island ride croatia

Crossing istria riding down to the Island of Cres

Island ride croatia

Riding down to the Island of Cres

Duration: 5 tour days with 3 days of riding.
Difficulty Level: easy / medium
Destination: Novigrad, Istria-Croatia, Airport Triest (Italy)
Accommodation: Hotel Cittar and Hotel Sanfior with breakfast and 2 dinner
Best Time: March to June and September-November
Rental Bike: included
Tour Type: adventure tour in stage staying in different hotels
Tour Price: 1.490€

HIGHLIGHTS

We will cross the peninsula of Istria and ride down the Island of Cres. Traveling in stages of between 120 - 140 km per day over three days, enjoying the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. We stay in best hotel with Spa at sea side.

WHY WE LIKE THIS TOUR

This tour is an authentic Mediterranean experience. We have preselected the tracks so that they can be experienced by riders of all ability levels. This terrain is ideal also for novice and less experienced riders. Our guides have a message for the more skilled riders amongst you: "be warned, we've got a few tricky trails lined up for you that will set your pulse racing!

TIPP: book an extra day before the tour and hang around in Novigrad.

Island Ride Croatia

 
 

DURATION AND ITINERARY

This tour lasts for 5 days, with 3 days of riding The package includes 4 overnight stays including breakfast and 2 dinner. There is no rest day during the stages of the trail but you can shorten the days when you feel that you need.

We have set the itinerary so that we are not under pressure from limited time. The schedule also provides plenty of time in the evening to eat, drink, and be merry enjoying the beautiful hotels!

This adventure crossing Istria will occur as follows:

Day 1 
Arrival in Novigrad (Cittanova) in the North of Istria

Day 2
Stage 1 crossing the peninsula of Istria to south

Day 3
Stage 2 roundtrip to the Island of Cres

Day 4
Stage 3 back to Novigrad crossing the peninsula of Istria to north

Day 5
Departure

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

The difficulty level is easy to medium and accommodated during the rides to the riding level of the group. The Island Ride Croatia is beautiful riding with harder parts for all those who like to work bringing the bikes up rocky single trails.

BEST TIME FOR THIS TRAIL

The Island Ride Croatia is best for riding Enduro from March to June and September to November.

TRAVEL AND TRANSFERS

The airport for arrival is Triest or Venice. In this tour the airport transfer is not included, you organize yourself by a rental car or manage a pickup for you. You will be welcomed by the tour manager in the hotel.

ACCOMMODATION AND BOARD

On the first and last day of the tour you are staying in an authentic hotel in the old town of Novigrad, just a few footsteps away from the old fishermen’s harbour with restaurants, bars and pubs. During the stages you stay in a perfect all inclusive hotel at water front with a beautiful view over the sea and the Island of Cres. Breakfast and dinner on Day 2 and 3 are included. For lunch we stop at typical restaurants on the way (not included). On day 1 and 4 you choose one of the numerous nice restaurants round the hotel.

INCLUDED

  • 5 tour days.

  • 3 guided Enduro tour days.

  • 4 overnight stays with breakfast in shared rooms.

  • 2 dinner included.

  • Riding in groups of max 10 riders.

  • Certified top tour guides.

  • Professional mechanic service, spare parts and spare bikes.

  • Luggage transport between the stages

  • Tour manager throughout the tour

NOT INCLUDED

Individual arrival and departure, motor bike rental, CDW (insurance for the damages on the rental bike), lunch, dinner on day 1 and 4, drinks, personal insurance, travel cancellation coverage.

MANAGEMENT OF THE TOUR

A tour manager will be available for the whole duration of this tour. Please turn to him regarding any questions, information, or issues.

MOTORBIKES, FUEL AND TYRE

On this tour, a rental bike can be booked as extra. We have KTM, GASGAS and Husqvarna 2- and 4-stroke models available. All bikes are the latest models, professionally serviced, and in excellent condition. The bikes come with tires in good condition suitable for the ride with mousses and are equipped with closed rally guards, motor skid plate, and fan.

MOTORBIKE SERVICE

On this tour, a professional mechanic services the bikes, with the service car meeting the riders at the lunch point and in the evening (where accessible) to fuel up and perform repairs. A spare bike is available.

DAMAGES ON THE RENTAL BIKE

We do not charge for normal wear of the bike (like scratches on the plastics). On this tour an insurance (CDW – Crash ‘Damage Waiver) is available which covers damages on the bike. See the terms of business for details.

EQUIPMENT AND GEAR

Minimum Enduro gear includes a helmet, goggles, elbow protectors (we recommend a protector jacket), gloves, pants, knee protectors, and Enduro boots. For this tour a good rain jacket and a backpack with water are mandatory.

We recommend taking a second set of Enduro clothes with you.

PAYMENT CONDITIONS 

Deposit 700 EUR at booking, the balance is required 60 days before tour start.