Beautiful Racing Routes in Croatia

Istria (Road bike and boat)

Tour Description: Guided

Istria is a secret among racing cyclists and actually a real dream-destination for cycling enthusiasts. On a romantic motor sailer, our swimming accommodation, the charm of the Istrian peninsular is to be explored in a very special way. No packing, no change of accommodation- just ride, ride, ride!

Varied coastlines with beautiful beaches and picturesque ports are waiting to be discovered just as much as the mountainous hinterland with panoramic roads. 

This tour takes place parallel to our Istrian hybrid bike and mountain bike cruise on the same boat. Racing bike participants obtain detailed instructions for the daily rides from their tour guide on board. The racing bike routes are cycled individually equipped with GPS devices. Only if there are more than 6 racing cyclists booked we will offer a tour guide for the group.

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Tour Description: Self-guided

Istria is a secret among racing cyclists and actually a real dream-destination for cycling enthusiasts. On a romantic motor sailer, our swimming accommodation, the charm of the Istrian peninsular is to be explored in a very special way. No packing, no change of accommodation- just ride, ride, ride!

Varied coastlines with beautiful beaches and picturesque ports are waiting to be discovered just as much as the mountainous hinterland with panoramic roads. 

This tour takes place parallel to our Istrian hybrid bike and mountain bike cruise on the same boat. Racing bike participants obtain detailed instructions for the daily rides from their tour guide on board. The racing bike routes are cycled individually equipped with GPS devices. Only if there are more than 6 racing cyclists booked we will offer a tour guide for the group.

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Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Pula – Medulin (34 miles/55 km; 371 ft/340 m of altitude)
Individual arrival in Pula. The city is the unofficial capital of Istria with its impressive Roman history testimonies.

If you arrive by car we are offering a safe parking space for you. Between 2 and 2:30 pm check-in on the motor yacht. Our first ride (start around 3 pm) around the city of Pula leads us to beautiful bays and to the southernmost point of Istria. On a well paved road we arrive in Medulin. The shady village square is perfect for a quick refreshment before we cycle to a quiet bay close to Pula where we spend the night.

Day 2: Vrsar - Poreč (45 miles/73 km; 601 ft/550 m of altitude)
After breakfast our ship takes off and a after a 3.5 hours cruise we arrive in Vrsar, the city in which the heart-breaker Casanova had its refuge from the pursuing lovers. From Vrsar we cycle to the Istrian hinterland, to Kloštar. After a break - during which we may taste the suckling pig - we continue to Poreč. The changeful history of Poreč can be explored on foot after dinner. Our local tour guide shows us the enchanting old town and the buildings from many different periods while we stroll through the lively alleys

Day 3: Poreč – Umag (63 miles/102 km; 3,937 ft/1,200 m of altitude)
Today’s route takes us from Poreč through intensive vineyards to Višnjan, the home of the famous Boskarin cattle. After a cycling around the Istrian hinterland past bewitching villages such as Motovun we eventually return to the coast. We find our boat for dinner in Umag which offers a picturesque old town centre located on a promontory with the remains of a medieval city wall.

Day 4: Umag – Savudrija – Umag - Novigrad (46 miles/75 km; 2,460 ft/750 m of altitude)
In the morning we cycle from Umag to Savudrija peninsular - the most northern point of Istria. If the weather is good we can enjoy a wonderful view to Slovenia, Italy and even to the Alps. On our return to the boat we have many opportunities to take a refreshing swim in the sea. In the afternoon we cycle through the mountainous hinterland of Umag until we reach Novigrad. There are many beautiful cafés and bars around the port in which we may spend a relaxing evening. 

Day 5: Novigrad – Vrsar (49 miles/80 km; 2,296 ft/700 m of altitude)
After breakfast we leave Novigrad with the bikes and cycle along the coast and back into the hinterland until we reach Grožnjan. The artist village is perfect to make a coffee stop. Afterwards we continue via Vižinada on a diversified route to Vrsar where our ship is waiting. The rest of the day is spent aboard and with swimming. Dinner and overnight stay is planned to be in a silent bay. 

Day 6: Round- trip tour of Rovinj (43-74 miles/70-120 km; 985- 2296 ft/300-700 m of altitude) 
Our boat takes us to Rovinj, the perl of Istria. The charm of this picturesque city will enchant us quickly. Our return tour takes us into the hinterland of Rovinj. We pass Sv. Vincent and visit the village Sv. Petar and can choose to cycle the longer route and visit Pazin as well. We have enough time to enjoy the unique atmosphere of Rovinj. After dinner a local tour guide leads us through the labyrinth alleys of this ancient city. Overnight stay in Rovinj. 

Day 7: Rovinj – Fažana – Brijuni – Pula (27 miles/45 km; 985 ft/300 m of altitude)
A morning cycle tour takes us from Rovinj to Fažana. Here we leave our bicycles and cruise over to the Brijuni-islands by ferry. Until the death of Tito in 1980 the paradise islands of Brijuni were a restricted area which remained for the governing elite and their guests only. The island visitor train takes us to the corners of this tropical nature park and we explore a lush flora and exotic fauna. In the evening we cycle from Fažana to Pula where the boat is already awaiting us with dinner.

Day 8: Disembarkation in Pula
After breakfast disembarkation takes place until 9 am and individual trip home or extension of your holiday in Croatia.

Daily Program: Self-guided

Dates: Guided

Apr 28; May 12, 26; Jun 2; Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; and Oct 6, 2013

Dates: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Tarin boat
Per person, double occupancy €890 Single cabin supplement, upper deck (1 person/1 cabin) €400 Single cabin supplement, lower deck (1 person/1 cabin €300 Upper deck cabin surcharge (per person) €70 Tour package for children up to 18 €668 Tour package, third person (child) sharing cabin with two €445 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed €0 Electrically assisted bike, Flyer €0 Mountain bike, hard tail €0 Equipment included free with all rentals €0 Group transfers (only on embarkation/disembarkation days) Rijeka Airport/Omisalj - Pula €40 Individual transfers (other days; upon request) Venice Airport - Pula (groups of 1-3) €300 Venice Airport - Pula (groups of 4-8) €340 Trieste Airport - Pula (groups of 1-3) €190 Trieste Airport - Pula (groups of 4-8) €220 Ljubljana Airport - Pula (groups of 1-3) €240 Ljubljana Airport - Pula (groups of 4-8) €270 Rijeka Train Station - Pula (groups of 1-3) €120 Rijeka Train Station - Pula (groups of 4-8) €170 Rijeka Airport/Omisalj - Pula (groups of 1-3) €160 Rijeka Airport/Omisalj - Pula (groups of 4-8) €210 Zagreb Airport - Pula (groups of 1-3) €300 Zagreb Airport - Pula (groups of 4-8) €340

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Included Services: Guided

• 8-day-trip on a motor yacht with crew
• 7 nights in a double cabin below deck with shower/toilet
• 7 x half-board on the ship
• Bed linen and towels
• 7 guided cycling tours
• Overview-maps & GPS devices for the daily tours on board
• Entree and guided tour in Brijuni national park
• English-speaking tour guide

Included Services: Self-guided

Boats: Guided

Tarin

With its dark green painted hull and the white stripes the Tarin is an eye-catcher from afar wherever it is. Completed at the beginning of the 2004 season, it is the one of newest ships in the fleet. The furnishings of the cabins attest to the care and devotion that captain Nevio put into the building of his ship. Bright wood, curtains on the large windows and the nicely furnished cabins will immediately make you feel at home on the Tarin.

The ship has 11 cabins, of which 10 are above deck. Four cabins have a double bed (4.6 ft/140 cm) and a single bunk. Two cabins are equipped with a double bed 4.6 ft (140 cm). The five remaining cabins have two bunks, which are arranged one above the other or next to each other. A cozy cabin is below deck. It has one small desk, sepa-rate beds and two portholes. Each cabin has a private shower/toilet. 

Boats: Self-guided

Tarin

With its dark green painted hull and the white stripes the Tarin is an eye-catcher from afar wherever it is. Completed at the beginning of the 2004 season, it is the one of newest ships in the fleet. The furnishings of the cabins attest to the care and devotion that captain Nevio put into the building of his ship. Bright wood, curtains on the large windows and the nicely furnished cabins will immediately make you feel at home on the Tarin.

The ship has 11 cabins, of which 10 are above deck. Four cabins have a double bed (4.6 ft/140 cm) and a single bunk. Two cabins are equipped with a double bed 4.6 ft (140 cm). The five remaining cabins have two bunks, which are arranged one above the other or next to each other. A cozy cabin is below deck. It has one small desk, sepa-rate beds and two portholes. Each cabin has a private shower/toilet. 

Bike Rentals: Guided

The bikes available on the tour are 30-speed Trek road bikes. 

Helmet use is mandatory on all cycle tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available on board in limited number (reservation requested). 

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

The bikes available on the tour are 30-speed Trek road bikes. 

Helmet use is mandatory on all cycle tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available on board in limited number (reservation requested). 

Surface and Terrain: Guided

The daily routes cover a range of 28- 75 miles (45- 120 km) and mostly cover hilly terrain with partly challenging ascents. 

This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition. 

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

The daily routes cover a range of 28- 75 miles (45- 120 km) and mostly cover hilly terrain with partly challenging ascents. 

This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition. 

How To Get There: Guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Pula, Croatia; Rijeka, Croatia
Nearest train station: Rijeka, Croatia

Group transfers (only on embarkation/disembarkation days):

- Rijeka Airport/Omisalj - Pula: 40 Euros (2 hours in duration) 

Individual transfers (other days; upon request):

- Venice Airport - Pula: (4 hours)

300 Euros (groups of 1-3 people)
340 Euros (groups of 4-8)

- Trieste Airport - Pula: (2 hours)

190 Euros (groups of 1-3)
220 Euros (groups of 4-8) 

- Ljubljana Airport - Pula: (2.5 hours)

240 Euros (groups of 1-3)
270 Euros (groups of 4-8)

- Rijeka Train Station - Pula: (1.5 hours) 

120 Euros (groups of 1-3)
170 Euros (groups of 4-8)

- Rijeka Airport/Omisalj - Pula: (2 hours)

160 Euros (groups of 1-3)
210 Euros (groups of 4-8)

- Zagreb Airport - Pula: (3.5 hours)

300 Euros (groups of 1-3)
340 Euros (groups of 4-8) 

Tips on getting to and from your tour

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Pula, Croatia; Rijeka, Croatia
Nearest train station: Rijeka, Croatia

Group transfers (only on embarkation/disembarkation days):

- Rijeka Airport/Omisalj - Pula: 40 Euros (2 hours in duration) 

Individual transfers (other days; upon request):

- Venice Airport - Pula: (4 hours)

300 Euros (groups of 1-3 people)
340 Euros (groups of 4-8)

- Trieste Airport - Pula: (2 hours)

190 Euros (groups of 1-3)
220 Euros (groups of 4-8) 

- Ljubljana Airport - Pula: (2.5 hours)

240 Euros (groups of 1-3)
270 Euros (groups of 4-8)

- Rijeka Train Station - Pula: (1.5 hours) 

120 Euros (groups of 1-3)
170 Euros (groups of 4-8)

- Rijeka Airport/Omisalj - Pula: (2 hours)

160 Euros (groups of 1-3)
210 Euros (groups of 4-8)

- Zagreb Airport - Pula: (3.5 hours)

300 Euros (groups of 1-3)
340 Euros (groups of 4-8) 

Tips on getting to and from your tour

Weather: Guided

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Tour Company Background: Inselhuepfen (Island Hopping): Guided

Island Hopping by bike and boat has been organized by Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH since 1998. Since then we have been expanding our program continuously. In Croatia we are meanwhile organizing tours in Istria, the Kvarner Bay as well as Central and South Dalmatia. Since 2002 tours in Greece and Turkey have also been part of our program. 

We look forward to seeing you on our ships!

Tour Company Background: Inselhuepfen (Island Hopping): Self-guided

Island Hopping by bike and boat has been organized by Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH since 1998. Since then we have been expanding our program continuously. In Croatia we are meanwhile organizing tours in Istria, the Kvarner Bay as well as Central and South Dalmatia. Since 2002 tours in Greece and Turkey have also been part of our program. 

We look forward to seeing you on our ships!

Terms and Conditions: Inselhuepfen (Island Hopping): Guided

These terms and conditions, which you agree to by booking your trip, govern the contractual relationship between you as traveler and us as tour operator.  The terms and conditions supplement Paragraph 651 and those following in the German BGB (Buergerliches Gesetzbuch) that govern travel contract law. Please read all the following terms and conditions carefully.Trip CancellationIf the minimum number of participants required for a trip is not met (18 participants for bus and boat trips, unless otherwise noted), we reserve the right to cancel it. The decision about whether the trip will take place or not will be made as early as possible, three weeks before the beginning of the trip at the latest. In case of trip cancellation, all payments you have made will be fully refunded. There can be no additional claims made against us.  As the tour operator, we have the right to cancel the tour if the trip is jeopardized, made difficult, or impaired due to an act of God.

Cancellation and Changes in Reservations by Customers
(Different conditions apply for flight bookings through Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH)You can withdraw from the travel contract up until the beginning of the trip.  Your cancellation is valid when your written notification reaches us. If you cancel before the 60th day before the start of the trip, we will refund the amount paid so far, minus a cancellation handling fee.

Our cancellation fees are:

• 60 days or more before the beginning of the trip: 10% of the trip price
• 59 – 31 days before the trip begins: 30% of the trip price
• 30 – 21 days before the trip begins: 50% of the trip price
• 20 – 11 days before the trip begins: 70% of the trip price
• 10 – 1 days before the trip begins: 90% of the trip price

If you cancel on the day of the trip or if you do not appear for the start of the trip, we charge the full trip price.  

If you miss the start of the trip or are prevented from traveling due to incomplete travel documents, this will be considered as a cancellation.  

Reservation changes are handled the same way as cancellations.  For changing your reservation, we will charge 50 € changing fee  for changes made 28 days or more before the beginning of the trip.  Any later changes (if possible) will need to be handled as a cancellation and new registration. Cancellation and reservation change fees are due immediately.

Services
The foundation upon which the trip is organized is the description of the services, which is available in the brochure, in official pamphlets and on our website, and confirmed in your travel contract. Alterations that become necessary after the finalization of the contract and that are made in good faith are permitted if they are not substantial, and do not change the overall character of the trip.  We assume no liability for information in the brochures of our partners or in our own brochure, even if we issued them.

Liability
We are liable within the scope of a merchant’s duty of care for diligent trip preparation, careful selection and supervision of participating agencies, accuracy of service and activity descriptions, and standard provision of the services agreed upon. Our liability for damages other than personal injury is limited to three times the cost of the trip, provided the damages are neither intentional nor due to gross negligence. This limitation is still in effect if we are responsible for the damage due to the fault of a service provider.  If we are solely procurers of foreign services, we are liable only for proper procurement, not for the services.We are liable for damage or loss of luggage up to the amount of 250 € only if the damage was caused by us and was indicated to us immediately.  Scratches on luggage, torn luggage handles, and damaged wheels are excluded from any liability.  Upon delivery of luggage at the accommodation facilities, the liability is transferred according to § 701 BGB to the officer of the accommodations.  Services that were not made use of will not be reimbursed.

Participation
A vacation that involves exercise and physical activity requires greater commitment than a conventional package tour. It is your duty to make certain that you are up to the physical challenges of such a trip.  The pre-condition for a bike-tour is that you are able to handle a bicycle in street traffic and on unpaved paths under any weather conditions.  If you rent a bike, it is your responsibility to check the condition of the bike, particularly the brakes.  You bear sole responsibility for adhering to all legal regulations at home and abroad, particularly regulations about travel documents and cross-border trade.  When traveling across the exterior borders of the EU, your luggage must remain unlocked, to facilitate passage through customs.  If your baggage is searched, you will be notified about it upon arrival at the destination.  If problems with the procurement of the services occur, you are required to help within the scope of legal regulations, in order to avoid potential damages or keep them at a minimum and report any complaints to us immediately.

Duty of Care
During the duration of the trip, you are liable for damage to or loss of bicycles and any equipment entrusted to you.  For guided tours, this is only valid if you have separated yourself from the group, have disobeyed instructions from the tour guides, or caused the damage or loss intentionally, through negligence or gross negligence.

Warranty
You can demand redress if the trip services are not rendered according to the contract. This can be solved by us providing compensation of equal or greater value.  In the case of disproportionate effort, corrective action can be denied.  For the period in which the services that have not been rendered according to contract, you can request a reduction in travel price after your return. The pre-condition for this is the immediate notification of our deficiencies or those of our tour guides, so that we have the opportunity to find a remedy.  Tour guides are not authorized to recognize claims.  Independent of a reduction in travel price, you can demand compensation due to non-compliance with the travel contract, unless we are not responsible for the defect.

Limitation of claim
Claims must be made in writing within one month of the contractual end of the trip. The statute of limitation for claims based on the contract expires six months after the contractual end of the trip.  The statute of limitations for all claims of civil offence expires three years after the end of the trip.

Privacy of Personal InformationAll personal information that you give us for the processing of the trip is protected against misuse under German personal data protection law.

Travel ProtectionWe urge you to consider effecting a travel cancellation cost insurance.  Before the trip, please also find out about your medical and accident insurance and about luggage insurance or travel liability insurance, if necessary.

Severability Clause
The nullification of individual clauses in the travel contract or the travel terms does not result in the nullification of the entire contract or the travel terms.

Court of Jurisdiction
The court of jurisdiction is Konstanz, Germany

Terms and Conditions: Inselhuepfen (Island Hopping): Self-guided

These terms and conditions, which you agree to by booking your trip, govern the contractual relationship between you as traveler and us as tour operator.  The terms and conditions supplement Paragraph 651 and those following in the German BGB (Buergerliches Gesetzbuch) that govern travel contract law. Please read all the following terms and conditions carefully.Trip CancellationIf the minimum number of participants required for a trip is not met (18 participants for bus and boat trips, unless otherwise noted), we reserve the right to cancel it. The decision about whether the trip will take place or not will be made as early as possible, three weeks before the beginning of the trip at the latest. In case of trip cancellation, all payments you have made will be fully refunded. There can be no additional claims made against us.  As the tour operator, we have the right to cancel the tour if the trip is jeopardized, made difficult, or impaired due to an act of God.

Cancellation and Changes in Reservations by Customers
(Different conditions apply for flight bookings through Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH)You can withdraw from the travel contract up until the beginning of the trip.  Your cancellation is valid when your written notification reaches us. If you cancel before the 60th day before the start of the trip, we will refund the amount paid so far, minus a cancellation handling fee.

Our cancellation fees are:

• 60 days or more before the beginning of the trip: 10% of the trip price
• 59 – 31 days before the trip begins: 30% of the trip price
• 30 – 21 days before the trip begins: 50% of the trip price
• 20 – 11 days before the trip begins: 70% of the trip price
• 10 – 1 days before the trip begins: 90% of the trip price

If you cancel on the day of the trip or if you do not appear for the start of the trip, we charge the full trip price.  

If you miss the start of the trip or are prevented from traveling due to incomplete travel documents, this will be considered as a cancellation.  

Reservation changes are handled the same way as cancellations.  For changing your reservation, we will charge 50 € changing fee  for changes made 28 days or more before the beginning of the trip.  Any later changes (if possible) will need to be handled as a cancellation and new registration. Cancellation and reservation change fees are due immediately.

Services
The foundation upon which the trip is organized is the description of the services, which is available in the brochure, in official pamphlets and on our website, and confirmed in your travel contract. Alterations that become necessary after the finalization of the contract and that are made in good faith are permitted if they are not substantial, and do not change the overall character of the trip.  We assume no liability for information in the brochures of our partners or in our own brochure, even if we issued them.

Liability
We are liable within the scope of a merchant’s duty of care for diligent trip preparation, careful selection and supervision of participating agencies, accuracy of service and activity descriptions, and standard provision of the services agreed upon. Our liability for damages other than personal injury is limited to three times the cost of the trip, provided the damages are neither intentional nor due to gross negligence. This limitation is still in effect if we are responsible for the damage due to the fault of a service provider.  If we are solely procurers of foreign services, we are liable only for proper procurement, not for the services.We are liable for damage or loss of luggage up to the amount of 250 € only if the damage was caused by us and was indicated to us immediately.  Scratches on luggage, torn luggage handles, and damaged wheels are excluded from any liability.  Upon delivery of luggage at the accommodation facilities, the liability is transferred according to § 701 BGB to the officer of the accommodations.  Services that were not made use of will not be reimbursed.

Participation
A vacation that involves exercise and physical activity requires greater commitment than a conventional package tour. It is your duty to make certain that you are up to the physical challenges of such a trip.  The pre-condition for a bike-tour is that you are able to handle a bicycle in street traffic and on unpaved paths under any weather conditions.  If you rent a bike, it is your responsibility to check the condition of the bike, particularly the brakes.  You bear sole responsibility for adhering to all legal regulations at home and abroad, particularly regulations about travel documents and cross-border trade.  When traveling across the exterior borders of the EU, your luggage must remain unlocked, to facilitate passage through customs.  If your baggage is searched, you will be notified about it upon arrival at the destination.  If problems with the procurement of the services occur, you are required to help within the scope of legal regulations, in order to avoid potential damages or keep them at a minimum and report any complaints to us immediately.

Duty of Care
During the duration of the trip, you are liable for damage to or loss of bicycles and any equipment entrusted to you.  For guided tours, this is only valid if you have separated yourself from the group, have disobeyed instructions from the tour guides, or caused the damage or loss intentionally, through negligence or gross negligence.

Warranty
You can demand redress if the trip services are not rendered according to the contract. This can be solved by us providing compensation of equal or greater value.  In the case of disproportionate effort, corrective action can be denied.  For the period in which the services that have not been rendered according to contract, you can request a reduction in travel price after your return. The pre-condition for this is the immediate notification of our deficiencies or those of our tour guides, so that we have the opportunity to find a remedy.  Tour guides are not authorized to recognize claims.  Independent of a reduction in travel price, you can demand compensation due to non-compliance with the travel contract, unless we are not responsible for the defect.

Limitation of claim
Claims must be made in writing within one month of the contractual end of the trip. The statute of limitation for claims based on the contract expires six months after the contractual end of the trip.  The statute of limitations for all claims of civil offence expires three years after the end of the trip.

Privacy of Personal InformationAll personal information that you give us for the processing of the trip is protected against misuse under German personal data protection law.

Travel ProtectionWe urge you to consider effecting a travel cancellation cost insurance.  Before the trip, please also find out about your medical and accident insurance and about luggage insurance or travel liability insurance, if necessary.

Severability Clause
The nullification of individual clauses in the travel contract or the travel terms does not result in the nullification of the entire contract or the travel terms.

Court of Jurisdiction
The court of jurisdiction is Konstanz, Germany