North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

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North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

8 Days Starting and ending in Trogir, Croatia

Visiting: Trogir, Telašćica Nature Park, Zadar, Vodice, Skradin, Šibenik

Tour operator:

UTracks

Tour code:

NPP

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

14 - 38

Physical rating:

moderate

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Sailing

From: $2624

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe tour and experience the stunning beauty of Croatia's Northern Dalmatian islands. Cycle through picturesque landscapes, explore the medieval old towns of Sibenik, Zadar, and Trogir, and enjoy breathtaking views from the cliffs of Telascica Bay. Visit the mesmerizing waterfalls of Krka National Park and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the region. This 7-night adventure includes accommodation on a deluxe boat, with daily cycling tours, guided excursions, and opportunities for swimming and hiking. Enjoy delicious meals prepared by the onboard cook and relax in comfortable double cabins with ensuite facilities. E-bike hire is included, making this tour accessible for all fitness levels. Join us for an unforgettable journey through one of Croatia's most captivating regions.

Highlights

  • Cycling in the Northern Dalmatian islands

  • Exploring medieval old towns of Sibenik, Zadar and Trogir

  • Enjoying captivating views such as from the cliffs in Telascica Bay

  • Visiting the waterfalls of the national park of Krka-Canyon

  • Cruising through the National Park Kornati archipelago

  • Hiking up to the impressive white cliffs in Telascica Nature Park

  • Swimming from the boat in the peaceful setting of Telascica Nature Park

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Trogir To Board The Boat, Cross To Rogoznica

Location: Trogir

Accommodation Name: Boat

Meals Included: Dinner

Individual arrival by car in Trogir or by plane to Split airport, which is about 5km / 3mi away from the boarding harbour of Trogir. A taxi transfer can be booked on request for an additional cost from Split airport or hotel to the boat in Trogir. After check-in on the motor yacht from 2:00 - 2:30pm, the first small cruise begins at 3:00pm. Relax on board and take in the stunning scenery as we cross to Rogoznica - a village on a small island which is connected to the mainland by a dam. Along the way we stop for a swim directly from the boat. Dinner and overnight in Rogoznica.

Day 2 : Cruise To Vodice, Cycle To The Island Of Murter, By Boat To Telašcica Bay (27Km /17Mi)

Location: Telašćica Nature Park

Accommodation Name: Boat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning the boat takes us to Vodice. We begin our first cycle at the popular resort and soon we cross the bridge to the Island of Murter. The boat awaits us in Slanica in the northwest of the island for the crossing to the island of Dugi Otok. On the way we pass the National Park Kornati, an archipelago in crystal clear water which is known for its rich marine life. Our destination is Telašcica Bay in the Telašcica Nature Park. In the late afternoon there is the opportunity to go for a short hike up to the impressive, white cliffs that fall steeply into the blue sea below. In the bay of Telascica we can spend the evening swimming from the boat and the night is spent in the peaceful setting of the Telascica Nature Park.

Day 3 : Cycle Across Dugi Otok Island, Cruise To Zadar (45Km/28Mi)

Location: Zadar

Accommodation Name: Boat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast we start our bike tour from the Telascica Nature Park, along the almost traffic free island of Dugi Otok to the Bay of Božava. Enjoy stunning panoramas en route to our destination, Božava village, surrounded by pine forests, Tamarisks and Agaves. In Božava the boat awaits our arrival and we cross to Zadar, which for centuries was the political, cultural and intellectual centre of Dalmatia. In Zadar you can take part in a walking tour to discover this fascinating city while strolling through the winding alleys and the lively old town, characterised by 3,000 years of history. Overnight in Zadar.

Day 4 : Cross To Preko, Cycle On Ugljan And Pašman Islands, Cruise To Vodice (33Km/ 21Mi)

Location: Vodice

Accommodation Name: Boat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

During breakfast on board, we cruise to Preko on the island of Ugljan. from here we ride to Tkon on the island of Pašman. The two islands are connected by a bridge from where the first of the Kornati Islands can be seen. We cycle along the east coast of the island with views of the mainland. In Tkon we board the boat and cross to Vodice, a popular Dalmatian holiday destination on the mainland where we spend the night.

Day 5 : Cycle From Vodice To Skradin (35Km/22Mi), Visit The Krka Waterfalls

Location: Skradin

Accommodation Name: Boat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today’s cycling tour leads along varied roads through remote villages in the Dalmatian inland to the beautiful port of Skradin, located at the foot of the Krka Canyon. In the afternoon, we take a small boat to the Krka National Park where have plenty of time to explore the unique and truly spectacular Krka Waterfalls on foot. The night is spent in the postcard town of Skradin.

Day 6 : Cruise To Šibenik With Time To Explore, Continue To Primošten

Location: Šibenik

Accommodation Name: Boat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

During breakfast the boat departs Skradin and cruises down the Krka River back towards the sea and the city of Šibenik. Here we have time to explore the city, home to the Cathedral of St Jacob, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the most beautiful sacral building on the Adriatic coast. Afterwards, we board the boat once more and enjoy a swim stop and lunch during our crossing to Primošten, where we spend the night.

Day 7 : Cycle To Trogir (40Km/25Mi)

Location: Trogir

Accommodation Name: Boat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

In the morning our last bike tour for the week takes us from Primošten inland past rural villages to Trogir. Many magical views of the town and the island of Ciovo invite short breaks and photo stops. Back in Trogir there's time for an afternoon stroll through the World Heritage old town. In the evening we enjoy a farewell dinner on board with the crew and tour guides.

Day 8 : Trip Concludes In Trogir (Close To Split)

Location: Trogir

Meals Included: Breakfast

Disembark after breakfast around 9am and individual departure, or taxi transfer can be booked on request for an additional cost from the boat to Split airport or hotel.

What's Included

  • Meals

    7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners (does not include drinks). The cook on board is a member of the crew. The meals begin with dinner on day 1 and end with breakfast on day 8.

  • Accommodation

    7 nights in a double cabin below deck with ensuite facilities on a deluxe boat. Above deck and single cabins are also available with a supplement. If you are traveling by yourself, you can be matched with another passenger.

  • E-Bike Hire

    E-Bike hire is included. If you prefer a Road or Gravel bike, please advise at the time of booking. The guides will carry bike locks for the group when cycling, or individual locks can be provided on request if you decide to bike alone (limited supply).

  • Experienced Crew

    Experienced crew including English speaking cycle guide.

  • Bed Linen and Towels

    Bed linen and towels are provided.

  • Information Pack

    Information pack including overview maps per cabin.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees for the national parks (group visits only).

  • Visitors Tax

    Visitors tax is included.

What's Not Included

  • Travel to and from Split (Trogir)

    Travel to and from Split (Trogir) is not included.

  • Meals and Drinks Not Listed

    Meals not listed as included and drinks are not included.

  • Cabin Upgrades

    Upgrade to a cabin on deck or single cabin – supplements apply.

  • 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 (reservation essential), however, we cannot guarantee their suitability.

  • Water

    Flat rate of EUR60 per adult or EUR30 per child up to 16 to be paid to the captain.

  • Tips

    Tips for crew and tour guides (see pre-departure information provided on booking).

  • Personal Items

    Items of a personal nature are not included.

  • Entrance Fees for Individual Visits

    Entrance fees for attractions (individual visits) are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is mandatory.

    Cruise cover may be required - check with your insurer.

  • Optional Bicycle Insurance

    Optional Bicycle insurance can be booked on arrival and paid in cash locally.

    Please note that normal travel insurance often does not cover loss or damage to rental bikes.

    If you do not take out bike insurance, you will need to pay for the cost of the bike in case of damage or loss.

  • Taxi Transfer

    Taxi transfer from the airport or your hotel to the boat (allow approx EUR30) - or reservation on request for an additional cost on embarkation and disembarkation days only, please ask our office for details.

  • Secure Parking

    Secure parking space in Trogir - reservation essential, paid in cash locally to the tour guide.

    EUR70/week for a car up to 6m in length, EUR120/week for a car longer than 6m.

  • Cabin Supplements

    A supplement will apply for other deck levels or cabin types if you are booking a single cabin (we do not match single travelers).

Accommodation

7 nights boat. Sample photos of the boats and cabins. See additional photos above or ask our staff for your specific boat.

Grading

This is an e-bike tour. For cyclists using road or gravel bikes, we recommend that you are fit and comfortably able to cycle around 20kmph on the flat and 10kmph on the ascents. If you are unsure we recommend an e-bike.
Even for e-bikers, the trip requires a good level of fitness from participants to fully participate in the cycling, which you should have acquired from steady cycling. The tours take you up to a height of between 200 and 500m/656 and 1640ft above sea-level. The daily tours from 20 to 48km/12.5 to 30mi lead you through hilly and mountainous terrain and will be completed without any time-constraints. Participants also need to master long and/or steep climbs. We will traverse mostly asphalted roads, which are rarely travelled on outside of the holiday seasons.
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. Each day you can either decide to bike alone, using the information and maps provided, or join the tour guides. It is considered suitable for fit beginners and active children (minimum height 1.5m/5ft for e-bike). *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the 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 to and from Split (Trogir) is included. Taxi transfer from the airport or your hotel to the boat can be booked on request for an additional cost.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights on a deluxe boat in a double cabin below deck with ensuite facilities. Above deck and single cabins are also available for an additional supplement.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

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

  • Are bike rentals included in the tour?

    Yes, E-Bike hire is included in the tour. If you prefer a Road or Gravel bike, please advise at the time of booking.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes an experienced crew with an English-speaking cycle guide.

  • Are entrance fees to national parks included?

    Yes, entrance fees for the national parks are included for group visits only.

  • What should I carry during the day while cycling?

    During the 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.

  • Is travel insurance required for this tour?

    Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for this tour. Cruise cover may be required, so please check with your insurer.

  • Are helmets provided, or should I bring my own?

    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, but reservation is essential, and we cannot guarantee their suitability.

  • Can I opt out of a day's cycling and stay on the boat instead?

    Yes, 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.

  • What is the fitness level required for this tour?

    The tour requires a good level of fitness to fully participate in the cycling. The daily tours range from 20 to 48km and lead through hilly and mountainous terrain. Participants need to master long and/or steep climbs. It is considered suitable for fit beginners and active children with a minimum height of 1.5m for e-bikes.

  • How fit do I have to be?

    Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.

  • What happens if something goes wrong?

    On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.

  • I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?

    Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

M. Acklam(Malvern, United Kingdom)  

North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

13 Sep 2022

A great family cycling and sail holiday. The crew and guides were great company. The service was outstanding, friendly, warm and courteous. Met some great people and visited the amazing North coast of Croatia.

P. Barrow(France)  

North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

30 Oct 2019

What surprised us most about our first trip to Croatia wasn’t the spectacular scenery, nor the crystal-clear sea, nor the well-preserved historical buildings – but the friendliness of the people. During our 10-day stay, everyone we dealt with was kind and helpful. It is so refreshing to visit a country that is not fed up with its tourists (yet). The bikes were of good quality and generally well-maintained. It was very thoughtful of the captain to turn the ship around each day so that all of the cabins got an equal share of sun. Our cruise was perfect, in large part thanks to our guides.

C. Sager(Rockville, United States)  

North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

31 May 2023

The trip was fantastic in many ways. The boat was very comfortable, the food was wonderful and the guides and boat staff worked very hard and made the trip a great experience. We had several days of rain and the staff did a great job at coming up with alternative activities.

D. Coghill(Applecross, Australia)  

North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

22 Aug 2023

Loved it. Great food, great accommodation, staff so helpful and friendly. I do cycle normally but really enjoyed using the e-bikes as there were many challenging hills.

A. Duncan(Clifton Hill, VIC)  

North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

15 Jul 2018

Thanks for a great trip - guides Toni and Vili were brilliant: great riders/support, very knowledgeable, good fun. Couldn't have asked for more.

D. Twitchell(Portland, United States)  

North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

16 Aug 2023

One of the best trips I've taken. Great biking guides, food, beds and travel destinations! Fun, fun, fun.

K. Glynn(Hawthorn, VIC)  

North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

21 Jul 2018

I have been raving about this amazing holiday. Our ship, the Melody, was spacious and luxurious. The crew and our tour guides, Toni & Vili, were beyond brilliant. They had us smiling and laughing all the way. And then of course... there was beautiful, magical Croatia and the wonder that is the Dalmatian coast! I can't wait to return.

S. Hyde(CA, USA)  

North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

12 Oct 2018

Our trip was wonderful! Our boat was beautiful and the food incredible! The staff was very attentive and out two guides were terrific. Very personable and always available to help us out and answer questions. The islands we visited were beautiful and the three city guides we had in Zadar, Sibenik and Trogir were excellent!

D. Wittren(White Salmon, United States)  

North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

2 Nov 2023

We had an awesome Sail and Bike adventure on the north Dalmatian coast of Croatia. The entire crew on the boat worked incredibly hard to maintain the boat, prepare our meals and beverages, and navigate us safely from port to port. Our guides were very capable, knowledgeable and engaging and the eBikes we used worthy of the hills we encountered. We would definitely recommend this trip.

J. Maxey(Palmerston North, New Zealand)  

North Dalmatia Bike & Boat - Deluxe

26 Sep 2023

The trip - from meeting the boat in Trogir to arriving back there eight days later was absolutely awesome! The tour guides, the accommodation on the boat; the activities; the crew on board; the food… and the great company of the other guests. Ten out of ten. Loved it - fantastic!!!

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of utracks charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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