Itinerary

Bike & Boat National Parks and Islands of Dalmatia  

8 days / 7 nights | from/to Trogir | Guided bike tours

aprx. 107 miles/173 km by bicycle | Level 1–2

Croatia has a beautiful coast with thousands of islands, reefs, and bays. Numerous romantic ruins, charming hills, countless natural beauties and phenomena are just waiting to be discovered. We invite you to spend a week on one of our ships, cruising between the mainland and the islands on one of our easiest tours.

Delicious cuisine, beautiful sites, a friendly crew, and knowledgeable tour guides await your arrival. Starting in Trogir, we visit two National Parks as well as the islands of Central Dalmatia.

Highlights of the tour include UNESCO protected old town of Trogir, Primošten, Šibenik, with its famous cathedral, and Zadar, as well as the National Park Krka-Waterfalls, and the Kornati Islands. On a romantic motor yacht, our floating accommodation for the week, we discover the charm of the Adriatic in this wonderful way.

Highlights of this bike and boat trip

✔ The greenest corner of Croatia discovering by boat and bike

✔ Boat tour through the Kornati National Park

✔ The Croatian Coast with it islands, reefs and bays

✔ UNESCO protected old town of Trogir

Itinerary

Day 1 (Fri): Trogir (Embarkation) – Rogoznica 

Individual arrival either by car to Trogir or by plane to Split. After checking in on the motor yacht between 2 and 2:30 pm in Trogir we head off on our first cruise at 3 pm to Rogoznica - a village on a small island that is connected to the mainland by a dam. Here we spend our first night.

Day 2 (Sat): Vodice - Island of Murter - Nature Park Telašćica (aprx. 16 mi./26 km)

In the morning we enjoy our breakfast during a morning cruise to the seaside city of Vodice. From here we start our bike tour to the island of Murter, connected to the mainland by a lift bridge in the town of Tisno. We cycle over the bridge and along the waterfront, passing by two old coastal villages, until we reach a small jetty. From here, we enjoy a spectacular cruise through the Kornati National Park, an archipelago in crystal clear water, known for its rich aquatic life, until we reach the Telašćica Nature Park. In the evening, we take a walk through the park and along the island’s stunning cliffs. A salt lake and a family of donkey also characterise the nature park and make for a wonderful location to spend a quiet night.

Day 3 (Sun): Island of Dugi Otok - Brbinj – Zadar (aprx. 19 mi./32 km)

After breakfast we start our bike tour from the Telašćica Nature Park, along a virtually traffic-free, panoramic road across the island. During the ride we’re treated to countless unforgettable views of neighbouring islands, breaking through the deep blue sea. We meet the ship in Brbinj and board for a crossing to the city of Zadar, which for centuries was the political, cultural, and spiritual centre of Dalmatia. Once we arrive, there is the opportunity to take part in a walking tour during which you will find out all about this fascinating city while strolling through the winding alleys and the lively old town, characterised by 3,000 years of history. The night is spent in Zadar.

Day 4 (Mon): Islands of Ugljan and Pašman – Vodice (aprx. 20 mi./33 km)

During breakfast, the boat crosses the channel of Zadar to the island of Ugljan. Today there is plenty of time to cycle across and explore both the islands Ugljan and Pašman, connected by a bridge, with their quaint villages characterized by stone cottages and fishing vessels. As we cycle along the east coast, we can enjoy beautiful views of the sea and the mainland. After our bike tour, we revisit the coastal city of Vodice, this time for the night.

Day 5 (Tue): Vodice – Skradin - National Park of Krka (aprx. 22 mi./35 km) 

Today is a real highlight! Today’s cycling tour leads along varied roads through remote villages in the Dalmatian inland to the beautiful port of Skradin, located at the foot of the Krka Canyon. In the afternoon, we take a small boat to the Krka National Park where have plenty of time to explore the unique and truly spectacular Krka Waterfalls on foot. The night is spent in the postcard town of Skradin.

Day 6 (Wed): Skradin - Šibenik – Primošten (aprx. 17 mi./28 km)

During breakfast the boat departs Skradin and makes its way down the Krka River back towards the sea and the city of Šibenik. Here we have time to explore the city, home to the Cathedral of St. Jacob, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the most beautiful sacral building on the Adriatic coast. Afterwards, we board the ship and navigate to Primošten where we undertake a bike tour in the afternoon to Rogoznica and back. The night is spent in Primošten. 

Day 7 (Thu): Island of Šolta - Trogir (aprx. 11 mi./19 km)

In the morning, we cruise to the island of Šolta. Olive and fig trees as well as lush farmland border the streets. The spicy smell of rosemary follows us throughout the whole tour around the tranquil island until we reach the village Grohote. At mid-day, we enjoy our last cruise back to Trogir. Here we have enough time to visit the UNESCO World Heritage old town. Our last dinner gives us time to reminisce on the week that past and to say goodbye to fellow travellers, the crew, and tour guides. 

Day 8 (Fri): Trogir (Disembarkation)

After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Croatia.

Please note: All cycling distances stated above are approximate only. 

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. Our tours are dependent on weather conditions and the final decision is that of the captain.