Croatia Active Journeys Guided tour Cycling Croatia
Floating Adventures: Heart of Croatia Croatia has a beautiful and well‐indented coast with thousands of islands, reefs and bays. Numerous romantic ruins, charming hills, countless natural beauties and phenomena are waiting to be discovered.
If you would like to experience the region of South Dalmatia thoroughly, not want‐ ing to do without Dubrovnik, this sail and bike trip would be an excellent choice. Accompanied by our charming, floating accommodation, you will get to know this sparsely populated part of Croatia including the islands of Sipan, Korcula, Hvar, Mljet, Vis, Lastovo and Peljesac. The highlight of the trip is the town centre of Du‐ brovnik that is listed on UNESCO’s world heritage list with its imposing city wall and its narrow alleys.
Come enjoy this Floating Adventure with Active Journeys!
Tour Details 2011
Dates: May 1, 8, 22 Sep 25 Oct 9 * Different Itinerary Length: 8 days / 7 nights
Cost: $1850 per person standard
Bike Rental: $150 Fact Sheet Includes: Highlights: Single Supp: On request • 7 nights accommodation, with all • Unspoiled beaches for swimming Grade: Moderate/Intermediate meals on ship included • Lots of small secondary roads to ride on
• Great food Starts/Ends: Dubrovnik • Route notes & maps, guide and all support (choose to ride half day or all • Camaraderie of like‐minded people, couples
day) and individual guests welcome
Active Journeys Contact: 1-800-597-5594 or 416-236-5011 Email : [email protected] Day 1 Embark Dubrovnik (approx. 10 km / 6 mi. by bicycle) Individual arrival at Dubrovnik. After lunch, our journey begins with a short cruise to the island of Sipan, the largest of the Elefitian islands. A pleasant bike ride takes us in the afternoon past numerous luxury villas of the rich and noble of Dubrovnik, through green forests, fertile val‐ leys and subtropical parks. Overnight on Sipan.
Day 2 Mljet Island (approx. 30 + 12 km by bicycle) In the morning, the ship takes us on a 2‐hour‐crossing to the "honey island" of Mljet. Here, starting from the ferry harbor of Sobra, we bicy‐ cle to Pomena, where the ship awaits us for lunch. Ninety per cent of Mljet Island is covered by forest and thus is one of the most densely wooded islands in the entire Mediterranean. Afterwards, our ship takes us to Korcula the capital of the island, which vies with Venice over the honor of being the birthplace of the famous Marco Polo.
Day 3 Korcula Island (approx. 40 km by bicycle) After breakfast we leave the town of Korcula, cycling at first along an extensive coastal road. A short stretch of pushing our bikes brings us to Pupnat and onto an impressive panoramic road. This road runs above the bay of Pupnat which, glittering in all shades of blue, is one of the most favorite photo subjects of our guests. Then we bicycle on to Brna, where the bikes are put on board for the crossing to Lastovo.
Day 4 Island of Lastovo (approx. 30 km by bicycle) This island is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Adriatic. Al‐ ready the emperor Augustus appreciated its mild climate and in Roman times it was even named "Augusta Insula" after him. The islanders, little more than 1000, still live today mainly off fishing the extremely rich waters, agriculture and wine culture. Here grows the yellow‐ golden white wine "Marastina", which is known well beyond Croatia's borders.
Day 5 Island of Vis (approx. 30 km by bicycle) Vis is the Croatian island located furthest from the mainland. After lunch, the ship takes us to the island of Hvar. The island capital by the same name is one of the high points of every journey to Dalmatia. On a long walk we become acquainted with the beautiful medieval town center and the citadel rising high above it. Afterwards you may end the day at your leisure in a cozy wine bar.
Day 6 Korcula Island and Peljesac (approx. 35 + 25 km) A morning cruise takes us back to Korcula Island and the well‐known port of Vela Luka. From here we bicycle to Prigradica. During lunch on board, the ship takes us to the town of Orebic on the Peljesac Penin‐ sula. Peljesac is impressive even from a distance because of the Sv. Ilja mountain range rising almost 1000 m high out of the sea. The bike tour takes us into the hinterland, past Dalmatia's most famous vineyard, where the wonderful Plavac and Dingac wines are grown, to Trstenik.
Day 7 Mainland/ Slano & Dubrovnik (approx. 27 km) After breakfast and a cruise, begins already the last bike trip of the journey. The town of Slano offers us either a beautiful but also some‐ what strenuous tour into the hinterland or an easy promenade ride with time for swimming and relaxing until noon. After lunch, our float‐ ing abode makes fast in Dubrovnik, so that we’ll have enough time to participate in the guided tour through this town listed as a World Heri‐ tage site and for a walk to the impressive city walls. After the Captain's dinner, we say goodbye to the crew and our tour guides.
Day 8 Disembark at Dubrovnik Disembark around 9 am and individual departure.
What to Expect
What will the weather be like? The weather should be nice and warm during the day, definitely t‐shirt weather, Getting There but you should bring a jacket or fleece for cooler morning and evenings.
How many hours of cycling a day? To our departures on this trip in Dal‐ You will cycle up to 6 hours a day. We return back to the boat for lunch, so you matia, it is most convenient to fly to can opt to do only half a day if you desire. the airport of Dubrovnik.
How fit do I need to be? The fitter the better. Croatia is hilly, so you will have a combination of short ad From the airport you can take a taxi longer ascents and descents. to the ship (40 euro each way).
What are the accommodations like? Cabins are small, some with bunk‐style or twin bedded cabins with a toilet, sink and shower facilities in each room. Meals are served either in the main lounge or outside on deck. There is ample room to move about.
Good To Know How to book your holiday
The meals represent southern European cuisine, • Contact our office to make sure there is space available. One of but taking into account the requirements of active our travel planners will walk you through the entire process. cyclists. The ample breakfast comprises bread, butter, jam, cheese, sausage, coffee, and tea as • Download the reservation form from our site and send in com- well as some extras. pleted form by fax or email. Once this is done, your space is
confirmed and a pre-departure packet will be sent. For lunch, the cook on board will generally pre‐ pare a light menu and for dinner you can expect an opulent menu of several courses that often • A deposit is required immediately, and final payment is due 60 includes fish or seafood as its central dish. days prior to the trip departure. Terms & conditions are outlined
As cabin space is limited, we recommend you pack in our Reservation Form. your clothing in a duffle bag rather than a hard‐ shell suitcase which may be hard to stow. • Plan your air travel as soon as possible. Casual attire for evenings is fine. Some biking gear for the day is recommended (hard‐soled • We encourage you to purchase travel insurance, either through shoes, bike shorts and gloves). us or a travel insurance provider directly.
Some Extras • Ensure you are in proper health for the trip chosen. Contact us,
for more information on vaccinations, inoculations, and fitness Visitor’s tax paid to captain 20 Euros Single Supplement below deck: $600 requirements. Cabin on deck: $100 per person