TaG Cycling & Cycleventures
CROATIA TBA 2024
SOLD OUT!! September 23- 30, 2022
Unpack your bags and join us on a private motor yacht for a week of island bliss by road bike and boat as we explore Croatia’s Southern Dalmatia islands, one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations.
Sip a beer at a rustic bar, stroll winding streets of historic harbor towns and dive into a private dinner at a small restaurant or enjoy meals on the boat prepared by our onboard chef. You’ll also learn about the deep history of the region by our knowledgeable local guides, anchor in a quiet cove for a swim off the deck, get a massage from our on-board masseuse and sail off to the next island to do it all over again. The road surfaces are excellent and each day features two ride distances.
Launched in 2009, the MS San Snova is an entirely oak ship that stands at 101-feet long. All 13 spacious cabins (11 above deck, 2 below deck) feature air conditioning, private bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Cabins are 30 to 45 square feet in size. Two-person beds are 200 X 140 cm (slightly bigger than a double size), single beds are 200 X 80 cm.
The details:
7 nights, 8 days
Dates: Sept 23- 30, 2022
JOINING IN/FINISHING IN: Split, Croatia
Cost per person: $2375usd (based on double occupancy)
Single room supplement: $750usd
What’s included?
Expert Cycleventures leader, TaG coach & two local leaders.
Two daily guided ride options in distance, daily ride briefing with maps provided, GPS routes to be transfered to rider's Garmins.
Meals included: all breakfasts, three lunches, four dinners (starts with dinner on Day 1, ends with breakfast on final day). Snacks for riding & all drinking water.
On-board masseuse (massages are an additional cost).
Two guided walking tours & one wine tasting.
Stand up paddle boards for shared use. Personal boards available at additional cost.
Basic tool kit & floor pump.
Bike case storage during trip.
Detailed pre-departure information, trip extention assistance.
Crew (captain, several deck hands, cook, maintainance). Linens and towels and daily cabin cleaning service. Fuel for up to five hours of sailing per day and harbour taxes.
What’s not included?
Your bike & related equipment to ride. High-performance road bike rentals available (limited sizing, available on a first come basis). E-bikes available.
Four lunches, three dinners. (expect to pay €15-20 for lunch, €30 for dinner. Drinks on board (cold beer & wine available on an honor system, to be paid to captain at end of trip).
Entrance fees to sights not included with the trip.
Flight to/from Split, Croatia, airport taxes and excess baggage charges (if any).
Return taxi from Split Airport to port (approx.€20 one way).
Optional tipping to leaders and boat crew.
Energy supplements; gels, powders & bars.
Personal travel & medical insurance.
Booking your trip in these uncertain times:
The Deposit (25% of trip cost) is fully refundable if canceled up to 15 days after you book. After 15 days your deposit is non-refundable. Your deposit is fully transferable, you may transfer to another trip, or place your deposit on account for a future trip prior to your final payment. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
If your trip is postponed due to travel restrictions where borders aren’t open for travellers from your country, we will be reviewing trips at 65 days but no later than 35 days prior to departure ( or closer as the situation changes) to determine if if is feasible to run the trip. In the event your trip is postponed due to covid, we will place 100% of your trip funds on account along with an additional bonus credit per guest to be used for future travel.
As we’ve learned during this past year, what makes sense today may not make sense tomorrow. Please understand that we reserve the right to change these policies without prior notice due to this very fluid and unpredictable situation.
*It is the responsibility of all participants to purchase Travel Insurance to avoid loss of funds if cancellation is necessary.
ITINERARY
The below is a general outline. Cycleventures reserves the right to make alternations and substitutions to the itinerary as weather or terrain conditions dictate or as necessary to improve the trip quality or to accommodate the comfort, convenience, and well-being of our guests.
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Morning arrival to Split airport to transfer five kilometers to the harbor town of Trogir. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trogir’s beautiful preserved old town lies on a small island. After check-in on the motor yacht at 12:00 PM we sail to Brac Island stopping for a swim off the boat along the way. This evening we’ll set out for a warm-up ride and stay in the quiet harbor in the town of Milna.
Distance: 16 or 35 km, 656 feet (200m) elevation gain.
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This morning we set out after breakfast on Brac Island, the third largest island in the Dalmatia. After climbing to the island’s highest peak, Vidova gora (780m), the highest island point in the Adriatic, it’s all downhill to the town of Bol where we’ll have a quick dip at Zlatni Rat beach which is often rated as one of the top beaches in Europe. This afternoon we set sail for the three hour cruise to Vis Island, with a swim and SUP from the boat on route.
Distance: 56 or 82 km, 3280 ft (1000m) elevation gain.
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Wake up in the beautiful town of Vis. The farthest inhabited island off the Croatian mainland, we’ll ride a scenic loop on this remote and beautiful island that features views of azure waters, vineyards, great swimming spots and quiet roads. It is said that Napoleon’s eventual demise began on Vis Island as he lost an important battle with the British on its shores. After lunch at a local restaurant we’ll board the ship for the four-hour crossing to Korcula Island.
Distance: 32 or 64 km, 2188 feet (667m) elevation gain.
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Today we discover the island of Korcula with its nearly perfect asphalt, its fragrant air, vineyards and cypress gardens. The calmness of this remote island has made it as one of the most beautiful in all of the Dalmatia. Our ride takes us to the Blato village, across Pupnat Bay with lunch at a local restaurant and then down to Korcula town where we’ll walk through its narrow alleys. Tonight we sleep at the port in Korcula.
Distance: 62 or 100 km, 3280 ft (1000m) elevation gain.
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We’ll enjoy breakfast this morning as we sail to the village of Sucuraj on the southern tip of Hvar Island. Today’s ride is superb with rolling hills and swooping corners through sleepy towns. We’ll cycle to Stari Grad for lunch. UNESCO designated Stari Grad is one of the oldest towns in Europe, as Greek settlers arrived in 384 BC. Those looking for a challenge can head over to Hvar town and back for 110 km total.
Distance: 50 or 70 km, 1624 ft (495m) elevation gain.
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This morning we sail to the mainland and the town of Omis, located on the mainland. Today’s ride takes us up the Cetina river valley through deciduous forests and little villages with an amazing final descent back to the ship. This afternoon we sail to Split with its famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll have time to explore this amazing city this afternoon and enjoy dinner in the old town.
Distance: 46 km, 2952 ft (900m) elevation gain.
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A short 1.5 hour sail brings us to the village of Rogac on little Sholta Island, known as honey island. We’ll enjoy a short ride to Maslinca for coffee and gelato before meeting the island’s main beekeeper for an informative and entertaining visit to his farm. We’ll enjoy lunch and a swim and SUP while anchored in a perfect bay on the island’s shore before our last sail back to Trogir. This afternoon can be spent doing some last-minute shopping, relaxing and getting ready for tomorrow’s departure.
Distance: 22 or 35 km, 616 ft (188m) elevation gain.
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After our last breakfast this morning we’ll disembark from the ship at 9:00 AM for flights home, or to continue travels on your own. Bon voyage!
To book email info@cycleventures.com
Feel free to call Cycleventures Bicycle Tours at 604-902-1807 or email info@cycleventures.com if you have any questions.