Islandhopping Cycling Tours Road Bike & Boat Training Camp Kvarner Bay | Guided bike tours in Croatia
Route from Zadar / to Zadar Duration 8 days / 7 nights Distance ca. 520 kmca. 6,600 hm Level 2- 3 Level 2- 3 Moderate to demanding road bike tours suitable for islandhoppers with a high level of fitness and good riding technique. Tours lead through hilly to mountainous terrain with a number of steeper climbs (30-120km and 500-1,700 elevation meters per day). Share via ... E-Mail Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Copy Link
Road bike training camp and holiday all in one Would you like to indulge your passion for road biking with like-minded people, discover a beautiful piece of Croatia and treat yourself to the luxury of hopping from island to island by boat? Do you want to get fit for the start of the season? Would you like to improve your riding technique under the guidance of professionals? Then this road bike training camp through the north of Croatia is perfect for you! Experience the charm of the Kvarner archipelago with your ship as a floating home and your bike to keep you active. A dream-like, diverse island world awaits, protected by the mighty Velebit Mountains in the East and the Istrian peninsular in the North West. Train during the day and enjoy the peace of the idyllic harbours in the evening. TO NOTE: This trip is already updated for the 2023 season.Itinerary, prices and services may vary compared to 2022 Book Now Highlights Culture: A stroll through the cities of Zadar and Rab Nature: A tour around the Vraner Lake, the largest freshwater reservoir in Croatia Activity: Take a healthy mud bath in the Bay of Soline on the Island of Krk Culinary: Try the aromatic sheep’s cheese on the island of Pag or the famous Raber cake on Rab Souvenir: The golden Zhlatina white wine from the island of Krk is a great treat!
Itinerary Accommodation Rental Bikes Dates & Prices Journey Extended Stay Things to note Itinerary Dugi Otok Murter Cres Rab Krk Pag Lošinj Molat Šibenik Skradin Zadar Božava Sali Rijeka Omišalj Porozina Lubenice Cres Poljica Biograd Slanica Tisno Veli Rat Veli Lošinj Mali Lošinj Pag Kolan Novalija Lun Osor Rab Lopar Stara Baska Vrbnik Klimno Krk Rijeka Bosnia- Hercegovina Croatia Slovenia Monte- negro Airport Rijeka National Park Kornati MEDITERRANEAN National Park Krka Airport Zadar National Park Kornati Bosnia- Hercegovina Croatia Slovenia Monte- negro Airport Rijeka Airport Zadar MEDITERRANEAN National Park Krka 1st Day Island of Krk – Island of Cres(aprx. 25 km, aprx. 500 m of elevation) Individual arrival in Omišalj on the island of Krk. Check in on the ship from 1 pm. The boat leaves the harbour at 3 pm and takes us to Porozina, the ferry port on the island of Cres. From here we start our first cycling tour which leads us through the idyllic, mountain village of Predošcica and then on to the city of Cres. In the evening, your guide leads a walking tour through the old Venetian style town. 2nd Day Islands of Cres and Lošinj (aprx. 85 km, aprx. 1,450 m of elevation) Today’s tour takes us from Cres City to Lubenice and then on to Osor. This small artist town has been inhabited since Roman times and is connected to the island of Lošinj by a swing bridge. Here you can find out where the Croatia currency got its name. Next, we bike on to the picturesque port of Veli Lošinj; a small harbour with numerous fishing boats and the mighty Church of St. Anton. Here there is enough time for an ice cream and a coffee before we continue on to Mali Lošinj. 3rd Day Island of Dugi Otok (aprx. 55 km, aprx. 700 m of elevation) The herb island Dugi Otok is one of the highlights of this trip. We cross the entire island on a fantastic, almost car-free road. Incredible views of the island landscape and the deep, blue surrounding sea will not cease to amaze you. We begin today’s tour in Božava and make a very worthwhile detour to the lighthouse of Veli Rat on the northern most point of the island. We finish the day’s ride in the village of Sali, at the southernmost point of the island. In the afternoon, there is a further, optional tour to the Telašćica nature park. 4th Day Murter – Biograd – Zadar (aprx. 120 km, aprx. 1.000 m of elevation) Today we begin our tour from a lonely jetty on the island of Murter heading first towards Šibenik and then on to Skradin. Later, the tour takes us around Vrana Lake, Croatia’s largest freshwater reservoir, and on to Biograd. Here, our ship collects us to sail on towards Zadar in the afternoon, a city rich in both culture and historical heritage. In the evening, our guide gives a tour through the interesting old town of Zadar with its world-famous sea organ and “Greeting to the Sun”. 5th Day Zadar – Island of Pag – Island of Rab (aprx. 110 km, aprx. 1.000 m of elevation) From Zadar our bike tour takes us to Nin, whose history dates back to the Roman times. The old town, situated on an island, is home to the smallest cathedral in the world, the Church of the Holy Cross, built around 800 AD. Our tour then leads us on to the island of Pag, famous for its excellent cheese and saltpans. Already in the Roman times, salt was extracted here. Over the centuries, the people who lived here built numerous stone walls to protect them from the wind throughout the rugged yet charming landscape. The ship picks us up in Lun and we sail to the island of Rab, whose four famous bell towers characterize this beautiful city. 6th Day Islands of Rab and Krk (aprx. 25 km, aprx. 250 m of elevation) The island of Rab is one of the sunniest places in Europe. Today we begin by taking a relaxed tour to the town of Lopar which lies in the north of the island. Here, the ship awaits us to take us to the historical town of Krk, the capital of the island of the same name. Here we can unwind. In the afternoon, we have time to relax after the efforts of the previous days and recharge your batteries for tomorrow’s final tour. In the evening, our guide will offer a tour through the captivating old town with the impressive Frankopan Castle and the cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 7th Day Island of Krk (aprx. 100 km, aprx. 1,700 m of elevation) From Krk we cycle to Stara Baška and then across the island to Vrbnik; an old pirates nest perched on a clifftop overlooking the sea. While here, make sure not to miss the second narrowest street in the world! Our journey then continues through the interior of the island before we finally head back to the sea to Klimno, where the nearby Bay of Soline is the perfect spot for a healthy mud bath. Our last destination for the day is the harbour of Omišalj. Here we end our eventful journey with a final meal on board followed by an evening with crew, guests and tour guides. 8th Day Omišalj (Disembarkation) After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia. Accommodation Linda (Comfort) The wooden motor yacht, Linda, was reconstructed in 2006 especially for Islandhopping and all of our know-how was invested in the project. Wooden clad cabins, of which three are below deck and eleven above deck, as well as a spacious and functional saloon with wooden tables and upholstered benches give the Linda a homely atmosphere. The various decks provide a generous amount of space for the guests to relax on board. The sundeck is fitted with comfortable sunning mats so that the panoramic view from the top of the boat can be enjoyed to the fullest. Good weather offers the opportunity to set… Read More Rental Bikes Our Road Bikes Our cyclocross bikes can be ridden over a variety of terrain. These bikes run perfectly on smooth asphalt surfaces as well as on gravel trails. The frames are extremely robust while still light. The relatively wide tires provide good traction when cycling on loose surfaces. Cyclocross bikes allow for adventurous rides without compromise.… Read More Our E-Road Bikes Our e-road bikes combine all the advantages of a cyclocross road bike with the advances in e-mobility, providing reliable and gentle motor support over all terrains. A sophisticated drivetrain provides the cyclist with enough assistance without dominating the biking experience. The integrated ‘Enough Power’ and ‘Enough Energy’ concept is responsible for the even distribution of support. As the motor is located in the rear wheel hub, a frictionless riding experience is possible even when cycling without the support of the motor.… Read More Our Road Bikes Our E-Road Bikes Services, Dates & Prices Included services 8-day trip on a motorized yacht with crew 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower/toilet 7 x half board Guided road bike tours as described in the itinerary Overview-maps for the daily cycling tours (on board) Bed linen and towels English speaking tour guide Tourist taxes Not included in the basic tour price Journey to Omišalj/Krk Island Flat rate for bottled water, 25 euro (to be paid to the captain) Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain) Meals and beverages ashore Entrance fees to places of interest Tips for crew and tour guides Prices for Additional Optional Services 2023 Shared twin cabin Available on request Surcharge for a cabin above deck 150 euro/person Surcharge for a double cabin for single use below deck(limited) 400 euro Surcharge for a double cabin for single use above deck(limited) 600 euro Rental bike Road bike Cube or Orbea: 120 euro/week; E-road bike Orbea: 180 euro/week Insurance against theft and damage of the rental bike (not insured: grossly negligent damages) 20 euro/week A safe parking space (to be paid on-site to the tour guide) Motorcycle: 40 euro/week; Car up to 6 m in length: 60 euro/week; Vehicle longer than 6 m: 120 euro/week Collecting transfer from Rijeka train station to Omišalj (reservation requested; please note, that it is not possible to take your own bike in trains) Prices on request Transfer from/to Rijeka airport (on embarkation and disembarkation days only) Prices on request Collective transfer between Zagreb and Omisalj (on day of embarkation/disembarkation only; reservation required two weeks in advance, booking incl. complete transmission of flight details) 60 euro person/way 60 euro/bicycle/way Exclusive transfers Prices on request Additional night incl. breakfast in Omišalj Prices on request 2-day extension program Zagreb Prices see 'Extension Programs' Discounts Children up to age 16 receive a discount of 25 % on the basic tour price (not combinable with any other discount). With three persons sharing a cabin, we allow a 50 % discount on the basic tour price for the third person, regardless of age (not combinable with other discounts). When booking an above deck cabin, the above deck surcharge will not be charged for the third occupant. If you place your booking for a tour in 2023 by the 31.12.2022, you will receive a 5% Early-Bird discount on the tour base price (can be used in combination with the SEA-YOU-AGAIN discount). If this is your third or more Islandhopping tour booked directly with us, you will receive our 5% SEA-YOU-AGAIN discount for a tour in 2023 if you book it before the 31.12.2022 (can be used in combination with the Early-Bird discount). Time Period Tour Country Accommodation Route Availability Price from The final price is dependent on the type of cabin, the number of guests staying in the cabin and any additional services booked. April 2023 14.04. Comfirmed departure. 14.04. – 21.04. Road Bike & Boat Kvarner Bay Road Bike Croatia Linda Omisalj bis Omisalj available 990,00 € To Booking
