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Montenegro Bike & Sail

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8 days (Dubrovnik)

Destinations visited: Montenegro, Croatia, Dubrovnik, World

Grading:

moderate

Grading Definitions

Discovery & Cruising

These are our least demanding trips. These journeys of discovery and cruises involve little or no extended activity and are suitable for people with a basic level of fitness and good health. The itinerary may take place in remote areas (with basic facilities) and may involve long travel days on various types of transport. Sightseeing may be conducted on foot and all participants should be capable of carrying their own luggage from vehicle to hotel rooms. These adventures do not go above 2500m and rarely involve camping.
Suggested preparation: Once or twice a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour, for at least 2 -3 months prior to departure.

Adventure Touring

Suggested preparation: Two or three times a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour or more, for at least 3 months prior to departure.

Introductory

These trips involve trekking or walking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to five or six hours a day at a slow but steady pace and should never be misinterpreted to mean they are easy trips. These trips do not spend time at altitudes above 4000m and are usually a week in duration. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and good health.
Suggested preparation: 30 minutes of aerobic type exercise, (either cycling or jogging) three times a week for three months leading up to your trek. For trekking, hill walking with a daypack in variable weather conditions is also recommended. For a cycling adventure, road cycling twice a week for three months prior to departure is recommended.

Introductory to Moderate

These trips involve a combination of what is described in our INTRODUCTORY and MODERATE levels. The emphasis is on introductory activity with several moderate stages

Moderate

These adventures involve trekking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to 6 or 7 hours a day at a steady pace. These trips may spend successive days at altitudes not generally exceeding 5,500m and are usually between 10 and 15 days in duration. You will need a good level of fitness and be in good health.
Suggested preparation: 45 minutes of aerobic type exercise, three to five times a week for the three months leading up to your trek. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or road cycling is also recommended depending upon the activity you plan to undertake.

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Explore the sheer limestone coastline of the Bay of Kotor

In the heart of the Balkans, the newly independent nation of Montenegro has a wealth of historic treasures and stunning Adriatic coastline to explore. Journeying to this intriguing country by boat from Dubrovnik, the cycle begins with an exhilarating ride into the stunning walled town of Kotor. The towns ancient bastions, built to withstand foreign aggressors, now serve as excellent viewing platforms of the dramatic surrounding coastal scenery. From the border with Croatia to the Albanian border, the cycle route explores quiet mountain and coastal roads to reach sandy beaches, the birdlife rich Skutari Lake and historic pirate hideouts. Plenty of time is set aside to explore the interesting towns enroute, take a swim in the sea or relax on board.

Highlights

Cycling in Europe's newest country through unspoilt landscapes
Discovering the small towns and villages enroute
Exploring Dubrovnik, one of the most beautiful cities on the Adriatic
The Bay of Kotor with its limestone cliffs
Soaking up the hospitality onboard the comfortable sailing boat

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Dubrovnik

Individual arrival either by car or by plane to Dubrovnik airport. After check in, the afternoon is at your disposal, either for a walk through this interesting town with its beautifully preserved fortifications or for a short bike ride to a nearby beach. The dinner afterwards is the first meal on board of the ship. We spend the night in Dubrovnik.

Day 2 Sail to Montenegro and cycle from Zelanika to Kotor (32km)

Early in the morning we start on a 5 hour crossing on our sailing boat. It takes us to the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, which is surrounded by mountains reaching heights of up to 1,700m. It is the largest and best protected bay in the entire Adriatic. At the very end of the bay we arrive at the town of Zelenika. Here we officially enter Montenegro. In the afternoon we start with our tour guide on the first biking trip that leads us to Kotor. The town is almost 2,000 years old and famous for its medieval centre. Here you can end the day with a leisurely walk through town. Lunch or dinner is also included today.

Day 3 Visit the former capital of Cetinje, continue by bike and bus to Bar (20km + 40km)

After breakfast we cycle along a nearly traffic free mountain road with fabulous vistas and many small churches. At the destination village of this morning ride a transfer bus is waiting for us. A short trip takes us to the former Montenegrin capital of Cetinje. The president of Montenegro still has his official residence here and numerous government buildings and former embassies attest the town's past as the country's capital. From here we go on a beautiful bike ride to Virpazar. Another bus transfer takes us to Bar where the ship is waiting for us to spend the night. Lunch or dinner is also included today.

Day 4 Visit Stari Bar & Skutari Lake. Cycle the coast road with views to Albania (42km)

Today we become acquainted with the less level part of Skutari Lake. The transfer bus takes us first to Stari Bar. Stari Bar is the original town of Bar that was abandoned after a heavy earthquake in 1979. Some of the buildings have meanwhile been restored and are well worth a visit. Three of the oldest olive trees in the world can also be admired here. Later the bus takes us to a mountain road approximately 500m above the lake. With a length of 48km and a width of up to 14km it is the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula. The bottom of the lake lies partially below sea level. It is a haven for migrating birds on their flight south and was declared a National Park in 1983. We cycle along the panoramic road with fantastic views of the sea and Albania on the opposite shore. In the evening a transfer takes us back to the ship waiting for you in Bar. Lunch or dinner is also included today.

Day 5 Cycle to the pirate hideout of Ulcinj, return to Budva by boat (35km)

Starting out from Bar, today's bike trip takes us southward to the pirate hideout of Ulcinj near the Albanian border. On arrival we have the opportunity to go for a swim at the 13km long beach, the longest sandy beach of the eastern Adriatic. Ulcinj is the southernmost city of Montenegro and has an interesting old town. The ship takes us from there back to Budva, one of the oldest settlements in the Adriatic. Lunch or dinner is also included today.

Day 6 Cycle past beaches to Sveti Stefan, overnight in the Bay of Kotor (20km)

From Budva we start out on our last biking tour in Montenegro along beautiful beaches to the picturesque village of Sveti Stefan. Once a pirate quarter Sveti Stefan is now one of the best known and most exclusive hotel complexes in the Balkans, favoured by all sorts of prominent visitors. The construction of a casino gave it the nickname "Monaco of the Adriatic". Afterwards we return to Budva and in the afternoon we can relax on a long sail. Overnight stay in the bay of Kotor. Lunch or dinner is also included today.

Day 7 Sail to Dubrovnik, afternoon city tour

In the morning we sail once more into the heart of Kotor Bay. A small island, with the church of Mary of the Rock is situated here. After leaving the country at the harbor of Zelenika, the ship takes us back to Dubrovnik. In the afternoon a local guide will accompany us through Dubrovnik and tell us about its eventful, turbulent history. Lunch or dinner is also included today.

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Day 8 Trip concludes Dubrovnik

Check out by 9am and individual return home.

Additional Information

Inclusions

7 breakfasts and 7 dinners or lunches (does not include drinks)*. The cook on board is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one warm meal a day – this meal could be lunch or dinner. One lunch or dinner is not included each day and this can be taken in a local restaurant.
7 nights accommodation in a double cabin below deck with private bathroom (small supplement applies for above deck or single cabin). If you are travelling by yourself you will be matched with another passenger. The compact cabins are configured with a combination of bunk beds (upper and lower) or two lower beds. Excellent discounts apply to a third person sharing a triple cabin, with a configuration of a French bed (quite cosy for two people as it is a little smaller than a double) and a single bunk bed above.
21 speed trekking bike rental with bike bag
Experienced crew of 4 including cycle guide
Bed linen and towels
Overview maps for daily cycle tours

Summary

BOAT

Trip Main Activities

GUIDED CYCLING, SAILING

Group Size Min

From 16 people. In the unlikely event that the trip does not reach minimum numbers it will be cancelled 4 weeks prior to departure.

Group Size Max

Accommodation Summary

Ship SAN SNOVA (Premium ship, all cabins with shower/toilet) San Snova – Dream of Dreams – is the name of this brand-new ship launched in Spring 2009 and built specifically for the trip. This ship, 31m long and 8m wide, combines romantic seafaring with the highest specifications. Ten cabins above deck as well as four cabins below are available. They are outstanding in their spaciousness and comfortable furnishings. All cabins have their own bathroom with shower and WC and are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning. The crew of the San Snova is a wonderful team who are looking forward to welcoming you on board.

Equipment Required

Bike helmet, wet weather gear, sunscreen, jogging shoes and sun hat. (A detailed gear list is included in the pre departure information provided on booking).

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