Adventourus Active Vacations

8 day Escorted tour

Central Dalmatia is our green tour. The breathtaking beauty of the landscape is what makes this trip truly worthwhile. The islands are generally thinly populated, and apart from Trogir and Zadar, we will not be visiting any larger towns. The ship will be sailing up the Krka River as far as the waterfalls and into the National Park of Krka. South of the island Dugi Otok we will be sailing through the National Park of Kornati, where numerous small islands are located side by side.

Individual arrival by plane to Split. After checking in on the motor yacht at Trogir Harbour and your first lunch on board, our first cruise starts at 1.00pm, leading us to Rogoznica. In the afternoon we will start a circle tour cycling along the wide bay.

In the morning we will cycle from Rogoznica to Primošten. Our motor yacht will then take us through a narrow passage to Šibenik. After visiting the famous cathedral and the historic old town, our ship will take off again and continue towards Vodice, where we stay the night.

Day 3: Vodice - Murter - Telascica (27 km)

In the morning we cycle from Vodice to the island of Murter, which is connected with the mainland by a lift bridge. We will meet the ship for dinner in a romantic quiet harbor. In the afternoon we go on a cruise through the National Park of the Kornati islands, an archipelago of crystal clear waters known for its diverse flora and fauna. In the peaceful atmosphere of the Telašcica nature park we go for a walk along the impressive cliffs of the island.

Our bike tour begins in Telašcica Nature Park along a virtually traffic-free road. Along a panoramic road, we ride clear across the island. During the ride we’re treated to countless unforgettable vistas of the islands in the deep blue sea. We meet our ship in the harbor of Savar and have lunch. Afterwards the ship takes us to Zadar, which, for centuries, was the political, cultural and spiritual centre of Dalmatia.
Our tour guide takes us on an extensive walk through the lanes of the lively old centre. 3000 years of history have left their imprint on the character of this town and there are many things to be admired: the mighty fortified walls with their bastions, the loggia but also the early Romanesque St. Donatus Basilica.

During breakfast the boat will cross over to island of Ugljan situated at the channel of Zadar. Today we will have lots of cycling time to discover the two islands which are now connected by a bridge. Beautiful views to the sea and the opposite mainland will be possible while cycling along the east coast.
Afterwards our boat will pass Sibenik and the lower course of the river Krka; cruise along the river windings until we will reach Skradin.

The magnificent port of Skradin is today’s start point for a wonderful morning cycle tour. We will cycle though forest valleys to the Lake Visovac which is situated on the upper course of the river Krka. Here a swimming stop can be enjoyed. On calm roads and through small villages we will return to Skradin. In the afternoon we start from here to visit the most famous part of the National Park of Krka with its unique waterfalls. Later on the boat will take us to the coral island of Zlarin.

In the morning our motor yacht will take us to island Solta. Olive and fig trees and farmland surround the streets. The spicy smell of lavender and rosmary will follow you throughout the whole tour around the quiet island until we reach the village Grohote. During midday break our last cruise will take us back to Trogir.
Here we will have enough time to visit the world cultural heritage and medieval old town. After dinner it'is time to say good bye to crew, guides, and new friends.

Disembarkation by 9 a.m. after breakfast aboard. Individual departure or extend your stay in Europe.

PRICE & DETAILS

DEPARTURE DATES:

Every Saturday from April 21st to October 20th except the following:

July 14, 28        August 11

- accommodation in a double room with private facilities in our Premium ships

- 3 meals per day, starting with lunch on Saturday and ending with breakfast on the day of departure. Lunches included daily, either aboard ship or packed.

- 7 days of escorted cycling

- 21 speed trekking bicycle with pannier.

- Maps & road guide book

- English/German speaking tour guide

- Entrance fee to the National Parks

Optional Services:

- Additional night (B&B): from $65 CAD /Person in double room and $80 CAD in single room

Excluded are:

- taxi to/from Split Airport (approx. 15€)

- alcoholic drinks and pop aboard the boat (tally system)

- local harbour taxes of 20€ (paid to captain)

- gratuities to guides and crew

- Helmets. These are mandatory starting 2010 and may be rented for free aboard ship, however we recommend you bring your own.

Logding:

KAPETAN JURE

MV 'Kapetan Jure' is a 27-metre-long and 7-metre wide comfortable and spacious wooden motor yacht that was built in 2000. 11 of the 15 cabins are on deck. 10 of these are furnished with two beds, arranged side by side, while one cabin has bunk beds. The remaining 4 cabins are below deck, and are furnished with a French bed (140 cm wide) and a porthole.

The spacious saloon offers enough place for having the meals and spending some time with new friends. The large sundeck is big enough for extensive sunbathing. Captain Anton and his crew form an experienced team.

You may also upgrade to all Superior 4 star hotels, at an additional $785 per person.

SAN SNOVA (Premium ship)

San Snova -Dream of Dreams- is the name of this brand-new ship to be launched in spring 2009 and built specifically for our cycle cruises. This ship, 31m long and 8m wide, combines romantic seafaring with the highest qualifications of a motor sailer used for cruises.

Ten cabins above deck as well as four cabins below are available. They are outstanding in their spaciousness and comfortable furnishings. All cabins have their own bathroom with shower and WC and are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning.

The crew of the San Snova is a young, very sympathetic team who already look forward welcoming you on board.

ROMANTICA (premium ship)

The M/S Romantica is a brand-new motor yacht, which sails for us in the Croatian Adriatic especially for group charter and special tours. The Romantica from captain Jure was launched in May 2007. It possesses solid structural steelwork, which, as the name says, connects romance with modern trends and functionality .

17 comfortably equipped double cabins with a size of 9-10 square meters also offer sufficient area to larger groups to accommodation. The generous cabins feature elevated equipment.

The far sun deck offers couch mats for sunbathing and relaxing. A characteristic of the ship is a platform at the tail of the ship, from which you can swim in the sea very comfortably.

INTERMEDIATE: This tour is one of our easier routes, requiring just a reasonable level of fitness. The islands reach an altitude of only 100 to 300 metres above sea level. The daily routes of 30 to 50 km cover some hilly terrain but may be completed at your own pace.

The roads are mostly asphalted and there is little traffic outside of holiday periods. You can decide every day whether you want to cycle by yourself using the maps provided, or join our tour guide.

The nearest airport is Split, 10 minutes by taxi from the dock in Trogir (approx. $25)