Deluxe 8-day Bike and Boat Tour around Croatia's Kvarner bay islands

This tour matches activity with comfort. The motor yacht is your comfortable home for an amazing week. Carefully decorated roomy cabins, bathrooms with separate shower, a comfortable sundeck as well as a stylish salon await your visit.

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 Kvaner 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 this romantic motor yacht.

The day begins with a well-rounded breakfast leaving you fit to explore the diversity of the Kvarner bay islands on a guided bike tour. Be it the medieval city of Rab, the car-free road in the sky on Dugi Otok or the contemplative life of the dwellers on the flower island of Molat, each day brings with it new discoveries. Evenings are mostly spent in picturesque harbour towns with winding alleyways where a great range of bars and cafes stand host for a relaxing evening.

Accommodation:

Deluxe Ship (all cabins with shower/toilet)

The 2012 finished motor yacht is an extraordinary elegant steel ship. It is an impressive length of 40 m and a width of 8.50 m, and 17 spacious guest cabins with air conditioning as well as shower/toilet are at the guest’s disposal. The ship has a swimming platform at the stern, which enables an easy access to the sea. In addition to that it offers a cosy salon on the top deck and numerous comfortable spaces to relax on the sun deck.

Tour character: 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 (760 – 1,640 ft.). The daily routes, of 20 - 45 km (12.5 – 28 mi), 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).

Bringing 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 and 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 as described in the itinerary
• Overview-maps for the daily tours (on board)
• Plus-tour specials
• Bed linen and towels
• English speaking tour guide
• Tourist taxes

Not included in the tour:

• Journey to Omišalj/Krk Island
• Flat rate for bottled water: 25 EUR or 15 EUR for children up to age 16 (to be paid to the captain)
• Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
• Meals and beverages ashore
• Tips for crew and tour guides
• Helmets are required. Advised to BYO or limited available upon request 

Rental bike with Ortlieb pannier: e-bike: 180 EUR/week; hybrid bicycle: 80 EUR/week: email [email protected] 

Extras: (on request)

• Shared twin cabin
• Surcharge for a cabin above deck: 250 EUR/person
• Surcharge for a double cabin for single use above deck: 800 EUR (limited)
• Insurance against theft and damage of the rental bike: e-bike: 20 EUR/week; hybrid bicycle: 10 EUR/week (not insured: grossly negligent damages)
• A Safe parking space: Motor cycle: 30 EUR/week, car until 6 m of length: 50 EUR/week, vehicle above 6 m of length: 100 EUR/week (to be paid on-site to the tour guide)
• In case of train arrival: Collecting transfer from Rijeka train station to Omišalj: price on request
• Transfer from/to Rijeka airport (on embarkation and disembarkation days only): price on request
• Collective transfer between Omisalj and Zagreb on day of embarkation/disembarkation only (11:30 am from Zagreb Center or 12:15 pm from Zagreb Airport / return transfer from Omišalj to Zagreb Airport starts at 8 am: 60 EUR person/way and 60 EUR bicycle/way (reservation required two weeks in advance, booking incl. complete transmission of flight details
• Customized transfer
• Additional night incl. breakfast in Omišalj available email [email protected] 

Price reductions:

• With three persons sharing a cabin, we allow a 50 % discount on the basic tour price for the third person, regardless of age, and do neither charge the above-deck surcharge for the third person. Three bed cabins are equipped with one double and one single bed.
• Children up to age 16 receive a discount of 25 % on the basic tour price (not combinable with the 50 % discount); Surcharge for single cabin use will be added.

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