National Parks of Dalmatia Plus

Croatia Bike + Boat Tour

Croatia has a beautiful, well-kept coasts with thousands of islands, reefs and bays. Numerous Roman ruins, charming hills and breathtaking beauty awaits you here.  Situated along the Adriatc Sea , Croatia stretches from the slopes of the alps, deep into the Pannonian Valley, to the banks of the Danube and Drava Rivers.

Come and spend a week on a ship cruising between the mainland and the sea.  We are so excited to be offering this tour and one other called Southern Dalmatia Plus that are especially designed for E- bikers. If you have always desired to cycle in Croatia but have worried about the mountainous terrain, you need worry no longer. You can experience Croatia and will conquer the hills almost effortlessly. You will not be denied the breathtaking views that these mountain climbs provide.  The E bikes used on these tours are top quality Swiss Flyers. Your accommodations for this cruise, the  Princess Diana,  was especially built for E- Bike tours. This ship is the biggest and most comfortable boat in the Island Hopping fleet.  It will be a pleasure to enjoy the islands and the  Dalmatian coast with this ship.  Regional cuisine and an exceptional crew with knowledgeable tour guides await.

Trogir can easily be reached via Split Airport. . You will discover the charm of the Adriatic in a very unique way. After a hearty breakfast, you cycle through history and culture and at midday meet the ship at a harbor for lunch. In the evening the ship will be waiting in the next harbor for you to dine as the sun sets, followed by a stroll through the historic harbor towns..

You will be enchanted with Croatia, land of a thousand islands!

Skill Level

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 12 to 28 mi. ( 20 to 45 k ) 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 to join the two tour guides and group.

Where You’ll Stay

The Princess Diana has been especially designed for E bike tours.

What’s Included

• 8 days/7 nights in accommodations in double cabin with a crew of four
• 7 x Full board
• English speaking tour guide
• 7 guided cycling tours as described in itinerary
• Bed linen and towels
• Daily cycling route maps
• Limited number of helmets available
• E bike with 8 gear hub shifting with pannier
• 21 speed hybrid bicycle also available for this tour (discount available, see pricing) with pannier

What’s Not Included

• Individual travel to embarkation point
• Visitor’s tax and local charges (€20 to be paid to the captain)
• Drinks on board (tally sheet is utilized)
• Taxi transfer from
• Bicycle Protection (€10 to €20/bike)

Tour Dates

• April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, September 8, September 22, October 6, and October 20, 2012.

Tour Boats

• Princess Diana

Day-To-Day Itinerary

1.       Trogir – Rogoznica,  9 mi. (15 km)
2.       Sibenik – Vodice – Biograd, 34 mi. (55 km)
3.       Pasman Islands and Ugljan – Zadar, 19 mi. (30 km)
4.       Molat & Dugi Otok Islands, 28 + 6 mi (45 + 10 km) Hike approximately 1 hour
5.       Murter – Vodice – Skradin, 17 + 21 mi.  (27 + 33 km)
6.       Round tour, Skradin – Krka Waterfalls – Zlarin Island,  19 + 6.2 mi. (31 + 10 km)
7.       Primosten – Trogir, 28 mi. (45 km)     
8.       Trogir, disembarkation.

*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:  Togir – Rogoznica,  9 mi. (15 km)
Individual arrival by car to Trogir or by plane to Split airport which is about 3 mi./5 km away from the harbor of Trogir.  After check in, departure will be at about 1 PM.  Lunch will be enjoyed during the crossing. Covered with pine forests that reach the sea, the island of Rogoznica  is a paradise.  You will also have opportunity for cycling along the wide bay and visit the the village of Rogoznica, a small fishermen's village, hidden in a deep bay well protected from the waves and open sea.

DAY 2: Sibenik – Vodice – Biograd, 34 mi. (55 km)
In the morning the boat will set off for Sibenik which is situated at the mouth of the Krka and Adria Rivers, positioned in the deep bay. It is one of the most naturally protected harbors on the Adriatic Coast. The atmosphere in Sibenik is youthful and lively. Little streets lead to attractive squares where modern shop windows blend with the ancient architecture. Well worth a visit is St. Jacob’s Cathedral built back to 1434, an important architectural Renaissance building in Croatia that is listed by Unesco World Heritage. The cathedral lies just underneath the fortress walls of the town in the old  town of Sibenik .

This cathedral was built  of lime stone and marble from the stone mason's Island of Brac in Croatia. The building itself was supervised by Juraj Dalmatinac and Nikola Firentinac, famous stone masters from Croatia.

After,  the tour continues by boat to Vodice where the cycle tour commences around the lake of Vrana, one of the biggest freshwater  reservoirs of Croatia. The final destination today is Biograd na moru. This picturesque town lies on a peninsula surrounded by modern marinas and a promenade from which spreads an unforgettable sight to the Pasman channel and little islands interspersed throughout. The sea is crystal clear here the beaches stretch along a beautiful paved promenade south of the city center, shaded by centuries old pine forests.

DAY 3: Pasman Islands and Ugljan – Zadar, 19 mi. (30 km)
During breakfast, the boat will cross to Tkon on the island of Pašman. Today, there is plenty of time to discover the two islands of Pašman and Ugljan which are now connected by a bridge. During the cycle along the east coast, you will be accompanied by beautiful views of the sea and the opposite mainland. From Preko on the island of Ugljan, the boat sails to Zadar. This city was once the political, cultural, and sacred center of Dalmatia. A tour guide will lead a stroll through the lively streets of the old town, with over 3000 years of rich history.

DAY 4: Molat and Dugi Otok Islands, 28 + 6 mi (45 + 10 km) Hike approximately 1 hour
In the morning, the boat will arrive at the very green island of Molat, which is well-known for its luscious vegetation. From Zapuntel, you will cycle across the small island to the main harbor of Molat, where the boat awaits for a sail to the spice island of Dugi Otok. Surrounded by pine trees, agaves, and tamarisk trees, the bay Božava is the starting point for a cycle tour on almost vehicle-free roads. The spectacular views of the deep, blue sea and the surrounding islands is impressive as you make your way along the panoramic road. Situated along the east coast of the island, there are several fishing villages. The boat may pick you up in one of these villages or you can cycle until you reach the deep gashed bay of Telašćica. The nature park of Telašćica, with its salt lake Mir, is worth a short hike in the afternoon that leads to a very impressive cliff line.

DAY 5:  Murter Island – Vodice – Skradin, 17 mi + 21 mi. (31 + 10 km)
The day will start with an unforgettable cruise through Kornati National Park, an island archipelago in crystal clear water, well known for its diverse underwater world. From Slanica on Murter Island, the tour will lead to the seaside resort fo Vodice. The boat awaits for lunch and then off again, cycling away from Vodice to Skradin, the gate to Krka National Park.

DAY 6:  Round tour, Skradin – Krka Waterfalls – Zlarin Island,  19 + 6.2 mi. (31 + 10 km)
After breakfast,  you will enjoy another cycle route from Skradin through the small national park of Krka, through forested valleys to Lake Visovac on the upper part of the Krka River. A stop for a swim will be welcomed and refreshing. On calm trails, pass smaller villages, you will return to Skradin. After lunch, it will be time to discover the unique natural waterfalls of the national park of the Krka Canyons. Later on the boat will pass over to the coral island of Zlarin.

DAY 7: Primosten – Trogir, 28 mi. (45 km)
In the morning, the boat will cruise to Primosten. From here, you will cycle through the hinterland passing small villages, all the way to Trogir. Along the way, there are many magical views of the town and the island of Čiovo that invite all visitors to stop for a short while and take pictures. The afternoon offers enough time for a stroll through the world cultural heritage old town of Trogir. After dinner, you will enjoy the last night of this eventful trip with the crew and tour guides.

DAY 8: Disembarkation at Trogir

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