Kvarner Bay Bike & Boat

What's Included

• Meals

  7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 2 dinners are included. The meals begin with dinner on day 1 and end with breakfast on day 8. Drinks are not included.

• Accommodation

  7 nights in a double cabin below deck with ensuite facilities on board a standard boat. A supplement applies for above deck or single cabin.

• Bike Rental

  21 speed hybrid bike rental with pannier. 24 speed basic mountain bike and electric bikes are available on select departures with a limited supply and supplements.

• Experienced Crew

  Experienced crew including an English-speaking cycle guide.

• Bed Linen and Towels

  Bed linen and towels are provided.

• Guided Cycling Tours

  Guided cycling tours as described in the itinerary.

• Information Pack

  Information pack including overview maps per cabin.

• Tourist Tax

  Tourist tax is included.

• Travel to and from Omisalj

  Travel to and from Omisalj is included.

• Group Transfer

  Group transfer from/to Zagreb on day 1 and day 8 is included. Reservation required at the time of booking.

• Individual Transfers

  Individual transfers available on request for an additional cost on embarkation and disembarkation days only, from Rijeka or Zagreb.

What's Not Included

• Drinks on Board

  Drinks on board and meals not included are excluded.
  
  

• Personal Items

  Items of a personal nature are excluded.
  
  

• Water Flat Rate & Tourist Tax

  Water flat rate and tourist tax EUR60 per adult or EUR30 per child up to 16 to be paid to the captain.
  
  

• Tips

  Tips for crew and tour guides are excluded.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory and cruise cover may be required.
  
  

• Helmets

  Helmets are mandatory on all bike tours.
  
  You are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet.
  
  A limited number of rental helmets are available on board with reservation.
  
  

• Optional Bicycle Insurance

  Optional bicycle insurance can be paid in cash locally if booked on board, or pre-paid if booked in advance.
  
  

• Optional Extension to Zagreb

  Optional extension to Zagreb (2 days/1 night) before the tour is excluded.
  
  It includes arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel, 4-star hotel, guided walking tour of Zagreb, and dinner.
  
  

Grading

The trip requires a good level of fitness from participants, which you should have acquired from steady cycling. The tours will take us up to a height of between 200 and 500m/656 and 1640ft above sea-level. The cycling, from 20 to 45km/12.5 to 28mi, will take us through hilly and mountainous terrain and will be completed without any time constraints. Participants will also need to master long and steep climbs, during which you may need to push the bike. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bike-tour. We will traverse mostly asphalted roads, which are rarely travelled outside of the holiday seasons. Each day you can either decide to bike alone, using the information and maps provided, or join the two tour guides or other participants. It is considered suitable for active children with bike experience (minimum 10 years, height minimum is 1.4m or 4.6ft). For the mountain bike option, the cycling stages are from 32 to 55km and 200 to 900m of elevation. The terrain is diverse, from hilly to mountainous terrain and along wide natural paths, small side roads, Roman roads and narrow paths. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Mode of Transport

Travel includes group transfers from/to Zagreb on day 1 and day 8, and individual transfers available on request. The tour also features cruising between islands on a motor yacht.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in a double cabin below deck with ensuite facilities on board a standard boat. Upgrades to a cabin on deck or single cabin are available for a supplement.