Old town Rab, photo via flickr-the sea by the sea Mali Losinj, photo via flickr-Peter Denis Cox

Kvarner Bay Plus

Croatia Bike + Boat Tour

Discover the charm of  Kvarner Bay in the northern Adriatic Sea aboard the brand new deluxe boat, the Lora. The tour explores countless islands with crystal clear water, deeply fissured cliffs, picturesque beaches and numerous small bays. Each island you will discover  is different with its own unique history.

Skill Level

Moderate with e bike, difficult with hybrid bike

This tour requires a basic level of fitness acquired from steady cycling. The tours will traverse heights of between 200 and 500 m with daily distances ranging between 20 to 45 km through mountainous terrain. Tours can be completed without any time constraints. Participants will need to master long and steep climbs which present no problem with the use of the E bikes. Streets are mostly asphalted with little traffic. You can chose each day to cycle on your own with the maps and information provided or join the guided tour.

Where You’ll Stay

On board the brand new, comfort plus boat, the Lora.

What’s Included

  • 8 days/7 nights on a motor yacht with a 4 person crew
  • 7 x full board on the ship
  • Bed linens and towels
  • English speaking tour guide
  • 7 guided, cycling tours
  • 24-speed hybrid bicycle
  • Overview maps for the daily tours

What’s Not Included

  • Entrance fees to museums and national parks
  • Drinks on board
  • Tips for crew and tour guide
  • Taxi transfer from airport of Rijeka to the ship in Omišalj (€15 one way)
  • Visitor’s tax and local charges, €20 for adults and €10 for children up to 18 years (to be paid to the captain)

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TourBike + Boat
TypeGuided
SkillModerate–Difficult
Length8 days
From€1180
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Tour Dates

  • June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, and 21, 2012.

Tour Boats

Day-To-Day Itinerary

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  1. Arrival in Omišalj, 14 mi. (22 km)
  2. Island of Rab, 10-15 mi. (17-25 km)
  3. Island of Pag-Zadar, 22 mi. (35 km)
  4. Island of Dugi Otok, 28 mi. (45 km)
  5. Islands of Molat and Lošinj, 6-12 mi. (10-20 km)
  6. Islands of Lošinj and Cres, 28 mi. (45 km)
  7. Island of Krk, 28 mi. (45 km)
  8. Omišalj, end of tour after breakfast

*All distances are approximate. The above planned itinerary is subject to change due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, etc.

Day 1: Arrival in Omišalj, 14 mi. (22 km)
Upon your arrival in Omišalj, the cabins on the yacht will be ready for you at 11 am. The boat will depart at approximately 1 pm for Malinska, the starting point of the cycling tour. From Malinska, you will cycle to Krk, the lively capital of the island. It is one of the largest islands in the Adriatic sea.

Day 2: Island of Rab, 10-15 mi. (17-25 km)
In the morning, the ship will cross from Krk town to Lopar on Rab Island. From there, you will cycle through the northern part of the island to Rab town, the fortified capital of the island which was built in the Middle Ages. The four famous bell towers are the symbol of the adorned beauty of the town. Rab is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic and is covered in pine trees and beautiful sandy beaches. 

Day 3: Island of Pag-Zadar, 22 mi. (35 km)  
After a short cruise, the yacht will reach the island of Pag, with a landscape rich in fig and olive trees. Starting in Lun, you will cycle to Novalja and finally to Mandre, where the boat will take you to Zadar. An extensive walk through the lively city center will take you back 3,000 years. The town walls date back to the 16th century and contain numerous towers and a pair of entrance gates. A few highlights worth seeing in Zadar are its numerous historical churches including the Church of St. Donat which dates back to the 9th century and is unique due to its circular ground-plan. 

Day 4: Island of Dugi Otok, 28 mi. (45 km)
During breakfast, the ship will sail past many small islands to the "spice island", Dugi Otok. Today's destination is the natural park of Telašćica. You will have the opportunity to explore the landscape while walking along the impressive clifts of the island to Lake Mir. Today's bike tour offers many terrific views of the deep blue sea and the surrounding islands. After meeting the ship for lunch, you will cycle on to Božava and along the way make a slight detour to the lighthouse of Veli Rat. 

Day 5: Islands of Molat and Lošinj, 6-12 mi. (10-20 km)
A short cycling tour in the morning leads from Molat to Zapuntel where the boat awaits to take you to the Island of Lošinj. In the afternoon, you will cycle along the seaside to the south of Lošinj and visit the harbor of Veli Lošinj which is the location of the impressive church of Holy Anton. After a short tour, you return to Mali Lošinj where you will spend an unforgettable evening in a quaint music bar at the harbor. 

Day 6: Islands of Lošinj and Cres, 28 mi. (45 km)
This morning, you will cycle along a beautiful panoramic route to a swing bridge that leads to a canal built in Roman times. This canal leads to the Island of Cres. In the quaint and artistic town of Osor, you will board the boat for lunch. Before cycling further to Martinšćica, there will be an opportunity to go on a guided walk through Osor. From Martinšćica, the boat will sail to Cres and after dinner will be a short, guided walk through this old, Venetian town. 

Day 7: Island of Krk, 28 mi. (45 km)
After a long cruise in the morning to Malinska on the Island of Krk, you will cycle over the ridge of the island which is covered by fragrant machia to a valley of vineyards. You will then cycle to a small museum town of Vrbnik in the northeast. The town is built on a cliff that is 165-feet-high (50m) and surrounded by vineyards. This is the home of the famous white wine, Žlahtina.  The tour leads across the island through old villages and rich vegetation to Omišalj. On the way, you have a chance to swim in the bay of Soline. The last evening aboard provides a traditional dinner and an unforgettable last evening of the tour.

Day 8: Omišalj
End of tour after breakfast

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