EXPerience DALMATIAN COAST AND ISLANDS

E-Bike & Boat South Dalmatia
(8 days/7 nights, approx. 128 mi./206 km, Level 4 / 5)

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.

6^th Day (Wen) Omiš (aprx. 27 mi./44 km) or Rafting Cetina River                     

During breakfast the boat brings us to Omiš. 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 make a bike tour around Omiš. 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 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. In the afternoon we cruise to Split, where we spend the night, where we have a guided city tour in the evening.

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.

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).

Level 4 / 5
Cycling tours through hilly to mountainous terrain with some steeper ascents of up to approximately 400 meters. All tours, including the elevation gains, can be mastered more easily with electronic assistance. Requires confident riding on winding descents, uneven asphalt, and occasionally gravel paths. Suitable for experienced cyclists accustomed to longer daily stages.

• Distance: 20 – 60 km km per day
• Total elevation: 300 – 700 meters of elevation per day
• Road conditions: The roads are mostly asphalted and there is little traffic outside of holiday periods. In some places, short sections of the route follow unpaved gravel and dirt tracks.
• Traffic: In and around the coastal city of Split, as well as in the town of Hvar, traffic can be expected.
• Infrastructure: There are no designated bike paths in Dalmatia, so the bike tours take place on public roads, preferably on quiet side streets.

Relevant for all levels: Safe cycling skills and familiarity with road traffic are prerequisites for taking part in our tours. Anyone renting an e-bike should already have experience and be confident in handling e-bikes, as these bikes are significantly heavier and faster than conventional bikes.

Individual cycling
This tour is primarily a guided group tour. Upon consultation with your tour guides, the possibility to cycle on your own along recommended, suitable routes, may present itself. 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.

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