How demanding is the cycling?

This is a level 3 out of 5 tour. You ride through hilly terrain with climbs of up to roughly 400 metres, on stages of 27 to 45 km and 100 to 600 metres of elevation gain per day. It suits people who cycle regularly and are comfortable on varying surfaces. With electric assistance every stage, climbs included, becomes comfortable.

Are the rides guided?

Yes, this is a guided group tour and the guide cycles with you. If you prefer, you can arrange with the guides to ride part of the route on your own along suggested alternatives, or take a half day or a full day off to swim and stay on board.

What are the roads like?

Dalmatia has no dedicated cycle paths, so you ride on public roads, mostly asphalted and chosen among the quieter side roads. Expect some traffic in and around the coastal towns and on parts of the island of Pašman. Outside the high season the roads are very quiet.

Yes. E-bikes and gravel or road bikes are available for the week and should be booked in advance. Anyone renting an e-bike should already be confident handling one, as they are heavier and faster than a normal bike. The minimum height for a rental e-bike is 1.50 m.

Yes, helmets are compulsory on every ride. We strongly recommend bringing your own well-fitted helmet; a limited number of rental helmets is available on board and should be reserved in advance.

The on-board chef is part of the crew and prepares breakfast and one or two hot meals a day. Catering runs from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day, and consists of two days of full board and five of half board.

What language is the tour in?

Because of the international mix of guests, the tour is run bilingually in English and German.

Children from the age of 10 with good fitness and previous bike touring experience can take part. Follow-me bikes, child seats and tow bars can be hired for younger children.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. Routes and overnight stops may be adjusted for wind, weather or operational reasons, and the week is sometimes run in the opposite direction.

8-Day Dalmatia National Parks Bike & Boat Cruise | Plus

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Bike & BoatE-bikeTrekking bike8 days / 7 nights205 km1/5EasyLoop

Short Description

Eight days between the deck of a comfortable motor yacht and the quiet roads of the Dalmatian islands. You sleep on board and wake up in a different bay every morning, then ride out with your guide through Murter, Dugi Otok, Ugljan and Pašman, along dry stone walls, pine woods and villages of pale stone. In between there are the great set pieces of the Croatian coast: the archipelago of Kornati seen from the water, the white cliffs of Telašćica, the terraced waterfalls of Krka, the Roman streets of Zadar and Šibenik, and the medieval heart of Trogir. Swimming stops straight from the boat are part of the rhythm, and the chef takes care of breakfast and most of the meals. It is a guided tour with a real cycling content - around 205 km over six riding days on rolling, sometimes hilly terrain - but you are always free to skip a stage and stay on board.

Tour Program

Day 1 - Trogir (embarkation) - Rogoznica
You reach Trogir on your own, by car or via Split airport about 6 km away. Check-in on board is in the early afternoon and the first cruise leaves at 2 pm for Rogoznica, a village on a small island joined to the mainland by a causeway. On the way the ship stops so you can swim straight from the deck. Dinner and first night in Rogoznica.

Day 2 - Rogoznica - Vodice - Slanica - Telašćica Nature Park | 27 km
A morning cruise to the holiday town of Vodice, where the first ride begins. You cross the bridge to the island of Murter and continue to Slanica, on its north-western tip. Back on board, the ship sails through the Kornati archipelago, a maze of bare islands in glass-clear water, and on to Telašćica Bay. In the late afternoon you can walk up to the white cliffs that drop straight into the sea. Night at anchor in the bay.

Day 3 - Dugi Otok - Zadar | 45 km
The longest ride of the week, on the almost traffic-free island of Dugi Otok, from Telašćica to the pine-fringed bay of Božava, with wide views over the blue of the Adriatic. The ship takes you across to Zadar, for centuries the political and cultural capital of Dalmatia. There is time for a walk through the alleys of the old town and its three thousand years of history. Night in Zadar.

Day 4 - Zadar - Ugljan and Pašman - Šibenik | 33 km
Breakfast is served while the ship crosses to Preko on the island of Ugljan. From there you ride south along the east coast and over the bridge to Tkon on Pašman, with the sea on one side and the mainland mountains on the other. You rejoin the ship in Tkon and sail to Šibenik for the night.

Day 5 - Šibenik - Skradin - Krka waterfalls | 32 km
The highlight of the week. A morning crossing brings you to Skradin, at the foot of the Krka canyon, and you explore the area by bike. In the afternoon a small boat takes you into Krka National Park, where you have plenty of time to walk the boardwalks around the terraced waterfalls. Night in Skradin.

Day 6 - Skradin - Primošten | 28 km
A relaxed morning: breakfast under way, a swimming stop and lunch on board while the ship cruises to Primošten. The ride starts in the afternoon, a loop to Rogoznica and back, through vineyards planted on bare rock. You stay the night in the harbour, with time to wander the old town on its little peninsula.

Day 7 - Primošten - Trogir | 40 km
The last ride of the week heads inland through small villages before dropping back towards the coast, with a fine view of Trogir and the island of Čiovo. The afternoon is free for the medieval old town of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A farewell dinner on board closes the week.

Day 8 - Trogir (disembarkation)
Breakfast on board and disembarkation by 9 am, for your journey home or a longer stay in Croatia.

Available departures

Year

Next: 23 Oct 2026 · 1 departure · from €2,209 p.p.

Oct 2026

- Double Upper€2,209

Tour details

LoopGuidedCouplesSolo travelersMinimum 2 peopleMinimum age 10 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🍽️ 2 x full board and 5 x half board (option to have a picnic for lunch)
🧍‍♂️English speaking tour guide
🗺️ Maps
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🏛️ Entrance fees of the National Parks

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes
SGR Insolvency protection (mandatory consumer contribution SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme: € 5 per person

🙋 Common questions

How demanding is the cycling?
This is a level 3 out of 5 tour. You ride through hilly terrain with climbs of up to roughly 400 metres, on stages of 27 to 45 km and 100 to 600 metres of elevation gain per day. It suits people who cycle regularly and are comfortable on varying surfaces. With electric assistance every stage, climbs included, becomes comfortable.
Are the rides guided?
Yes, this is a guided group tour and the guide cycles with you. If you prefer, you can arrange with the guides to ride part of the route on your own along suggested alternatives, or take a half day or a full day off to swim and stay on board.
What are the roads like?
Dalmatia has no dedicated cycle paths, so you ride on public roads, mostly asphalted and chosen among the quieter side roads. Expect some traffic in and around the coastal towns and on parts of the island of Pašman. Outside the high season the roads are very quiet.
Can I rent a bike?
Yes. E-bikes and gravel or road bikes are available for the week and should be booked in advance. Anyone renting an e-bike should already be confident handling one, as they are heavier and faster than a normal bike. The minimum height for a rental e-bike is 1.50 m.
Do I need a helmet?
Yes, helmets are compulsory on every ride. We strongly recommend bringing your own well-fitted helmet; a limited number of rental helmets is available on board and should be reserved in advance.
What about meals?
The on-board chef is part of the crew and prepares breakfast and one or two hot meals a day. Catering runs from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day, and consists of two days of full board and five of half board.
What language is the tour in?
Because of the international mix of guests, the tour is run bilingually in English and German.
Can children join?
Children from the age of 10 with good fitness and previous bike touring experience can take part. Follow-me bikes, child seats and tow bars can be hired for younger children.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes. Routes and overnight stops may be adjusted for wind, weather or operational reasons, and the week is sometimes run in the opposite direction.