National Parks of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat
Croatia Bike + Barge Tours
Electric bike tour in Croatia + National Parks - Krka, Kornati, & the nature park of Telašćica
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Overview
On this bike and boat tour in Croatia, you will experience a country full of beautiful, pristine coasts with thousands of islands, reefs, and bays. Numerous Roman ruins, charming hills, and breathtaking beauty await you here. Your tour begins and ends in Trogir, a delightful little town situated along the Adriatic Sea.
If you have always desired to cycle in Croatia but have worried about the mountainous terrain, you need worry no longer. You can bike Croatia and will conquer the hills almost effortlessly on this electric bike and boat tour. You will not be denied the breathtaking views that these mountain climbs provide.
Come bike in Croatia, land of a thousand islands!
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Highlights
- Island town of Trogir and World Heritage Site
- National Park Kornati
- Lively city of Zadar
- Peaceful Dugi Otok
- National park of the Krka-Canyon
- Amazing accommodations
- Breathtaking cycling
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Trogir | boarding 2-2:30 | Boat departs at 3pm for Rogoznica
Day 2: Rogoznica - Vodice - Slanica - Nature Park Telašcica, 17 mi. (27 km)
Day 3: Dugi Otok Islands - Zadar, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Zadar - Islands of Ugljan and Pašman - Vodice, 21 mi. (33 km)
Day 5: Vodice - Skradin, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 6: Krka Waterfalls - Šibenik - Primošten
Day 7: Primošten - Trogir, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: Trogir - disembarkation following breakfast, by 9amAll distances are approximate and subject to change due to variable weather conditions, harbor restrictions, or other unforeseen circumstances. The captain and crew reserve the right to make changes at any time with safety as the top priority
Day 1: Trogir - Rogoznica
The closest airport to your embarkation point in Trogir is Split airport which is about 3 mi. (5 km) away from the harbor of Trogir. Check-in is between 2 and 2:30 pm. Be prompt as the boat will depart from the harbor in Trogir at about 3 pm. Covered with pine forests that reach the sea, the island of Rogoznica is a paradise. You may have the opportunity to visit the village of Rogoznica, a small fishermen's village, hidden in a deep bay well protected from the waves and the open sea.Day 2: Rogoznica - Vodice - Slanica - Nature Park Telašćica, 17 mi. (27 km)
In the morning, the ship sails to Vodice where your cycling tour for today will begin. You will then cross the bridge to the island of Murter. In Slanica, in the Northwest of the island, the boat awaits to cross over to the island of Dugi Otok. On the way, you pass by the National Park Kornati - an archipelago in crystal clear water which is known for its rich, underwater world. Today's destination is Telašćica Bay. The Mir salt lake is situated in this nature park. At the end of the day, you can take a short hike to the impressive cliffs followed by a short crossing by boat to the small seaside village of Sali for the night.In 2023, the boat will moor in Telašćica Bay.
Day 3: Dugi Otok Islands - Zadar, 28 mi. (45 km)
You start your bike tour from the Telascica Nature Park, along the almost car-free island of Dugi Otok to the bay of Božava, surrounded by pine forests, agaves, and tamarisks, with the spectacular panoramic views across the stunningly blue sea as your backdrop. You meet the ship in Božava and board for a crossing to Zadar, a city that for centuries was the political, cultural, and spiritual center of Dalmatia. Once you 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, characterized by 3,000 years of history. The night is spent in Zadar.Day 4: Zadar - Islands of Ugljan and Pašman - Vodice, 21 mi. (33 km)
During breakfast, the boat takes you to Preko, on the island of Ugljan, from where you will ride to Tkon on the island of Pašman. The two islands are connected by a bridge from which the first of the Kornati Islands can be seen. You cycle along the east coast of the island, next to the sea with views of the mainland. Once you arrive in Tkon, board the boat and cross over to Vodice, a popular Dalmatian holiday destination on the mainland where you will spend the night.Day 5: Vodice - Skradin, 22 mi. (35 km)
A scenic tour leads you from Vodice along quiet roads through quiet villages of the Dalmatian hinterland to the beautiful city of Skradin at the foot of the Krka Canyon. In the afternoon, your guides will invite you to sample some local specialties, of which there are plenty in Dalmatia. The night is spent in Skradin.Day 6: Krka Waterfalls - Šibenik - Primošten
After breakfast, it is time to discover the unique naturally formed waterfalls of the national park of the Krka-Canyon. Afterward, the boat will take you to Šibenik out of the Krka river mouth and into the Adriatic. Here the Cathedral of St. Jacob is under UNESCO-World-Heritage protection and is regarded as the most magnificent sacral buildings on the Adriatic coast. The old town of Šibenik is also worth a visit before the boat casts off to Primošten.Day 7: Primošten - Rogoznica - Trogir, 28 mi. (45 km)
In the morning your last bike tour for the week leads from Primošten inland past rural villages to Trogir. Many magical views of the town and the island of Čiovo invite short breaks and photo stops. In the afternoon, you have the chance to stroll through the UNESCO world heritage city of Trogir. A cheerful evening meal on board the boat gives you time to celebrate the success of the week with fellow travelers and tour guides.Day 8: Disembarkation at Trogir
Your bike and boat tour in Croatia will come to an end after breakfast. Disembarkation by 9 am.Looking for more? View all of our featured bike & barge tours, or view our full list of active adventures.
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Boats & Bikes
- Magellan
Deluxe Class Motor Yacht
The Magellan is an elegant double masted motor yacht. On board you will find spacious guest cabins with air-conditioning and a personal shower/WC. The beautifully furnished saloon and bar as well as the covered aft deck are fitted out with comfortable seating areas. On the spacious sun deck, you will find deckchairs, enticing you to lie back, relax and enjoy the warm sea breeze. The swimming platform at the stern ensures easy access to the glistening waters for a refreshing dip. Read More
- Melody
Deluxe Class Boat
The Melody is a deluxe floating hotel, crafted for excellence, and allowing you to experience the picturesque harbor towns of Croatia in first class fashion. Relaxation is limitless on the spacious sundeck, in the wellness room or in the jacuzzi on the top deck. Read More
- Yolo
Deluxe Class Motor Yacht
Experience the most beautiful coastal regions of Croatia in utmost comfort on the MY Yolo, an exclusive luxury motor yacht. Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights on board a deluxe vessel
- 2 days with all meals (breakfast, lunch, & dinner) & 5 days with breakfast & lunch OR breakfast & dinner
- English-speaking tour guide
- Guided cycling tours as described in the itinerary
- Overview maps for daily cycling routes (on board)
- Entrance fees to the National Parks (group visits only)
- Electric bicycle with 8 gear hub shifting with pannier
- 21-24 speed hybrid bicycle also available for this tour (discount available, see pricing) with pannier
- Tourist tax
What’s Not Included
- Individual travel to embarkation point
- Drinks on board (tally sheet is utilized)
- Helmets - limited number available (reservation required)
- Unlimited water, payable onboard (€25/adults & €15/ children 16 & under)
- Transfers to/from the harbor from/to the airport
- Gratuities for crew & tour guides
- Bicycle Protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
2023
Deluxe Class
Magellan
Friday Departures
Season 1: April 14, 2023
Season 2: April 28 & October 6, 2023
Season 3: May 12, May 26, July 7, July 21 & July 28, 2023
Season 4: June 9, June 23 & August 25, September 8, September 22, 2023Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Below deck | Twin/double $ 2657 £ 1521 $ 2,527 € 1695 ₪ 6380 NZ$ 2913 NOK 18683 kr 19255 $ 1,888 $ 2814 £ 1611 $ 2,676 € 1795 ₪ 6756 NZ$ 3085 NOK 19785 kr 20391 $ 2,000 $ 2971 £ 1701 $ 2,825 € 1895 ₪ 7133 NZ$ 3257 NOK 20887 kr 21527 $ 2,111 $ 3127 £ 1791 $ 2,974 € 1995 ₪ 7509 NZ$ 3429 NOK 21989 kr 22662 $ 2,222 Above deck supplement | Twin/double $ 392 £ 224 $ 373 € 250 ₪ 941 NZ$ 430 NOK 2756 kr 2840 $ 278 Below deck supplement | Twin/double for single use $ 941 £ 539 $ 894 € 600 ₪ 2258 NZ$ 1031 NOK 6613 kr 6816 $ 668 Above deck supplement | Twin/double for single use $ 1254 £ 718 $ 1,192 € 800 ₪ 3011 NZ$ 1375 NOK 8818 kr 9088 $ 891 Yolo
Friday Departures
Season 1: October 13, 2023
Season 2: May 19 & September 29, 2023Season 1 Season 2 Below deck | Twin/double $ 3754 £ 2150 $ 3,570 € 2395 ₪ 9015 NZ$ 4116 NOK 26398 kr 27206 $ 2,668 $ 3911 £ 2239 $ 3,719 € 2495 ₪ 9391 NZ$ 4288 NOK 27500 kr 28342 $ 2,779 Above deck supplement | Twin/double $ 470 £ 269 $ 447 € 300 ₪ 1129 NZ$ 516 NOK 3307 kr 3408 $ 334 Below deck supplement | Twin/double for single use $ 1097 £ 628 $ 1,043 € 700 ₪ 2635 NZ$ 1203 NOK 7716 kr 7952 $ 780 Above deck supplement | Twin/double for single use $ 1411 £ 808 $ 1,342 € 900 ₪ 3388 NZ$ 1547 NOK 9920 kr 10224 $ 1,003 Extra Options
Discounts
- Discount for 21-gear hybrid bike (non-electric):
- Discount for 3rd person sharing a triple cabin, regardless of age (from basic tour price): 50%
- (Above deck surcharge will not apply to the third person. Triple cabins consist of one double and one single bed.)
- Discount for children up to age 16 (from basic tour price): 25%*
- *not combinable with the 50% discount
Surcharges
Unlimited bottled water (fee to be paid to captain):
Adults: $ 39 £ 22 $ 37 € 25 ₪ 94 NZ$ 43 NOK 276 kr 284 $ 28 Children (16 and under): $ 24 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 ₪ 56 NZ$ 26 NOK 165 kr 170 $ 17Transfers
Split Airport to Trogir Harbor, each way, only available on embarkation/disembarkation day(s): On request.
Pre or post-tour extension in the town of Sinj
Extra nights
In/near Trogir: Prices on request
Please Note
- Rates are 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
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
The majority of participants on this tour will be using an electric bike. For them, this tour could be easy, moderate, or difficult, depending on the level of assistance they utilize! For those who will be riding a hybrid touring bike, you will work harder to keep up with the group on electric bikes as the e-cyclists will set the pace. Do note for every participant regardless of your bike of choice, this tour assumes that you ride often and that you have good command of your bicycle. (An electric bike is heavier than a non-electric bike.) Participants will need to master long and steep climbs which present little to no problem with the use of electric bikes, traversing heights of between 200 and 500 m with daily distances ranging between 18 to 55 km through mountainous terrain. Tours can be completed without any time constraints. Streets are mostly asphalted with little traffic. At times, with your guide’s approval, you may be able to ride self-guided but there are no guarantees.
Airport Info
Fly to the airport of Split (SPU) which is about 6 km from your port of embarkation in Trogir. Split airport is quite small but very busy.
Local Travel
As the airport is located quite close to your embarkation point in Trogir, you do have several options.
- From the airport, you can utilize public transportation. Bus number 37 leaves the main road in front of the airport in the direction of Trogir and takes about 15 minutes. A bus ticket costs around 15 kunas.
- Taxis are readily available and Uber has recently entered the Croatian market. A flat rate from Split Airport to all central Split destinations is 225 Kn.
- If you would like an exclusive airport transfer between Split Airport and Trogir Port, you can book this in advance (only on embarkation/disembarkation day/price on request).
Climate
Please check local conditions before arrival. The Dalmatian coast is the perfect place for a bike and boat tour. Governed by a Mediterranean climate, summers are quite warm and sunny and generally the driest of all seasons.
Day of Rest
You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend your time relaxing on board the boat.
Recommended
Don’t forget to bring a beach towel. You will be glad you did. Helmets are mandatory. There are a limited number of helmets on board so please request at the time of booking.
Remarks
Electric bikes are included in the tour price. Hybrid (touring) bicycles are available at a discounted price but please note that use of a hybrid touring bike will completely change the difficulty level. The e-cyclists set the pace for the group.
Important to know
It is each traveler's responsibility to research travel requirements and to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, blank visa pages required for your destination (s), and any other requirement.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU citizens: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and the destination country.
EU-citizens: (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months from the end of your tour.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Additional information regarding transfers
All airport transfers require a reservation with exact flight details. Please inform us well in advance of departure and of course, wait for official confirmation of your tour!
For the smooth execution of airport transfers, please send us the following data:
- Arrival date and departure date
- Departure or arrival airport
- Airline and flight number
- Estimated arrival or departure time
For hotel transfers please send us the following information:
- Date of transfer
- Exact hotel address
- Preferred transfer time
Available in 2023
Sinj
(Three-day pre or post-tour extension in the town of Sinj)
Sinj is located just a few kilometers from Split in the heart of the Dalmatian Zagora. The town is surrounded by the Dinara Mountains and the Sinjsko polje, a fertile karst where life has been shaped for centuries by the crystal-clear Cetina River. Enjoy the exceptional beauty of the high mountains and river landscape!
You choose between 3 & 4* accommodations and one of the activities below
Private Quad Tour
This 3-hour private quad tour on well-maintained back roads (approx. 50 km route) leads through the fascinating mountain world of the Dinara Mountains and the Cetina River Valley. Get to know this breathtakingly beautiful landscape in the company of a local guide! Bring your swimsuit and towels to swim in the Cetina River or in Lake Peruča. The tour price includes a transfer from your accommodation to the starting point of the tour and back, a traditional lunch as well as one drink per person, bottled water, and photos of the tour. Departure time is arranged with the guests on an individual basis (morning or afternoon).
Please note: To participate in this tour, the driver of the quad bike must hold a class B driving license and all participants must sign a liability waiver. Helmets are provided free of charge by the organizer.
Private Jeep Tour
On this private jeep tour, you explore the hidden trails along the Cetina River and Vrdovo Plateau on Croatia’s highest mountains, Dinara. You can look forward to the beautiful Dabar Bay, home to a spring that transforms into a river during the summer months. Lake Peruča - the third largest lake in Croatia - rounds off the tour. You are welcome to bring your swimsuits and towels and swim in the Cetina River or in Lake Peruča. The tour price includes transport in air-conditioned all-terrain vehicles accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide, a sightseeing tour of Sinj and the Kamičak fortress, as well as a traditional lunch at a beautiful outdoor location near the Vojskova River, one drink per person with lunch, bottled water, and souvenir photos from the tour.
Included
- Accommodation for 2 nights in the town of Sinj (depending on availability, either 3-star hotel Alkar or 4-star Corona B&B or similar)
- Guided city tour in Sinj
- Lunch provided during your private quided quad or jeep tour with one drink included
- Bottled water
- Souvenir photos
- Booklet with many good tips for individual leisure activities in Sinj
Not included
- Travel to Sinj (can be arranged on request at extra cost)
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Entrance fees to sights not mentioned in the program
- Activities other than those mentioned under included services
Covid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
Due to the changing requirements for entry, it is imperative that you stay up to date on requirements set by the country/countries that you are visiting. Please visit our Travel Restrictions Tool page and the country/countries government webpage for this information.
Extra Stay
The medieval town of Trogir has an almost museum-like character well worth extensive forays through the city and the surroundings. The wonderfully preserved old town is located on an island connected to the mainland and the island of Čiovo by bridges. Split is a vibrant port city, located between the mountains and the sea. It has stunningly beautiful beaches. To book extra nights, we recommend Booking.com.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Island Hopping.
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- From the airport, you can utilize public transportation. Bus number 37 leaves the main road in front of the airport in the direction of Trogir and takes about 15 minutes. A bus ticket costs around 15 kunas.
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