2025
Mit Rad und Schiff in Nord-Dalmatien

Cruise with Bike in Croatia

Island Hopping and National Parks of Dalmatia

Zadar - Dugi Otok - Šibenik - Zadar

  • Croatian national parks, Kornaten and Krka, featuring famous water falls
  • Daily routes ●○○○○, Altitude profile ●●●○○
  • Rental bike included!
  • Bike & boat: MS Dalmatino

Days
8

Ø km per day
30

Violet sage, deep green pine forests and the blue of the Adriatic Sea: these colors dominate the beautiful coastal region in the north of Dalmatia. Discover small, hidden bathing bays and idyllic fishing villages in the national parks on this trip by bike and boat in northern Dalmatia. Jump from the deck into crystal-clear water and then let the sun's rays warm you up. A highlight of your trip is a visit to the picturesque Krka waterfalls in the national park of the same name. The river makes its way down over 17 cascades. In the Kornati National Park, 125 small and larger islands await you, most of which are uninhabited off the coast of Dalmatia. You will also get to know Lake Vrana, the largest lake in the country. On your trip by bike and boat in Dalmatia, you will cycle through fragrant forests and enjoy fantastic views of the vast sea, with small islands and colorful boats on the horizon - a pure vacation in one of the most beautiful regions of the Mediterranean.

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    MS Dalmatino - HR-S-ZZ7bdg
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Arrival days
    Saturdays
  • Travel documents Languages
    German, English
  • Print version PDF
  • Parking information
    Guarded parking spaces in Zadar, costs: €69 per car per week. The parking spaces must be reserved and paid for in advance.
  • Travel information - flight arrival
    A transfer can be organized from Zadar airport to the port of Zadar and back on request, stating the flight number and flight time.
  • Additional nights in Zadar
    Availability and prices on request
  • For boat trips, changes are possible due to weather, water level or technical conditions and are subject to change.
Island Hopping and National Parks of Dalmatia

MS Dalmatino

MS Dalmatino

MS Dalmatino

MS Dalmatino

Day 1: Individual arrival in Zadar, Zadar - island of Molat (boat), bike tour on the island of Molat, approx. 15 km, Molat - island of Zverinac (boat)

The azure blue Mediterranean and the pretty old town of Zadar welcome you on your trip by bike and boat in Dalmatia on your day of arrival. After embarking between 11.30 am and 1.00 pm, you are ready to set off. After a snack on board, the ship will take you to the island of Molat. Your first kilometers on the bike await you: From the harbor village of Molat, you cycle to the small village of Zapuntel and back. The ship will take you to the island of Zverinac, where you will be anchored for the night.

Molat Island

Molat Island

Day 2: Island of Zverinac - Island of Dugi Otok (boat), bike tour on the island of Dugi Otok, approx. 55 / 30 km, Brbinj - Sali (boat)

After breakfast, we take the boat to the island of Dugi Otok. The island owes its name to its length of 43 kilometers. At its narrowest point, it is only around one kilometer wide. A lively bike ride takes you to the Veli Rat lighthouse at the north-western end of the island. You then cycle to Brbinj. After enjoying lunch on board there, you have the choice of continuing by bike or boat. Your destination is Sali, the main town on Dugi Otok.

Island of Dugi Otok

Island of Dugi Otok

Day 3: Excursion to the Telašćica Nature Park, approx. 20 km, Sali - Šibenik (boat)

From Sali, you cycle to the Telašćic Nature Park in the south of Dugi Otok on today's stage of your trip by bike and boat in Dalmatia. Experience the impressive cliffs and the salt lake on a walk before returning to Sali. Continue by boat towards the islands of the Kornati National Park. Enjoy the tranquillity of the national park, which consists largely of uninhabited islands. You reach your destination for the day in Šibenik. The most important building in the town is the magnificent Cathedral of St. James - well worth seeing.

Telascica National Park

Telascica National Park

Day 4: Šibenik - Skradin (boat), Skradin - Krka National Park - Vodice, approx. 45 km or excursion to Krka National Park, approx. 10 km, Skradin - Vodice (boat)

Today is another highlight of your trip by bike and boat in Dalmatia. It begins with a boat trip on the River Krka to Skradin. From there, you will cycle to Skradinski buk, probably the most famous waterfall in the famous Krka National Park. After cycling back to Skradin, you have the option of either cycling directly to Vodice or over the 100-metre-high Okit mountain to Vodice - panoramic views included.

View of Sibenik

View of Sibenik

Day 5: Vodice - Betina - Podvrške Bay (island of Murter), approx. 25 km

Today we first head from Vodice to Tribunj. The old town of this small town is located on an island and is connected to the mainland via a natural stone bridge. Enjoy a coffee at the harbor during a short break and explore the island before continuing on to Tisno. There you reach the island of Murter via a lift bridge. Cycle along the sea to Betina. The village looks back on a long history of traditional wooden shipbuilding. Continue to the bay of Podvrške with its beautiful beach. Your boat is already waiting for you there.

Cyclist Dalmatia

Cyclist Dalmatia

Day 6: Island of Murter - Biograd (boat), excursion to the Vransko Jezero nature reserve, approx. 30 km, Biograd - Tkon (boat)

On your trip by bike and boat in Dalmatia, you will travel by boat to Biograd na moru after breakfast today. Cycle briskly to Pakoštane and on to the Vransko Jezero Nature Park. The largest part of the nature park is taken up by Lake Vrana, Croatia's largest lake. After a lunch break in Vrana, you cycle along the lake via Pakoštane back to Biograd na moru. Take the boat to Tkon on the island of Pašman, which is only around 15 minutes away.

Cyclist Dalmatia

Cyclist Dalmatia

Day 7: Cycle tour across the islands of Pašman and Ugljan, approx. 30 km, Preko - Zadar (boat)

Today you will get to know the islands of Pašman and Ugljan better. From Tkon, you first cycle via Pašman in a north-westerly direction. You cycle over a bridge that connects the island with the neighboring island of Ugljan to the small village of Preko - time for a lunch break on the boat, which is already waiting for you. The boat will then take you to Zadar. The tour guide will take you on a guided tour of the pretty old town of Zadar, which is located on a peninsula and is partly built in the Venetian style.

City guard in Zadar

City guard in Zadar

Day 8: Individual departure

After breakfast, your trip by bike and boat in Dalmatia is already over. Disembarkation takes place by 09.00 am. If you would like to extend your stay in Croatia, please contact us.

Waterfront promenade in Zadar

Waterfront promenade in Zadar

Accommodation: MS Dalmatino

You can book the trip by bike and boat in Croatia in one category: In the comfort category you travel on the motor sailer MS Dalmatino.

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Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and Prices 2025

Arrival Saturdays from 03.05.2025 to 11.10.2025Early booking discount: -30 €

Bookable dates are displayed in the booking form. The day of arrival determines the season time.

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MS Dalmatino - Main deck

Season A
19.04. - 24.05.
05.10. - 18.10.
from949 €
Season B
25.05. - 31.05.
28.09. - 04.10.
from1049 €
Season C
01.06. - 28.06.
21.09. - 27.09.
from1099 €
Season D
29.06. - 02.08.
14.09. - 20.09.
from1149 €
Season E
03.08. - 13.09.

from1199 €

All prices per person in a double cabin.

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Services

  • 7 nights on board in double cabins with shower/WC
  • 7 x half board (breakfast and, depending on the daily program, lunch or dinner)
  • Captain's dinner
  • Bed linen and towels are provided, bath towels must be brought along
  • Rental helmet (when booking rental bike), please specify head size when booking
  • Guided bike tours according to the program
  • Admission to the Krka Waterfalls National Park
  • Admission to the Kornati Islands National Park
  • Admission to the Telašćica Nature Park
  • Tour or city tour in Zadar
  • City tour in Zadar
  • Trekking bike 21-gear (E-bike at an extra charge)
  • Travel documents (1 per cabin), maps on board
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 am - 8 pm)
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Not included:

  • Drinks on board and tips for tour guide and crew
  • Visitor's tax and local charges: €49, payable to the captain (children up to and including 11 years: €24)

Minimum number of participants to be reached 28 days before departure: 15 people

Changes to the itinerary due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and reserved.

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Children's discount

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Due to the challenging stages, we do not recommend this trip for children.

 

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Additional services

Additional bookable services

Surcharge Upper deck*

69 €

Parking Reservation, per week

69 €

All prices are per person

*Double cabin for single use on request. The surcharge is 50% of the cruise price, including deck surcharge. Leave us a comment in the booking form.

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Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
0 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
199 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 21-gear trekking bike women's / men's bike derailleur gears with freewheel
  • E-bike
  • If you do not require a rental bike, please indicate on the booking form whether you are traveling with your own bike or your own electric bike.
Fittings

Bottle holder, pannier, bicycle helmet*

*Note: In Croatia, children under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet.
If you would like to hire a helmet, please state your head circumference when
booking.

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Trekking bike (21-gear)

inclusive

Surcharge for E-bike / pedelec

199 €

Own bike / E-bike

0 €

All prices are per person

Route profile

  • Start / Finish
    Zadar
  • Length
    approx. 200 km
    Daily routes ●○○○○
    between 20 and 35 km, Ø 30 km
    Altitude profile ●●●○○
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility note
    The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility. 
    Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs.

Days
8

Ø km per day
30