From Omisalj to Pula

Istria and Kvarner Bay (Road Bike and Boat)

Tour Description: Guided

Are you open to experience the passion for road bike tours with like-minded people? Do you want to discover a wonderful part of Croatia and treat yourself with the indulgence of hopping from island to island by boat? Then this road bike tour through the North of Croatia will be perfect for you!

Experience the charm of the Kvarner Archipelago - a gorgeous island world full of contrasts – as well as the Istrian peninsular by racing bike and with your swimming accommodation: the boat Tarin. If you are a fan of well-chosen routes, strong ascents and speedy downhills, slip stream rides and humming tires, this road bike cruise gives you the sportive challenge you are looking for.

The trip starts in Omišalj on Krk Island and ends up in Pula, the secret capital of Istria with its impressive remains of the Roman past.

Tour Description: Self-guided

Are you open to experience the passion for road bike tours with like-minded people? Do you want to discover a wonderful part of Croatia and treat yourself with the indulgence of hopping from island to island by boat? Then this road bike tour through the North of Croatia will be perfect for you!

Experience the charm of the Kvarner Archipelago - a gorgeous island world full of contrasts – as well as the Istrian peninsular by racing bike and with your swimming accommodation: the boat Tarin. If you are a fan of well-chosen routes, strong ascents and speedy downhills, slip stream rides and humming tires, this road bike cruise gives you the sportive challenge you are looking for.

The trip starts in Omišalj on Krk Island and ends up in Pula, the secret capital of Istria with its impressive remains of the Roman past.

Highlights: Guided

• Cycle to Vrbnik, an old pirate nest high above the sea
• Ride down the world's second narrowest street
• Visit the island of Rab, one of the sunniest places in Europe, with its four famous bell towers
• Taste the infamous local lamb and cheeses on the island Pag
• See Zadar's famous see organ
• Cycle around the picturesque port of Veli Lošinj
• Participate in speedy rides across islands and down hills
• Take in the Roman heritage of the region in Pula

Highlights: Self-guided

• Cycle to Vrbnik, an old pirate nest high above the sea
• Ride down the world's second narrowest street
• Visit the island of Rab, one of the sunniest places in Europe, with its four famous bell towers
• Taste the infamous local lamb and cheeses on the island Pag
• See Zadar's famous see organ
• Cycle around the picturesque port of Veli Lošinj
• Participate in speedy rides across islands and down hills
• Take in the Roman heritage of the region in Pula

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Island Krk (39 miles/62 km; 3,300 ft/1,000 m altitude difference)
Individual arrival in Omišalj. After check in on board, we hop on our bikes in order to get to Klimno as our first 6 mile warm-up cycle tour. In this town, we have the opportunity to have lunch. Afterwards, the tour continues via the island ridge to Vrbnik – an old pirate nest situated on a rock high above the sea. Do not miss the perpetration of the world's second narrowest street. Final destination of today's stage will be the island capital Krk-City which we get to know better during an evening stroll. 

Day 2: Island Krk and Rab (24 miles/38 km + 20 miles/32 km; 2,700 ft/800 m + 1,100 ft/30 m altitude difference)
The morning tour once again takes us out of the city Krk to Stara Baška. Then we return to the boat in the port. Our first boat passage will end in Rab. The Island of Rab counts to the sunniest places in Europe. During the medieval times the island capital Rab originated on the wedge-shaped headland- one of the highlights of your journey. The four famous bell towers emboss the picture of this wonderful romantic city. In the afternoon, we cycle a loop around Lopar in the north of the island. A walkabout through the town and a visit in one of the many cozy wine taverns will round off the day. 

Day 3: Island Pag - Zadar (72 miles/115 km; 4,000 ft/1,200 m altitude difference)
Starting from Rab in the morning, the boat brings us to Lun on the Island of Pag. From here, today's route leads around the island Pag – well known for cheese and saline from the Roman times. Over the centuries, many brusque but appealing stone walls have been built in order to serve as a wind protector for the inhabitants. At midday, we have a break during which we have the opportunity to taste the famous local lamb on the spit. Later on, we move on to Zadar with its rich cultural and historical heritage. In the evening, the travel guide shows us the old town of Zadar with its world famous sea organ and the "greeting towards the sun."

Day 4: Island Dugi Otok (35 miles/56 km; 2,300 ft/700 m altitude difference)
The spice island Dugi Otok with its landscapes counts to a highlight of your tour: We cross the island on a fantastic panoramic road with light traffic. A consistently magic view point offers a terrific view to the deep blue sea and the surrounding islands. Our first destination is the light tower of Veli Rat in the north of Dugi Otok. From here we move back through a pine forest, passing the bay of Božava which is surrounded by agaves and tamarisks. The ship already awaits us to cross over to Mali Lošinj. For the night the close by dance bar is an insider tip!

Day 5: Island Lošinj and Cres (50 miles/80 km; 4,800 ft/1,450 m altitude difference)
After breakfast, we cycle around the picturesque port of Veli Lošinj. The small port with its many fisher boats is dominated by its mightful church of Saint Anton. Afterwards, the tour moves on speedy pace across the island Lošinj to Osor on the island Cres. The artist village was already populated during the roman time and is connected with the island Lošinj by a swinging bridge. Here we can learn how the Croatian currency obtained its name. The boat awaits us in the evening in Cres-City, the same named island capital which will be explored later on with your travel guide.  

Day 6: Island Cres and Istria (36 miles/58 km; 1,700 ft/500 m altitude difference)
Starting from Cres we follow the street in northern direction until crossing the pass summit. If we are lucky we might see griffon vultures from the close by animal collection point. A speedy downhill cycle leads us to the ferry port of Porozina where we take a ferry to the Istria peninsula. Final destination of today's tour is the lively village Rabac, often said to be the pearl of the Kvarner Bay. 

Day 7: Rabac – Pula (59 miles/95 km)
The last tour guides us through the hinterland to Pula – the secret capital of Istria. In the evening we have enough time to visit the impressing Roman heritage of the town. Especially the amphitheatre is well worth a visit. The last evening aboard takes place traditionally and includes the communal dinner and a last get-together in a cozy atmosphere with crew and tour guides.

Day 8: Disembarkation in Pula 
After breakfast disembarkation until 9 a.m. and - if required – return transfer to the car parking in Omisalj. 

Daily Program: Self-guided

Dates: Guided

Dates: Self-guided

Route Map: Guided

Route Map: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Tarin comfort boat
When you book, please enter the citizenship of each person in the "Comments" section of the booking form.
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) €50 Group transfer, Rijeka train station-Omisalj (per person/way) €15 Tour package for children up to 18 €668 Tour package, third person (child) sharing cabin with two €445 Bike rentals Road bike, 30-gear, Trek €140 Equipment included free with all rentals €0

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Included Services: Guided

• 8-day-journey on a motor yacht with crew
• 7 nights in a double cabin below deck with shower/toilet 
• 7x half-board (breakfast and dinner)
• 7 guided and individual bike tours, as described in the program
• Bed linen and towels 
• Overview maps for the bike tours on board 
• English speaking tour guide

Included Services: Self-guided

Boats: Guided

Tarin comfort boat

The Tarin is a two-masted motor sailor with the lengths of 75 ft (23 m) and the widths of 20 ft (6 m) and was built in 2003-2004. It features 10 cabins situated below deck and 3 cabins above deck. 3 cabins offer a double bed (4.5 ft/140 cm) and a single bed. 2 cabins offer a double bed (4.5 ft./140 cm) only. The other four cabins have 2 same sized beds each which are situated either next to each other or in form of bunk beds. Another cozy cabin is situated below deck; equipped with 2 portholes and a desk. The sundeck in the front measures 430 square feet (40 square m), the upper sundeck has a size of 645 square feet (60 square m). The sundecks, the big saloon, the cozy cabins and the excellent service are among the comforts onboard the Tarin.

Catering

The cook on board is part of the crew and will prepare daily breakfast and dinner. Catering on board starts with dinner on the embarkation day and ends with breakfast on the disembarkation day. There is an optional possibility for meals on land which are not included in the tour price. 

Boats: Self-guided

Tarin comfort boat

The Tarin is a two-masted motor sailor with the lengths of 75 ft (23 m) and the widths of 20 ft (6 m) and was built in 2003-2004. It features 10 cabins situated below deck and 3 cabins above deck. 3 cabins offer a double bed (4.5 ft/140 cm) and a single bed. 2 cabins offer a double bed (4.5 ft./140 cm) only. The other four cabins have 2 same sized beds each which are situated either next to each other or in form of bunk beds. Another cozy cabin is situated below deck; equipped with 2 portholes and a desk. The sundeck in the front measures 430 square feet (40 square m), the upper sundeck has a size of 645 square feet (60 square m). The sundecks, the big saloon, the cozy cabins and the excellent service are among the comforts onboard the Tarin.

Catering

The cook on board is part of the crew and will prepare daily breakfast and dinner. Catering on board starts with dinner on the embarkation day and ends with breakfast on the disembarkation day. There is an optional possibility for meals on land which are not included in the tour price. 

Bike Rentals: Guided

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

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

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

Surface and Terrain: Guided

This trip has a moderate rating because Kvarner Bay is relatively mountainous. This tour is thus one of the more demanding in our program. 

The bike routes require a basic level of fitness which you should have acquired by occasional or daily cycling. The daily routes of 24 to 40 miles cover hilly or mountainous terrain and can be completed without time constraints. The routes can reach an altitude of 650 to 1,300 meters. You will also come across some longer and rather steep climbs.  

The tour guides will inform you about the course of the tour in due time. You can always choose to skip a bike tour and spend the time sunbathing onthe ship instead. You can also decide each day for yourself whether you would like to cycle individually using the maps provided or join one of the tour guides.

In general, we would advise that this holiday is only suitable for children with a lot of cycling experience, aged 10 years and older and in a good physical condition. Furthermore, we offer bicycle rental only for people of 5 ft. height or more. For smaller children, there are limited number of bicycle seats available (reservation required).

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

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

This trip has a moderate rating because Kvarner Bay is relatively mountainous. This tour is thus one of the more demanding in our program. 

The bike routes require a basic level of fitness which you should have acquired by occasional or daily cycling. The daily routes of 24 to 40 miles cover hilly or mountainous terrain and can be completed without time constraints. The routes can reach an altitude of 650 to 1,300 meters. You will also come across some longer and rather steep climbs.  

The tour guides will inform you about the course of the tour in due time. You can always choose to skip a bike tour and spend the time sunbathing onthe ship instead. You can also decide each day for yourself whether you would like to cycle individually using the maps provided or join one of the tour guides.

In general, we would advise that this holiday is only suitable for children with a lot of cycling experience, aged 10 years and older and in a good physical condition. Furthermore, we offer bicycle rental only for people of 5 ft. height or more. For smaller children, there are limited number of bicycle seats available (reservation required).

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

How To Get There: Guided

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

Arrival by plane to Omisalj
Unfortunately Omisalj is not easily reached by plane. Rijeka is the nearest airport, located like Omisalj, on the island of Krk - just 3 miles away from your port of embarkation. However, there are only a few flight connections to this airport but some German airports are quite well connected to Rijeka airport. You could change your plane in Germany and fly directly to Rijeka from the following airports: With www.tuifly.com from Cologne/Bonn or Stuttgart;  With www.airberlin.com from Nurnberg; Hanover; Cologne/Bonn; Hamburg; Munich; Stuttgart; or Berlin Tegel; or With www.helvetic.com from Zurich.

You can also fly with Croatia Airlines to Zagreb (the capital of Croatia) and either take an individual transfer to Omisalj or a connecting train or bus to Rijeka (duration about 4 hrs). The trains and buses run several times a day and will take you directly to Rijeka train/bus station. From there we offer group-transfers to Omisalj.

Or you can fly to Pula located on the Istrian peninsula with changing your plane in Germany. Pula can be reached from the following airport: With www.germanwings.com from Cologne/Bonn.

Transfers between airport and ship
If you arrive at Rijeka airport, we recommend taking a taxi to the ship in Omisalj. From Pula airport or from Zagreb airport we offer you group-transfers on request. For all group transfers a reservation is required.

Transfers between Rijeka train station and Omisalj
From Rijeka train station we offer a group transfer. This transfer will be carried out after the arrival of the night train from Munich and Ljubljana (scheduled at 8:50 a.m.). For all group transfers a reservation is required.

How To Get There: Self-guided

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

Arrival by plane to Omisalj
Unfortunately Omisalj is not easily reached by plane. Rijeka is the nearest airport, located like Omisalj, on the island of Krk - just 3 miles away from your port of embarkation. However, there are only a few flight connections to this airport but some German airports are quite well connected to Rijeka airport. You could change your plane in Germany and fly directly to Rijeka from the following airports: With www.tuifly.com from Cologne/Bonn or Stuttgart;  With www.airberlin.com from Nurnberg; Hanover; Cologne/Bonn; Hamburg; Munich; Stuttgart; or Berlin Tegel; or With www.helvetic.com from Zurich.

You can also fly with Croatia Airlines to Zagreb (the capital of Croatia) and either take an individual transfer to Omisalj or a connecting train or bus to Rijeka (duration about 4 hrs). The trains and buses run several times a day and will take you directly to Rijeka train/bus station. From there we offer group-transfers to Omisalj.

Or you can fly to Pula located on the Istrian peninsula with changing your plane in Germany. Pula can be reached from the following airport: With www.germanwings.com from Cologne/Bonn.

Transfers between airport and ship
If you arrive at Rijeka airport, we recommend taking a taxi to the ship in Omisalj. From Pula airport or from Zagreb airport we offer you group-transfers on request. For all group transfers a reservation is required.

Transfers between Rijeka train station and Omisalj
From Rijeka train station we offer a group transfer. This transfer will be carried out after the arrival of the night train from Munich and Ljubljana (scheduled at 8:50 a.m.). For all group transfers a reservation is required.

More about Croatia : Guided

A rich, cultural history and diverse, majestic landscape describes the country of Croatia. Calling their country “Our Beautiful Homeland”, the Croats offer a warm welcome to visitors who want to experience the wonders of Croatia. Flat plains along the Hungarian border, low mountains and highlands near the Adriatic coastline and over 1,000 islands explain why Croatia is one of few nations to have three distinct climate zones.

Diversity continues in the Croatian culture with four cultural circles thriving together: Western, Eastern and Central Europe, and Mediterranean. Each culture retains its unique customs, including lace-making in Lepoglava, bell ringers in the Kasta region and Ojkanje singing in the Dalmatia region. Cuisine varies in the coastal region that favors seafood specialties, olive oil and prosciutto compared to the continental region that favors meat products, freshwater fish and vegetables. Other highlights include Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace in Split, a Roman amphitheatre in Pula and the city of Dubrovnik, known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic."

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More about Croatia : Self-guided

A rich, cultural history and diverse, majestic landscape describes the country of Croatia. Calling their country “Our Beautiful Homeland”, the Croats offer a warm welcome to visitors who want to experience the wonders of Croatia. Flat plains along the Hungarian border, low mountains and highlands near the Adriatic coastline and over 1,000 islands explain why Croatia is one of few nations to have three distinct climate zones.

Diversity continues in the Croatian culture with four cultural circles thriving together: Western, Eastern and Central Europe, and Mediterranean. Each culture retains its unique customs, including lace-making in Lepoglava, bell ringers in the Kasta region and Ojkanje singing in the Dalmatia region. Cuisine varies in the coastal region that favors seafood specialties, olive oil and prosciutto compared to the continental region that favors meat products, freshwater fish and vegetables. Other highlights include Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace in Split, a Roman amphitheatre in Pula and the city of Dubrovnik, known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic."

 More on bicycling in Croatia > 

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Tour Company Background: 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: 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.

Registration
You can register by mail, fax, Internet, or by phone. If you register additional participants, your contract encompasses the contractual responsibilities for all the participants you registered.  By registering, you are offering us a binding travel contract. The contract is finalized through our confirmation.  Any additional arrangements or changes to the set contract must be made in writing.
PaymentA deposit in the amount of 10% of the total trip price is due at the finalization of the contract.  With the deposit and the finalization of the contract, you will receive an insurance notice (unfortunately only available in German) protecting you, as required by German law, from insolvency of the tour operator.  The remainder of the payment is due four weeks before the start of the trip.  After booking you will receive an information booklet for the trip per mail; this is also a part of the travel contract and needs to be read carefully as it contains the most up-to-date information about the trip.

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 JurisdictionThe 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.

Registration
You can register by mail, fax, Internet, or by phone. If you register additional participants, your contract encompasses the contractual responsibilities for all the participants you registered.  By registering, you are offering us a binding travel contract. The contract is finalized through our confirmation.  Any additional arrangements or changes to the set contract must be made in writing.
PaymentA deposit in the amount of 10% of the total trip price is due at the finalization of the contract.  With the deposit and the finalization of the contract, you will receive an insurance notice (unfortunately only available in German) protecting you, as required by German law, from insolvency of the tour operator.  The remainder of the payment is due four weeks before the start of the trip.  After booking you will receive an information booklet for the trip per mail; this is also a part of the travel contract and needs to be read carefully as it contains the most up-to-date information about the trip.

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 JurisdictionThe court of jurisdiction is Konstanz, Germany