Croatia's Kvarner bay 8-day Bike & Boat Tour

Guarded by the towering Velebit mountain range in the east and hugged by the Istria Peninsula in the northwest lie the Kvarner bay islands. Quiet coves of crystal clear water surround the dramatic landscapes of the Kvarner bay islands; green hills and rocky moon landscapes give way to small harbour towns rich in history and culture. Discover the charm of the Adriatic Sea for yourself by bike and boat on board a romantic motor yacht.

Accommodation:

At 31 x 6 m, the ship is a sleek wooden motor yacht rebuilt as an island hopping passenger ship in 2006. There are 14 friendly guest cabins each with a private shower and WC. The spacious and tastefully furnished salon with its wooden tables and upholstered benches provides a welcoming atmosphere. The large sundeck and the two shaded decks at the stern are furnished with sun mats and comfortable lounge furniture. Perfect to unwind for a relaxing cruise.

Level 2-3

The cycling routes require a basic level of fitness, which you should have acquired by steady cycling. The routes can reach an altitude of 200 to 500 meters. The daily routes, of 20 - 45 km, cover hilly and mountainous terrain and can be completed without time constraints. You will also come across some longer and rather steep climbs, where walking your bike is of course permitted. The roads are mostly asphalted. The tour guides will inform you about the course of the tour in due time. 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)

Children:

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. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.20 m (4 ft.). In Croatia there is a helmet duty for all children up to age 16.

Catering:

The on-board chef 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. 

Language:

This tour is conducted bilingually, in English and German.

Included in the Bike and Boat Tour:

• 8-day trip on a motorized yacht with crew
• 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower/toilet
• 2 x full board and 5 x half board
• Guided cycling tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
• Overview-maps for the daily cycling tours (on board)
• Bed linen and towels
• English speaking tour guide

Not included in the tour:

• Journey to Omišalj
• Water flat rate and tourist taxes: 60 EUR or 30 EUR for children up to age 16 (to be paid to the captain)
• Drinks on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
• Meals ashore
• Tips for crew and tour guides
• Bike insurance
• Helmets are required. Advised to BYO or limited are available upon request.
• SGR Insolvency protection (mandatory consumer contribution SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme: € 5 per person

If you would like to rent a Hybrid bike (80 EUR) or E-bike (245 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected] 

Notes:

• Surcharge for a cabin above deck: 250 EUR/person (on request, reservation required)
• Surcharge for a cabin above deck single use: 50% of above cabin price (on request, limited availability)
• Insurance against theft and damage of the 21-gear rental bicycle: 20 EUR/week or of the E-Bike: 30 EUR/week (not insured: grossly negligent damage)
• Special dietary requests (lactose free / gluten free / vegan), surcharge: 70 euro (must be communicated in advance, payment on board)
• In case of train arrival: Collecting transfer from Rijeka train station to Omišalj: Please note, that it is not possible to take your own bike in trains. on request
• Collective transfer between Omisalj and Zagreb on day of embarkation/disembarkation only : on request
• Transfer from/to Rijeka airport (on embarkation and disembarkation day): price request
• With three persons sharing a cabin, we allow a 200 EUR p.p discount on the basic tour price for the third person, regardless of age (only possible below deck).
• Children up to age 16 receive a discount of 200 EUR on the basic tour price (not combinable with the 50 % discount); Surcharge for single cabin use will be added.
• On some dates, hybrid-and MTB tours will be operated parallel on the same boat, one tour guide will lead the hybrid bike group, the other one the mountain bike group.

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