Islandhopping by Boat and Bike
Bike Tour Kvarner Bay from Omisalj to Trogir - Itinerary


Islandhopping by Boat and Bike
Bike Tour Kvarner Bay from Omisalj to Trogir - Itinerary
1st day (Sun) Omišalj – Krk town (ca. 45 km/28 mi. by bicycle)

Individual arrival in Omišalj, a nice little harbor village on the island of Krk. The cabins on the motor yacht will be ready for you from 11 am. After lunch on board our first cycle tour starts on the island of Krk. Passing the bay of Soline and through old villages the tour takes us to Vrbnik. The town, built on a 50-meter-high cliff and surrounded by vineyards, is the home of the famous white wine, Zlahtina. Another peculiarity that Vrbnik has to offer is the second narrowest alley in the world. From Vrbnik we continue our way to Krk town, the island’s capital, where we will spend our first night on board.
2nd day (Mon) Rab Island (ca. 40 km/25 mi. by bicycle)

In the morning the boat takes us to Lopar on Rab Island, which is said to be one of the sunniest places of Europe. From Lopar we cycle to the south until we reach Rab town where the boat awaits us for lunch. In the afternoon we will bike along the coast to the east side of the island, an area with virtually no vegetation, whose rough and cliffy rocks remind us of a lunar landscape. The road will lead us to a bay with a sandy beach, which is rather atypical for the Kvarner islands. In the evening there is enough time to explore the town of Rab, the fortified capital of the island, was built in the medieval times on a wedge shaped headland, and marks one of the highlights of the trip.
3rd day (Tue) Lošinj Island (ca. 20 km/12 mi. by bicycle)

Today we sail to Losinj Island. From Mali Lošinj we cycle in the afternoon along the seaside walk to the south of Lošinj and visit the picturesque small harbour of Veli Lošinj dominated by the impressive church of St. Anthony. After a coffee break we return to Mali Lošinj where we enjoy dinner on board.
4th day (Wed) Islands of Molat and Dugi Otok (ca. 10 + 30 km by bicycle)

In the morning crossover to the smal island of Molat, where we’ll do one more short bike tour from Zapuntel to Molat, the main harbour of the island. During lunch the boat takes us to the “spice island” of Dugi Otok. Our afternoon bike tour will start in the bay of Bozava, which is surrounded by woods of pine, agave and tamarisk trees, and we’ll ride on a road nearly free of traffic. In the harbor of Savar we meet the ship for dinner and there we’ll spend the night.
5th day (Thu) Island of Dugi Otok (ca. 20 + 20 km/ 12 + 12 mi. by bicycle)

While cycling in the morning to the fishermen village of Sali we will be impressed by the terrific views of the deep blue sea and the surrounding islands. Starting from Sali we visit in the afternoon the nature park of Telascica. In the peaceful atmosphere of the park we go for a walk along the impressing cliffs of the island before we return to Sali.
6th day (Fri) Kornati and Primosten - Trogir (ca. 45 km/28 mi. by bicycle)

In the morning we go on a cruise through the national park of Kornati islands, an archipelago of crystal clear waters known for its diverse flora and fauna. From Primosten our last bike tour takes us through small villages in the hinterland on roads with little traffic to Trogir. The final descent will offer us a grand view of the coastline of Split. In the afternoon we can stroll through the narrow alleys of the Old town, protected as World Cultural Heritage, and devote our attention to the cultural side of the trip.
7th day (Sat) Trogir (Disembarkation)

The guests are asked to check out after breakfast, i.e. at 9 am. If you want to return to Omisalj you can join our group transfer to Omisalj at 9 am. The transfer takes about 4 hrs and costs 30 Euro per person (reservation requested, to be paid on-site).
Additional information
Changes
We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements. Sometimes the tour will be conducted in reverse order. You will find further details in your booking information packet.
Requirements (Level 2-3)
The bike routes require a basic level of fitness, which you should have acquired by steady cycling. The routes can reach an altitude of 200 to 500 meters. The daily routes, of 30-60 km, cover hilly and mountainous terrain and can be completed without time constraints. You will also come across some longer and rather steep climbs, where walking your bike is of course permitted. The tour guides will inform you about the course of the tour in due time. You can also choose to skip a bike tour and spend a day sunbathing on the ship instead. The roads are mostly asphalted and there is little traffic outside of holiday periods. You can decide every day for yourself, whether you would like to cycle individually using the maps provided, or join one of the tour guides (or other individual participants).
Helmet Use
Helmet use is mandatory on all bike tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own (well-fitted) helmet.
Bringing Children
We believe that only children in a good physical condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1,40 m (4.6 ft.)
Catering
The cook on board is a member of the crew and prepares breakfast and two warm meals a day. The full board starts with the lunch on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.
Guided Tour
The tour will generally be guided in German language. One of the guides will translate into English for non-German-speaking participants.
Participants