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Hiking, Biking, Canoeing, Golfing, Kayaking, Camping, in the Summer.
Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Skiing (downhill/XC), actually anything to do with being outdoors, will be a focus for our group. I mean we do live in the Upper Midwest, so getting outside all year round is important to us.
Take a look at what’s happening, find something that looks interesting, and e-mail the organizer taking the lead to find out more. The sooner you get involved, the more people you'll meet, and the more familiar and fun it begins to feel.
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Please check out the video on our "About" page. What a hoot!
It's been 8 years since we've taken a bike trip to Croatia and the route we're taking is the last bike route to take, as we've done the other two offered. Croatia is a wonderful place and last year became part of the EU, so the Euro is now accepted instead of Croatia currency. Makes life so much easier.
The boat we take is more like a large yacht with multiple decks. There is no difference in price between the upper and lower decks, but those who sign up right away are given upper deck priority.
COST: $1669 pp/dbl occupancy. Airfare is not included and arrangements are made on your own. You will need to be in Zagreb, Croatia on Friday, September21, 2023; flight out would be October 1, 2023 or later.
Cost includes:
· Motorcoach transportation from Zagreb to Opatija & back to Zagreb
· 2 nights in a Zagreb Hotel
· 7 nites on a luxury boat
· 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunch s & Captains Dinner
· Half day at Plivitice Lakes Park, including lunch
· Visitors tax & Port Fees
· Bike Guides
Optional Activities:
· Swimming in the Adriatic Sea
· Guided Hiking 140 Euros/tour
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
· RT Airfare (make own arrangements)
· Bike rental – 165 Euros for E-bike; 105 Euros for regular bike (payable prior to arrival)
· 1x Bike Fee (10E) payable on arrival
· Meals in Zagreb
· Wine/Beer/Cocktails on board (payment is made on last day to ship crew)
**Price may change based on fuel surcharge/taxes, hotel taxes, and currency fluctuations.
You will make your own airfare arrangements. You will need to be in Zagreb at the hotel the evening of September 22, 2023, in order to make the motorcoach to Opatija the next morning.
PAYMENTS: Installment payments can be made as the cruise line will track your payments. Follow the link in the next paragraph to make payment. The cruise company will keep Mark /Sue informed as to who has signed up, so upper deck priority can be given to those who have signed up first. Link or https://www.katarina-line.com/custom_pay. Clicking on either hyperlink will get you to the payment page. Scroll down and you will see where to enter payment. You have a choice of paying in Dollars or Euros. Dollars will be easier. Please contact your bank or credit card b4 making payment, so they know it's a legitimate charge.
You must use the following Invoice Number: PF 2023 - 903955 when making payment. ALL payments are made directly to Katarina Cruise Lines through the above provided link.
BIKE RENTAL COSTS: 1x 10 Euro Bike handling fee. E-Bikes are 165 Euros and Regular Bikes are 105 Euros. This amount is due before departure. We will need your height in centimeters and what is bike preference.
Here is a link to the MS Olmissum, which will be our boat. It is the same category as the "Majestic", the boat we took in 2015. https://www.katarina-line.com/ships/premium_superior_2018#!/13/184/Olmissum
ITINERARY:
22 Sep 2023 – Arrive Zagreb for one night in hotel
23 Sep 2023 – Travel from Zagreb to Opatija with a 1:00pm departure from Opatija to KRK (L)
24 Sep 2023 - KRK (B, D)
25 Sep 2023 - KRK - Rab (B, L)
26 Sep 2023 - Rab - Pag - Ilovik (B, L)
27 Sep 2023 - Ilovik - Mali Lošinj (B, L)
28 Sep 2023 - Mali Lošinj - Cres (B, L)
29 Sep 2023 - Cres - Opatija (B, L)
30 Sep 2023 - Opatija (B). Travel by motorcoach to Plivitice Lakes for self-guided tour of park and included lunch. Night in Zagreb hotel
1 Oct 2023- Departure
Cancellation policy: No refund after July 1, 2023. All refunds are made through Katarina Cruise Lines. Mark & Sue pay the same price as everyone else.
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See all- Croatia - Bike and Boat Trip Sept 21 - Oct 1, 2023Croatia, Croatia
It's been 8 years since we've taken a bike trip to Croatia and the route we're taking is the last bike route to take, as we've done the other two offered. Croatia is a wonderful place and last year became part of the EU, so the Euro is now accepted instead of Croatia currency. Makes life so much easier.
The boat we take is more like a large yacht with multiple decks. There is no difference in price between the upper and lower decks, but those who sign up right away are given upper deck priority.
COST: $1669 pp/dbl occupancy. Airfare is not included and arrangements are made on your own. You will need to be in Zagreb, Croatia on Friday, September21, 2023; flight out would be October 1, 2023 or later.
Cost includes:
· Motorcoach transportation from Zagreb to Opatija & back to Zagreb
· 2 nights in a Zagreb Hotel
· 7 nites on a luxury boat
· 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunch s & Captains Dinner
· Half day at Plivitice Lakes Park, including lunch
· Visitors tax & Port Fees
· Bike Guides
Optional Activities:
· Swimming in the Adriatic Sea
· Guided Hiking 140 Euros/tour
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
· RT Airfare (make own arrangements)
· Bike rental – 165 Euros for E-bike; 105 Euros for regular bike (payable prior to arrival)
· 1x Bike Fee (10E) payable on arrival
· Meals in Zagreb
· Wine/Beer/Cocktails on board (payment is made on last day to ship crew)
**Price may change based on fuel surcharge/taxes, hotel taxes, and currency fluctuations.
You will make your own airfare arrangements. You will need to be in Zagreb at the hotel the evening of September 22, 2023, in order to make the motorcoach to Opatija the next morning.
PAYMENTS: Installment payments can be made as the cruise line will track your payments. Follow the link in the next paragraph to make payment. The cruise company will keep Mark /Sue informed as to who has signed up, so upper deck priority can be given to those who have signed up first. Link or https://www.katarina-line.com/custom_pay. Clicking on either hyperlink will get you to the payment page. Scroll down and you will see where to enter payment. You have a choice of paying in Dollars or Euros. Dollars will be easier. Please contact your bank or credit card b4 making payment, so they know it's a legitimate charge.
You must use the following Invoice Number: PF 2023 - 903955 when making payment. ALL payments are made directly to Katarina Cruise Lines through the above provided link.
BIKE RENTAL COSTS: 1x 10 Euro Bike handling fee. E-Bikes are 165 Euros and Regular Bikes are 105 Euros. This amount is due before departure. We will need your height in centimeters and what is bike preference.
Here is a link to the MS Olmissum, which will be our boat. It is the same category as the "Majestic", the boat we took in 2015. https://www.katarina-line.com/ships/premium_superior_2018#!/13/184/Olmissum
ITINERARY:
22 Sep 2023 – Arrive Zagreb for one night in hotel
23 Sep 2023 – Travel from Zagreb to Opatija with a 1:00pm departure from Opatija to KRK (L)
24 Sep 2023 - KRK (B, D)
25 Sep 2023 - KRK - Rab (B, L)
26 Sep 2023 - Rab - Pag - Ilovik (B, L)
27 Sep 2023 - Ilovik - Mali Lošinj (B, L)
28 Sep 2023 - Mali Lošinj - Cres (B, L)
29 Sep 2023 - Cres - Opatija (B, L)
30 Sep 2023 - Opatija (B). Travel by motorcoach to Plivitice Lakes for self-guided tour of park and included lunch. Night in Zagreb hotel
1 Oct 2023- Departure
Cancellation policy: No refund after July 1, 2023. All refunds are made through Katarina Cruise Lines. Mark & Sue pay the same price as everyone else.
