Bike & Boat

Highlights of Istria · Croatia

From 999 €

Islandhopping
Cycling Tours
Bike & Boat Istria | Discover the heart of Europe

Route
from Omišalj / to Omišalj

Duration
8 days /
7 nights

Distance
approx.
224 km

Level 2 -3

Level 1
Easy cycling tours suitable for islandhoppers who are confident on their bikes but prefer riding on flatter terrain (15-30km and 200 elevation meters per day).

Level 1 - 2
Easy to moderate cycling tours through hilly terrain suitable for islandhoppers who have a good basic level of fitness (20-35km and up to 200-400 elevation meters per day).

Level 2
Moderate cycling tours through hilly terrain suitable for islandhoppers who cycle regularly and feel comfortable with longer climbs (25-40km and 300-500 elevation meters per day).

Level 2 -3
Moderate to demanding cycling tours through hilly to mountainous terrain suitable for islandhoppers who like a challenge (30-50km and 400-700 elevation meters per day).

Level 3
Demanding cycling tours through hilly and mountainous terrain suitable for islandhoppers who can take on steeper climbs (30-60km and 400-800 elevation meter per day).

The largest peninsula in Croatia – a cultural treasure trove

„The heart of Europe" is what the Istrians call their peninsula. This is where Central Europe and the world of Mediterranean meet. On this one-week tour, we explore the most popular part of the Croatian coast. Everything from the grand amphitheater in Pula to the natural wonders of the region make this tour so special.

Fall in love with the Adriatic Sea on this bike & boat tour in Istria. Relax on a romantic motor sailor. Get on your bicycle after an invigorating breakfast, enjoy your lunch break ashore or meet your ship in one of the pretty harbours for a cruise.

Enjoy the outstanding cuisine aboard, watch the sunset or stroll through the historical harbour towns before going to sleep under the stars… either on deck or in your cabin.

NEW FROM 2025: On this trip, we offer you the option of either joining your guides on the cycle tours or completing the cycle routes individually at your own pace using the free RideWithGPS route app for your smartphone as well as GPS tracks and maps.

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Highlights

Culture: The impressive amphitheatre in Pula and the the charming artists' village Grožnjan

Nature: The beautiful Limski-Canal

Activity: Visit to the famous Baredine Cave with its underground lake

Culinary: The famous white truffles from Istria

Souvenir: Bukaleta - typical hand painted clay jugs for wine

Cycle paths: Up to 30% of the bike paths on this tour are comprised of car-free forest or gravel paths

Itinerary

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. Our destination is the island capital of the same name, where we spend the night. The Venetian-influenced old town of Cres, with its beautiful alleys and many churches, entices you to take an extensive evening stroll.

In the morning we enjoy our breakfast on board with a pleasant morning cruise to Pula. In the afternoon we explore some picturesque places in and around Pula. Via Galizana we go to Vodnjan and further through the fishing village Fazana before coming back to Pula where we can take part on an inspiring guided city before enjoying our evening exploring the town further at our leisure. The night is spent in Pula.

In the morning we enjoy our breakfast on board with another pleasant morning cruise this time to Vrsar. It is in Vrsar that the heartbreaker Casanova is believed to have sought temporary refuge from the husbands of his lovers. From here we cycle along the Limski Canal to Kloštar in the rural hinterland to our destination of Poreč. The town has a lively vibe with its long promenade and shopping streets. A visit to the famous Euphrasius Basilica with its magnificent early Christian mosaics is worth a visit and there is also plenty of time to go for a swim and relax in the afternoon. The night is spent in Porec.

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. It 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 rural Istria via Buje to Novigrad, where we can enjoy the evening and spend the night.

In the morning, during breakfast, the boat takes you to Rovinj, the starting point of today’s cycle tour. You leave the town and follow an old railroad line to the Lim Canal. Near the town, the vast green wilderness of the local park is the perfect backdrop for an optional extension to the cycle tour past picturesque bays where you can stop for a refreshing swim. After a pleasant morning on your bikes and on the beach, you return to the ship and in the afternoon, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you have plenty of time to discover the secrets of the town of Rovinj, often called the “Pearl of Istria”.

Our morning bike ride takes us near the coast, mostly on natural forest paths to Fažana, with its quaint little harbor and promenade lined with colorful houses. We board the boat and enjoy a cruise along the coast to Rabac. Here, located on a picturesque bay on the east coast of Istria, we can enjoy gorgeous white pebble beaches, crystal clear waters and a beautiful harbor. Not to be missed is an evening cocktail in a local bar.

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.

After breakfast disembarkation until 9 am followed by an individual trip home or an extended stay in Croatia.

Accommodation

Linda (Comfort)

The wooden motor yacht, Linda, was reconstructed in 2006 especially for Islandhopping and all of our know-how was invested in the project. Wooden clad cabins, of which three are below deck and eleven above deck, as well as a spacious and functional saloon with wooden tables and upholstered benches give the Linda a homely atmosphere.

The various decks provide a generous amount of space for the guests to relax on board. The sundeck is fitted with comfortable sunning mats so that the panoramic view from the top of the boat can be enjoyed to the fullest. Good weather offers the opportunity to set…

Rental Bikes

Our Hybrid Bikes

For our hybrid bike tours, we use reliable, low maintenance hybrid bikes with aluminum frames in various sizes. Twenty years of experience in bike tourism has given us the knowledge and confidence to select the right components for the requirements of an Islandhopping tour. Our bikes ensure a carefree riding experience for our cycling enthusiasts.…

Our E-Bikes

All our e-bikes are high quality pedelecs, most of which are fitted with Bosch motors with extra battery range. They are characterized by their relatively light weight and great components. Some of our fleet are equipped with other motor systems. With an Islandhopping e-bike, you will be able to climb almost any hill with ease. They are a true set of wings for anyone who needs a little ‘tail wind’ to make their ride that little bit more enjoyable. …

Islandhopping Pannier

For the duration of the tour we supply you with a waterproof pannier by Ortlieb, a practical way of carrying drinks, bathing gear, camera etc. To ensure that bike panniers remain water proof they have to be closed tight. Although panniers are manufactured from waterproof material Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH cannot be held liable for any damage that might be caused to any personal belongings.The use of our Islandhopping panniers is free of charge.…

Our Hybrid Bikes
Our E-Bikes
Pannier

Services, Dates & Prices

The below calendar lists the basic cruise price per person. The final cruise price depends on cabin type, cabin occupancy and any additional optional services. The prices for additional optional services are listed below the travel calendar. The green checkmark indicates that the trip is secured.

Time Period	Tour	Country	Accommodation	Route	Availability	Price from The final price is dependent on the type of cabin, the number of guests staying in the cabin and any additional services booked.
April 2025
18.04. Comfirmed departure 18.04. – 25.04.	Bike & Boat Highlights of Istria	Croatia	Linda	Omišalj bis Omišalj	available	999,00 €	To Booking
May 2025
02.05. Comfirmed departure 02.05. – 09.05.	Bike & Boat Highlights of Istria	Croatia	Linda	Omišalj bis Omišalj	available	999,00 €	To Booking
16.05. Comfirmed departure 16.05. – 23.05.	Bike & Boat Highlights of Istria	Croatia	Linda	Omišalj bis Omišalj	available	1149,00 €	To Booking
30.05. Comfirmed departure 30.05. – 06.06.	Bike & Boat Highlights of Istria	Croatia	Linda	Omišalj bis Omišalj	< 3 Cabins left	1399,00 €	secure last spots
June 2025
13.06. Comfirmed departure 13.06. – 20.06.	Bike & Boat Highlights of Istria	Croatia	Linda	Omišalj bis Omišalj	available	1299,00 €	To Booking
27.06. Comfirmed departure 27.06. – 04.07.	Bike & Boat Highlights of Istria	Croatia	Linda	Omišalj bis Omišalj	available	1549,00 €	To Booking
September 2025
19.09. Comfirmed departure 19.09. – 26.09.	Bike & Boat Highlights of Istria	Croatia	Linda	Omišalj bis Omišalj	available	1549,00 €	To Booking
October 2025
03.10. Comfirmed departure 03.10. – 10.10.	Bike & Boat Highlights of Istria	Croatia	Linda	Omišalj bis Omišalj	< 3 Cabins left	1149,00 €	secure last spots
17.10. Comfirmed departure 17.10. – 24.10.	Bike & Boat Highlights of Istria	Croatia	Linda	Omišalj bis Omišalj	available	1149,00 €	To Booking

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8-day trip on a motorized yacht with crew
7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower/toilet
2 x full board and 5 x half board (lunch can also be a picnic)
Guided cycling tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
Access to RideWithGPS app for individual cycling (if desired)
Bed linen and towels
English speaking tour guide

Journey to Omišalj
Flat rate for bottled water and tourist taxes 60 euro per person / 30 euro per child up to age 16 (to be paid to the captain)
Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
Meals and beverages ashore
Entrance fee for sights are not included in the tour price
Tips for crew and tour guides
SGR Insolvency protection (5€ per person)

⇒ SGR Insolvency protection (mandatory consumer contribution SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme: € 5 per person - will be specified separately on the booking confirmation)

Surcharge for a cabin above deck (limited)	250 euro
Surcharge for a double cabin for single use below deck (limited)	+50% (on the tour base price)
Surcharge for a double cabin for single use above deck (limited)	50% surcharge on the above deck cabin price (tour base price + above deck surcharge x 1,5)
Rental bike with Ortlieb pannier	Hybrid bicycle: 80 euro/week E-bike: 245 euro/week (limited)
Limited liability protection for rental bikes (theft and damage) (not covered: grossly negligent damages)	Hybrid bicycle: 20 euro/week E-bike: 30 euro/week
Special dietary requests (Vegan / Gluten free/ Lactose free)	70 euro
A safe parking space (to be paid on-site to the tour guide)	Motorcycle: 40 euro/week Car up to 6 m in length: 80 euro/week Vehicle longer than 6 m: 120 euro/week
Collecting transfer between Rijeka train station and Omišalj (on embarkation and disembarkation days only; reservation requested; please note, that it is not possible to take your own bike in trains)	on request
Transfer between Rijeka airport and Omišalj (on embarkation and disembarkation days only)	on request
Collective transfer between Zagreb and Omišalj (on embarkation and disembarkation days only - minimum 2 persons; reservation required two weeks in advance, booking incl. complete transmission of flight details)	65 euro person/way 65 euro bicycle/way
Exclusive transfers	Prices on request
Additional nights on the Island of Krk	Prices and information see: Additional Nights on Krk
Extension programs	Prices and information see: Extension Program Zagreb

With three persons sharing a cabin (limited availability), we offer a 200 euro discount per person on the tour base price (not combinable with other discounts).
Children up to the age of 16 receive a discount of 200 euro on the tour base price (double occupancy, not combinable with other discounts). When travelling with children, we recommend our Multi-Adventure Tours in Greece and Croatia which are specifically curated for families and offer family-friendly pricing.
If this is your second Islandhopping tour booked directly with us, you will receive our Welcome-back-discount of 3% on the basic tour price.
If this is your third or more Islandhopping tour booked directly with us, you will receive our Loyalty-discount of 5% on the basic tour price.

Arrival - How to get there

Port of Embarkation Omišalj

The embarkation harbour for our tours in the Kvarner Bay is Omišalj, situated on the island of Krk, which is connected to the Croatian mainland by a bridge.

Embarkation, will take place between 2:00 and 2:30 pm. The boat will leave from Omišalj at 3 pm. Please do not book a flight that arrives after 2 pm without first consulting one of our office team members.

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Arrival by car

Address for Navigation System:

Riva Pape Ivana Pavla II, 51513 Omišalj, Kroatien

We are happy to organise a secure parking place for your vehicle on private property in Omišalj. This must be arranged in advanced. Prices can be found under “additional bookable services”.

If you have booked a parking place, please inform one of the Islandhopping tour guides on arrival. They will show you the parking place after unloading your car.

Arrival by plane

Arrival to our journeys in the Kvarner Bay is possible via the Rijeka Airport (RJK), which like your port of embarkation Omišalj, is on the island of Krk. Please keep in mind, that your ship leaves the port at about 3 pm for the first cruise.

Another arrival alternative is to fly to Zagreb (ZAG) (transfer time to Omišalj: 2 hours). On embarkation and disembarkation day we offer a collective transfer from/to Zagreb airport or Zagreb city. Prices can be found under “additional bookable services”.

Arrival by train

Please note that there is no train connection to Omišalj. The nearest bigger railway station is in Rijeka.

On embarkation and disembarkation day we also offer a collective transfer from/to Rijeka railway station. See "Transfer Options".

Transfer Options

Collective transfers must be reserved with our office team in advance (incl. transmission of your complete flight details).

Airport of Zagreb (ZAG) - Port of Embarkation

Departure times from Zagreb to Omišalj on embarkation day: 12:15 pm or 11:30 am from Zagreb Center

Departure times from Omišalj on disembarkation day: 08:00 am - Please make sure, that your return flight does not depart from Zagreb before 12:00 pm.

Airport of Rijeka (RJK) – Port of Embarkation

We can organize (taxi) transfers between Rijeka airport and the boat in Omišalj (on the day of embarkation/disembarkation only, reservation required two weeks in advance, incl. transmission of complete flight details).

Railway Station Rijeka - Port of Embarkation

We offer a collective transfer from Rijeka Station to Omišalj at 9.30 am on the day of embarkation. We also offer a collective transfer from Omišalj back to Rijeka in the early morning on the day of disembarkation (approx. 45 minutes travel time).

Embarkation
by car
by plane
By train
Transfer Options

If you would like to extend your trip

Additional nights on the island of Krk

Would you like to spend a few more days in Croatia before or after your Islandhopping tour? Then we recommend extending your stay on the island of Krk, which is one of the most diverse islands in the Mediterranean. Vineyards, olive groves, extensive forests and ancient stone walls characterize the landscape. There are many beautiful beaches and in Rudine you can visit an interesting stalactite cave. The town of Baška with its surrounding lunar landscape is also worth a visit.

Beautiful village on the island of Krk, Croatia

Extension program in Zagreb

Are you intrigued to see more of Croatia? We recommend extending your stay with our 2-day extension program in the Croatian capital, Zagreb. The old town, built by the Imperial and Royal Monarchy, boasts many impressive buildings. The additional program includes transfers, hotel accommodation, a city tour and dinner in a typical konoba.

Additional nights Island of Krk
Extension program Zagreb

Important information

Due to our international audience all Islandhopping tours are conducted bilingually, in English and German.

We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements. Sometimes the tour will be conducted in reverse order. You will find further details in your booking information package.

Level 1 - 2

The cycle tours require a basic level of fitness from participants, which they should have acquired from steady cycling. The tours will take us up to a height of 300 m above sea-level. The day-tours from 16 mi./25 km will take us through hilly terrain and will be completed without any time-constraints. We cycle mainly on asphalt roads, which are rarely frequented by cars outside of the holiday seasons. This tour is primarily designed as a guided group tour. After prior consultation with our tour guides and selection of a suitable route, nothing stands in the way of individual cycling.

Important Note: Please be aware that up to 30% of the biking tours are comprised of forest or gravel paths.

Individual cycling

If you prefer to cycle alone rather than with a group, you can cycle the tours independently and at your own pace. For orientation, we provide you with access to the free RideWithGPS route app for your smartphone, a detailed cycle map and GPS tracks. Your guides cycle the same route as you. They are therefore close by and can be contacted by phone in case of emergencies, problems or questions. Instead of a bike tour, you can also opt for a half or full day of swimming on the boat.

On our regular cycling tours the riding pace is determined by the cyclists on regular bicycles. We ask guests who have reserved an e-bike to be mindful of this and to acknowledge that also the regular cyclists need time to rest and longer to climb the hills. Thank you for your understanding. If you prefer to cycle alone rather than with a group, you can cycle the tours independently after prior consulting with our tour guides (see note: "self-guided cycling").

On this trip, we offer you the opportunity to either join your guides on the bike tours or to complete the cycling routes individually at your own pace. If you prefer to cycle alone rather than with a group, you can cycle the tours independently. For orientation, we provide you with access to the free RideWithGPS route app for your smartphone, a detailed cycle map and GPS tracks. Your guides cycle the same route as you. They are therefore close by and can be contacted by phone in case of emergencies, problems or questions. Instead of a bike tour, you can also opt for a half or full day of swimming on the boat. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend onboard the boat, instead of taking a planned cycle tour.

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).

We believe that only children with a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 are able to master the cycle tours ith their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.30 m (4.3 ft.) for hybrid bikes.

For the best tour experience with children, we recommend our Multi-Adventure tours in Croatia or Greece. We are convinced that these itineraries provide the best all-round experience for each individual family member when travelling as a family.

The tour which you have booked requires a bike with a fully functional set of gears. Islandhopping can offer you high quality, fully serviced rental bikes perfect for the terrain of this tour.

Should you however wish to bring your own hybrid bicycle with you, please make sure to check the condition of your breaks, gears, and tires and don’t forget to bring along a puncture repair kit and the essential spare parts for your bike (e.g. brake pads and spare tubes). Your bike should be in prefect mechanical working order.

We do not allow private e-bikes on board of our boats. This decision has been made due to health and safety regulations. If you wish to ride an e-bike for the duration of your tour, please get in touch with us about the rental options.

We do not recommend bringing along private road bikes, as the thin tires are not suitable for some of the road surfaces encountered on the tours.

Liability disclaimer: Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH. Will not be held liable for any damages caused to private bikes during loading, unloading or other logistical handling thereof.

Please do not forget that the ship is your hotel as well as a machine, which has to be maintained and operated – day and night. A certain level of noise is therefore inevitable.

Highlights of Istria · Croatia

The largest peninsula in Croatia – a cultural treasure trove

Highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Linda (Comfort)

Rental Bikes

Our Hybrid Bikes

Our E-Bikes

Islandhopping Pannier

Services, Dates & Prices

April 2025

May 2025

June 2025

September 2025

October 2025

Arrival - How to get there

Port of Embarkation Omišalj

Arrival by car

Arrival by plane

Arrival by train

Transfer Options

If you would like to extend your trip

Additional nights on the island of Krk

Extension program in Zagreb

Important information

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