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 (Fri) Trogir (Embarkation) – Vis Island

Individual arrival by car to Trogir or by plane to Split airport, which is about 4 mi./6 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 the island of Vis where we spend the night. 

2nd Day (Sat) Island Vis (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.

3rd Day (Sun) 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, the vast vegetation and cypress gardens have given shape to probably the most beautiful Dalmatian island. Our cycle tour leads us via the village of Blato, like Rome build on seven hills, along a pass 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. 

4th Day (Mon) Islands of Hvar (aprx. 12.5 mi./20 km)

In the morning the boat cruises to the island of Hvar while we enjoy our breakfast. Before arriving at the island Capital we have time for a swim from the boat and a relaxed lunch at anchor. Once on land we have time to soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Renaissance Square of Hvar town and enjoy the view up to the Spanish Fortress situated high above the city. Our ride takes us from the city of Hvar to the most beautiful view points on the island and past fragrant wild lavender fields to the town of Stari Grad. Stari Grad is the second largest settlement on the Island of Hvar and well known for its protective harbour and beautiful stone facades. The night is spent here.  

5th Day (Tue) Island Brač (aprx. 18 mi./30 km) 

In the morning we cruise to the island of Brač, famous for its radiant, precious limestone that was used in part for the White House in Washington as well as for the construction of the German Reichstag building in Berlin. Once on Brač, we start our bike tour from Milna. Throughout our tour today will be rewarded with fantastic views over the neighboring islands before descending to the harbor of Postira. Here we can enjoy a relaxing afternoon with time to swim and a quite evening in this sleepy seaside town.

6th Day (Wed) City of Split (Rafting in Omiš) (aprx. 10 mi./17 km)

During breakfast the boat brings us to the city of Split. The old town of Split, built adjoining the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian, is a UNESCO world heritage site.  Today we have the choice either to take a bus transfer to go rafting through the Cetina Canyon (not included in the tour price) or to explore the wonderful Marjan forest Park in Split by bike. The rafting group will be picked up from the boat by a bus and are taken to Omiš for the excursion. From here they will 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. Cyclist will enjoy a short but scenic bike tour through the green heart of Splits accompanied by an extensive swim break at a local beach. In the afternoon we can explore the bustling city of Split again together as one group. Overnight stay in Split.

7th Day (Thu) Island Šolta (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 scent of rosemary accompanies us along our tour across the island. Our boat awaits us in Maslinica 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 a 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 (Fri) Trogir (Disembarkation)

After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Dalmatia/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 

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 (12 – 37 mi. / 20 – 60 km and 1312 – 2296 ft. / 400 – 700 m of elevation per day). All bike tours require participants to have a certain basic level of fitness and be able to ride their bikes safely. There is always enough time to complete the tours. Our tour guides will inform you in detail each day about the level of difficulty of the planned daily tour. These are primarily designed as guided e-bike tours. In general, nothing stands in the way of individual e-bike tours after prior consultation with our tour guides and the selection of a suitable route. 

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 gravel bike 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/magellan/

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