E-Bike & Sail on the Croatian South Coast

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day sailing and e-bike holiday in Croatia’s south coast
    • English-speaking professional, experienced guide
    • Most meals — 2x full board & 5x half board
    • Accommodation on a deluxe yacht with crew (7 nights)
    • Bed linen and towels
    • Overview maps for the daily tours
    • Plus-tour specials

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation to the starting point (Trogir)
    • Bike rental
    • Accommodations before and after the tour
    • Flat rate for bottled water and tourist taxes — €60 for adults, €30 for children up to the age 16 (to be paid to the captain)
    • Airport transfers
    • Meals not listed in the itinerary & snacks
    • Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
    • Meals and beverages ashore
    • Entrance fee for sights not included in the tour price
    • Cetina river rafting (to be paid on site)
    • Guide and crew gratuities — optional
    • Travel insurance

  Additional optional services:

  • • Magellan boat options (limited)
      • Shared twin cabin (no surcharge)
      • Cabin above deck — $265 per person
      • Single cabin below deck — $635 per person
      • Single cabin above deck — $850 per person
    • Rental bike with Ortlieb pannier (if bike has a rack)
      • E-bike — $245 for the whole week ($30 insurance)
      • Gravel or road bike — $200 for the whole week ($30 insurance)
    • Safe parking space for your motorcycle, car, or a vehicle longer than 6 m (inquire for more information)
    • Additional nights prior to or after the tour in Trogir (inquire for more information)
    • 3-day extension in Sinj (3* or 4* hotel in a single or a double room) — detailed itinerary and information upon request
    • Private airport transfers — $20 per person, one way (minimum 2 persons)
• What’s the Magellan boat like?

  The Magellan is an elegant, two-masted motor yacht that remains pleasantly steady even when sailing through heavier swells. The beautifully furnished saloon and bar as well as the covered deck are ideal for lounging around and mingling. You will find deckchairs on the spacious sun deck, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the warm sea breeze. The swimming platform at the stern ensures easy access to the glistening Adriatic waters for a refreshing dip.

   

  Delicious meals are a huge part of this experience! The ship’s owner is a member of the cooking academy for traditional Dalmatian cuisine as well as the owner of a restaurant on the island of Hvar, that’s known far beyond the borders of Croatia for its excellent dishes. It goes without saying that the owner also implements these high culinary standards on the boat. Meals on board can be enjoyed with an exquisite selection of Croatian wines.

  

• What are the cabins like?

  On board you will find spacious cabins with air-conditioning, tiled bathroom with hairdryer, mirror, shower, washbasin and a toilet. You can either choose between rooms below and above deck, either twin or double. There are 17 double/twin cabins all together, with 34 beds for guests. Keep in mind that cabins are subject to availability.

   

• How fit do I need to be?

  This sailing and e-bike holiday in Croatia’s south coast is suitable for cyclists with a good basic level of fitness. The tours and elevation gain are very manageable with an e-bike. You can expect between 20-60 km (12.5-40 miles) with 400-700 m (1,310-2,300 ft) of elevation gain per day.

  The riding pace is determined by cyclists on e-bikes. Should you take part in this tour on a gravel bike, you should have the necessary physical condition to keep up with this pace.

  Only children with a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 can join. Please note that the minimum height for a rental e-bike is 1.50 m (4’9”). Follow-me bikes, bike seats, and bike bungees can also be hired for accompanying children. For more information about your child joining, please contact us.

  Want to see what else is there on offer in Croatia? Check out this cycling tour of the Croatian coast, mountain biking along the coast or an active holiday in Croatia.

• What about the bikes, can I bring my own?

  Due to safety regulations on the ship, it is not allowed to bring your own e-bike. By renting it with your guides, you will get high-quality, fully serviced rental bikes perfect for the terrain of this tour. You can bring your own bike seat and pedals, guides will be happy to assist you in attaching these to your rental bikes.

  It is not advisable to bring your own tour bike, as the pace is oriented towards e-bike riders. If you want to bring your own bike on the trip, it’s recommended you bring a sporty bike that meets the technical requirements to keep up the pace with the higher speed of e-bikes. In addition, your bike will need to have good tires (e.g. Gravel Bike or Cyclocross Bike). Before traveling, please check the condition of brakes, gears, and tires as well as bringing repair kits and essential spare parts (e.g. inner tube). Your bike must be in top technical condition. Please keep in mind that transporting your own bike will result in additional costs when flying.

  Helmet wearing is mandatory and it’s recommended you bring your own, well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available, but in a limited capacity, so reservation is required should you need it.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s what you’ll need:

  • • Comfortable riding or athletic clothing, preferably moisture wicking or synthetic material
    • Helmet (mandatory to wear) — please bring your own, well-fitted helmet, rental ones are limited (reservation required)
    • Padded cycling shorts — recommended
    • Week’s worth of relaxed leisure clothing
    • Swimming gear
    • Long-sleeved sweater or sweatshirt
    • Waterproof jacket
    • Sneakers or sport shoes
    • Sunglasses
    • Plenty of water, water bottle or hydration bladder
    • Daypack with snacks
    • Biking gloves are optional but recommended
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, etc.)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • The group size for this sailing and e-bike holiday in Croatia’s south coast is set at 34 guests. That is the maximum number of guests that can be accommodated on the Magellan boat.
    • It takes a minimum of 14 people aboard a yacht for this tour to operate. If not enough participants sign up, your guides reserve the right to cancel the reservation. Your guides will let you know as soon as possible, at least three weeks prior to the start of the trip.
    • Depending on the number of people, there can be between 1 and 3 professional guides per trip.
    • The price depends on multiple factors: whether you opt for a cabin above or below deck, whether you share it or want to have it to yourself, whether there are children joining, and which date you’re departing. More details on that in the Things to know section and upon checkout.

  This sailing and e-bike holiday in Croatia’s south coast can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Only children with a good physical condition, previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 can join. Please note that the minimum height for a rental e-bike is 1.50 m (4’9”). Follow-me bikes, bike seats, and bike bungees can also be hired for accompanying children. There is also a 25% percent discount (not combined with other discounts) for children up to the age of 16. For more information about your child joining, please contact us.

  If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  Your tour starts in Trogir, Croatia. To get there, you can fly into Split Airport (SPU), just 10 minutes away from Trogir by car or 20 minutes away by bus. However, if you can’t find a flight to Split, you can also check out Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) or Zagreb Airport (ZAG).

• Safety measures in Croatia

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.

  Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.

  We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. For more information on travel recommendations and restrictions in Croatia, please refer to Croatia’s foreign travel advice.

  If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  You can secure one of the 2024 dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Secure your early bird spot for 2025 or 2026 with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you will be the first one to know about any new upcoming dates. Pick your preferred dates without the risk of your bucket list adventure selling out!

  • • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure any time in case the dates don’t suit you.
    • Once the dates are set, you can confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total amount.
    • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.