Tour de Islands & National Parks of Croatia - Cycling Boat Tour - HYBRID BIKE
- Duración: 8 Días (aproximadamente)
- Ubicación: Trogir, Croatia
- Código de producto: NAD001 Hybrid
Day 1: Saturday: Arrival Trogir (Embarkation) – Rogoznica
Individual arrival to Trogir (easy access from Split airport. Check into your ship cabin, briefly meet your crew with the first cruise starting about 3 pm from Trogir to
Rogoznica, a village on a small island connected to the mainland by a dam. Here we spend our first night.
Day 2: Sunday: Rogoznica – Vodice - Slanica - Nature Park Telašćica
Cycling: 27km
In the morning sail to Vodice, a popular holiday resort. It is here that we begin our first cycing tour, crossing the bridge to the island of Murter before
contining on to the Slanica on the northwest of the island. Here we board the ship once more and sail towards Dugi Otok. On the way we pass through the Kornati
National Park, an archipelago in crystal clear water, know for its rich marine life. Our destination is Telašćica Bat in the Telašćica Nature
Park. In the late afternoon there is the opportunity to go for a short hike up to the impressive, white cliffs that fall steeply into the blue sea below. In
the bay of Telašćica we spend the evening swimming from the boat and the night spent in the peaseful setting of the Telašćica Nature Park.
Day 3: Monday: Island of Dugi Otok – Zadar
Cycling: 45km
After breakfast we start our journey from the Telašćica Nature Park, among the almost car free island of Dugi Otok to the bay of Božava. Along the way
we’re treated to countless unforgettable vistas of the islands in the deep blue Sea. We reboard the ship for a crossing to Zadar, a city 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. 3,000
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 4: Tuesday: Zadar – Islands Ugljan and Pašman Vodice
Cycling: 45km
During breakfast we sail to Preko on the island of Ugljan. From here we cycle to Tkon on the island of Pašman, connected to Ugljan by a bridge. Today’s
cycle leads along the east coast offering beautiful views of the sea and mainland. We then board the ship once more and sail from Tkon to Vodice, the
famous seaside resort on the Dalmation Mainland where we spend the night.
Day 5: Wednesday: Vodice – Skradin
Cycling: 35km
During breakfast we sail to Preko on the island of Ugljan. From here we cycle to Tkon on the island of Pašman, connected to Ugljan by a bridge. Today’s
cycle leads along the east coast offering beautiful views of the sea and mainland. We then board the ship once more and sail from Tkon to Vodice, the
famous seaside resort on the Dalmation Mainland where we spend the night.
Day 6: Thursday: Krka Waterfalls – Šibenik – Primošten
After breakfast we take a small boat to the Krka National Park where we have plenty of time to explore the unique and truly spectacular Krka Waterfalls by
foot. Afterwards, we board the ship once more and sail to Šibenik, located at the mouth of the Krka River. Here we have time to explore the city, home to the
Cathederal of St. Jacob, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the most beautiful sacral building on the Adriatic coast. The old town of Šibenik is also full of charm and
is will worth exploring. In the late afternoon, we sail Primošten where we spend the night.
Day 7: Friday: Primošten – Togir
Cycling: 45km
In the morning we hop on our bikes for the final cycling tour of the week from Primošten to Torgir. The route leads inland through small villages
and, towards the end, offers wonderful views of Trogir and the island Čiovo. In the afternoon, there is plenty of time to explore the medieval old town of Trigurm
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, 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.
Day 8: Saturday: Togir (Disembarkation)
Afternoon breakfast disembarkation until 9am followed by individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia.
We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements.
Please note eBike departures:
Most participants ride e-bikes. However, if you are in good shape and feel ready to ride the tour on a hybrid bike, it would be
possible. Please be aware that the pace will be a bit faster due to the e-bike riders.
The ship
The San Snova (or equivalent). The San Snova took its maiden voyage in 2009 and was constructed exclusively for Island-hopping. Built by hand over the course of three years,
this was the last wooden passenger ship of its kind to be built in Croatia. The cabins are spacious and comfortable and furnished functionally. They are all
air conditioned and include a private bathroom with a shower and WC.
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. to 985 ft/100 to 300 meters. The daily routes of 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).
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. 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.