Croatia Active Journeys Guided tour Cycling
Tour descriptions and distances
Day 1 Trogir Harbour/Hvar Day 2 20 + Hvar Island 22km Day 3 32 km Vis Island Day 4 60 km Korčula Island Day 5 35 km Floating Adventures: Southern Dalmatia Brač Island Southern Dalma a is the smallest and most sparsely populated region in Croa a. Our i ner- Day 6 25 or ary will take you past unique li le towns and the beau ful island countryside. Highlights Omiš Split 45 km include the gorgeous island of Kor čula, the wine growing peninsula of Peljesac, and the is- Day 7 19 km land of Mljet, with its impressive na onal park. There will also be guided tours through the Solta Island towns of Trogir, Hvar, Stari Grad and Kor čula, most of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There’s also me to visit the city of Split, and see the famous palace of the Roman Day 8 Emperor Diocle an. Trogir Harbour
There are some hilly routes, so we classify this tour as moderate to intermediate, meaning Tour Details 2018 that some previous cycling experience is recommended, but not required. We typically trav- $2595 p/p Premium boat below deck el on paved roads that are not very busy. We have a maximum capacity of 30 individuals on this tour, based on twin-share accommoda ons, and all meals are included. Dates: April 14, 28 May 12, 26
June 9, 23 July 7 August 25 Come enjoy this Floa ng Adventure with Ac ve Journeys! Sep 8, 22 Oct 6, 20
$2795 p/p Superior boat below deck Dates: April 21 May 5, 19 June 2, 16, 30 July 14, 21 August 4, 18 Sep 1, 15, 29 October 13 Fast Facts Length: 8 days / 7 nights Bike Rental: $175 IncludesIncludes: EEE-E---BikeBike InfoInfo: Grade: Moderate / Intermediate • 7 nights accommodation cabin be- low deck, with breakfast and most • E-bike rental: $350 Starts / Ends: Trogir Harbour meals on board included (4x L, D • Limited supplies on boat, reservations 3x L or D) recommended Above deck cabin starting from $300 / $400 p/p • Cube Hybrid or i:SY Flyer models availa- • Route notes, maps & guide ble (depending on tour)
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Day 1 Trogir - Hvar Island Arrive at Split airport and transfer to the boat harbour of Trogir. A er check in at 14:00, the boat sails for our first cruise as we set out from Trogir to Hvar Island.
Day 2 Hvar Island approx. 20 + 2 km Today’s cycle route leads us along a traffic-free road through small vil- lages. A er breakfast in Stari Grad, we will cycle to the harbours of Jelsa and Vrboska. A er arriving in Hvar, the island’s capital, we will take a tour around this interes ng town, and see the large Renaissance Square, with its cathedral and many late gothic palaces. We hop on board again and cross over to Vis Island for our overnight.
Day 3 Island of Vis approx. 32 km Vis is the furthermost island from mainland Croa a. A Greek colony called Issa had been on the island 2300 years ago. Due to its strategic loca on it was a military zone un l 1995 and prohibited to foreign tourists. Today we have the opportunity to explore this lovely island. Alterna vely there is a possibility to par cipate in a three-hour jeep tour around the island (about 35 €). A er cycling the boat takes us to the Island of Korčula. Overnight stay in Vela Luka.
Day 4 Korčula Island approx. 60 km The peacefulness and remoteness of luscious gardens, along with large cypress trees and other foliage, dominates the landscape of this beau - ful Dalma an island. A er a short bike push to Pupnat, we will reach the 200m pass above the magnificent Bay of Pupnat and the village of Blato which, like Rome, was built on seven hills. Finally to Korčula town, which claims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo. We have me to take a walk through the wonderful old town with its narrow “fishbone like” alleys. We overnight in Korčula town.
Day 5 Brač Island approx. 35 km We cruise to the island of Brač, which is famous for its shining white marble used for both the White House and the Reichstag in Berlin. A er an extended swim break followed by lunch, we start our bicycle tour from Sumar n to the lovely fishing village Povlja or to the pictur- esque town Pučišća. Overnight in Pučišća.
Day 6 Omiš - Split approx. 25 or 45 km A er a short crossing to Omiš we will cycle into the valley of the Ce na River, buried deep into the cliff faces. We can take part in a 4 hour ra - ing tour on the Ce na River (op onal) or return to Omiš by way of small side roads through varied landscape. In the a ernoon you will cross over to Split. The old town of Split, built adjoining the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocle an, is a world heritage site. Over- night in Split.
Day 7 Solta Island approx. 19 km A er crossing over to Stomorska on the island of Solta, we begin our last cycle tour. Walled fields, olive groves and fig trees line the roads. The smells of lavender and rosemary accompany us along our tour of the island. In Maslinica, we load the bikes onto the ship and enjoy our last crossing back to Trogir where, if me permits, we can take a final tour of the town.
Day 8 Trogir This is the end of our tour, and we disembark a er breakfast.
Changes: Captain reserves the right to make changes to the planned i nerary due to changing wind and weather condi ons as well as or- ganiza onal requirements. Should it be the case for example that the harbours on the above men oned tour sequence are overcrowded, the tour will be operated in reverse.
What to Expect Getting There
What will the weather be like? On this trip in Dalma a, it is most The weather should be nice and warm during the day, definitely t-shirt weather, convenient to fly to the airport of but you should bring a jacket or fleece for cooler morning and evenings. Split which is about 6 km from the How many hours of cycling a day? port of embarka on in Trogir. Please You will cycle up to 6 hours a day. We return back to the boat for lunch, so you choose your flight to arrive before can opt to do only half a day if you desire. 13:30. How fit do I need to be? From the airport you can take a taxi The fi er the be er. Dalma a is hilly, so you will have a combina on of short and longer ascents and descents. to the boat (Harbour Trogir, approx. 25€). What are the accommoda ons like? Cabins are small, some with bunk-style or twin bedded cabins with a toilet, sink Other possible airport: Dubrovnik and shower facili es in each room. Meals are served either in the main lounge or (distance to Trogir: 4.5 hours) outside on deck. There is ample room to move about.
Good To Know
The meals represent southern European cuisine, but taking into account the requirements of ac ve How to book your holiday cyclists. The ample breakfast comprises bread, • bu er, jam, cheese, sausage, coffee, and tea as Contact our office to make sure there is space available. One of well as some extras. our travel planners will walk you through the entire process. For lunch, the cook on board will generally pre- pare a light menu and for dinner you can expect an • Download the reservation form from our site and send in com- opulent menu of several courses that o en in- pleted form by fax or email. Once this is done, your space is cludes fish or seafood as its central dish. confirmed and a pre-departure packet will be sent.
• A deposit is required immediately, and final payment is due 60 days prior to the trip departure. Terms & conditions are outlined Some Extras: in our Reservation Form.
Visitor’s Tax and unlimited bo led water - flat rate 40€ per person - to be paid to captain • Plan your air travel as soon as possible.
Single Cabin Supplement: $550 / $ 725 • We encourage you to purchase travel insurance, either through us or a travel insurance provider directly. Op onal ra ing tour on Ce na river and op onal jeep tour on Vis • Ensure you are in proper health for the trip chosen. Contact us, for more information on vaccinations, inoculations, and fitness Tips for crew and guides requirements.