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Which tour are you looking for? Hybrid Bike Tours E-Bike Tours MTB Tours Family Tours Road Bike Tours Which tour are you looking for? Hybrid Bike Tours E-Bike Tours MTB Tours Family Tours Road Bike Tours Where do you want to go? Croatia Greece Turkey Italy Albania Netherlands Scandinavia Scotland Vietnam South Africa Patagonia Where do you want to go? Croatia Greece Turkey Italy Albania Netherlands Scandinavia Scotland Vietnam South Africa Patagonia What month? March April May June July August September October November What month? March April May June July August September October November
Activity and Relaxation Stroke 1 Created with Sketch. Bike + Boat tour in one - equally sporty + enjoyable Adventure with Comfort Stroke 1 Created with Sketch. Our floating hotel - the perfect travel companion Experience Culture from the Source Stroke 1 Created with Sketch. Truly get to know your chosen destination Carefree Travel with Two Guides Stroke 1 Created with Sketch. Two pairs of helping hands gives twice the support Enjoy Freedom - Decide for Yourself! Stroke 1 Created with Sketch. Whether choosing to cycle or stay on board
The sails are setfor Season 2025! Can't wait for your next island hopping adventure? Many of you have been waiting in anticipation: All of our 2025 Islandhopping Tours are now online and bookable! Book your next adventure by bike and boat here: Open Trip Schedule
A Winning Combination:Boat and Bike For over a quarter century we have been exploring the world's most beautiful islands and coasts by bike and boat! Whether in Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Scotland, Scandinavia, Holland, or Vietnam, Island hopping has an abundance on offer! The secret ingredient: You stay overnight on a boat and enjoy all the advantages of a traveling accommodation. This way you can hop from island to island without the hassle of packing your suitcase. After a strenuous bike tour, your floating home is already waiting for you in the next port. It is quite common to smell the freshly prepared food from the galley upon arrival. And could there be anything more enjoyable than dropping anchor and swimming break in a postcard-like bay? On all of our bike tours you are accompanied by our competent guides, who not only lead you safely to the most remote corners of all islands, but also share interesting facts about the host country and its inhabitants. Decide for yourself whether you want to travel more casually by bike or e-bike or more actively by mountain or road bike.
A Suitable TourFor Every Cycling Fan Bike & Boat Bike tours at a feel-good pace MTB & Boat Exhilarating summits with sea views E-Bike & Boat Enjoy cycling with “tailwind” Sail & Bike Free like the wind Multi Adventure Cruise Holiday fun for the whole family Road Bike & Boat Time to get out of hibernation! Hotel & Bike The classic concept on new routes River Cruises Explore europe’s most beautiful rivers
Our new Plus Tours in 2025 In 2025, we have three brand new PLUS Tours in our program and now ten different routes where you can look forward to less effort and more enjoyment! Our exclusive E-Bike and Boat Tours offer you all the advantages of a uniform group pace as well as the superior comfort of a luxurious motor sailing yacht. New additions are the “Mamma Mia” islands in Greece, the “Lycian Coast” in Turkey and the “Wadden Sea Islands Plus” in the Netherlands.
Experience a real-life movie in Hellas! Islandhopping sets course for the Sporades & Pelion Peninsula On our brand new Islandhopping Tour to the Sporades & Pelion Peninsula, we take you into the realm of the Hollywood Blockbuster “Mamma Mia”. Even without Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, the film’s locations, the Aegean islands of Skiathos, Skopelos and the Pelion peninsula, together with their neighboring islands and Alonissos and Euboea, are the perfect protagonists for a trip by bike & boat. Breathtaking nature with unique flora and fauna, dream bays and sandy beaches, crystal-clear sea in all shades of blue, low-traffic roads with magnificent views and historic harbors in blue and white make for ideal vacation conditions. The charming Motor Sailer ERATO is your stylish home on this cinematic tour. Everything about the Trip
What our Guests Have to Say Trip was excellent. Staff were kind, thoughtful, and accommodating. Guides were knowledgeable and patient. Cycling routes were well thought out. Safety was paramount. I might have reconsidered if I had known how challenging the rides would be, or opted for an ebike. I think that was not clearly evident on the information, so the level of cycling should be particularly highlighted. This is our 3rd trip with Island Hopping and it was the best we experience. The ship was in beautiful condition, all of the staff were cheerful, helpful and accomodating and our Guides were easy going, informative and very organized. We have high praise for ** and *** who absolutely made the trip a perfect vacation. They are the best team. Very friendly and knowledgeable Guides. Friendly crew. Great food on the boat and also lovely lunches organized by guide. Plenty of time to swim and relax. Altogether a fun holiday. My fourth or fifth trip with Inselhuepfen. Always well organized. A fantastic way to see Croatia! The ship and crew were great and the guides absolutely fantastic. Island Hopping have also been extremely flexible and helpful when our plans were in doubt due to Covid-19. It's great to see a holiday company who are helping their customers through this tricky period and this would give us the confidence to book with them again in the future. I highly recommend booking through Island Hopping. Communication, especially during these challenging times with coronavirus, was excellent. The itinerary provided was very detailed and provided more than enough information. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and kept us safe on the roads. They were also just a lot of fun to hang out with. I could not have asked for a more pleasurable trip - just the right amount of exercise and relaxation. Also, the food was top notch - way more delectable … Staying on Osman Kurt is the most relaxing holyday I can imagine. Overnighting in a peaceful bay, swimming in the blue sea and enjoying the sun and wind while sailing. Mointain biking in the beautiful surroundings of Gulf of Gökova was a great experience. The crew on Osman Kurt took good care of us and we enjoyed the delicious Turkish cuisine everday. Our guides,*** were just fantastic! Great experience, great holyday :-) Excellent trip!! The guides were absolutely superb. The organisation was faultless. Will definitely travel again. **** was fantastic - professional, always in a good mood, entertaining in his descriptions, knowledgeable. We could not have asked for a better guide. As for the tour, everything ran very smoothly. Well planned, interesting stops and sites, we coordinated. The restaurants were well chosen, often too much food, but it was all very tasty. I enjoyed all the bike routes except the very last one was not interesting, I think this could be improved upon. I will tour with island hopping again. Absolutely fantastic two weeks in Vietnam! Seamless organisation, amazing guides, lovely accommodation and wonderful people and country. Could not recommend enough. We went with the same company to Croatia a few years earlier and was also fabulous!
Our Travel Destinations Islandhopping takes you by Bike & Boat or Hotel & Bike to the most beautiful islands and coastal regions all around the world where you will get to know the heart and soul of a country in a totally unique way! Explore All Destinations
Our Fleet Our Islandhopping fleet, with enthusiastic cyclists on board, cruises mainly in the Mediterranean and the Baltic Sea. The ships are as varied as the expectations and wishes of our guests. Explore All Ships
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Review - Our Highlights of 2024 What a fantastic season! Glorious sunshine, the sound of the sea, wonderful bike tours, and countless lovely encounters – what more could you ask for? A heartfelt thank you to everyone who traveled with us! Thank you for your trust, your patience when things didn’t go exactly as planned, and especially for the amazing atmosphere you brought along. We’re already looking forward to having you back on board next year to create unforgettable memories together! Cheers to a great 2024 season! Rolling into the season – the first ride of the year! A perfect morning aboard Strong team, strong season ahead! Sea breeze and panorama on the island of Vis Cycling in great company Sea breeze and turquoise paradises Empowered by teamwork Team adventure: Creating memories and shaping plans! Smiling Guests, Smiling Guides! Freedom on board – enjoying the view. Set the sails, enjoy the wind! Another day of sunshine and cycling! ... Where to go next?Feel free to take a look through our website to find the perfect trip for you. All Trips