A more luxurious version of our standard trip the Plus tour offers unlimited availability on electric bikes and sees you staying on a deluxe yacht, the Andela Lora. Kvarner Bay is Croatia's best-kept secret, guarded by the soaring Velebit mountain range in the east, and hugged by the Istrian Peninsula in the northwest, this beautiful collection of islands are the most undiscovered of modern-day Croatia.
Holiday Highlights
- Exploring the medieval city of Rab
- Visiting the Flower Island of Molat
- Riding along Dugi-Otok’s “Road in the Sky”
- Unwinding each night in picturesque harbour towns
- Unlimited availability on electric bikes
- Enjoying the popular town of Mali Losinj
Itinerary
- Meals: Dinner
Today you’ll arrive into Omisalj, a delightful little harbour village on the island of Krk. Please make your way to the yacht between 14:00 and 14:30, in time for a gentle cruise to the island of Cres, setting sail at 15:00.
Upon arrival into Cres around 19.00, we’ll take a pleasant evening wander through the Venetian old town before taking our evening meal.

- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
An exciting day ahead as the ship takes us to the fishing village of Martinscica. Beginning our journey around the east side of the island among the pine, fig and laurel trees, a lovely way to start our week of cycling.
Lunch will be served on board the boat as we navigate our way to the island of Lošinj. Along the way, weather permitting, we’ll have time for a dip in the beautiful clear waters. After this relaxing cruise, the ship will bring us safely into the large harbour of Mali Lošinj. The historic quarter with its colourful 19th century captain’s houses and abundance of cafes welcomes us for a relaxing evening of rest and relaxation.

- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today we’ll cycle along the lovely seaside promenade to the south of Lošinj and visit the picturesque small harbor town of Veli Lošinj. Nature lovers watch out for the only resident population of dolphins in the Adriatic! Lošinj has been adored for many years by locals for its glorious bays and rich vegetation.
In the afternoon we’ll meet the ship for lunch as we cross over to the island of Molat where we can do another short cycling tour. Our overnight stay is in the quiet harbor of Molat.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch
We’ll enjoy a relaxing start to the day with a leisurely breakfast cruise. Leaving Molat, the boat will take us on a scenic journey to the island of Dugi Otok.
Our cycling starts in the bay of Bozava which is surrounded by pine woods, agaves and tamarisk trees. Our ride along the island’s “Road in the Sky” will take us to Sali, where the boat awaits us for a sail to Zadar, which, for centuries, was the political, cultural and spiritual centre of Dalmatia. 3000 years of history have left their imprint on the character of this town and there are many things to be admired, like the mighty fortified walls with their bastions and the early Romanesque St. Donatus Basilica.
In the evening your tour guide will take take the group on an extensive walk through the lively city centre.

- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
We arrive on the island of Pag after a pleasant morning cruise. In the harsh but stunning landscape of the island we’ll come across many fig and olive trees along the cycle route. Over the centuries the inhabitants have built numerous stone walls for protection against the wind. Starting from Novalja we’ll cycle on the narrow peninsula until we reach the sea from where our ship awaits to takes us to Rab.
The island of Rab is said to be one of the sunniest places in Europe. The town of Rab, the fortified capital of the island, was built in the Middle Ages on a wedge shaped headland and marks one of the highlights of the trip. The four famous bell towers are the symbol of the adorned beauty of the town and after dinner we can explore the narrow alleys with numerous cosy cafés.

- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Cycling along the east coast of the island, passing rugged cliffs and bouldering rocks, with virtually no vegetation in sight we will feel as though we are entering a lunar landscape, strikingly vast and beautifully unique.
The road today leads us to one of the only bays in the Kvarner Gulf with a sandy beach. Our ship awaits us in the harbour directly in front of the old town of Rab in time for lunch. After a refreshing swim the ship will take us over to the neighbouring island of Krk where we spend the evening in this historic.
- Meals: Breakfast, dinner
This will be our final cycling day as we head over the ridge of the island which is covered by the fragrant Macchia plant. We pass through a valley of vineyards and then onwards to the small museum town of Vrbnik in the northeast. The town, built on a 50-metre-high cliff and surrounded by vineyards, is the home of the famous white wine Žlahtina.
The route then leads us across the island through old villages and rich vegetation to Omisalj. On our way we have a chance to swim in the bay of Soline – bliss!
A final evening meal on board the boat gives you time to celebrate the success of the week with your fellow travellers and guides.
- Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast it is time to disembark (up until 09:00) for onward journeys or should you have more time available you may wish to extend your time in this lovely part of Europe.
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The Cycling
Terrain
The cycling routes require a basic level of fitness, which you should have acquired by frequent cycling. The daily routes cover hilly and mountainous terrain (reaching an altitude of 200 to 500 metres/656 – 1640 feet).
The route is generally undulating, but you will come across some longer and steeper climbs, where walking your bike is of course an option.
Unlimited access to e-bikes (if booked in advance) should help you up those hills!
80% of the route is on quiet, asphalt roads (shared with traffic), with the remaining 20% on a mixture of mixed use cycle-paths (both bikes and pedestrians), forest track and gravel roads.
We recommend touring / hybrid bikes and wouldn’t recommend road bikes for these routes.

Leisure Cycling Grade
Distances generally between 20-45 miles / 32-72 kms per day
For the leisure cyclist with a good level of physical fitness
May include some steeper, cheeky climbs and possibly sections of varying terrain (eg. forest tracks, gravel paths etc)
Our grading guidelines have been carefully created based on our many years of cycling experience, as well as customer feedback from our trips. Of course, if you're still struggling to figure out where you fit on the scale, do feel free to give us a quick call and we'll be more than happy to help!
For more information about our grading system click here.
Is this suitable for you?
Although you may not cycle everyday, you do keep yourself relatively fit and maybe enjoy an afternoon out on your bike at the weekend. Your preference is perhaps for flatter terrain but you don’t mind tackling some hills, and the occasional steep climb if you can take it at your own pace. For those happy to tackle some ups and downs, and possibly some sections of varying terrain (eg. forest tracks, gravel paths etc) we’d recommend our grade 3 trips. We’d generally expect those on a Grade 3 holiday to have a decent level of physical fitness and be comfortable with some longer days in the saddle.
Dates & Prices

Private Departures
Are you keen to only travel with your family or friends? Struggling to find the right date? Well, we can organise a private departure for this tour and tailor aspects to suit your group's specific needs. Contact our friendly team and we'll help you turn your dream into reality.
Whats Included 
A) Accommodation in en suite twin or double, below deck cabins
B) Bed linen and towels
C) 4 x full-board and 3 x half-board (please note, the days on which different meals are provided may change throughout the week and the above is just a guideline)
D) Guided cycling tours with an English speaking tour guide
E) Overview maps for the daily tours (provided on board)
What's not Included 
A) Bike hire (available if required)
B) Flights and charges for travelling with your bike (if applicable)
C) Travel arrangements to / from the boarding point in Omisaji
D) Personal clothing and equipment
E) Travel insurance
F) Drinks & bar bills, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc.
G) Any meals taken ashore
H) Entrance fees to museums and attractions not mentioned in itinerary
I) Single supplement (available if required)
J) Water flat rate & visitor’s tax (€50 per adult / €25 per child under 17, payable to yacht captain on arrival – cash only!)
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Reviews
Glenn, GermanyExcellent, as usual...The tour leader was very well informed and organised throughout the trip, and the service provided by Saddle Skedaddle was very good – The booking and follow-up was excellent, as usual :)