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Croatia: National Parks and islands of Dalmatia

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Croatia: National Parks and islands of Dalmatia

Highlights of this tour

Croatia has a beautiful coast with thousands of islands, reefs and bays. Numerous romantic ruins, charming hills, countless natural beauties are waiting to be discovered. The National Parks of Dalmatia bicycle cruise is one of our easiest tour. We invite you to spend a week by boat and bike between the mainland and the islands. Delicious cuisine, beautiful sites, a friendly crew, and knowledgeable tour guides await your arrival. Starting in Trogir, we visit two National Parks as well as the islands of Central Dalmatia. Highlights of the tour include UNESCO […]

Croatia: National Parks Dalmatia Islands

Parks, Krka-waterfalls & Kornati Islands

140 km / 88 miles

Motoryachts with 34 to max. 36 passengers

Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 2 Difficulty level 2
Duration of the tour.
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8 days

About this tour

Croatia has a beautiful coast with thousands of islands, reefs and bays. Numerous romantic ruins, charming hills, countless natural beauties are waiting to be discovered.

The National Parks of Dalmatia bicycle cruise is one of our easiest tour. We invite you to spend a week by boat and bike between the mainland and the islands. Delicious cuisine, beautiful sites, a friendly crew, and knowledgeable tour guides await your arrival. Starting in Trogir, we visit two National Parks as well as the islands of Central Dalmatia.

Highlights of the tour include UNESCO protected old town of Trogir, Primošten, Šibenik, with its famous cathedral, and Zadar, as well as the National Park Krka-Waterfalls, and the Kornati Islands. On a romantic motor yacht, our floating accommodation for the week, we discover the charm of the Adriatic in this wonderful way.

Parallel to some of our National Parks of Dalmatia tour dates we are also offering the National Parks of Dalmatia PLUS tour with one of the first class ships. On this tour E-bike- rides are conducted parallel – the itinerary is similar. Therefore the PLUS tours would be the perfect alternative if the desired tour date on the regular tour is already fully booked or if you are looking for a tour on an even more luxury boat.

The ship – Your sailing hotel
In between cycling excursions, you cruise along with the ship, which travels to a new destination every day. You will sleep and have breakfast and 1 or 2 warm meals on board. Depending on the program, this will be lunch or dinner. The other meal is ashore (not included). It’s possible to spend a day on board if you like. There are rental bikes on board, but you can also bring your own if you mention it when booking.

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Day to day program

All distances are “approximate distances” of recommended bike tours.

The tour details are barring changes, a.o. as a result of nautical, technical or meteorological reasons. We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements. If necessary the tour will be operated in reverse.

Day 1: Trogir (Embarkation) – Rogoznica

Individual arrival either by car to Trogir or by plane to Split. After checking in on the motor yacht between 2 and 2:30 pm at Trogir your first cruise starts at 3 pm leading you to Rogoznica – a village on a small island which is connected to the mainland by a dam. Here you also spend our first night.

Day 2: Rogoznica – Primošten (aprx. 12 mi./20 km) | Primošten – Šibenik – Skradin 

In the morning we cycle from Rogoznica to Primošten. From there the boat takes us to the city of Šibenik to the spot where the Krka River flows into the Adriatic Sea. After visiting the famous cathedral and the lovely old town we set off again. On the cruise we pass the lower course of the river Krka following the river bend until we reach Skradin. In the port of the village we spend your night.

Day 3: National Park of Krka – Vodice (aprx. 12 mi./20 km) | 2024: (aprx. 22 mi./36 km)

The charming port of Skradin is today’s starting point for our excursion by boat and on foot to the most famous part of the Krka National Park with its unique waterfalls.
2023: In the early afternoon our boat takes you to the harbor of Vodice, a well-known holiday town on the Dalmatian mainland. Once we arrive, we enjoy an afternoon round tour in the surroundings of Vodice and visit some of the cultural remains of the region.
2024: After our excursion through this lush green wonderland, we enjoy lunch before setting off on our bicycles from Skradin to the well-known holiday town of Vodice. The boat will await our arrival and we will spend the night in Vodice.

Day 4: Vodice – Island of Murter – Nature Park Telašćica (aprx. 25 km/16 mi.)

In the morning we cycle from Vodice to Murter Island that is connected to the mainland by the lift bridge at Tisno. We pass the bridge and cycle along the water front, passing by two very old coastal villages, until we reach a small landing place from where the boat takes us on a cruise through the National Park Kornati, an archipelago in crystal clear water which is known for its rich aquatic realm. Our destination is the Nature Park Telašćica. In the evening a walk through the park leads us along the stunning cliffs of the island. A salt lake and a family of donkey also characterise the nature park and make for a wonderful location to spend a quiet night.

Day 5: Island of Dugi Otok (aprx. 17 mi. / 28 km) | Dugi Otok – Zadar

After breakfast we start our bike tour from the Telašćica Nature Park, along a virtually traffic-free, panoramic road across the island. During the ride we’re treated to countless unforgettable views of neighbouring islands, breaking through the deep blue sea. We meet the ship in Savar and board for a crossing to the city of Zadar, which for centuries was the political, cultural, and spiritual centre of Dalmatia. Once we arrive, there is the opportunity to take part in a walking tour during which you will find out all about this fascinating city while strolling through the winding alleys and the lively old town, characterised by 3,000 years of history. The night is spent in Zadar.

Day 6: Islands of Ugljan and Pašman – Primosten (aprx. 20 mi/33 km)

During breakfast the boat crosses to the island of Ugljan at the channel of Zadar. Today we have a lot of time to explore both of the islands Ugljan and Pašman by bicycle. They have been connected by a bridge. We cycle along the East Coast, always with beautiful views to the mainland and the ocean. After our bike tour, we sail back to the city of Primosten on the mainland. Here we can enjoy some time swimming and exploring the quaint sea-side village. The night is spent in Primosten.

Day 7: Island of Solta (aprx. 9 mi./15 km) | Solta – Trogir

In the morning our motor yacht takes us to the island of Solta. Olive and fig trees and farmland surround the streets. The spicy smell of rosemary will follow you throughout the whole tour around the silent island until we reach the village Grohote. During mid day our last cruise takes us back to Trogir. Here we have enough time to visit the UNESCO World Heritage old town. Our last dinner gives us time to reminisce on the week that past and to say goodbye to fellow travellers, the crew, and tour guides.

Day 8: Trogir (Disembarkation)

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

Good to know
  • Itinerary changes We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements. Sometimes the tour will be conducted in reverse order. You will find further details in your booking information package.
  • Language Due to our international audience all Islandhopping tours are conducted bilingually, in English and German.
  • Level 1 – 2 The bike routes require a basic level of fitness, which you should have acquired by occasional or daily cycling. The routes can reach an altitude of 328 ft. to 985 ft/100 to 300 meters. The daily routes of 9 to 22 mi./15 to 35 km will lead through hilly terrain and can be completed without time constraints. Participants will also need to master long and steep climbs, during which they are, however, also permitted to push their bicycles. The roads are mostly asphalted and there is little traffic outside of holiday periods. This tour is primarily a guided group tour. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bicycle-tour.
  • Group riding pace: On our regular cycling tours, the cyclists on regular bicycles determine the pace. We ask guests who have reserved an e-bike to be mindful of this and to acknowledge that the regular cyclists need time to rest and take longer to climb the hills. We thank you for your understanding.
  • Requirement to wear a helmet Helmets are mandatory on our bike tours. It is advised to bring your own, well fitted, helmet with you as our rental helmet numbers are limited (reservation required).
  • Bringing Children We believe that only children with a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 are able to master the cycle tours with their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.30 m (4.3 ft.) for hybrid bikes and 1.50 m (5 ft.) for e-bikes. In Croatia there is a helmet duty for all children up to age 16.
  • Catering The on-board chef is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one or two warm meals a day. Catering starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day. The catering consists of 2 x full board and 5 x half board.
  • Our ships Please do not forget that the ship is your hotel as well as a machine, which has to be maintained and operated – day and night. A certain level of noise is therefore inevitable. 

Prices & availability

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Prices & information

Pricing overview - 2024
Cabin type For Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4
Twin cabin below deck 2 pers. € 1490 € 1590 € 1690 € 1790 Twin cabin above deck 2 pers. € 1690 € 1790 € 1890 € 1990
Included in this tour
  • 8-day-trip on a motorized yacht with a crew
  • 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower/toilet
  • 2x full board and 5x half board
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Guided cycling tours and sightseeing as described in itinerary
  • Entrance fees of the National Parks (group visits only)
  • Bed linen and towels; fresh towels at mid-week
  • Daily cabin cleaning
  • Overview-maps for the daily tours on board
Excluded in this tour
  • Transfers to/from place of (dis)embarkation in Trogir (Croatia)
  • Taxi transfer from the airport of Split to the ship in Trogir (one way approx. €20) or public transport on main road in front of the airport
  • Flat rate for bottled water and tourist taxes €60 per person or for children up to age 16 €30 (to be paid to the captain)
  • Bicycle rental or E-bike rental
  • Personal insurances
  • Meals and beverages ashore
  • Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
  • Entrance fees & excursions
  • Tips for crew and tour-guides
  • SGR Insolvency protection
SGR Insolvency protection (mandatory consumer contribution SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme: € 5 per person - will be specified separately on the booking confirmation)
Bicycles/E-Bikes

All hybrid bicycles are reliable, low maintenance, aluminum frame bike in the suitable size. The hybrid bikes are equipped with 28 inch hollow chamber rims with puncture-proof touring tires, high-quality derailleur gears and break systems, a carrier and a sturdy bike stand, touring saddle as well as mudguards and a pannier rack.
Please be aware that these rental bikes are only available for participants that are taller than 1.50 m.

E-Bikes: high-quality pedelec, powered mainly by a Bosch motor capable of covering long distances, and characterized by their light weight and great components. Alternative drive systems may also be used.
Standard components of our e-bikes in varying frame sizes include, 28 inch hollow chamber rims with puncture-proof touring tires, high-quality derailleur gears and break systems, a carrier and a sturdy bike stand, touring saddle as well as mudguards and a pannier rack. We offer a trapeze frame for all guests up to 179 cm, and a diamond frame for people 180cm+.

Weight Limit of Clients Bicycles Brought on Board Please be aware, that we have a weight limit of 22 kg (48.5 lb), if you bring your own bicycle on board of one of our boats. This limit is important to protect the health of our guides/crew members, than they have to lift the bikes on board. If we consider it necessary, we will check the weight on site. If the weight limit is exceeded, we reserve the right to refuse taking the bike on board. It is not possible to bring your own E-Bike on board.

Additional options & information - 2024
  • Rental bike: 21-speed hybrid bike with bicycle bag: € 80
  • Rental E-Bike with 9-gear-hub-shifting with Ortlieb pannier: €225 (limited, on request);
  • Insurance against theft and damage of the 21-gear rental bicycle: €10/week or of the E-bike: €25/week(not insured: grossly negligent damages);

 

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SERVICES:

  • Shared twin cabin (on request);
  • Surcharge for a double cabin for single use below deck: €500 (on request, reservation required);
  • Surcharge for a double cabin for single use above deck: €700 (on request, reservation required);
  • A safe parking space: motorcycle: €40 /week; car up to 6 m in length: €70 /week, vehicle longer than 6 m: €120 /week (on request, to be paid on-site to the tour guide)
  • Exclusive transfers between Split airport and Trogir harbour: price on request (day of embarkation/disembarkation only)
  • Additional night (B&B) near/in Trogir: prices on request.


Requirement to wear a helmet 
Helmets are mandatory on our bike tours. It is advised to bring your own, well fitted, helmet with you as our rental helmet numbers are limited (reservation required).

Weight Limit of Bicycles Brought on Board
Please be aware, that we have a weight limit of 22 kg (48.5 lb), if you bring your own bicycle on board of one of our boats. This limit is important to protect the health of our guides/crew members, than they have to lift the bikes on board. It is not possible to bring your own E-Bikes.
If we consider it necessary, we will check the weight on site. If the weight limit is exceeded, we reserve the right to refuse taking the bike on board.

Participants
Minimum: 14
Maximum: 30+

Legal notice:
Boat Bike Tours is not the operator of this tour; this is a so called ‘partner tour’. Tour operator is: Inselhuepfen/Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH, Konstanz, Germany. Other conditions may apply to this tour: further details on request.



Reviews

based on 2 reviews on
28 Sep 2022

Pierre Laliberte

Fantastic trip with excellent guides. Food on board was fantastic. Great cycling through some very nice roads.

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 31 Oct 2022

Hi Pierre, Thank you so much for such a nice review and for taking the time to write it. We are glad you enjoyed your trip and wish to see you soon. Best Romy

24 Jun 2019

Sigurjon Baldursson

We were group of 12 people (6 couples). For us this was a trip where all crew members absolutly were performing fantastically and we are really happy to have had the opportunity to participate. Ivan our captain did have a great overview of the situation at any time, with a fantastic support from Miro and Marko. Our guieds, Lucija and Nikita did absolutely deliver a fantastic job securing all participants bicycleing through the great sceneries of Croatian landscape, and safely bring the whole group back to the boat. Zvonimir our bartender, did safe our lives from dehydration and starving with the great crew in kitchen Ivan and Bosiljka. Perfect combination of sailing, swimming, cyckling, history, eating, (drinking) and dancing. Again thanks to all the crew and guieds for a great time and fantastic service during our stay and we will definitely recommend Romantica and/or similar trips to our friends. Best regards from the Icelandic team.


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