Croatia Bike & Sail Tour

Package Overview

Trip Highlights
Cycling in the Southern Dalmatian islands with dramatic scenery
Exploring the small towns and villages en route
Korcula with its beautiful old township
Enjoying the stunning views after each rewarding cycle
Trip Summary
Southern Dalmatia encompasses a stunning chain of islands stretching from Solta to Mljet, and this unique cycling trip captures the highlights with an ideal balance of activity, culture and relaxation. Experience the beautiful island of Korcula with its picturesque old town and the lavender island of Hvar with its Venetian architecture. Experience the exhilaration of rafting the Cetina River (optional activity) and cycle through Brac, famous for its radiant marble. In the company of a cycling guide, this stimulating journey explores towns and landscapes, many of which are on UNESCO's world heritage list. Aboard the comfortably appointed motor yacht, there is ample time between cycles to swim in the azure waters and soak up the ambience of seaside towns.

Trip Grading
The trip requires a reasonable level of fitness to fully participate in the cycling. The tours will take us up to a height of between 200 and 500m above sea-level. The day-tours from 15 to 62km/9.5 to 38mi 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 you may need to push the bike. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bike-tour. We will traverse mostly asphalted roads, which are rarely travelled on outside of the holiday seasons. Each day you can either decide to bike alone, using the information and maps provided, or join the two tour guides or other participants. It is considered suitable for fit beginners and active children (minimum 10 years, height minimum is 1.2m/4ft for hybrid bike or 1.5m/4.9ft for e-bike). *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.Travel to and from Split (Trogir)
Upgrade to a cabin on deck or single cabin, or premium boat – supplement applies
Drinks on board and meals not included
Water flat rate, visitors tax and local charges EUR40pp (adult) or EUR20pp (child up to 16) to be paid to the captain
Items of a personal nature
Tips for crew and tour guides (see pre departure information provided on booking)
Travel insurance - mandatory
Optional Cetina rafting - booked and paid locally
Entrance fees
Helmets - mandatory on all bike tours, you are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet.
A limited number of rental helmets are available on board (reservation essential), however we cannot guarantee their suitability.
Optional Bicycle insurance - can be booked on arrival and paid in cash locally. EUR10 per person for hybrid bike, EUR20 per person for mountain bike or electric bike.
Please note that normal travel insurance often does not cover loss or damage to rental bikes.
If you do not take out bike insurance you will need to pay for the cost of the bike or repair of damages.
Taxi transfer from the airport or your hotel to the boat (allow approx EUR20) - or reservation on request for an additional cost on embarkation and disembarkation days only, please ask our office for details
Secure parking space in Trogir - reservation essential, paid in cash locally to the tour guide. EUR30/week for a car up to 6m in length, EUR50/week for a car longer than 6m.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Split, Board the Boat At Trogir (2pm), Cruise to Brac

  Individual arrival by car to Trogir or by plane to Split airport, which is about 5km/3mi away from the boarding harbour of Trogir. Taxi transfer can be booked on request for an additional cost from Split airport or hotel to the boat in Trogir. After check in on the motor yacht from 2:00pm, the first small cruise begins at about 3:00pm from Trogir to Brac Island. Tonight will be spent overnight in the quiet harbour of Milna.

• Day 2 : Two Cycle Trips On Solta and Hvar Islands, Overnight Vis (20 & 20km/12.5 & 12.5mi)

  After crossing over to Stomorska on the island of Šolta we commence our first tour. Walled fields, numerous olive groves, locust bean and fig trees line the roads. The herbal scent of lavender and rosemary accompanies us along our tour across the island. Our visit to a local beekeeper offers an interesting impression into the production of local honey. After cycling around the island we return to our ship in Stomorska and cross over to the lovely natural harbour of Stari Grad. Our afternoon cycling tour on the Island of Hvar leads us through the quaint harbours of Jelsa and Vrboska. Afterwards we return to Stari Grad, which has become a Mecca for artists and art lovers in the past few years.

• Day 3 : Cycle On Hvar Island, Cruise to Korcula (22km/14mi)

  Today’s tour leads us along the almost traffic free pass road through nicely set small villages to the island's 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 Korcula. Overnight stay in Vela Luka.

• Day 4 : Cycle Korcula Island (62km/38mi)

  Today we discover the island of Korcula by bicycle and enjoy our lunch break in one of the local restaurants. 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 built on seven hills, along a pass across to Pupnat bay and finally to Korcula town, where we have time to take a walk through the wonderful old town with its narrow “fishbone like” alleys. We stay overnight in Korcula town.

• Day 5 : Cruise to Brac Island, Cycle from Sumartin to Pucisca (15 or 44km/9.5 or 27mi)

  This morning we cruise to the island of Brac, famous for its its lustrous white marble which has been used for the White House in Washington and the Reichstag in Berlin. After a lunch break we start our bicycle tour from Sumartin to the lovely fishing village Povlja or to the picturesque town Pucišca. Overnight stay in Pucišca.

• Day 6 : Cruise to Omis On Mainland, Cycle to Cetina Canyon (25-44km/16-27mi)

  After a morning crossing to Omiš we cycle through the valley of the Cetina River which is surrounded by steep rocks. After 18km/11mi we have the choice to take part on a four hours rafting tour on the Cetina River (not included in the tour price) and afterwards a small cycle tour of about 7km/4mi back to the boat - or option to extend the cycling tour (no rafting) to 44km/27mi along small side roads and versatile landscapes until reaching Omiš and its pirate castles. In the afternoon our ship takes us to Split. The old town of Split, built adjoining the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian, is a world heritage site. Overnight stay in Split.

• Day 7 : Cycle to Mount Marjan in Split, Return to Trogir (15km/9mi)

  In the morning we prepare for our last bike ride to Mount Marjan. A popular recreational site for the residents of Split, which offers fantastic views of the city and the surrounding islands. Afterwards we board the ship and enjoy the last crossing to Trogir, cruising past the cliffs of the Ciovo 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 : Trip Concludes in Trogir ( Close to Split Airport)

  Disembark after breakfast around 9am and individual departure, or taxi transfer can be booked on request for an additional cost from the boat to Split airport or hotel.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners (does not include drinks) - the cook on board is a member of the crew.
• The meals begin with dinner on day 1 and ends with breakfast on day 8. Note that the included lunches and dinners are not clearly labelled on the daily itinerary as they depend on sailing conditions on the day and from time to time we may substitute one of the lunches for a dinner or vice versa, your tour guide will inform you locally when these will be included.
• 7 nights accommodation in a double cabin below deck with ensuite facilities on board a standard boat (supplement applies for above deck or single cabin, surcharge applies for premium boat departures).
• If you are travelling by yourself you will be matched with another passenger.
• The compact cabins are configured with a combination of bunk beds (upper and lower, or split-level), a double bed or two lower beds.
• Excellent discounts apply to a third person sharing a triple cabin, with a configuration of a French bed (quite cosy for two people as it is a little smaller than a double) and a single bunk bed above. Note that the lower deck cabins by their very nature will be marginally noisier and less ventilated due to their proximity to the engine and working part of the boat.
• 21 speed hybrid bike rental with pannier (mountain bike option available on select departures running parallel with standard itinerary, distances vary; 8-speed electric bikes available on most trips, limited supplies; - supplements apply)
• Experienced crew including English speaking cycle guide
• Bed linen and towels
• Information pack including overview maps per cabin.

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Exclusions

• Travel to and from Split (Trogir)
• Upgrade to a cabin on deck or single cabin, or premium boat – supplement applies
• Drinks on board and meals not included
• Water flat rate, visitors tax and local charges EUR40pp (adult) or EUR20pp (child up to 16) to be paid to the captain
• Items of a personal nature
• Tips for crew and tour guides (see pre departure information provided on booking)
• Travel insurance - mandatory
• Optional Cetina rafting - booked and paid locally
• Entrance fees
• Helmets - mandatory on all bike tours, you are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet.
• A limited number of rental helmets are available on board (reservation essential), however we cannot guarantee their suitability.
• Optional Bicycle insurance - can be booked on arrival and paid in cash locally. EUR10 per person for hybrid bike, EUR20 per person for mountain bike or electric bike.
• Please note that normal travel insurance often does not cover loss or damage to rental bikes.
• If you do not take out bike insurance you will need to pay for the cost of the bike or repair of damages.
• Taxi transfer from the airport or your hotel to the boat (allow approx EUR20) - or reservation on request for an additional cost on embarkation and disembarkation days only, please ask our office for details
• Secure parking space in Trogir - reservation essential, paid in cash locally to the tour guide. EUR30/week for a car up to 6m in length, EUR50/week for a car longer than 6m.

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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