of Prigradica. The boat awaits our arrival at lunch and we set off for Makarska. If the weather permits we will organise a swim stop in a nice bay. The evening can be enjoyed along the famous Makarska Riviera.

Day 5: Makarska - Omis, approx. 44 km

A short boats crossing during breakfast to Omis. Today you have the choice between taking part on a bike tour around the Cetina Canyon or participating on a rafting excursion down the Cetina River (not included in the tour price). The bike tour takes you once around the outskirts of the canyon with great views over the river and back down towards the sea. The rafting group will be picked up from the boat by a bus and are taken up river to the starting point. From here we follow the river downstream in the rafts gaining a unique perspective of the canyon and its flora and fauna. Participants of the rafting trip are brought back to the boat in the bus after the activity. In the afternoon we have time to explore Omis or to go for a swim at the nearby beach. The night is spent in Omis.

Day 6: Islands Brac and - Solta, approx. 32 km

Today we cruise to the island of Brač, which is famous for its radiant, precious limestone that was, among others, used for the White House in Washington or the Reichstag building in Berlin. From the picturesque harbor town of Pučišća, home to one of the most famous masonry schools in Croatia, our bike tour takes us to the neighboring town of Postira. From here, we board the boat and cruise to the island of Šolta. Here we can take part on a 4.5km hike with a visit to the local beekeeper Goran along the way. Goran has worked with bees his whole life and they are his true passion. He teaches of their importance in the world and allows all of his guests to try the delicious bee products that he makes. We spend the night in the harbor of Rogač on Šolta.

Day 7: Solta Island - Trogir , approx. 20 km

On Šolta we commence our last bike tour. Walled fields, numerous olive groves, locust bean and fig trees line the roads. The herbal scent of rosemary accompanies us along our tour across the island. After a round tour of the island, we return to the ship. We board and enjoy the last crossing to Trogir past the cliffs of the Čiovo peninsula. There is still plenty of time to visit the Old Town of Trogir, listed as a World Cultural Heritage site. The last evening aboard our ship is celebrated in traditional fashion. While enjoying the communal dinner in a celebrative atmosphere we will have the chance for a last get-together with our crew and tour guides.

Day 8: Trogir (Disembarkation)

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

Important Information:

We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements. Should it be the case for example that the harbors on the above mentioned tour sequence are overcrowded, the tour will be operated in reverse.

Services

Included services:

8-day-trip on a motor yacht with crew

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

4 x full board and 3 x half board (option to have a picnic for lunch)

Guided cycling tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary

Overview-maps for the daily tours (on board)

Bed linen and towels

German and 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 off tour price (no triple on Kapetan Jure)	50%
child until 16,99 years in own cabin	25%

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

Additional night
Trogir (price on request)	-

Transfer
Airporttransfer Split - harbor Trogir	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 € 40,-/week, payable locally (reservation necessary)

parking space motorcycle: 30 euro/week; car up to 6 m in length: 50 euro/week, longer than 6 m: 100 euro/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 Omisalj. 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 tour, we would please 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

5,1 of 6 Stars | 12

5.4 07.09.2018 | Stuart K. Pearls of Southern Dalmatia / Bike + Boat

Croatia 2018

Hi Miklos - The link doesn’t seem to work. Can you resend the questionnaire? I can give you some quick feedback- 1. We had a wonderful time. I thought the trip was one of the best bike/boat trip we’ve taken. 2. The crew and ...

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

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5.1 29.05.2018 | Malcolm S. Pearls of Southern Dalmatia / Bike + Boat

Services provided (Croatia Islandhopping)

The food was absolutely fantastic, plenty of variety and well presented. Continuous tea and coffee would have really been appreciated, especially at the end of a ride or later in the evening. This would not be a big overhead and could be included in the ...

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

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4.9 25.10.2017 | Lynne S. Southern Dalmatian Islands / Bike + Boat

Travel report for Dalmatian island cruise.

I think instead of just ranking the holiday in terms of 1to 5 the profiles for the expected rides shod be provided to help with choosing an appropriate tour. It was great that we had a guide who could loan out his e bike as required because some of the ...

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

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5.5 20.10.2017 | VANIO S. Southern Dalmatian Islands / Bike + Boat

A wonderful Journey

A trip where contact with nature, a sea of crystalline blue, olive plantations and history are always setting the tone of the journey.

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 6
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 5
Price-performance ratio 5

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Pearls of Southern Dalmatia / Bike + Boat

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

Pearls of Southern Dalmatia / Bike + Boat

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