Exploring the Dalmatian Islands off-road

South Dalmatia (Mountain Bike and Boat)

Tour Description: Guided

This trip is a mountain bike variant of our classical "Southern Route." No off road route or island is left untouched by the tour. Discover, by traversing mostly deserted pathways, the sparsely populated region of Dalmatia. The tour by bike and boat, which takes us to Brac Island with its impressive stone reliefs, to the green Mjiet and Korcula islands, as well as to the lavender island of Hvar, gives us an opportunity to get to know the rich variety of this region in an active way. You may fall in love with the fully restored wooden yacht and with the comfort and excellent catering it provides during your one-week stay in one of the cozy cabins. This tour is often operated on the same boat as our classical "Southern Route" and one tour guide attends the mountain bikers and the other one takes care of the trekking bike group.

Tour Description: Self-guided

This trip is a mountain bike variant of our classical "Southern Route." No off road route or island is left untouched by the tour. Discover, by traversing mostly deserted pathways, the sparsely populated region of Dalmatia. The tour by bike and boat, which takes us to Brac Island with its impressive stone reliefs, to the green Mjiet and Korcula islands, as well as to the lavender island of Hvar, gives us an opportunity to get to know the rich variety of this region in an active way. You may fall in love with the fully restored wooden yacht and with the comfort and excellent catering it provides during your one-week stay in one of the cozy cabins. This tour is often operated on the same boat as our classical "Southern Route" and one tour guide attends the mountain bikers and the other one takes care of the trekking bike group.

Highlights: Guided

• Cycling and walking through the old town of Split, which is built around the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian and is a World Heritage site.
• Visit to Omiš, with its pirate castles by way of small side roads through a varied landscape. 
• Optional 4 hour rafting tour on the Cetina River
• Cycle among mulberry, kiwi, fig, and olive trees
• Visit a 12th century Benedictine monastery, as well as the Monastery Island of the Holy Maria
• Tour of the World Heritage town of Trogir

Highlights: Self-guided

• Cycling and walking through the old town of Split, which is built around the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian and is a World Heritage site.
• Visit to Omiš, with its pirate castles by way of small side roads through a varied landscape. 
• Optional 4 hour rafting tour on the Cetina River
• Cycle among mulberry, kiwi, fig, and olive trees
• Visit a 12th century Benedictine monastery, as well as the Monastery Island of the Holy Maria
• Tour of the World Heritage town of Trogir

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Trogir – Split (10 miles/16 km; 890 ft/270 m altitude difference)
Individual arrival by car to Trogir or by plane to Split airport, which is about 3 mi. away from the harbor of Trogir. After check in on the motor yacht, the first short cruise starts at 2 p.m. from Trogir to Split. Here, we undertake our first cycle tour to the mountain Marjan, a popular relaxation destination for the inhabitants of Split. After this tour, we have time for a walk through the old town of Split, which is built around the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian and is a world heritage site.

Day 2: Cetina Canyon (30 miles/48 km; 2,950 ft/900 m altitude difference)
After breakfast, we bike into the valley of the Cetina River, which has buried itself deep into the cliff faces. Afterwards, we return to Omiš, with its pirate castles, by way of small side roads through a varied landscape. There is also the option of taking part in a 4 hour rafting tour on the Cetina River. In the afternoon, we cross over to Brac Island with a swim break. Brac is very famous for its white marble, which can be seen here and has been used for the White House in Washington and in the Reichstag in Berlin.

Day 3: Brac Island (32 miles/42 km; 3,600 ft/1,100 altitude difference)
Early in the morning, after having a coffee on board, we cycle with our breakfast package from Puscica to the highest mountain around the Adriatic Sea. First, we will cycle on an asphalted road along mulberry, kiwi, and fig trees, olive groves and wine gardens. Afterwards, we turn into a gravel road, which we follow up to 2,260 ft. to the peak. Up there, a photo stop is a must. The following descent to Bol is challenging because of the gravel road, however a fabulous panorama view to the neighbour island Hvar reward us. The road leads to the Golden Horn where we have the possibility to take a swim stop. In the afternoon we cruise over to the Island Korcula and stay overnight in the contemplative port of Racisce.

Day 4: Mljet Island (24 miles/38 km; 2,790 ft/850 m altitude difference)
Early in the morning, we cross over to the green, wooded island of Mljet, which is also known as the "honey island." In the 12th century, Benedictine monks founded a beautifully situated monastery which we can see on our short bike trip. The local pine forest is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the entire Mediterranean region – Ulysses is said to have spent 7 years here. Today, this region is a national park and one of the highlights of every Dalmatian journey. In the morning, we explore the island by bicycle. Afterwards a picnic in the national park is planned and of course there is also time to take a swim and have a visit at the "Monastery Island of the Holy Maria." Then the ship takes us to Korcula town where we can stroll through the old town with its fishbone-like alleys.

Day 5: Korcula Island (43 miles/68 km; 3,930 ft/1,200 m altitude difference)
The peacefulness and remoteness of luscious gardens with large cypresses dominate the appearance of perhaps the most beautiful Dalmatian island. Today’s bike route is physical demanding and leads us first sometimes on asphalted and sometimes on unpaved roads with fantastic panoramic views to Brna, which is located in the southwestern part of the island. There we have time to enjoy our packed lunch and swim. Later on, we reach the village of Blato which, like Rome, was built on 7 hills and finally we arrive in Vela Luka.

Day 6: Hvar Island (17-22 miles/28-35 km; 2,460 + 1,640 ft/750 + 500 m altitude difference)
After arriving in Hvar, we take an interesting tour around the town, across the large Renaissance square which is lined with the cathedral and many late gothic palaces. Today’s first cycle route leads us on unpaved roads up to the pass and using a technical challenging downhill to Stari Grad. The destinations for the afternoon tour are the harbors of Jelsa and Vrboska which invite us to have an extended break or we explore the villages in the center of the island on secret gravel roads. Afterwards, we return to Stari Grad which has become a Mecca for artists and art lovers in the past few years.

Day 7: Šolta Island (12 miles/20 km; 1,150 ft/350 m altitude difference)
After crossing to Stomorska on the island of Šolta, we commence our last cycle tour. Walled fields, numerous olive groves, locust bean and fig trees line the roads. The herb smells of lavender and rosemary will accompany us along our tour on this island. In Maslinica we load the bikes onto the ship and enjoy our last crossing back to Trogir where, if time permits, we can take a tour of the old town which is a World Heritage site. The last evening aboard takes place traditionally and includes the communal dinner and a last get-together in a cosy atmosphere with crew and tour guides.

Day 8: Disembarkment
After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia.

Changes
We reserve the right to make changes to the planned route due to changing wind and weather conditions, and where required by organizational necessities.

Daily Program: Self-guided

Dates: Guided

Dates: Self-guided

Route Map: Guided

Route Map: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Kapetan Jure
Apr 7, 14, 21; May 5, 19; Jun 2, 16; Sep 15, 29; Oct 6 and 27, 2012 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, lower deck (1 person/1 cabin) €300 Single cabin supplement, upper deck (1 person/1 cabin) €400 Upper deck surcharge (per person) €50 Tour package for children up to 18 €668 Bike rentals Mountain bike, 24-speed €70 Mountain bike, 27-speed €140 Equipment provided with all rentals €0

Adonis
May 12, 19; Sep 22; Oct 13, 2012 When you book, please enter the citizenship of each person in the "Comments" section of the booking form.
Per person, double occupancy €870 Single cabin supplement, lower deck (1 person/1 cabin) €300 Single cabin supplement, upper deck (1 person/1 cabin) €400 Upper deck surcharge (per person) €50 Tour package for children up to 18 €653 Tour package, third person (regardless of age) €435 Bike rentals Mountain bike, 24-speed €70 Mountain bike, 27-speed €140 Equipment included free with all rentals €0

Romantica
April 28, 2012 When you book, please enter the citizenship of each person in the "Comments" section of the booking form.
Per person, double occupancy €1020 Single cabin supplement, upper deck (1 person/1 cabin) €400 Single cabin supplement, lower deck (1 person/1 cabin) €300 Upper deck surcharge (per person) €50 Tour package for children up to 18 €765 Bike rentals Mountain bike, 24-speed €70 Mountain bike, 27-speed €140 Equipment included free with all rentals €0

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Included Services: Guided

• 8-day-trip on a motor yacht with a crew of four
• 7 nights in a double cabin below deck with shower/toilet 
• 7 x full board on the ship )lunch can be possibly taken as picnic)
• English-speaking tour guide
• 7 guided bike tours as described in itinerary
• Bed linen and towels
• Entrance fees for National Park of Mljet
• Overview maps for the daily tours on board

Included Services: Self-guided

Boats: Guided

Most of our ships are traditional motor powered sailing yachts. They are not luxury steamers, but rather boats with a lot of charm and style. Their owners, who frequently also captain the boats at the same time, may have completed some additional modifications to their ships over the winter. That is why the descriptions of the boats may no longer be completely accurate.

If for whatever reason one of the ships we chartered would be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances, the tour operator will arrange a worthy replacement and will duly informthe participants about this change. You will find the name of your ship on your booking confirmation.

Some of our boats are equipped with sails. They are an impressive adornment recalling old tradition. Sailing is a unique experience for many guests. If weather conditions are good the captains may hoist the sails once a week. However, sailing is slow and in order to make quick progress the captain will usually rely on the engine.

Kapetan Jure ship (shower/toilet in each cabin)
With more than 100 tours in the last six years, the Kapetan Jure has written Islandhopping history. Captain Anton is a legend in Islandhopping circles. Contagiously cheerful and always ready for a chat, he has become especially dear to many of our guests. Anton comes from an old seafaring family from Krilo, south of Split. His father was already captain of a yacht and it is Anton‘s wish that his son will follow in his footsteps too.

Anton's love to the sea and seafaring is reflected in many details on the ship. The spacious saloon is decorated with shells, amphorae and displays of miniature nautical knots and a mermaid at the bow protects the ship and the passengers. The crew of Anton‘s sparkling clean ship is very experienced, always friendly and helpful and makes it easy to feel right at home on this boat.

Adonis ship (shower/toilet in each cabin)
The brilliant white hull of the Adonis makes it stand out amongst the most motor sailors in Croatia. With captain and owner Tihomir and his crew you are in the best hands.

When it comes to showing you the most beautiful bays, Tihomir is the proven expert because he knows the waters of the Dalmatian Coast like the back of his hand. Tihomir rebuilt the ship for cruising in 2002/2003/2010 and each of the ten guest cabins was furnished with a shower and a toilet.  100 square meters sundeck offer enough space for sunbathing and relaxing. A favorite place of many guests is the shaded outside table for dining al fresco and where many hundred postcards have been written during innumerable crossings. The cuisine of this charming ship is famous. Many of our guests are amazed about the delicious varied meals prepared in such a small galley. They are served at a table decorated with loving care.

Premium ship Romantica (all cabins with shower/toilet)
The Romantica of Captain Jure was launched in May 2007. The ship is 105 ft. long and 25 ft. wide, and it possesses a solid structural steelwork, which, as the name says, connects romance with modern trend and functionally. To the elegant appearance of his ship Captain Jure pays a lot of attention: 17 comfortably equipped cabins with a size of 30-32 sq ft. also offer sufficient area to larger groups to accommodation. The generous cabins feature elevated equipment. The far sundeck offers couch mats for sunbathing and relaxing. A characteristic of the ship is a platform at the stern of the boat, from which you can take a bath in the sea in a very comfortable way.

Cabins
The cabins are equipped simply and functionally and have private baths with shower and toilet on all of our boats. There is enough space for sleeping and storing your luggage. 

Due to the shape of the ship‘s hull the size of the cabins may vary. Price differentiations are only made with respect to "above deck" and "below deck" cabins. Cabin allotments are the responsibility of the tour operator and cannot be influenced by guests or tour guides. If you are sensitive to noise (especially in unfamiliar surroundings), we recommend the use of noise-reducing products. Insulation is not comparable to houses.

Electricity and water on board 
Electricity and water are of course provided on board but not in unlimited amounts. 
The water tanks are filled according to the number of people on board. There is enough water available for washing and showers even if the tanks cannot be refilled for several days. However, we presuppose that all passengers use this valuable resource sparingly. The ships also use a central heater for the showers. This also means that there is only enough warm water if people use the showers only for as long as it is really necessary (for example: turn off the water while soaping up).  

The boat uses a 220 V generator which is not run constantly - amongst other reasons in order to keep the peace at night.

The power supply on board is accessible with Euro-wall-sockets (as customary in Germany). Guests from UK and other countries with different socket systems are kindly requested to bring their own appropriate adaptors.

Sleeping on deck
Many guests feel that spending a night outside in the fresh air is a unique experience. There is enough space on the deck for that purpose. However you should bring your own sleeping bag and an insulated mat, as it is not permitted to take the mattresses and sheets out of the cabins.

Catering on board
Meals included in the price of the tour consist of full-board. The food served on board is typically Mediterranean and higher nutritional demands of bikers are taken into account. There is an option for full-board or half-board.

Breakfast on board generally includes at least bread, butter, cheese, ham, coffee and tea.  For lunch, the chef generally serves light fish dishes or vegetarian meals.  For dinner, there are usually fish or meat dishes.          

If you wish to eat vegetarian food or have distinctly different eating habits, please inform us in time before your arrival. Please keep in mind that special food requirements cannot always be met in all details. 

Beverages
The saloon on the ship is a restaurant, lounge, and bar all in one. Here you can always get cool drinks – with or without alcohol. Generally, the crew keeps track of your drinks in a list that is tallied up for payment at the end of the trip. Naturally the drinks on board are slightly more expensive than in the Supermarket around the corner but after all you are in a small  "floating restaurant."  Just as in every bar or restaurant it is not allowed to bring your own drinks on board. For bottled mineral water (without fizz), a flat rate of 20,00 euros per person/week is charged. Children under 18 pay 10,00 euros per person/week. This flat rate includes all water consumed on board and on bike tours. Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages or coffee can be always be purchased on board. 

Local tax
At the end of the trip 20,00 euro are to be paid to the captain for the visitor's tax and local charges. For children under 18 years, you have to pay 10,00 euro for the visitor's tax and local charges.

Boats: Self-guided

Most of our ships are traditional motor powered sailing yachts. They are not luxury steamers, but rather boats with a lot of charm and style. Their owners, who frequently also captain the boats at the same time, may have completed some additional modifications to their ships over the winter. That is why the descriptions of the boats may no longer be completely accurate.

If for whatever reason one of the ships we chartered would be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances, the tour operator will arrange a worthy replacement and will duly informthe participants about this change. You will find the name of your ship on your booking confirmation.

Some of our boats are equipped with sails. They are an impressive adornment recalling old tradition. Sailing is a unique experience for many guests. If weather conditions are good the captains may hoist the sails once a week. However, sailing is slow and in order to make quick progress the captain will usually rely on the engine.

Kapetan Jure ship (shower/toilet in each cabin)
With more than 100 tours in the last six years, the Kapetan Jure has written Islandhopping history. Captain Anton is a legend in Islandhopping circles. Contagiously cheerful and always ready for a chat, he has become especially dear to many of our guests. Anton comes from an old seafaring family from Krilo, south of Split. His father was already captain of a yacht and it is Anton‘s wish that his son will follow in his footsteps too.

Anton's love to the sea and seafaring is reflected in many details on the ship. The spacious saloon is decorated with shells, amphorae and displays of miniature nautical knots and a mermaid at the bow protects the ship and the passengers. The crew of Anton‘s sparkling clean ship is very experienced, always friendly and helpful and makes it easy to feel right at home on this boat.

Adonis ship (shower/toilet in each cabin)
The brilliant white hull of the Adonis makes it stand out amongst the most motor sailors in Croatia. With captain and owner Tihomir and his crew you are in the best hands.

When it comes to showing you the most beautiful bays, Tihomir is the proven expert because he knows the waters of the Dalmatian Coast like the back of his hand. Tihomir rebuilt the ship for cruising in 2002/2003/2010 and each of the ten guest cabins was furnished with a shower and a toilet.  100 square meters sundeck offer enough space for sunbathing and relaxing. A favorite place of many guests is the shaded outside table for dining al fresco and where many hundred postcards have been written during innumerable crossings. The cuisine of this charming ship is famous. Many of our guests are amazed about the delicious varied meals prepared in such a small galley. They are served at a table decorated with loving care.

Premium ship Romantica (all cabins with shower/toilet)
The Romantica of Captain Jure was launched in May 2007. The ship is 105 ft. long and 25 ft. wide, and it possesses a solid structural steelwork, which, as the name says, connects romance with modern trend and functionally. To the elegant appearance of his ship Captain Jure pays a lot of attention: 17 comfortably equipped cabins with a size of 30-32 sq ft. also offer sufficient area to larger groups to accommodation. The generous cabins feature elevated equipment. The far sundeck offers couch mats for sunbathing and relaxing. A characteristic of the ship is a platform at the stern of the boat, from which you can take a bath in the sea in a very comfortable way.

Cabins
The cabins are equipped simply and functionally and have private baths with shower and toilet on all of our boats. There is enough space for sleeping and storing your luggage. 

Due to the shape of the ship‘s hull the size of the cabins may vary. Price differentiations are only made with respect to "above deck" and "below deck" cabins. Cabin allotments are the responsibility of the tour operator and cannot be influenced by guests or tour guides. If you are sensitive to noise (especially in unfamiliar surroundings), we recommend the use of noise-reducing products. Insulation is not comparable to houses.

Electricity and water on board 
Electricity and water are of course provided on board but not in unlimited amounts. 
The water tanks are filled according to the number of people on board. There is enough water available for washing and showers even if the tanks cannot be refilled for several days. However, we presuppose that all passengers use this valuable resource sparingly. The ships also use a central heater for the showers. This also means that there is only enough warm water if people use the showers only for as long as it is really necessary (for example: turn off the water while soaping up).  

The boat uses a 220 V generator which is not run constantly - amongst other reasons in order to keep the peace at night.

The power supply on board is accessible with Euro-wall-sockets (as customary in Germany). Guests from UK and other countries with different socket systems are kindly requested to bring their own appropriate adaptors.

Sleeping on deck
Many guests feel that spending a night outside in the fresh air is a unique experience. There is enough space on the deck for that purpose. However you should bring your own sleeping bag and an insulated mat, as it is not permitted to take the mattresses and sheets out of the cabins.

Catering on board
Meals included in the price of the tour consist of full-board. The food served on board is typically Mediterranean and higher nutritional demands of bikers are taken into account. There is an option for full-board or half-board.

Breakfast on board generally includes at least bread, butter, cheese, ham, coffee and tea.  For lunch, the chef generally serves light fish dishes or vegetarian meals.  For dinner, there are usually fish or meat dishes.          

If you wish to eat vegetarian food or have distinctly different eating habits, please inform us in time before your arrival. Please keep in mind that special food requirements cannot always be met in all details. 

Beverages
The saloon on the ship is a restaurant, lounge, and bar all in one. Here you can always get cool drinks – with or without alcohol. Generally, the crew keeps track of your drinks in a list that is tallied up for payment at the end of the trip. Naturally the drinks on board are slightly more expensive than in the Supermarket around the corner but after all you are in a small  "floating restaurant."  Just as in every bar or restaurant it is not allowed to bring your own drinks on board. For bottled mineral water (without fizz), a flat rate of 20,00 euros per person/week is charged. Children under 18 pay 10,00 euros per person/week. This flat rate includes all water consumed on board and on bike tours. Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages or coffee can be always be purchased on board. 

Local tax
At the end of the trip 20,00 euro are to be paid to the captain for the visitor's tax and local charges. For children under 18 years, you have to pay 10,00 euro for the visitor's tax and local charges.

Bike Rentals: Guided

Hardtail mountain bike, Trek 4300
If you have reserved a rental bike you receive a 24-gear aluminium mountain bike on arrival. Our 24-gear hardtail mountain bikes of the brand Trek 4300 are equipped with an ergonomic formed aluminium frame (5 different sizes available from 16" to 24"/155 cm - 210 cm height), front suspension, puncture proof Bontrager LT3 studs, skid proof handlebar, Wellgo-Pedals, precise derailleur of the brand Shimano Alivio/Altus and handy Shimano V-Brakes. Additional basic configurations are a bottle cage and a kickstand of the brand Hebie. The hardtail mountain bikes can be rented for 70 euro / week.

Full suspension (fully) cube ams comp or Trek fuel ex8
These bikes are powerful up the mountain, agile, handy on single tracks and dependable on downhill sections. Hydroforming adds stiffness and less weight to the frame while 100mm (130mm for Trek) of travel keep the wheels on the ground as well as ensuring recreation and comfort. There are Size Tuned Kinematic in the back and it has Rock Shox Reba SL with Remote. Lockout in front will assure this one does not leave Mother Earth – unless you want it to! Whatever the planet throws at you – the AMS Comp is prepared! The use of a fully costs 140 euro per week. 

Because there are only a few fullies available you are kindly requested to make a reservation before arrival. 

In order to supply you with the bicycle that fits you we need to know how tall you are. Should you not have given us this information along with your booking we kindly ask you to pass it on to our office team. The use of for hydration packs is highly recommended on our mountain bike tours! Should you not want to be without your own saddle (without the post) or your own click pedal, please bring them with you and let your tour guide attach them to your rental bicycle.

We kindly ask you in your own interest to take good care of the hired bicycle during the trip and to ensure that the bicycle is always safely placed and protected from accidents (e.g. falling into saltwater). Please keep in mind that you will have to pay compensation for any damage your cause and that this is not covered by the rental fee.

Obligatory safety helmets
In order to guarantee optimum protection, we request that you bring your own helmet and - for your own safety - wear it on all bike tours. We deliberately do not supply rental helmets because only a well-fitting helmet can offer a certain amount of protection.

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

Hardtail mountain bike, Trek 4300
If you have reserved a rental bike you receive a 24-gear aluminium mountain bike on arrival. Our 24-gear hardtail mountain bikes of the brand Trek 4300 are equipped with an ergonomic formed aluminium frame (5 different sizes available from 16" to 24"/155 cm - 210 cm height), front suspension, puncture proof Bontrager LT3 studs, skid proof handlebar, Wellgo-Pedals, precise derailleur of the brand Shimano Alivio/Altus and handy Shimano V-Brakes. Additional basic configurations are a bottle cage and a kickstand of the brand Hebie. The hardtail mountain bikes can be rented for 70 euro / week.

Full suspension (fully) cube ams comp or Trek fuel ex8
These bikes are powerful up the mountain, agile, handy on single tracks and dependable on downhill sections. Hydroforming adds stiffness and less weight to the frame while 100mm (130mm for Trek) of travel keep the wheels on the ground as well as ensuring recreation and comfort. There are Size Tuned Kinematic in the back and it has Rock Shox Reba SL with Remote. Lockout in front will assure this one does not leave Mother Earth – unless you want it to! Whatever the planet throws at you – the AMS Comp is prepared! The use of a fully costs 140 euro per week. 

Because there are only a few fullies available you are kindly requested to make a reservation before arrival. 

In order to supply you with the bicycle that fits you we need to know how tall you are. Should you not have given us this information along with your booking we kindly ask you to pass it on to our office team. The use of for hydration packs is highly recommended on our mountain bike tours! Should you not want to be without your own saddle (without the post) or your own click pedal, please bring them with you and let your tour guide attach them to your rental bicycle.

We kindly ask you in your own interest to take good care of the hired bicycle during the trip and to ensure that the bicycle is always safely placed and protected from accidents (e.g. falling into saltwater). Please keep in mind that you will have to pay compensation for any damage your cause and that this is not covered by the rental fee.

Obligatory safety helmets
In order to guarantee optimum protection, we request that you bring your own helmet and - for your own safety - wear it on all bike tours. We deliberately do not supply rental helmets because only a well-fitting helmet can offer a certain amount of protection.

Surface and Terrain: Guided

We have rated the physical demands of this bicycling tour with level 2 – 3 because the region 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 12 to 27 mi. cover hilly or mountainous terrain and can be completed without time constraints. The routes can reach an altitude of 650 to 1300 meters. You will also come across some longer and rather steep climbs where pushing your bike is of course permitted. The roads are mostly asphalted and usually there is little traffic.

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 on the 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.

We generally believe that only children with a lot of cycling experience and in a good physical condition aged 15 years and older are able to master the bike tours with their own. Furthermore we offer bicycle rental only for people of 5 ft height or more. For smaller children bicycle seats are limited available (reservation required).

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

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

We have rated the physical demands of this bicycling tour with level 2 – 3 because the region 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 12 to 27 mi. cover hilly or mountainous terrain and can be completed without time constraints. The routes can reach an altitude of 650 to 1300 meters. You will also come across some longer and rather steep climbs where pushing your bike is of course permitted. The roads are mostly asphalted and usually there is little traffic.

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 on the 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.

We generally believe that only children with a lot of cycling experience and in a good physical condition aged 15 years and older are able to master the bike tours with their own. Furthermore we offer bicycle rental only for people of 5 ft height or more. For smaller children bicycle seats are limited 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: Split, Croatia
Nearest train station: Split, Croatia

Arriving by plane is the fastest, cheapest and most comfortable way to reach Trogir, as the nearest airport (Split Airport, "SPU") is situated at a distance of only 4 mi. from the town. Another possibility is Zadar airport.

Flights to Split
If there is no direct flight connection between your local airport and the Split Airport, it would probably be best to fly to an airport in Germany first (e.g. Frankfurt Airport, "FRA"). Hundreds of international flights are offered from most countries to Frankfurt Airport every day.

From the following German airports you can fly directly to Split with cheap flights that can be easily booked through the internet by your own:

Germanwings: www.germanwings.de

• Cologne/Bonn, Hannover
• Stuttgart, Leipzig
• Dortmund
• Hamburg
• Berlin (SFX) 

Airberlin: www. airberlin.de

• Nurnberg

Intersky: www.intersky.de

• Friedrichshafen (Lake Constance)

Easyjet: www.easyjet.com

• Geneva, Berlin (SxF)

Please try to book a flight that arrives at Split airport before 12 p.m. because the boat is departing from Trogir around 1 p.m.

Participants arriving on flights after or around 1 p.m. will as a general rule be required to travel directly to Split approx. 16 mi. by car), where the ship will meet them from around 4 p.m. onwards. This will mean you cannot participate in the small bike tour of approx. 16 mi. around Split. However, most of these participants will be able to enjoy a longer stay in Trogir on the day of departure. The tour guides will arrange a safe place for the luggage storage in a hotel at the harbor.

Transfers between the airport and ship
For the transfer from Split airport to the boat we recommend to take a taxi (destination: harbor of Trogir, approximately 20 euro).

From Zadar airport we offer a group transfer for you. The transfer to the ship and back to the airport at the end of the trip will cost 30 euro/person/way. The transfers have to be paid with the booking.  The prices are only valid on embarkation and disembarkation days and from a minimum participant number of 6 people on otherwise we will let you know the transfer price on request.

For all group transfers, a reservation is required. For the organization please indicate your exact flight numbers and arrival times.

How To Get There: Self-guided

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

Arriving by plane is the fastest, cheapest and most comfortable way to reach Trogir, as the nearest airport (Split Airport, "SPU") is situated at a distance of only 4 mi. from the town. Another possibility is Zadar airport.

Flights to Split
If there is no direct flight connection between your local airport and the Split Airport, it would probably be best to fly to an airport in Germany first (e.g. Frankfurt Airport, "FRA"). Hundreds of international flights are offered from most countries to Frankfurt Airport every day.

From the following German airports you can fly directly to Split with cheap flights that can be easily booked through the internet by your own:

Germanwings: www.germanwings.de

• Cologne/Bonn, Hannover
• Stuttgart, Leipzig
• Dortmund
• Hamburg
• Berlin (SFX) 

Airberlin: www. airberlin.de

• Nurnberg

Intersky: www.intersky.de

• Friedrichshafen (Lake Constance)

Easyjet: www.easyjet.com

• Geneva, Berlin (SxF)

Please try to book a flight that arrives at Split airport before 12 p.m. because the boat is departing from Trogir around 1 p.m.

Participants arriving on flights after or around 1 p.m. will as a general rule be required to travel directly to Split approx. 16 mi. by car), where the ship will meet them from around 4 p.m. onwards. This will mean you cannot participate in the small bike tour of approx. 16 mi. around Split. However, most of these participants will be able to enjoy a longer stay in Trogir on the day of departure. The tour guides will arrange a safe place for the luggage storage in a hotel at the harbor.

Transfers between the airport and ship
For the transfer from Split airport to the boat we recommend to take a taxi (destination: harbor of Trogir, approximately 20 euro).

From Zadar airport we offer a group transfer for you. The transfer to the ship and back to the airport at the end of the trip will cost 30 euro/person/way. The transfers have to be paid with the booking.  The prices are only valid on embarkation and disembarkation days and from a minimum participant number of 6 people on otherwise we will let you know the transfer price on request.

For all group transfers, a reservation is required. For the organization please indicate your exact flight numbers and arrival times.

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."

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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