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 beauty 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.
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Tour Details 2012
Dates: Apr 15, 22 May 6, 20 June 3, 10 Sep 23 Oct 7, 14 Length: 8 days / 7 nights Cost: $1625 per person standard Fact Sheet Bike Rental: $150 Includes: Highlights: 7 nights accommodation, with all Unspoiled beaches for swimming Grade: Moderate/Intermediate meals on ship included Lots of small secondary roads to ride on Starts/Ends: Dubrovnik Great food Daily maps, guide and all support Electro bike $275 (limited, on re- (choose to ride half day or all day) Camaraderie of like‐minded people, couples quest) 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 )
Individual arrival at Dubrovnik. After lunch, our journey begins with a short cruise to the island of Šipan, 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 Šipan.
Day 2 Mljet Island (approx. 35 km ) After breakfast, we sail on a 2‐hour‐crossing to the "honey island" of Mljet. Here, starting from the ferry harbour of Sobra, we cycle 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, a short cycle leads us into the National park of Mljet where we visit a 12th C Benedictine monk monastery located on a tiny island by boat.
Day 3 Island of Lastovo (approx. 30 km) This island is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Adriatic. The emperor Augustus appreciated its mild climate and in Roman times it was even named "Augusta Insula" after him. Today the islanders, little more than 1000, still live mainly off fishing the extremely rich waters, agriculture and wine culture. "Marastina", the golden yellow white wine grows here and is known well beyond Croatia's borders. In the afternoon we sail to the island of Vis.
Day 4 Island of Vis (approx. 30 km) Vis is 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 centre and the citadel rising high above it. Afterwards you may end the day at your leisure sunning on deck.
Day 5 Korčula Island (approx. 26 + 12 km) After the cruise to the Island Korčula we first cycle from Vela Luka to Prigradica where we meet the boat for lunch. After lunch we explore the eastern part of the island, one of the most beautiful parts of Dal‐ matia. A short cycle on an even road leads us from Rascice to Korčula town. The island capital vies with Venice for the honour of being the birthplace of Marco Polo. There is enough time to discover the fantas‐ tic old town with its fish bone like alleys.
Day 6 Pelješac Peninsula (approx. 30 km) This morning we cruise to the Peninsula. 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 vineyards, where the wonderful Plavac and Dingač wines are grown, then after lunch in Prapratno we sail to Slano.
Day 7 Mainland/ Slano & Dubrovnik (approx. 20 km) After breakfast, we begin our last bike trip of the journey from Slano to Trsteno. After lunch, our floating hotel makes fast to Dubrovnik, so that we’ll have enough time to participate in a guided tour through this town listed as a World Heritage 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 for 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? It is most convenient to fly to the You will cycle up to 6 hours a day. We return back to the boat for lunch, so you airport of Dubrovnik to our depar‐ can opt to do only half a day if you desire. tures on this trip in Dalmatia.
How fit do I need to be? The fitter the better. Croatia is hilly, so you will have a combination of short and From the airport you can take a taxi longer ascents and descents. to the ship 16 km / 40 € 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 soft‐sided 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,
Visitor’s Tax to be paid locally: 20 € per person for more information on vaccinations, inoculations, and fitness Single Supplement above deck only: $650 requirements. Cabin on deck: $100 per person