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Istria MTB+Boat
from/to Omisalj
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Highlights and culinary
In Istria, Central Europe and the Mediterranean world meet. By mountain bike and boat you experience this unique coastal region for a week. In the “green oasis” of Europe, varied landscapes and terrains as well as a variety of trails at relatively low altitudes make for a perfect mountain bike vacation.
Dates 2024:
Arrival: Friday
Duration: 8 days
Dates:
Ship Andela Lora
Season 1: April 19.
Season 2: June 28., Oct 04./18.
Season 3: May 03., June 14.
Season 4: Sept 20.
Ship Linda
Season 1: May 10./24., June 21.
Min.number of participants: 14 persons
mixed group / S0-S2
***OFFER***
€ 200,- discount per person!
1st Day: Omisalj (Embarkation) – Cres
Individual arrival to Omišalj, a charming pirate’s nest on the island of Krk. If you decide to arrive by car, we can gladly organize a secure parking space for your car for the week. If you are arriving from Zagreb, we can also arrange a transfer for you to the harbor of Omišalj. Check-in on board is possible from around 2pm. Once we have made ourselves comfortable in our cabins, we enjoy the first crossing to Cres. If the weather is good, we can include a swimming stop along the way, where we can take a refreshing dip in a beautiful bay in the Adriatic Sea. The Venetian-influenced old town of Cres, with its beautiful alleys and many churches, entices visitors to take an extensive evening stroll.
2nd Day: Cres – Pula (aprx. 12 mi./20 km; 1542 ft./470 m of elevation, S1 – S2)
After breakfast on board, the first task is to adjust our bikes in the idyllic harbor of Cres and take a first bike tour to the lighthouse. Afterwards, we take a longer crossing to Pula at the southern tip of Istria, where a guided tour of the old town awaits us. The secret capital of Istria awaits us with impressive evidence of its Roman past. Take your time for an extensive stroll and explore impressive ancient monuments, such as the famous amphitheater reminiscent of the Colosseum in Rome, the Temple of Augustus and the Golden Gate.
3rd Day: Pula – Kamenjak – Vrsar (aprx. 24 mi./39 km; 1575 ft./480 m of elevation, S1 – S2)
From Pula, we take a bike trip to Cape Kamenjak before crossing the Kamenjak Nature Park. The Park has more than 30 bays with a rich flora and fauna. After lunch on board, the boat takes us to Vrsar with the opportunity for a swim break at the Limski Fjord. In Vrsar, where we spend the night, the heartbreaker Casanova is said to have sought temporary refuge from the husbands of his lovers.
4th Day: Vrsar – Poreč (aprx. 20 mi./32 km; 1475 ft./450 m of elevation, S1 – S2)
From Vrsar we first cycle on natural paths along the Limski Canal through the Kontija Forest. The forest covers an area of 65 hectares and includes 140 year old beach trees. During a longer break, we can fortify ourselves with a local meal before our tour leads us through traditional villages to our destination of Poreč. On the way, a short detour to the well-maintained St. Benčić Trail is worthwhile. In the afternoon, we encounter the colorful history of Poreč, as we stroll through the charming old town with its beautiful buildings from bygone eras. There is a real energy to be felt in the shopping alleys. A visit to the famous Euphrasius Basilica with its magnificent early Christian mosaics is also worthwhile.
5th Day: Poreč – Novigrad – Vrsar (aprx. 38 mi./61 km; 3133 ft./955 m of elevation, S0 – S1)
In the morning we follow the “Parenzana”, an abandoned railroad line, which leads us to the famous artists’ village of Groznjan. The picturesque artists’ village is a medieval jewel in the Istrian hinterland and awaits us with romantic alleys, flower-filled squares and diverse galleries that have made their home in old natural stone houses. In the afternoon, we bike through many small villages along the historic railroad line via Buje and finally to Novigrad. Here our ship awaits us to take us to Rovinj where we will spend the night.
6th Day: Rovinj – Fažana – Rabac (aprx. 24 mi./38 km; 920 ft./280 m of elevation, S0 – S1)
Our morning bike tour takes us near the coast and primarily on nature and forest paths to Fažana with its pretty little harbour and a promenade lined with colourful houses. From here we bike to Pula where the boat awaits us for our crossing to Rabac. Located in a picturesque bay on the east coast of Istria, Rabac has gorgeous white pebble beaches, crystal clear waters and a beautiful harbour. Not to be missed is an evening cocktail in a local bar.
7th Day: Insel Cres – Insel Krk: Njivice – Omišalj (aprx. 26 mi./42 km; 2526 ft./770 m of elevation, S1 – S2)
In the early morning, we cross to the island of Krk, where a final cycling stage awaits us. The route will lead us from Njivice to Omišalj. The largest island in Croatia and home of the delicious Zlahtina white wine impresses with its diverse landscapes. Don’t miss the opportunity to cover yourself in the mineral rich mud in the bay of Soline – it will not only leave you looking ten years younger, but also makes for a wonderful holiday memory! Back in the harbor of Omišalj, our boat awaits us with a delicious last evening meal on board which can be spent in great cheer in the company of the fellow travelers, crew and guides.
8th Day: Omisalj (Disembarkation)
After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia.
Important Information
We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements. Sometimes the tour will be run in reverse order.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
YOUR ShiP – ANDELA LORA
At 40 x 8.5 m the Andela Lora is an extraordinary, elegant steel ship, built in 2012. With its impressive length it is one of the largest ships in our Croatian fleet. The 17 spacious guest cabins are air-conditioned and include a shower and WC. The Andela Lora also offers a cozy salon on the top deck and numerous comfortable spaces on deck to relax. At the stern of the ship, a swimming platform provides effortless access to the sea.
YOUR ShiP – LINDA
At 31 x 6 m, the Linda is a sleek wooden motor yacht rebuilt as an Islandhopping passenger ship in 2006. There are 14 friendly guest cabins each with a private shower and WC. The spacious and tastefully furnished salon with its wooden tables and upholstered benches provides a welcoming atmosphere. The large sundeck and the two shaded decks at the stern are furnished with sun mats and comfortable lounge furniture. Perfect to unwind for a relaxing cruise.
Group riding pace
On a guided MTB tour the speed of the group is determined by the mountain bikers on regular bikes. If you have hired an e-MTB, we ask you to respect those in the group who are riding without electric support. Those on regular bikes require more time and recovery when biking up hill. We thank you for your understanding.
SINGLE-TRAIL CLASSIFICATION:
To ensure that you are well prepared for your bike tour with Islandhopping and know what technical difficult level to expect, we have created a classification for all single trails that could be ridden on our tours. The difficulty levels included in our classification coincide with the Single Trail Scale which can be found at here.
Blue (easy, S0 – S1): small obstacles such as small roots, small stones, some erosion, gradients of up to 40 %, loose surfaces, tight corners but no hairpins, obstacles can be rolled over. Skilful braking and weight shift required, riding while standing.
Red (medium, S2): loose surfaces, larger stones and roots, steps and shallow stairs, gradients of up to 70 %, light hairpins. Constant readiness to brake, shift of centre weight to overcome obstacles, accurate braking, consistent body tension required.
Black (difficult, S3 – S5): blocked single trails, many large boulders and roots, smooth/slippery surfaces, loose scree slopes, large steps/drops, extremely steep gradients of over 70 %, tight hairpins. Expert level of bike control/handling required.
Note:
On all the above dates the mountain bike tours are operated parallel on the same boat as the hybrid bike tours. One tour guide will accompany the hybrid bike cyclists while the other will guide the MTB route, only one MTB level will be offered. The detailed itinerary for the hybrid bike cruise can be sent to you on request
YOUR BICYCLES:
- MTB Fully (full suspension)
- MTB Fully Premium
- E-MTB Hardtail
Insurance against theft and damage of the Fully/E-MTB bookable:
25 euro/week (not insured: grossly negligent damages)
ATTENTION:
–Bringing own e-bikes not allowed on our ships!
–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).
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Airport
- next airport: Rijeka (RJK), Pula (PUY) or Zagreb (ZAG)
Train station
- next train station: Rijeka
Parking
- A safe parking space:
motorcycle: 40 euro/week
car up to 6 m in length: 60 euro/week
vehicle longer than 6 m: 120 euro/week
(to be paid on-site to the tour guide)
Transfer
- Transfers bookable- see Prices
- 8-day-trip on a motorized yacht with crew
- 7 nights in a twin cabin with shower/toilet
- 2 x full board and 5 x half board
- Guided cycling tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- City tours in Pula and Rovinj
- Overview-maps for the daily tours (on board)
- Bed linen and towels
- English speaking tour guide
2-day extension program Zagreb
pre or post-tour bookable
Included services:
- Overnight stay in the centre of Zagreb
- transfers from Airport Zagreb – Hotel Zagreb // Hotel Zagreb – Boat in Omisalj (when booked pre Istria Tour)
or transfers Boat in Omisalj – Hotel Zagreb // Hotel Zagreb – Airport Zagreb (when booked post Istria Tour) - guided sightseeing tour in Zagreb (entry fees for sights not included)
- dinner in a local restaurant
- Taxes
- Detailed travel information booklet
3 star hotel | price per person |
Double room | upon request |
Single room | upon request |
4 star hotel | |
Double room | upon request |
Single room | upon request |
Ship Andela Lora | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 |
2-bed cabin lower deck | 1.690,- | 1.790,- | 1.890,- | 1.990,- |
2-bed cabin above deck | 1.940,- | 2.040,- | 2.140,- | 2.240,- |
2-bed cabin for single use lower deck | 2.290,- | 2.390,- | 2.490,- | 2.590,- |
2-bed cabin for single use above deck | 2.490,- | 2.590,- | 2.690,- | 2.790,- |
Ship Linda | Season 1 |
2-bed cabin lower deck | 1.290,- |
2-bed cabin above deck | 1.440,- |
2-bed cabin for single use lower deck | 1.690,- |
2-bed cabin for single use above deck | 1.890,- |
Flat rate for bottled water
Adults: 60 Euro per person/week
Child up to 16 years: 30 Euro per person/week
(to be paid to the captain)
Discounts additional bed/children
With three persons sharing a cabin, we allow a 50 % discount on the basic tour price for the third person, regardless of age. Andela Lora provides 3 and 4 bed cabins, while the Linda only has 1x 3 bed cabin below deck (double + single).
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.
Additional bookable
Rental bikes | ||
MTB Fully | 200,- | |
MTB Fully Premium | 420,- | |
E-MTB Fully | 300,- |
Additional nights Krk Island incl. breakfast | upon request |
Transfer on arrival-/departure day | price per person/way |
Airport Rijeka- Omisalj harbor | upon request |
Airport Zagreb – Omisalj harbor | upon request |
Zagreb-centre – Imisalj harbor 11:30 am from Zagreb Center or 12:15 pm from Zagreb Airport / return transfer from Omišalj to Zagreb Airport starts at 8 am: 60 euro person/way and 60 euro bicycle/way (reservation required two weeks in advance, booking incl. complete transmission of flight details) | upon request |
Operator: Inselhüpfen/Zeitreisen
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