Kvarner Bay Multi Adventure Tour
Croatia Bike + Boat Tours
A family friendly bike and boat tour in Kvarner Bay!
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Overview
This adventure cruise in the Kvarner bay is a tour especially designed for families, in a way that everyone can enjoy! Along with the planned activities in this week's itinerary, there is sufficient time for playing, fun, and spontaneity. This tour lives up to its name and offers cycling, walking, canoeing, swimming, or just relaxing on board. Each day gives you the option on what you'd like to experience. Explore the Kvarner Bay this way with all its scenic and architectural beauties.
On board there is a well-trained tour guide to give you tips, join you in the various activities, and also tell you a lot about the eventful history of Croatia.
Be sure to check out our other bike and boat tours in Croatia.
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Itinerary
2018 Itinerary:
Day 1: Omišalj (Embarkation) – Opatija
Day 2: Opatija – Rabac – Cres (aprox. 45 min. by foot, aprox. 7 mi./12 km by bicycle)
Day 3: Cres-Stadt – Osor – Mali Lošinj (aprox. 6 mi./10 km by bicycle/aprox. 1 h by foot)
Day 4: Mali Lošinj – Island of Rab (aprx. 8 mi./12 km by bicycle)
Day 5: Island of Rab: Rab town – Frkanj – Rab town
Day 6: Rab – Jablanac/Zavratnica – Krk Town (aprx. 2.5 h by foot)
Day 7: Island of Krk: Krk Town – Malinska – Njivice – Omišalj (aprx. 2 h by foot)
Day 8: Disembarkation in OmišaljDay 1: (Sun) Omišalj (Embarkation) – Opatija
Individual arrival to Omišalj, a quiet harbour town on the Island of Krk. If you get here early, take a dip in the Adriatic Sea or enjoy an ice cream in the ice cream shop located right next to the dock. After check-in between 2 and 2:30 pm, your ship will take you to Opatija on the Istrian peninsula. On the way, the boat stops so you can dive into the open sea for a bit. After your arrival in Opatija, the tour guide takes you for an interesting tour through the old town and the glamorous bathing resort.Day 2: (Mon) Opatija – Rabac – Cres (aprx. 45 min. by foot, aprx. 7 mi./12 km by bicycle)
In the morning, you will cross by boat along the Istrian peninsula all the way to Rabac. From here, you will take a walk to the Bike Center Rabac where you'll take a little ride. For our younger guests (5 to 12 years old), there will be a supervised bike lesson to get used to their bikes. After lunch, you will cross over to Cres Town on the island of Cres. After arrival, your guide will tell you all the secrets of the ancient town of Cres. Dinner and overnight stay.Day 3: (Tue) Cres-Stadt – Osor – Mali Lošinj (aprx. 6 mi./10 km by bicycle/aprx. 1 h by foot)
You start the day with a little bike ride to the close-by marina. You will return to the boat after a swim break and cross over to the lovely artists’ village of Osor, where you will take an exciting tour through it's 2000 years of history. The bay of Osor is very appealing with its crystal clear waters. Take a relaxing swim before returning to the boat and crossing to the seafaring and wellness destination, Mali Lošinj. Dinner and overnight stay.Day 4: (Wed) Mali Lošinj – Island of Rab (aprx. 8 mi./12 km by bicycle)
A relaxing morning bike ride takes you along a promenade with countless coves all the way to the Cikat Bay. You will return to Mali Lošinj after an extensive swim break. Stroll a while around the picturesque town until the ship departs at about 3 pm for the island of Rab. Overnight stay on anchor and Captains dinner.Day 5: (Thu) Island of Rab: Rab town – Frkanj – Rab town
A short crossing takes you to Rab island which is one of the sunniest places in Europe. Afterwards, you will bike to Frkanj beach where you have time to swim, take part in beach activities, and to have some lunch before returning to the ship. The town of Rab, the fortified capital of the island, was built in the Middle Ages on a wedge shaped headland and marks one of the highlights of the trip. The four famous bell towers are the symbol of the adorned beauty of the town. Join your guide, on a journey through the picturesque old town to round off the day.Day 6: (Fri) Rab – Jablanac/Zavratnica – Krk Town (aprx. 2.5 h by foot)
In the morning, you cross by boat to Jablanac on the Croatian mainland. From here, you can take a nice walk to the Zavratnica Fjord, one of Croatia’s many natural wonders. The crystal clear water is perfect for a swim before returning to the ship, which awaits you for lunch along with a crossing to Krk Town. If the weather permits, you will stop for a swim in a beautiful bay on the way to the capital. In the evening, the group will take a short tour through the Venetian influenced old town of Krk.Day 7: (Sat) Island of Krk: Krk Town – Malinska – Njivice – Omišalj (aprx. 2 h by foot)
After a crossing to Malinksa on the island of Krk, you will take a relaxing and beautiful walk along the sea front to Njivice. A transfer takes you afterwards to Biserujka grotto, which is a famous limestone cave. Take a look inside and venture into the underground chambers of Krk before another transfer takes you to the old town of Omišalj. Here, you will visit a local cheesery and explore the surroundings until returning to the ship at 5 pm. In the evening, an eventful week comes to an end with a cozy farewell dinner on board.Day 8: (Sun) Omišalj (Disembarkation)
After breakfast disembarkation until 9am and individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia.Looking for more? View all of our featured bike and barge tours, or view our full list of bike trips.
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Boats & Bikes
Aboard the Comfort Plus ship, the Andela Lora.
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Andela Lora
Deluxe Class Motor Yacht
We had the exciting opportunity to follow this boat through from construction to launching. The Andela Lora is an elegant boat launched in June of 2012 and is one of the largest of the Croatian fleet at 131 feet long and 28 feet wide. The friendly crew will always make sure that you have the most comfortable and relaxing journey on board! Read More
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- 8 days / 7 nights accommodations
- 4 x full board and 3 x half board
- Bed linens and towels
- 21 speed standard touring bicycle
- Guided walks and bicycle tours as described in itinerary
- English speaking tour guide
- Arrival day transfer from Zagreb Airport (12:15 PM) or Zagreb Center (11:30 AM) to boat in Omisalj (2 hours). Departure day transfer from boat in Omisalj to Zagreb at 8am. ADVANCE RESERVATION REQUIRED (please provide flight schedule)
What’s Not Included
- Visitor’s tax, local charges, and unlimited water on board and during cycling: €40 (€20 for children 16 and under) to be paid on board
- Drinks on board (tally sheet, to be paid to the Captain)
- Gratuities for tour guides and crew
- Possible taxi or bus transfers during the trip
- Entrance fees to churches, museums, and National Parks
- Meals and drinks ashore
- Wake board adventure on Krk Island (to be paid on site)
- 3-Day or 2-Day Pre-Tour Extension (see Extra Stay below, pricing listed on the right under extra options)
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
2018 Dates
July 15, July 22, and August 12, 2018
2019 Dates
Not being offered in 2019.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2018
Twin/double cabin: $ 2151 £ 1103 $ 2,057 € 1250 Ft 484078 kr 184626 ₪ 4657 ¥ 236099 Mex$ 26071 NZ$ 2509 kr 14554 zł 5378 S$ 1915 kr 13524 CHF 1170 $ 1,505
Surcharge for above deck cabin: $ 258 £ 132 $ 247 € 150 Ft 58089 kr 22155 ₪ 559 ¥ 28332 Mex$ 3129 NZ$ 301 kr 1746 zł 645 S$ 230 kr 1623 CHF 140 $ 181
Surcharge single cabin below deck: $ 861 £ 441 $ 823 € 500 Ft 193631 kr 73851 ₪ 1863 ¥ 94440 Mex$ 10429 NZ$ 1004 kr 5821 zł 2151 S$ 766 kr 5409 CHF 468 $ 602
Surcharge single cabin on deck: $ 1205 £ 617 $ 1,152 € 700 Ft 271084 kr 103391 ₪ 2608 ¥ 132216 Mex$ 14600 NZ$ 1405 kr 8150 zł 3012 S$ 1073 kr 7573 CHF 655 $ 843
Collective transfer to/from Zagreb (per person, per way): $ 34 £ 18 $ 33 € 20 Ft 7745 kr 2954 ₪ 75 ¥ 3778 Mex$ 417 NZ$ 40 kr 233 zł 86 S$ 31 kr 216 CHF 19 $ 24
Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 138 £ 71 $ 132 € 80 Ft 30981 kr 11816 ₪ 298 ¥ 15110 Mex$ 1669 NZ$ 161 kr 931 zł 344 S$ 123 kr 866 CHF 75 $ 96
Bicycle protection, Standard bike: $ 17 £ 9 $ 16 € 10 Ft 3873 kr 1477 ₪ 37 ¥ 1889 Mex$ 209 NZ$ 20 kr 116 zł 43 S$ 15 kr 108 CHF 9 $ 12
Bicycle protection, Electric bike: $ 34 £ 18 $ 33 € 20 Ft 7745 kr 2954 ₪ 75 ¥ 3778 Mex$ 417 NZ$ 40 kr 233 zł 86 S$ 31 kr 216 CHF 19 $ 24
Additional night incl. breakfast in Omišalj: on request
Transfer from/to Rijeka Airport on embarkation/disembarkation, each way: $ 26 £ 13 $ 25 € 15 Ft 5809 kr 2216 ₪ 56 ¥ 2833 Mex$ 313 NZ$ 30 kr 175 zł 65 S$ 23 kr 162 CHF 14 $ 18
3-Day Extension
3 star double room: $ 843 £ 432 $ 806 € 490 Ft 189759 kr 72374 ₪ 1825 ¥ 92551 Mex$ 10220 NZ$ 984 kr 5705 zł 2108 S$ 751 kr 5301 CHF 459 $ 590
3 star double room (no transfer): $ 499 £ 256 $ 477 € 290 Ft 112306 kr 42833 ₪ 1080 ¥ 54775 Mex$ 6049 NZ$ 582 kr 3376 zł 1248 S$ 444 kr 3137 CHF 271 $ 349
Single room: $ 1015 £ 520 $ 971 € 590 Ft 228485 kr 87144 ₪ 2198 ¥ 111439 Mex$ 12306 NZ$ 1184 kr 6869 zł 2539 S$ 904 kr 6383 CHF 552 $ 710
4 star double room: $ 1015 £ 520 $ 971 € 590 Ft 228485 kr 87144 ₪ 2198 ¥ 111439 Mex$ 12306 NZ$ 1184 kr 6869 zł 2539 S$ 904 kr 6383 CHF 552 $ 710
Single room: $ 1274 £ 653 $ 1,218 € 740 Ft 286574 kr 109299 ₪ 2757 ¥ 139771 Mex$ 15434 NZ$ 1485 kr 8616 zł 3184 S$ 1134 kr 8006 CHF 692 $ 891
2-Day Extension
3 star double room: $ 430 £ 221 $ 411 € 250 Ft 96816 kr 36925 ₪ 931 ¥ 47220 Mex$ 5214 NZ$ 502 kr 2911 zł 1076 S$ 383 kr 2705 CHF 234 $ 301
3 star double room (no transfer): $ 310 £ 159 $ 296 € 180 Ft 69707 kr 26586 ₪ 671 ¥ 33998 Mex$ 3754 NZ$ 361 kr 2096 zł 774 S$ 276 kr 1947 CHF 168 $ 217
Single room: $ 499 £ 256 $ 477 € 290 Ft 112306 kr 42833 ₪ 1080 ¥ 54775 Mex$ 6049 NZ$ 582 kr 3376 zł 1248 S$ 444 kr 3137 CHF 271 $ 349
4 star double room: $ 499 £ 256 $ 477 € 290 Ft 112306 kr 42833 ₪ 1080 ¥ 54775 Mex$ 6049 NZ$ 582 kr 3376 zł 1248 S$ 444 kr 3137 CHF 271 $ 349
Single room: $ 620 £ 318 $ 592 € 360 Ft 139414 kr 53172 ₪ 1341 ¥ 67997 Mex$ 7509 NZ$ 723 kr 4191 zł 1549 S$ 552 kr 3895 CHF 337 $ 433
- You can book a cabin below deck for 3 or 4 persons and get a 50% discount on basic tour price (regardless of age). Above deck cabins can only hold 3 persons. If you book the above deck cabin, the on deck surcharge will be waived for the third person.
- Children up to the age of 16 receive a 25% discount on the basic tour price (cannot be combined with other discounts).
- Discount in combination with another Croatia bike & boat tour (per person): €50
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy, guided, multi-adventure boat tour. The tours usually do not demand special expertise or superior fitness on part of the participants. The walks and short hikes take place on good, sometimes even asphalted paths and are also not demanding. Should some activities require a bit more in the way of physical fitness, the tour guide will point this out and you can plan accordingly.
Airport Info
Closest international airport is Rijeka Airport which like the port of embarkation, located on the island of Krk. If you cannot find a flight to Rijeka Airport, an alternative is Zagreb (ZAG).
Local Travel
You can reserve transfers between Rijeka Airport and the boat in Omišalj (on day of embarkation/disembarkation only): €15
Also on embarkation and disembarkation day, transfers are available from/to Zagreb Airport or Zagreb City (MUST BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE)
Embarkation day:
Departure times from Zagreb to Omisalj:
11:30 am from Zagreb Center (Meeting Point: at the Post office close to the train station; leave the main exit of the station and turn right, walk till the end of the taxi bay until you reach a little parking lot with a large postal building “Posta”) /
12:15 pm from Zagreb Airport
Disembarkation day:
Return transfer from Omisalj to Zagreb Airport starts at 8 am. Please make sure, that your return flight does not depart from Zagreb before 12:00.Climate
Check local conditions prior to departure. Average high/low temperature in °F for the area is: 59/47 for April, 66/54 May, 74/62 June, 80/66 July, 71/60 September, and 62/52 for October.
Remarks
Bicycle helmets are mandatory on all cycling tours. It is highly encouraged to bring your own, well-fitted helmet. Helmets available to rent on request (limited number available).
Extra Stay
3-DAY PRE-TOUR EXTENSION in Plitvice Lakes National Park and Zagreb
Friday
A private transfer collects you at the Zagreb airport and brings you to the doorstep of your hotel. Spend a marvelous day in Croatia’s capital, Zagreb. The old town, built by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, will charm you at every turn. During a three hour guided city tour, our local guide will enlighten you on the city in its current position and its former past. The Kaptol (the center of the Roman Catholic Church in Croatia) and Gardec (the upper old town) are of course included in the program. In the evening you will dine in a specially selected restaurant. The delicious local specialties will be a great way to end the day. Overnight stay in a hotel in the town center of Zagreb.
Saturday
After breakfast check out and transfer to Plitvice. Today you are able to explore the most famous of the Croatian National Parks, the Plitvice Lakes. The natural beauty of this place is the reason why so many tourists come to visit the lakes from all around the world. The impressions which you take with you from this visit are unique. On arrival you will have enough time to enjoy an individual lunch, followed by a visitation of the National Park. In the evening you can enjoy a peaceful evening stroll before heading back to the comfort of your hotel.
Sunday
Transfer to Omišalj after breakfast to begin your bike and boat tour.
Extension Package Includes:
Transfer from Zagreb airport to the hotel, 3 hotel at the town center, 3-hour sightseeing tour in Zagreb (entry fees not included), dinner in a local restaurant, 2½ hour transfer between Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes, 3 hotel close to the entrance of the Plitvice National Park, 3-hour transfer from Plitvice to Omišalj, entrance fee to the National Park, local taxes
2-DAY PRE-TOUR EXTENSION in Zagreb
Saturday
A private transfer collects you at the Zagreb airport and brings you to the doorstep of your hotel. You will have time to freshen up after your journey. In the late afternoon, your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel to take you on an interesting and inspiring walk through the Croatian capital. The old town, built by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, will charm you at every turn. During a 3-hour guided city tour, our local guide will enlighten you on the city in its current position and its former past. The Kaptol (the center of the Roman Catholic Church in Croatia) and Gardec (the upper old town) are of course included in the program. In the evening you will dine in a specially selected restaurant. The delicious local specialties will be a great way to end the day. Overnight stay in a hotel in the town center of Zagreb.
Sunday
After breakfast, transfer to Omišalj for embarkation.
Extension Package Includes:
3* hotel at the town center, 3-hour sightseeing tour in Zagreb (entry fees not included), dinner in a local restaurant, transfer from Zagreb airport to your hotel, transfer from your hotel in Zagreb to Omišalj, and local taxesTour Operator
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