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thousand islands in crystal clear water, craggy rocks, dreamlike beaches and innumerable
small bays - that is the Kvarn Bay in the Northern Adriatic Sea. Every island
is different; every one has its own history. For one week you explore, either
individually or guided by someone with knowledge of the subject, the country and
its people of these unique islands. On board a romantic motor/sailing boat, your
swimming hotel, you will experience the charm of the Adriatic Sea particularly.
You start biking in the morning after a substantial breakfast. For lunch you either
stop at an inn or meet the ship in a harbour. In the evening the ship awaits you
in the next harbour and you can enjoy the excellent cooking while watching the
sunset. Then you can go for a stroll through the historic harbour town and go
to sleep in the cabin afterwards - or on deck below thousands of stars… |
Ref:
Cro/c/1.1/IH Individual
single tour and group tour
8 days/ 7 nights - approx. 320 km GENERAL
INFORMATION The
ship Plomin, Tarin, Adonis Or Jerolim
They are dual purpose motor/sailing
boats, classic types of wood construction with large sun decks and two sail masts.
They are not luxury cruisers, but motorsailing boats with charm and a length of
approx. 25-30 m. Cabins
Guest beds in double cabins on deck with shower/ toilet and washbasin.
The
cabins are mostly functionally equipped and have two bunk beds and a small cupboard
or an open shelf. They offer enough room for sleeping and stowing away your kitbag
or holdall. The cabins are of different sizes and the distribution is the business
of the organizer. There are clean sheets on the beds; you should bring towels
with you.
(Eight cabins on deck and eight under deck) Clothing
and luggage
You should leave your evening dresses at home - casual holiday
clothes, biking clothes and swimming costumes are functional. There is not much
storeroom in the cabins. Therefore, you should do without unwieldy suitcases.
Please use hold-alls instead. Catering
The meals principally correspond to Mediterranean standard (with substantial breakfast).
For dinner the fellow travelling cook serves you fish or meat dishes. Guide
There will be two travel couriers on board. There is the opportunity to bike together
with the travel couriers. But you can explore the islands individually at any
time. There will be daily map and information material. Tour
Requirements
Nearly just on little used and asphalted roads. There are
some steeper ascents to overcome, but you can take a day's rest for swimming at
any time instead.
Parking
There is a guarded car park in Rijeka for € 40.-- per week.
Reservation required.
Journey by train to Rijeka: closed transver Reijeka - Omisalj
and back, price € 10 per person.
Please
check prices with the office info@bikeandhike.co.za
ITINERARY 1st
Day: Omisalj - Cres (approx. 15 or 25 km)
Individual arrival in Omisalj,
a peaceful small seaport on the island of Krk. Use the time before embarkation
for a first swim in the Adriatic Sea or enjoy an ice-cream in the parlor in the
harbor. The cabins on the motor yacht will be ready for you at 11 a.m. At approx.
1 p.m. the ship will take off and take you to Cres in about four hours. You have
the choice between a longer journey to the village of Predoscica, which is located
in an altitude of 350 m. Or you can go on a smaller guided tour of the surroundings
of the vast harbor bay. In the evening a short city tour with your tourist guide. 2nd
Day: Islands of Cres and Lošinj (approx. 55 km)
You will cycle on
the east side of the island among pine, fig and laurel trees. On your way, you
will pass Vrana Lake, the geologically remarkable freshwater reservoir of the
island. You will have lunch on the ship in the artist town of Osor. Afterwards
there will be time for a swim in the bay with crystal clear water. In the afternoon
you will leave Osor, crossing over a swing bridge to reach the island of Lošinj.
You will cycle along the panorama-route to Mali Lošinj, an old seafaring
and health resort. The ship will be waiting for you in the large harbor with its
numerous cafés and colorful houses. 3rd
Day: Islands of Losinj and Molat (approx. 40 km)
You cycle along the wide
shore promenade meandering along picturesque bays to the south of Losinj, where
you will meet the ship for lunch. In the afternoon we cross over to the island
of Molat, the island of flowers, where you will do one more short cycling tour
before we turn in for the night. 4th
Day: Island of Dugi Otok (approx. 45 km)
In the morning, the ship will
take take you to the "spice island" Dugi Otok. Your bike-tour begins
in the bay of Božava, which is surrounded by pine woods, agaves and tamarisk
trees; the road is nearly traffic-free. You will meet the ship in Savar for lunch.
On the way to the fishing town of Sali you will be impressed by terrific views
of the sea and the surrounding islands. The ship will take you from there to the
island of Ugljan, where you will spend the night. 5th
Day: Island of Pag (approx. 35 km)
After a cruise you will reach the island
of Pag until lunchtime. In the harsh but delightful landscape of the island you
will come across many fig and olive trees. Over the centuries the inhabitants
have built numerous stonewalls for protection against the wind. You will bike
on the narrow peninsula until you reach the sea, where the ship will be waiting
to take you to Rab. The island of Rab is one of the sunniest places in Europe.
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 townscape of the richly adorned
beauty. After dinner you can explore the narrow alleys with numerous cosy cafés.
6th
Day: The island of Rab (approx. 45 km)
You will bike along the coast to
the east side of the island, an area with virtually no vegetation, whose rough
and cliffy rocks remind of a lunar landscape. The road will lead you on to a bay
with a sandy beach, which is rather atypical for the Kvarner islands. At lunchtime
the ship will be waiting for you in the harbour directly in front of the old town
of Rab. Afterwards you will be cycling on the green peninsula to the north of
the island. In Lopar you will meet your ship again. After a swim-break, the ship
will take you over to the neighboring island of Krk, where you will spend the
evening in the historical town of Krk. 7th
Day: The island of Krk (approx. 50 km)
You will cycle over the ridge of
the island which is covered by fragrant macchia to a valley of vineyards, and
then onwards to the small museum town of Vrbnik in the northeast. The town, built
on a 50-metre-high cliff and surrounded by vineyards, is the home of the famous
white wine, Žlahtina. Another peculiarity that Vrbnik has to offer is the
narrowest alley in the world. The way will lead you on across the island through
old villages and rich vegetation to Omišalj, from where Rijeka will be within
your sight. On the way, you will have a chance to swim in the bay of Soline. You
will spend the night in Omišalj. 8th
Day: Omisalj (Departure)
Unloading after breakfast until 9 a.m. Alterations We
reserve the right to make alterations to the itinerary, depending on wind- and
weather conditions, or organisational requirements. One can say that this is what
makes every trip truly "unique". We offer this tour in the other direction
sometimes.
Schedule
Embarkation
always on a Sunday between te beginning of April and the end of
October.
RATES
Contact
info@bikeandhike.co.za
for rates and specials.
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Per person in a double cabin
- Surcharge
for cabin on deck
- Surcharge
for single cabin not on deck
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High season surcharge (29 April - 30 September)
For an extra
charge
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Bike rental (21-speed)
- Visitors'
tax and local fees € 20, collected by captain (this amount
may change)
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Additional night in Opatija with full-board between € 41 and € 65,--
Our service includes -
7 nights with breakfast on board the ship
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7 times lunch or lunch package
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7 times dinner
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Daily information packages for individual travellers
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7 individual or guided bike tours
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travel courier
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