Full Itinerary and Tour details for

Kvarner Bay 8-day Bike & Boat Tour

Prices starting from. Trip Duration. Max Passengers. 990 € 8 days 29

Start and Finish. Activity Level. Omisalj to Omisalj 2

Experience. Tour Code. Bike & Boat Tours Europe #B1/2207 Kvarner Bay 8-day Bike & Boat Tour

Tour Details and Description

Guarded by the towering Velebit mountain range in the east and hugged by the Peninsula in the northwest lie the Kvarner bay islands. Quiet coves of crystal clear water surround the dramatic landscapes of the Kvarner bay islands; green hills and rocky moon landscapes give way to small harbour towns rich in history and culture. Discover the charm of the for yourself by bike and boat on board a romantic motor yacht.

Accommodation:

The ship is a spacious wooden motor yacht, built in 1955 and renovated in 2004/2005 to meet the requirements of island-hopping. 102 ft./ 31 meters long and 19,5 ft./ 6 meters wide the boat has a capacity of around 30 guests. The spacious saloon can accommodate 32 guests, and the middle sundeck is constructed in a way that meals can also be served outside. The upper deck measures 40 square meters and is big enough for sunbathing. Three cozy cabins below deck are equipped with separate beds and two portholes each. Another one has got a double bed with an additional bunk bed above the large bed, so that they can also be booked by three persons. On deck there are ten double

cabins. Six of those have a double bed and four double cabins are equipped with separate beds. Captain and his crew look forward to welcoming guests on board. All cabins have air conditioning, shower and toilet.

Level 2-3

The cycling routes require a basic level of fitness, which you should have acquired by steady cycling. The routes can reach an altitude of 200 to 500 meters. The daily routes, of 20 - 45 km, cover hilly and mountainous terrain and can be completed without time constraints. You will also come across some longer and rather steep climbs, where walking

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your bike is of course permitted. The roads are Included in the Bike and Boat mostly asphalted. The tour guides will inform you Tour: about the course of the tour in due time. You are free • 8-day-trip on a motor yacht with crew to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned • 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with bicycle-tour. Helmets use is mandatory on all cycling shower/toilet tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own • 4 x full board and 3 x half board well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available on • Bed linen and towels board in limited number (on request) • Guided cycling tours as described in itinerary • Overview-maps for the daily tours on board Children: • English-speaking tour guide We believe that only children in a good physical Not included in the tour: condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous • Journey to Omišalj bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike • Water flat rate, Visitor’s tax and local charges 50 tours on their own strength. Please note that the EUR or 25 EUR for children up to age 16 (to be minimum height for a rental bike is 1.20 m (4 ft.). In paid to the captain) there is a helmet duty for all children up to • Drinks on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the age 16. captain) Catering: • Meals ashore • Tips for crew and tour guides The chef on board is a member of the crew and • Bike insurance 10 EUR / 20 EUR e-bike prepares the breakfast and one or two warm meals a day. The catering consists of 4 x full board and 3 x If you would like to rent a bike or e-bike, please half board. Catering starts with the dinner on the contact our office when booking: arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the [email protected] departure day. The day begins with a well-rounded breakfast leaving you fit to explore the diversity of the Extras: Kvarner bay islands on a guided bike tour. Be it the medieval city of , the car-free road in the sky on • Shared twin cabin (on request) Dugi Otok or the contemplative life of the dwellers on • Surcharge for a cabin above deck:100 the flower island of Molat, each day brings with it new EUR/person (on request, reservation required) discoveries. Evenings are mostly spent in picturesque • Surcharge for a cabin above deck single use 200 harbour towns with winding alleyways where a great EUR/person. (on request, limited availability) range of bars and cafes stand host for a relaxing • Insurance against theft and damage of the evening. 21-gear rental bicycle: 10 EUR/week or of the E-Bike: 20 EUR/week (not insured: grossly Language: negligent damage) This tour is conducted bilingually, in English and • In case of train arrival: Collecting transfer from German. train station to Omišalj: 15 EUR person/way (reservation requested) Please note, that it is not possible to take your own bike in

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trains. Omišalj (Embarkation) – Individual arrival in • Collective transfer between Omisalj and Zagreb Omišalj, a nice little harbor village on the island of on day of embarkation/disembarkation only (11:30 . If you’re planning to arrive by car, we will am from Zagreb Center or 12:15 pm from Zagreb organize a safe parking space for you. Check-in on Airport / return transfer from Omišalj to Zagreb the motor yacht between 2 and 2:30 pm. At ca.3 pm Airport starts at 8 am: 20 EUR person/way and 20 the ship takes us to the island of Cres in about four EUR bicycle/way (reservation required two weeks hours. On Cres we take a walk through the Venetian in advance, booking incl. complete transmission of old town in the evening. flight details) Transfer from/to Rijeka airport (on embarkation Day 2 and disembarkation day): 15 EUR person/way Islands of Cres and Lošinj (aprx. 18 mi./28 km) After breakfast we start our tour from the city of Cres to Martinš■ica. The boat awaits your arrival and lunch is served during the cruise to the island of Lošinj. If the weather is good, the captain will arrange a swim stop along the way before tying off in the harbor wellness town of Mali Lošinj. The port with its colourful facades and numerous cafes offers its visitors a welcoming atmosphere for a relaxed evening.

Day 3

Islands of Lošinj and Molat (approx. 12 + 6 mi./20 + 10 km) We cycle along the seaside promenade to the south of Lošinj and visit the picturesque small harbor town of Veli Lošinj before we meet the ship for lunch. In the afternoon we cross over to the island of Molat where we can do another short cycling tour. Finally we stay overnight in the quiet harbor of Molat.

Day 4

Island of Dugi Otok (approx. 20 mi./32 km) During breakfast the ship leaves Molat and takes us past many small islands to the "spice island" of Dugi Otok. Itinerary Our bike tour starts in the bay of Božava which is surrounded by pine woods, agaves and tamarisk trees, and we ride on a road almost free of traffic. Our tour leads us at first to the northern most point of the Day 1 island where the light house of Veli Rat stands proudly since 1849 fulfilling its duty in guiding sailors

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safely on their way. A ride along the islands “Road in macchia to a valley of vineyards and then onwards to the Sky” brings us to the peaceful harbor of Savar or the small museum town of in the northeast. Bribinj. There will be ample time for a swim break in The town built on a 50-meter-high cliff and the afternoon before continuing to the small island of surrounded by vineyards is the home of the famous Olib for the night. white wine Žlahtina. Another peculiarity that Vrbnik has to offer is the second narrowest alley in the Day 5 world. The way leads us across the island through old villages and rich vegetation to Omišalj. On our way Island of Pag - Rab (approx. 21 mi./34 km) After a we have a chance to swim in the bay of Soline. A crossing in the morning we reach the island of Pag. In cheerful evening meal on board the boat gives you the harsh but delightful landscape of the island we time to celebrate the success of the week with fellow come across many fig and olive trees. Over the travellers and tour guides. centuries the inhabitants have built numerous stone walls for protection against the wind. Starting from Day 8 Mandre we cycle on the narrow peninsula until we reach the sea from where the ship takes us to Rab. Omišalj (Disembarkation) After breakfast The island of Rab is one of the sunniest places in disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or Europe. The town of Rab, the fortified capital of the extended stay in Croatia. Changes: We reserve the island, was built in the Middle Ages on a wedge right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on shaped headland and marks one of the highlights of wind and weather conditions or organizational the trip. The four famous bell towers are the symbol requirements. Sometimes the tour could be of the adorned beauty of the town. After dinner we conducted in reverse order. You may find further can explore the narrow alleys with numerous cosy details in your booking information packet. cafés.

Day 6

Island of Rab (approx. 15 mi./25 km) We cycle along the coast to the east side of the island, an area with virtually no vegetation, which’s rough and cliffy rocks remind us of a lunar landscape. The road leads us to a bay with a sandy beach which is rather atypical for the islands of the Kvarner Bay. At lunchtime the ship awaits us in the harbor directly in front of the old town of Rab. After a swim-break the ship takes us over to the neighboring island of Krk where we spend the evening in the historical town of Krk.

Day 7

Island of Krk, approx. 28 mi./45 km) We cycle over the ridge of the island which is covered by fragrant

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