Route, Itinerary & Inclusions are subject to change without prior notice.
Port taxes, entrance fees, sightseeing and excursions (if not included in the package) must be paid in local currency upon arrival.
It is highly recommended that clients take comprehensive travel insurance including against cancellation of reserved services.
Itinerary Changes
Cruise operator reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organisational requirements. This cruise is sometimes operated in opposite direction. Tours are dependent on weather conditions and the final decision is that of the captain.
Helmet Requirement
Helmets are mandatory on our bike tours. It is advised to bring your own, well fitted, helmet with you as our rental helmet numbers are limited (reservation required). Furthermore, we recommend riders to carry arm and leg protectors during the bike tours.
MTB Level 2
Moderate to challenging daily tours in hilly terrain at distances of 25-45 km and 550-1,200 metres of elevation. The terrain in this region is very diverse and changes from island to island: technical and demanding single trails alternate with wide gravel 4x4 roads and sometimes also quiet asphalt stretches; there are very few unrideable points. Various sections in the tour are offered at a higher or lower technical degree, leaving you to make the final decision. Tours are dependent on weather conditions and the final decision is that of the captain. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend time on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bike-tour.
Single-Trail Classification
To ensure that you are well prepared for your bike tour with Island Hopping and know what technical difficult level to expect, a classification has been created for all single trails that could be ridden on the tours. The difficulty levels included in our classification coincide with the Single Trail Scale which can be found at http://www.singletrail-skala.de
Blue (easy, S0 - S1): small obstacles such as small roots, small stones, some erosion, gradients of up to 40%, loose surfaces, tight corners but no hairpins, obstacles can be rolled over. Skilful braking and weight shift required, riding while standing.
Red (medium, S2): loose surfaces, larger stones and roots, steps and shallow stairs, gradients of up to 70%, light hairpins. Constant readiness to brake, shift of centre weight to overcome obstacles, accurate braking, consistent body tension required.
Black (difficult, S3 - S5): blocked single trails, many large boulders and roots, smooth/slippery surfaces, loose scree slopes, large steps/drops, extremely steep gradients of over 70%, tight hairpins. Expert level of bike control/handling required.
Group Riding Pace
On a guided MTB tour the speed of the group is determined by the mountain bikers on regular bikes. If you have hired an e-MTB, we ask you to respect those in the group who are riding without electric support. Those on regular bikes require more time and recovery when biking up hill. We thank you for your understanding.
Children
We believe that only children in a good physical condition with a minimum age of 14 who have previous MTB riding experience can keep up with the demands of our mountain bike tours. In addition, they should have prior experience with riding techniques needed for descending on narrow trails and technical terrain. Please be aware, that our smallest rental mountain bikes are suited to a body height of 1.50m and above (XS frame). When travelling with children, we recommend the Multi-Adventure Tours in Greece and Croatia which are specifically curated for families and offer family-friendly pricing.
Accommodation - Deluxe Gulet Boreas (all cabins with shower/toilet)
The 43 x 10 m Turkish gulet, Boreas, provides utmost comfort for your yacht cruise. This ship has 15 spacious and climate-controlled guest cabins with tiled bathrooms with separate shower cabins and toilet. The large saloon includes a bar, and the vast ships decks provide shaded and sunny areas to relax with plenty of comfortable seating areas and sunning mattresses.
Accommodation - Deluxe Gulet Admiral (all cabins with shower/toilet)
The 42 x 8.40 m Turkish gulet, Admiral, is a true eye catcher with its three towering masts. The boat offers 15 spacious and climate controlled guest cabins with tiled bathrooms and separate shower cabins and toilet. The large saloon is tastefully decorated and includes a bar where you can order a refreshing beverage. The vast ships decks provide shaded and sunny areas to relax with plenty of comfortable seating areas and sunning mattresses.
Catering
The onboard chef is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one warm meal a day. The half board starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.
Internet Availability
Turkish boats do not offer a WiFi connection. If you need to connect to the internet during the cruise, we recommend taking your portable electronic device to a cafe or bar somewhere in the harbour. Free WiFi is on offer almost everywhere. If you order something to eat or drink, then you can use the WiFi to your hearts content.
Language
Cruise and cycle tours are conducted bilingually (English, German).
Participants
Minimum 14 / Maximum 30
Booking Check-List
If you are interested in booking this cruise we require the following details from every accompanying traveller:
▪ First and last names (as seen in passport, no nicknames)
▪ Date of birth
▪ Nationality
▪ Rental bike yes/no and which type
▪ Body height (for rental bike)
▪ Bike insurance yes/no
▪ Helmet yes/no and size
▪ Contact number of guests while abroad
Passport (minimum 6 months validity)
▪ Type of travel Document (passport/ID)
▪ Valid Passport or ID number
Arrival Information
▪ Guests time of arrival
▪ How are the guests arriving? (for flights please include flight number and time)
