EXPerience DALMATIAN COAST AND ISLANDS

E-Bike & Boat South Dalmatia
(8 days/7 nights, approx. 128 mi./205 km)

On our e-bike cruise through South Dalmatia we will show you the amazing beauty of the South Dalmatian coastline and sland world on board an elegant motor yacht.

Highlights such as Diocletians Palace in Split, the picturesque old town of Korčula and the lavender island Hvar combined with islands of simpler heritage, provides an unforgettable travel experience. A true cultural insight.

This tour is part of our Islandhopping PLUS program. The PLUS tours offer our guests a PLUS all-round: a comfortable motor yacht, unlimited e-bike availability, as well as some pleasant surprises along the way.  

Depending on the wind and weather, it can occur that this tour is operated in reverse. The itinerary is similar to our regular tour of South Dalmatia making these tours great alternatives to each other should your preferred tour date be unavailable.

For more and updated info please visit www.inselhuepfen.com/en/dap

1st Day Trogir (Embarkation) – Hvar Island
Individual arrival by car to Trogir or by plane to Split airport, which is about 3mi./ 5 km away from the harbor of Trogir. After check in on the motor yacht between 2 and 2:30 pm the first cruise starts about 3 pm from Trogir to Hvar Island. Stari Grad is the second largest settlement on the Island of Hvar and well known for its important harbour. Overnight stay in Stari Grad.

2nd Day Islands of Hvar and Vis (aprx. 12.5 mi./20 km)
After breakfast we set off on a bike tour from Stari Grad to the capital city of Hvar. We will have plenty of time on arrival, to visit the magnificent Renaissance Square of Hvar town and enjoy the view up to the Spanish Fortress situated high above the city. Back on board again we cross over to the island of Vis. Overnight stay on Vis.

3rd Day Vis Island (aprx. 20 mi./32 km)
Vis is the furthermost island from mainland Croatia. A Greek colony called Issa has been on the island 2,300 years ago. Due to its strategic location it was a military zone until 1995 and prohibited for foreign tourists. Today we have the opportunity to explore the lovely island by bicycle. After cycling the boat takes us to the Island of Korčula. Overnight stay in Vela Luka.

4th Day Island Korčula (aprx. 37.5 mi./60 km)
Today we discover the island of Korčula by bicycle and enjoy our lunch break in one of the local restaurants. The calmness and remoteness of the vast vegetation and cypress gardens have given the shape to the probably most beautiful Dalmatian island. Our cycle tour leads us via the village of Blato, like Rome build on seven hills, along a pass road across Pupnat bay and finally to Korčula town, where we have time to take a walk through the wonderful old town with its narrow “fishbone like” alleys. We stay overnight in Korčula town. (Good to know: Pictured graphic leads in opposite direction.)

5th Day Island Brač (aprx. 17 mi./27 km)
Today we cruise to the island of Brač, which is famous for its radiant, precious limestone that was, among others, used for the White House in Washington or the Reichstag building in Berlin. After an extended swim break followed by lunch, we start our cycling trip in Sumartin, leading us to Selca and on to the picturesque harbour town Pučišća. The picturesque harbor is home to one of the most famous masonry schools in Croatia. The creations of the students decorate the harbor village. Overnight stay Pučišća.

6th Day Omiš – Split (aprx. 27 mi./44 km)
A short boats crossing during breakfast to Omis. Today you have the choice between taking part on a bike tour around the Cetina Canyon or participating on a rafting excursion down the Cetina River (not included in the tour price).  The bike tour takes you once around the outskirts of the canyon with great views over the river and back down towards the sea. The rafting group will be picked up from the boat by a bus and are taken up river to the starting point. From here we follow the river downstream in the rafts gaining a unique perspective of the canyon and its flora and fauna. Participants of the rafting trip are brought back to the boat in the bus after the activity. In the afternoon our ship takes us to Split. The old town of Split, built adjoining the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian, is a world heritage site. Overnight stay in Split.

7th day Šolta Island – Trogir (aprx. 12.5 mi./20 km)
After crossing over to Rogač on the island of Šolta we commence our last cycle tour. Walled fields, numerous olive groves, locust bean and fig trees line the roads. The herbal smell of rosemary accompanies us along our tour through this island. Our boat awaits us in Rogač and we enjoy our last crossing back to Trogir where, if time permits, we can take a tour of the old town which is a world heritage site. The last evening aboard our ship follows a nice tradition. While enjoying the communal dinner in a cosy atmosphere you will have the chance for a last get-together with your crew and your tour guides.

8th day Trogir (Disembarkation)
After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia. 

GOOD TO KNOW

Itinerary changes
We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements. Should it be the case for example that the harbours on the above mentioned tour sequence are overcrowded, the tour will be operated in reverse.

E-Bike Level 1 / Hybrid Bike Level 2 – 3
Our cycle tours are suitable for both: hybrid and e-bikers. You should decide beforehand, which bicycle you wish to rent. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or to spend time on board the boat, instead of taking part on a planned cycle tour.

Requirements for hybrid bikers (level 2-3)
The cycle tours require a basic level of fitness from participants, which they should have acquired from regular cycling. The tours will take us up to a height of 200 to 650 m above sea-level. The day-tours from 12 to 37.5 mi. (20 to 60 km) will take us through hilly and mountainous terrain and can be completed without any time-constraints. Participants will also need to master long and steep climbs, during which they are, however, also permitted to push their bicycles. We cycle mostly on asphalted roads, which are rarely frequented outside the holiday seasons.

Requirements for e-bikers (level 1)
E-bike tours suitable for Islandhoppers with a good basic level of fitness. The tours and the elevation gain are very manageable with an e-bike (30-60km and 400-700 m of elevation per day).

Guided group pace:
On our e-bike tour programs, the riding pace is determined by the cyclists on e-bikes. Guests who are taking part on these tours on a regular bicycle should have the necessary physical condition to keep up with this pace. We thank you for your understanding.

Requirement to wear a helmet
Helmets are mandatory on our bike tours. It is advised to bring your own, well fitted, helmet with you as our rental helmet numbers are limited (reservation required).

Children
We believe that only children with a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 are able to master the cycle tours with their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.20 m (4 ft.) for hybrid bikes and 1.50 m (4.5 ft.) for e-bikes. There is a helmet duty for all children up to age 16 in Croatia.

Catering
The on-board chef is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one or two warm meals a day. The catering consists of 4 x full board and 3 x half board. Catering starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.

Language
Due to our international audience all Islandhopping tours are conducted bilingually, in English and German.

Deluxe Ship MAGELLAN (all cabins with shower/toilet) 

The Magellan is an elegant two-masted motor yacht that remains pleasantly steady even when sailing through heavier swells. 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. Delicious cuisine is particularly important on the Magellan: The ship’s owner is a member of the cooking academy for traditional Dalmatian cuisine and the owner of a restaurant on the island of Hvar, known far beyond the borders of Croatia for its excellent dishes. It goes without saying that he also implements these high culinary standards on his motor yacht. Meals on board can likewise be enjoyed with an exquisite selection of Croatian wines.  

For more detailed information about the Magellan please visit: https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/princeza-diana/

First Class Ship Melody (shower/toilet in each cabin)

The 2014/2015, 42 m long and 8.30 m wide Melody is a floating luxurious hotel, with which you can discover the most beautiful ports of Croatia from the first row!

With its exquisite equipment, the stylish motor yacht offers a comfortable atmosphere and maximum comfort for small groups of up to 33 persons. The 16 spacious guest cabins are characterized by an upscale interior with air conditioning, shower cubicle, WC and safe.

You can also relax on the spacious sun deck, on the aft deck designed as a lounge or in the jacuzzi on the upper deck. The bathing platform at the stern provides easy access to the sea. The crew, formed of eight members, cares for the well-being of every passenger.

For more detailed information about the Melody please visit: https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/melody/

Basic tour price per person (in a twin cabin below deck )

•  from 1,690 euro

Included services

• 8-day trip on a motorized yacht with crew
• 7 nights in a double cabin below deck with shower/toilet
• 4 x full board and 3 x half board
• Guided cycling tours as described in the itinerary
• Overview-maps for the daily tours (on board)
• Plus-tour specials
• Bed linen and towels
• English speaking tour guide

Additional optional services (on request)

• A shared twin cabin
• Surcharge per person for a cabin above deck: 150 euro/1.125 kn (Magellan), 200 euro/1.500 kn (Melody)  
• Surcharge for a single cabin below deck: 500 euro/3.750 kn (Magellan), 600 euro/4.500 kn (Melody); (limited)
• Surcharge for a single cabin above deck: 700 euro/5.250 kn (Magellan), 800 euro/6.000 kn (Melody); (limited) 
• Rental bike with Ortlieb pannier: e-bike: 180 euro/1.350 kn per week; hybrid bicycle: 80 euro/600 kn per week
• Insurance against theft and damage of the rental bike: hybrid bicycle: 10 euro/75 kn per week; e-bike: 20 euro/150 kn per week (not insured: grossly negligent damages)
• Customized transfers between Split airport and Trogir harbour: 15 euro/115 kn per person/way (day of embarkation/disembarkation only)
• A safe parking space: motorcycle: 30 euro/225 kn per week; car up to 6 m in length: 50 euro/375 kn per week, vehicle longer than 6 m: 100 euro/750 kn per week (on request, to be paid on-site to the tour guide)
• Additional night (B&B) near/in Trogir (prices on request)

Not included in the tour price

• Journey to Trogir
• Individual taxi transfer from the airport of Split to the ship in Trogir (one way ca. 20 euro/150 kn)
• Flat rate for bottled water, Visitor’s tax and local charges 50 euro/375 kn for adults or 25 euro/190 kn for children up to age 16 (to be paid to the captain)
• Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
• Meals and beverages ashore
• Entrance fee for sights are not included in the tour price
• Tips for crew and tour guides

Price reductions 

• With three persons sharing a cabin (Melody below deck only), we allow a 50 % discount on the basic tour price for the third person, regardless of age. Three-bed-cabins are furnished with one double and a single bed.  

• Children up to age 16 receive a discount of 25 % on the basic tour price (not combinable with the 50 % discount); Surcharge for single cabin use will be added. 

For more and updated info please visit www.inselhuepfen.com/en/dap

If you would like to book this trip directly, please follow this booking link:

Direct booking of the E-Bike & Boat Tour South Dalmatia Plus

If you have any questions about this trip before booking, please contact us by email at:
info@islandhopping.com