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Dalmatia National Parks 8-day Bike & Boat Tour (SS)
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 one 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 are on our list. On a romantic motor yacht, our floating accommodation, we discover the charm of the Adriatic in our own special way.
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. to 985 ft/100 to 300 meters. The daily routes of 9 to 22 mi./15 to 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).
We believe that only children in a good physical condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike-tours on their own strength. For children with a body height of minimum 1.20 m (4 ft.) special children bicycles are offered. Children that are younger than 16 years are obliged to wear a helmet by the Croatian law.
At 31 x 8 m the cruise ship is a modern wooden motor sailor launched in 2009 and was made exclusively for island-hopping cruises. This ship, constructed entirely of oak, was built by the Scherka family over three years in their own carpentry as a family project. The 14 spacious guest cabins are air conditioned and fitted with shower and WC. The crew and the captain care for an immaculate appearance and a fun loving atmosphere on board the ship.
The chef on board is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one or two warm meals a day. The catering consists of 2 x full board and 5 x half board. Catering starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.
The tour is conducted bilingually, in English and German.
If you would like to rent a Hybrid bike (80 EUR) or e-bike (245 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]
Slow Tours offers a number of other Bike & Boat Tours in Europe
Trogir (Embarkation) – Rogoznica
Individual arrival either by car to Trogir or by plane to Split. After checking in on the motor yacht between 2 and 2:30 pm in Trogir we head off on our first cruise at 3 pm to Rogoznica - a village on a small island that is connected to the mainland by a dam. Here we spend our first night.
Vodice - Island of Murter - Nature Park Telašćica (aprx. 16 mi./26 km)
In the morning we enjoy our breakfast during a morning cruise to the seaside city of Vodice. From here we start our bike tour to the island of Murter, connected to the mainland by a lift bridge in the town of Tisno. We cycle over the bridge and along the waterfront, passing by two old coastal villages, until we reach a small jetty. From here, we enjoy a spectacular cruise through the Kornati National Park, an archipelago in crystal clear water, known for its rich aquatic life, until we reach the Telašćica Nature Park. In the evening, we take a walk through the park and along the island’s stunning cliffs. A salt lake and a family of donkey also characterise the nature park and make for a wonderful location to spend a quiet night.
Island of Dugi Otok - Brbinj – Zadar (aprx. 19 mi./32 km)
After breakfast we start our bike tour from the Telašćica Nature Park, along a virtually traffic-free, panoramic road across the island. During the ride we’re treated to countless unforgettable views of neighbouring islands, breaking through the deep blue sea. We meet the ship in Brbinj and board for a crossing to the city of Zadar, which for centuries was the political, cultural, and spiritual centre of Dalmatia. Once we arrive, there is the opportunity to take part in a walking tour during which you will find out all about this fascinating city while strolling through the winding alleys and the lively old town, characterised by 3,000 years of history. The night is spent in Zadar.
Islands of Ugljan and Pašman – Vodice (aprx. 20 mi./33 km)
During breakfast, the boat crosses the channel of Zadar to the island of Ugljan. Today there is plenty of time to cycle across and explore both the islands Ugljan and Pašman, connected by a bridge, with their quaint villages characterized by stone cottages and fishing vessels. As we cycle along the east coast, we can enjoy beautiful views of the sea and the mainland. After our bike tour, we revisit the coastal city of Vodice, this time for the night.
Vodice – Skradin - National Park of Krka (aprx. 22 mi./35 km)
Today is a real highlight! Today’s cycling tour leads along varied roads through remote villages in the Dalmatian inland to the beautiful port of Skradin, located at the foot of the Krka Canyon. In the afternoon, we take a small boat to the Krka National Park where have plenty of time to explore the unique and truly spectacular Krka Waterfalls on foot. The night is spent in the postcard town of Skradin.
Skradin - Šibenik – Primošten (aprx. 17 mi./28 km)
During breakfast the boat departs Skradin and makes its way down the Krka River back towards the sea and the city of Šibenik. Here we have time to explore the city, home to the Cathedral of St. Jacob, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the most beautiful sacral building on the Adriatic coast. Afterwards, we board the ship and navigate to Primošten where we undertake a bike tour in the afternoon to Rogoznica and back. The night is spent in Primošten.
Island of Šolta - Trogir (aprx. 11 mi./19 km)
In the morning, we cruise to the island of Šolta. Olive and fig trees as well as lush farmland border the streets. The spicy smell of rosemary follows us throughout the whole tour around the tranquil island until we reach the village Grohote. At mid-day, we enjoy our last cruise back to Trogir. Here we have enough time to visit the UNESCO World Heritage old town. Our last dinner gives us time to reminisce on the week that past and to say goodbye to fellow travellers, the crew, and tour guides.
Trogir (Disembarkation)
After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am followed by individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia.
Itinerary changes - We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements. Our tours are dependent on weather conditions and the final decision is that of the captain.
Tours marked with are special prices.
| Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 2025 | Jul 04 2025 | 30 | Single rooms | 2,999€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,999€ | |||||
| Aug 22 2025 | Aug 29 2025 | 30 | Single rooms | 3,375€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,249€ | |||||
| Sep 12 2025 | Sep 19 2025 | 30 | Single rooms | 2,999€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,999€ | |||||
| Oct 03 2025 | Oct 10 2025 | 30 | Single rooms | 2,624€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,749€ | |||||
| Oct 24 2025 | Oct 31 2025 | 30 | Single rooms | 2,249€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,499€ |
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