Bike and Barge
Kvarner Bay, summer edition

• Level: medium
• Total length: 180 km
• Total elevation gain: 500 m

Boarding will be available at the Port of Omišali from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. The boat will begin sailing at 2:00 p.m.

Omišalj is the starting point of the tour to be reached independently.

Before departure we will send you the exact boarding point.

By plane

Omišalj cannot be reached easily by plane. Rijeka is the nearest airport just 5 km from your boarding location, but there are no direct flights.
The other major airports are in Zagreb (ZAG) or Trieste (TRS).

• from Zagreb airport: direct bus Pleso Prijevoz to Zagreb bus station. From here bus Autotrans (Arriva) with 1 change in Rijeka, and then to Omisalij (approx. 4 hours). Then you can walk to the port.
• from Trieste airport: Flixbus to Rijeka station. From here bus (Autotrans by Arriva) to Omisalj (approx. 3 hours)

For an overview of prices, airlines and flight schedules we suggest rome2rio.com or Google Maps, which also show options via train or bus, even for the last mile. For reliability and security, we recommend purchasing your flight on the official website of your chosen airline.

By car

The car is the most convenient way to reach Omisalj. In Slovenia to drive on highways and freeways you need to purchase a highway vignette, available at all truck stops and gas stations before the border.
You can leave your car for the duration of the tour at the paid parking lot near the meeting point, which must be reserved before departure.

Transfer

It is possible to book a transfer from Zagreb (airport or city centre) or from Rijeka to the embarkation point.

If you are a citizen of the EU or of a Schengen country – i.e. most EU countries and four European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – you are free to travel to other Schengen countries without having to go through border controls.

Even if you don’t need a passport for border checks within the Schengen area, it is still always highly recommended to take a passport or ID card with you.

If you are a non-EU national wishing to visit or travel within the EU, you will need a passport:

• valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU country you are visiting,
• which was issued within the previous 10 years
• and possibly a visa

You should apply for a visa from the consulate or embassy of the country you are visiting. If your visa is from a Schengen area country, it automatically allows you to travel to the other Schengen countries as well.

Do not forget your travel, health and/or car insurance documents.

For further information visit Your Europe official website.

Do not forget your travel, health and/or car insurance documents.
Always thoroughly check the document you travel with: expiration date and integrity.
Registration of documents is compulsory at check-in in hotels.

The official language is Croatian. English is not spoken in all businesses and public offices.

Internet and telephone

With a European SIM card, roaming services are free throughout Europe. Please check your rates with your mobile/internet provider before departure.

Electricity

The voltage electrical net is 230 volts – 50 Hz. Type C or F power sockets.

We recommend to always carry a universal adapter for electronic devices.

The currency in Croatia is the euro (€)

Luggage

• Bags instead of suitcases (space on board is limited)

Cycling essentials

• handlebar mobile phone holder (we recommend the SP Connect™ system: if you buy it online you get a 20% discount using the code TRAVEL20)
• a power bank
• your own reusable water bottle (the most sustainable choice)
• comfortable shoes with stiff soles
• padded cycling shorts

Personal equipment

• basic first aid kit which includes sticky bandages, gauze, and low-grade disinfectant
• sunglasses for eye protection
• protective sun lotion
• insect repellent

Clothes

• light weight waterproof/windproof tops
• leggings and long-sleeved tops for cooler mornings or evenings
• small close-fitting rucksack to carry small items during the day while cycling
• swimsuit
• clothes to cover your shoulders when you visit churches

Minimum number of participants

• This tour requires a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached within 21 days of departure, you can change your trip or request a full refund. Until final confirmation, we advise you not to purchase flights or other connections to reach the destination.

Tour programme variations

• Due to organisational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday.
• Issues with high and low water, as well as logistic obstacles such as officially ordered – previously not announced – repair work on locks or bridges can modify some of the daily stretches or overnight stays and may even request a transfer by bus. These decisions are only taken by the boat’s captain.

Travel insurance

• It is advisable to take out an insurance policy against expenses arising from cancellation of the tour package, accidents, luggage (loss and damage), as well as a contract covering expenses in case of repatriation. Insurance policies are not included in the tour package offered by the operator.