Islandhopping

Vietnam is a country full of originality, overwhelming nature and mysterious monuments of times gone by. It is a country full of contrasts, with bustling, vibrant cities and rural districts where time seems to have stood still. Experience two weeks of Oriental flair and discover by bike and boat this fascinating country on the other side of the world. Explore the rocky fairytale world of the famous Ha Long Bay sailing on a traditional junk and get in close touch with this unique landscape by bike and kayak. Admire the lush green rice fields and meet the friendly water buffaloes, visit colorful temples and pagodas and let the emerald-green waters of the South China Sea and the incredible cave formations enchant you. Explore in Central Vietnam the impressive monuments of the Vietnamese emperors as well as the historical town of Hoi An - a World Heritage site - and in South Vietnam the expansive water labyrinth of the Mekong Deltas.

On a comfortable Turkish gulet and by bicycle we explore the sun islands of the Greek Aegean. The islands are a magical and mythical world filled with historical monuments and an abundance of stories. Come with us on a voyage of discovery and experience the Aegean from a special perspective, namely, by land and by sea. Relax while swimming in idyllic bays, enjoy the fabulous vistas, and walk in the footsteps of a turbulent, glorious past. Let us take you to the ancient Asclipion where Hippocrates, the famous physician, practiced his art. Enjoy the peaceful and lovely island Lipsi and dive into the atmosphere of the holy island Patmos. Be astonished by the unique panoramic views which are offered during the cycle tours. This cycling cruise takes place on the same ship and parallel to the mountain bike cruise 'Central Greek Aegean'. One tour guide takes care of the MTB group while the other leads the hybrid bicycle tour.

The Cyclades, an archipelago comprised of more than 30 islands, is the cradle of the first European civilised society 5,000 years ago. It is also here that Greece shows its most unadulterated side in all its diversity: Gleaming white cubic houses with blue shutters and labyrinth lanes give the typical architectonic flavour to the island towns. The mostly ragged coastlines show impressive geological formations, turquoise-blue sea and fantastic sand beaches. Experience the fascinating mixture between antiquity and modern times on board your motorized sailing ship or in the saddle of your bike and imbibe the beauty of the central archipelago of the Greek Aegean.

On the Ionian Islands off the west coast of Greece, Hellas shows her greenest side: Pure nature, the crystal clear blue shimmering Ionian Sea and centuries of Venetian influences dominate the archipelago of the Ionian Islands.

From Corfu, which was the dream island of the unforgettable Austrian empress Sissi, this journey leads us to regions which are not very well known abroad. Discover the famous island of Ithaca which is said to have been the home of Odysseus, the unforgettable green bird sanctuary island of Lefkas, the fantastic mountain world of Cephalonia and the beautiful olive woods of the small island of Paxos. Enjoy the stay on board of the wooden motor yacht and let yourself be pampered by the excellent Greek cuisine and the coziness of the ship!

This journey offers the opportunity to extend your cycling holiday in Croatia for another week of individual cycling; this week booked separately from other Islandhopping offers may be a worthwhile alternative for your holiday in Croatia. The proposed cycle tours complete our tours around Kvarner Bay and Istria in a way that something new can always be discovered even if you already know these islands from earlier tours or voyages. You are free, however, to compose your own tours according to your taste and capability thus discovering new favourite places from previous holidays more intensively.

There is a good reason why this tour is subtitled "vacationing among friends", because Yvonne Richner-Škiljic and her husband Jure have for some time now been good friends and partners of Islandhopping. We got to know both of them as enthusiastic tour guides on our boat and bike tours in Croatia. Having a small family of their own now, they no longer work on our ships but remain closely connected to us. In the meantime, they have established themselves independently in tourism by renting out apartments and organizing various travel programmes. Their declared goal: To make their guests familiar with their home country in an authentic and sympathetic way.The guided MTB-week is the ideal extension for our Island Hopping tours in Croatia: Starting point for the daily excursions are Yvonne's and Jure's modern furnished apartments in Pakoštane consisting of spacious rooms measuring ca. 40 sqm, private bathrooms and a small kitchen and located only 100 meters from the sea. There is a shady parking lot for your car.Starting here, a tour guide takes you on your MTB to the most beautiful sites in Dalmatia. Pakoštane, your destination, is attractively located between Lake Vrana and the Adriatic Sea. Aside from the interesting town of Zadar, there are four national parks and two nature parks located in the vicinity.

This tour is part of our newly developed individual tours programme and an ideal supplement to our boat and bike tours. Alone, in couples or in a group of your choice, you can go for one week on a tour traveling between selected hotels. Your luggage is transported for you, and you yourself bicycle at your own speed, following especially prepared instructions and supported by a GPS device.The tour presented here is probably not what first comes to mind when you think of this multifaceted and interesting country. We take you to the mid-range and high mountain regions of the Croatian hinterland. Only 20 km away from the more or less developed tourist areas of the coast, you enter a rough region of deep forests and stone deserts, where the Bora wind has had a strong impact and where the snow is meters deep in winter.En route, you bicycle through two national parks, where bear, wulf and lynx can still be encountered in the wild. The variety and beauty of nature will constantly surprise you, and the fabulous vistas across the Croatian islands will stay with you for a long time. The highpoint of the tour are the Plitvicer Lakes and their spectacular waterfalls, which are known far beyond Croatia's borders.

Since ancient times Rhodes has received the name of the sun god Helios with reason to its name: With over 3.000 hours of sundhine each year it is one of the sunniest regions in Europe; proving that Helios still pays special attention to his island. With your bicycle and the boat, a comfortable motor sailor, you will explore Rhodes and its neighbouring Dodecanese islands between Bodrum and Marmaris with their unique versatility. Let yourself be mesmerized by the lively yet contemplative Rhodes, the towering volcano crater of Nissyros or the charm of Symi with its wonderful neo-classical buildings in the islands capital. A highlight is Kos with its lively town and its Greek, Ottoman and Italian history. Get enchanted and enjoy the journey through time. Be it the rock throwing Poseidon, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Knights of St John or the famous sponge diver of Symi. All have left behind their own tales in form of legends and historical constructions that contribute to the unique character of these islands.

Join us on a fascinating journey through time and culture! This Islandhopping special tour combines the Greek mainland with the impressive islands of the Ionian Sea. For one week, travelling by bicycle and on the two-masted motor sailer, Panagiota, we experience first-hand the cultural and scenic diversity of Greece. Famous sites such as Delphi, where the ancient Greeks once consulted the oracle, or Aegina, where the white temple of Aphaia gleams high above the sea or the Asklepieion of Epidauros, with it's well preserved ancient theatre; these are just some of the highlights of the tour. The passage through the Corinth Canal, an artificial seaway connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Aegean, will surely become an unforgettable memory. In the archipelago of the Ionian Islands, you see Greece at its greenest. An unspoiled landscape and centuries of Venetian influence characterize this still fairly unknown group of islands. The crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea glittering in all shades of blue, the mountainous landscape of Cephalonia and the bird-sanctuary island of Lefkas, the small island of Paxos densely covered in olive groves, as well as the beautiful Old Town of Corfu - all guarantee a wonderfully relaxing vacation.