Islandhopping

05/08/2024

Dreaming of your next adventure? The sails are set for 2025, and it's time to plan your next boat and bike experience. Explore our tours online and book your cabin today. Start your adventure!

Find out more here: https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en

29/07/2024

An active vacation with a big breeze of Dolce Vita! On a sailing and cycling trip through Tuscany, you will experience Bella Italia from its chocolate side: gentle hilly landscapes filled with cypresses, vineyards and olive trees. Picturesque medieval villages with narrow streets and colorful houses invite you to linger and enjoy a cappuccino or ice cream break. Wonderful sandy beaches and small bays tempt you to take a dip in the glittering sea.
As a floating hotel, the Atlantis ensures a completely relaxed change of location and, as a tall ship, also provides a real sailing experience! If these are the ingredients you need for an all-round happy cycling vacation, then secure one of the few remaining places on our Highlights of Tuscany Tour in 2024 now!

Photographers: Moritz Aiblinger, Peter Lesser, Andrea Hahn, Tobias Lohmann

25/07/2024

Whether on rivers or oceans: With a bike and boat trip you will find the perfect vacation idea if you:

✔Love boating and cycling in equal measure

✔Appreciate being in a different place every day without having to change accommodation

✔Enjoy being active and traveling with like-minded people

✔Want to get to know the country and its people in an authentic way

In our latest BLOG, we tell you what makes this type of travel so special and just how many different options there are with this unbeatable vacation concept: https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/blog/detail/bike-trip-2-0-on-the-road-by-bike-and-boat

22/07/2024

Exploring the Greek Aegean by mountain bike and boat is pure bliss! The islands are a magical and mythical world, rich in spectacular nature and legends of old. Both mountaineers and bathing beauties will get their money's worth on this biking vacation. A luxurious ship is your home for a week. You will explore the lovely Aegean islands of Kos, Nisyros, Symi, Chalki or Leros, Lipsi and Patmos by bike on quality trails. These are sometimes smoother and sometimes more technically challenging. After the tours, your boat anchors in picturesque bays and you can jump straight from the boat into the refreshing water. You can round off each day on your vacation with a stroll through idyllic harbor towns or by enjoying a sundowner in a local bar.

18/07/2024

Enjoying the morning sun on deck with a cup of fragrant coffee, looking out over the deep blue sea and looking forward to the breakfast bell. Wishing your fellow travelers a good morning and looking forward to conquering a new island by bike:

there’s no better way to start an Islandhopping vacation!

15/07/2024

The majestic tall ship Leafde fan Fryslan is a meticulously restored sailing ship that cruises through the West Frisian Wadden Sea World Heritage Site under the Dutch flag. Following an extensive upgrade in the winter of 2023/2024, the Leafde is not only more beautiful, but also more comfortable than ever. A real eye-catcher from the outside and a delight on the inside! As a guest on board, you can now choose between a cozy cabin below deck or one of the brand-new suites above deck when booking. The lovingly furnished saloon serves delicious dishes at mealtimes and, in the wheelhouse, guests are treated each day to homemade cakes with coffee/tea. Ideal conditions for an Islandhopping Tour through the Dutch island world!

11/07/2024

When the sun sets glowing red in South Africa, there is hardly anything better than enjoying this moment with a glass of Amarula, which leaves a velvety smooth taste on the tongue! Moments like this are what make our hotel & bike trip along the South African Panorama Route so special. The creamy liqueur is made from the fruit of the African marula tree, which is often called the elephant tree, because the beautiful animals love eating this sweet fruit. By enjoying the liqueur you are also supporting the elephants, as the distillery actively supports various animal welfare initiatives: a percentage of every bottle of Amarula sold is donated to elephant conservation.

04/07/2024

The rock tombs of the ancient city of Kaunos in the Dalyan Delta are a stunning example of bygone times on the Turkish south coast. On our Lycian Coast bike and boat tour, we organize a boat trip on the Dalyan River for you, where you can see and photograph the fascinating royal tombs up close and in person. Until then, you can admire them on this 360° Split panoramic image. Take a look for yourself what happens when you click on the photo with your mouse!

01/07/2024

On a sailing and cycling trip, you can look forward to two vacations in one! A cyclist in the morning, a sailor in the afternoon! The ideal vacation combination for all those who love both being out on the vast sea as well as the active exploration of fascinating islands by bike. Islandhopping offers a wide selection of sailing & cycling tours in Holland, Sweden and Denmark, Italy and Scotland. Hand-picked traditional tall ships are your floating home on these trips, where you will feel transported back to the era of the great world explorers in no time at all. A vacation on a sailing ship and by bicycle is also the rediscovery of slowness in a world that is spinning faster and faster.

27/06/2024

Have you ever wondered how many islands Greece actually has? The truth is that nobody knows for sure. Depending on which source you use, there is talk of between 3,000 and 6,000 islands! What is certain is that it would take longer than a lifetime to discover them all. What is also certain is that the Greek islands have the potential to be truly addictive! Once you've been there, you'll keep coming back. Island hopping makes it easy for the adventurous: in just one week, you can explore up to six different islands by bike and boat. And on nine different routes from the Ionian Islands to the Cyclades, from the Saronic Gulf to the Dodecanese Islands!

24/06/2024

On all Islandhopping voyages, it's "set the table" at least twice a day! Hard-working crews conjure up typical local dishes freshly prepared in the galley on lovingly set tables. And all this in the world's most beautiful setting with an unobstructed view of the sea! Doesn’t that make your mouth water?

21/06/2024

Have you ever heard of Kvarner Bay in the north of Croatia? Awaiting visitors within the Kvarner Bay is an entire archipelago of islands! A truly magical spot in which each island is truly unique and full of diversity.
With Islandhopping, you can explore the Kvarner Bay by trekking bike, e-bike or mountain bike and look forward to these travel highlights:

* Picturesque old town of Rab with ist four bell towers visible from afar
* Dense forests and extensive vineyards on Krk
* The seafaring island of Lošinj with the picturesque harbor of Veli Lošinj
* Centuries-old olive trees and delicious cheese on Pag
* Dream bike tour, Silver Lake and steep cliffs on Dugi Otok

Would you like to discover this wonderful island world with us?

18/06/2024

Summertime = bathing time! Can you imagine anything better on a hot summer's day than a refreshing dip in the azure blue sea? If you are traveling with Islandhopping, you can enjoy this pleasure in many different ways: Whether on the most beautiful sandy beaches or at anchor in dreamy bays! Is jumping from the railing into the blue waters also your absolute vacation highlight?

13/06/2024

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. Our Islandhopping office team in Constance, which pulls all the strings in the background, has been working together for many years with an almost unchanged line-up. This bonds us together and this great team spirit can also be seen in an unofficial team photo, which was taken at the last photo shoot in May and which we would like to share with you. Officially on the website it looks like this: https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/about-us

10/06/2024

The Saronic Gulf is the Mediterranean alcove of Athens with a surprising variety of islands in a relatively small area. A real island jewel is the magical island of HYDRA, where time has truly stood still. Hydra is surrounded by a special magic.

There is a reason that famous artists such as Leonard Cohen have made it their adopted home and retreat. It is the only completely traffic-free island in Greece. Donkeys and boats have been the main means of transportation since the first inhabitants. A visit to the picturesque main town alone, which surrounds its harbor like an amphitheater, is worth the trip. Hydra is also a fantastic place for hiking, swimming and enjoying sensational sunsets.

The neighboring island of SPETSES is also uniquely beautiful. The seafaring island boasts an idyllic white and blue capital and a multitude of wonderful beaches. The perfect place to unwind! Spetses also has a lot to offer for food lovers: Its name means “aromatic island” and goes back to the island's wealth of herbs, which can also be found in the cooking pots of the island tavernas.

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Photographers: Kleomenis Koufaliotis, 360° Split

07/06/2024

WITH THE MAGELLAN THROUGH DALMATIA

A ship named after one of the greatest explorers of all time promises great travel adventures simply by its name. Our deluxe ship M/Y Magellan keeps this promise in a most wonderful way! With her you can experience the beautiful Dalmatian coast and island world in the greatest possible comfort.

All Magellan tours start and end in the World Heritage city of Trogir and lead either north to the national parks of Dalmatia or south to the islands of Hvar, Vis, Korčula and Brač. No matter which tour you choose: You are sure to experience nature and culture at its finest!

05/06/2024

Are you full of adventure and continually curious about extraordinary travel destinations? Then how about a voyage of discovery through Albania? For a long time, Albania was an almost forgotten country, but it is becoming more and more popular every year. In fact, there are many good reasons to travel to this hidden gem!

• Incredible hospitality
• Spectacular nature
• Lonely mountain worlds
• Kilometers of sandy beaches
• Fascinating mix of tradition & modernity
• Unique architecture

And what is the best way to discover Albania? In slow motion by BICYCLE, of course!

Not brave enough to go it alone? You don’t have to! On our hotel & bike tour through Albania, we book the accommodation for you and provide you with a competent local guide. This way you can experience this beautiful country from an insider's perspective and don't have to worry about a thing.

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27/05/2024

Our multi-culti Islandhopping guides have many talents and each one is particularly good at something: whether it's story telling, repairing bikes or being the first to jump from the railing into the sea.

But they all have one thing in common: they are sure to ENTERTAIN! You can therefore look forward to various performances by our guides as on-board story tellers, guitarists, lead dancers, wine connoisseurs or simply sweet tooth enthusiasts.

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23/05/2024

👉👉 Happy Kids = Happy Parents 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

Anyone with children knows how difficult it can be to fit the different interests of each family member into a single vacation plan. Hit the family vacation jackpot when you choose an Islandhopping adventure cruise in Croatia or Greece!

Our adventure cruises are the ideal combination of cruising, swimming, cycling, sightseeing, playing and relaxing. The child-friendly cruises with pirate flair make the little ones happy which usually means the parents are happy too!

And the best thing is that they are affordable for families, as we offer substantial discounts for children up to the age of 16:

• Mini Islandhoppers staying in the same cabin as their parents (as the third or fourth person) pay only 50% of the basic cruise price.

• Mini Islandhoppers who occupy their own cabin receive a child discount of 25% on the basic cruise price.

MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE:
👉 https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/cycling-tours/multi-adventure-cruises

Copyright: Radurlaub Zeitreisen
Photographer: Ivan Duran

09/05/2024

WHICH ISLAND TRIPPING TOUR IS AT THE TOP OF YOUR TRAVEL LIST?

This year at Islandhopping you can choose between 10 countries and many different tours. As we all know, it is not always so easy to choose! Between these four popular choices, which trip would you choose?

1) CROATIA – Highlights of Dalmatia from Split to Dubrovnik
2) GREECE – Ionian Islands from/to Corfu
3) ITALY – Sicily and the Aeolian Islands from/to Milazzo
4) TURKEY – Lycian Coast from Bodrum to Göcek

Let us know your choices in the comments. We look forward to your replies!

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06/05/2024

TULIP BLOSSOM IN HOLLAND – A TIME OF MAGIC 🌷🌷🌷

You can experience Holland at its most colorful every year from mid-March to mid-May when the tulips are in full bloom. This is when nature performs a true miracle and many places are ablaze with the most incredible colors.

Want to know where you can see the most beautiful tulip fields in the Netherlands? The travel experts from Boat Bike Tours , organizers of our popular Sailing & Cycling Tulip Tours, will tell you in their blog:

👉👉 https://www.boatbiketours.com/blog/where-are-the-best-tulip-fields-in-holland/

A LITTLE TIP: The tulip tours are extremely popular. Be sure to book your cabin early! All 2025 dates are already online:

👉👉👉 https://www.boatbiketours.com/tulip-tours/ ❤️💙🧡

30/04/2024

CAST OFF WITH OUR BLUE-SEA-DISCOUNT ON SUMMER VACATION⚓️🚴‍♀️🏊‍♀️🌞🏖

How about a bike and boat vacation to Croatia or Greece in July or August? A great idea if you love the Mediterranean summer and would like to swim in the sun-soaked Mediterranean. With our MORE-SEA-DISCOUNT planning your summer vacation is now twice as much fun!

How about a taste of 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇭🇷 ? Whether Kvarner Bay or Dalmatia, the choice is up to you!

Or would you prefer 🇬🇷 HELLAS 🇬🇷? Authentic Greek experiences await you on the Ionian Islands or our Peloponnese and Saronic Islands trip.

Simply choose any trip in one of these two countries for July or August and book your dream cabin by May 31, 2024 (at the latest) to benefit from our MORE-SEA-DISCOUNT of 100 euros per person!

ALL ISLANDHOPPING TRIPS WITH THE MORE-SEA-DISCOUNT CAN BE FOUND HERE:
👉👉👉 https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en -text-teaser

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Islandhopping by Bike and Boat ✓ ‘Sea’ more on our cycling tours by hybrid bike, e-bike, MTB or road bike ✓ The most beautiful islands in the world ✓

27/04/2024

🇹🇷 CAST OFF IN TURKEY 🇹🇷!
Maiden voyages for the Boreas and Admiral ⛵️⚓️💞⛵️⚓️

Our deluxe ships BOREAS and ADMIRAL set sail today on their maiden Islandhopping voyages. The Boreas is heading for the picturesque Greek Dodecanese islands of Kos, Leros, Patmos, Lipsi and Kalymnos. The Admiral, on the other hand, heads for the breathtaking Lycian coast between Bodrum and Marmaris.

Both ships offer the greatest possible comfort and you can look forward to the traditional Turkish hospitality and delicious food on board.

Craving a last-minute vacation booking? There are still limited spaces on some of our tours in May and June. Take advantage of our 200 euros (per person) spring discount.
This applies to the following trips and dates:

✅ BIKE OR MTB & BOAT – CENTRAL GREEK AEGEAN: 25.5.24 | 8.6.24
Trip Details: 👉👉 https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/cycling-tours/greece/bike-boat-central-greek-aegean

✅ BIKE OR MTB & BOAT – SOUTH GREEK AEGEAN: 18.5.24 | 1.6.24
Trip Details: 👉👉 https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/cycling-tours/greece/bike-boat-southern-greek-aegean

✅ BIKE & BOAT LYCIAN COAST: 25.5.24
Trip Details: 👉👉 https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/cycling-tours/bike-boat-lycian-coast

Copyright: Radurlaub Zeitreisen
Photographers: Kleomenis Koufaliotis, Ivan Duran, Tobias Lohmann

22/04/2024

SUMMER IN THE SOUTH! Grab a 25% discount on our Sail & Bike Sicily and Aeolian Islands tour departure on the 18.05.24! 🚴🥾+⛵️

Enough of the turbulent spring weather 🌨⛈☔️? Plan your summer in the south ☀️☀️! If you are feeling spontaneous you can join us on the 18th of May 2024 on board the gullet SUNDIAL to experience the 🇮🇹 Italian 🇮🇹 Bella Vita on the Aeolian Islands on an epic Sail + Bike + Hike adventure.

✅ All for an unbeatable price! ✅ On this specific tour departure we are offering 👉 an exclusive discount of 25% off of the basic tour price.

Stop dreaming of better weather, sea and sunshine, make it a reality and book your Mediterranean holiday in May now! It’s a small boat, and it will be full fast!

ALL DETAILS TO THE TOUR CAN BE FOUND HERE:
👉👉 https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/cycling-tours/italy/bike-boat-sicily

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19/04/2024

🇭🇷 CROATIA AHOI 🇭🇷 ! Time to set sail with the Magellan, Harmonia & Romantica ⛵🚵‍♀️🚵⛵🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️⛵

The 2024 Islandhopping season in Croatia will begin with three ships at the same time. Starting today, our deluxe ships Magellan and Harmonia as well as the premium ship Romantica will be cruising through the spectacular southern Dalmatian islands!

Everyone in Hrvatska is delighted that winter is now behind us and life is back on board the ships and in the picturesque coastal towns! From now on, we will be on the road again and exploring the Croatian islands by trekking bike, e-bike or mountain bike. Many of the coveted spots are already reserved, but we still have a few places left.

TRIP DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE:
👉👉 https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/cycling-tours/croatia

Copyright: Radurlaub Zeitreisen
Photographers: Ivan Duran, Tobias Lohmann

15/04/2024

– ALWAYS WELL PREPARED 🫶 💪😎

Do you know the feeling? You are enjoying the perfect bike tour, admiring the sea view, enjoying the beautiful landscape and letting your mind wander … and then, suddenly, you have a flat tire! If you were traveling alone, you would probably be really annoyed.

With Islandhopping, on the other hand, you do not need to worry about anything! Our guides are professional flat tire fixers and carry all the tools necessary for the job. The flat is repaired in no time at all and after just a few minutes you are back on your bike and ready to go!

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Photographer: Peter Eich

12/04/2024

SEASON START IN GREECE – The Thalassa sets sail again for the first time today!
⚓⛵🚴🇬🇷⚓⛵🚴🇬🇷

As the first Islandhopping ship in Greece, the Thalassa is back on the water from today and we will be sailing to the Peloponnese & Saronic Islands and the Cyclades for the next seven months. The anticipation on all sides is great: guests, crew and our guides have been looking forward to this moment for a long time.

The THALASSA underwent a general overhaul in winter and now has a fully functional sail rigging as well as a completely new coat of paint. In addition, all the bathrooms have a new shine and a new generator has been installed. The deluxe ship is now ideally equipped for the summer of 2024. The crew and guides will do their best to ensure that our guests have an unforgettable time in Greece.

Curious about the THALASSA? In July and August there are still a few remaining places available on our e-bike and boat trip:

✅ PELOPONNES & SARONIC ISLANDS PLUS:
👉👉 https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/cycling-tours/greece/boat-bike-peloponnes-saronic-islands

YOU CAN FIND EVERYTHING ABOUT THE SHIP HERE:
👉👉 https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/ships/deluxe/thalassa
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Photographers: 360° Split, Kleomenis Koufaliotis

08/04/2024

SWEET & SALTY – ISLANDHOPPING MEETS BOAT BIKE TOURS IN HOLLAND

Since February 2024, Boat Bike Tours from Holland and Inselhüpfen have been working together. Our two companies have merged and now form the world’s largest specialist provider of bike and boat tours. While Boat Bike Tours focuses mainly on freshwater, i.e. bike cruises on Europe's most beautiful rivers and inland waters, Islandhopping continues to head for the most beautiful islands and coasts in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Vietnam.

Last fall, both teams were able to get to know each other on a joint Islandhopping trip in Croatia. Now the Islandhopping Team traveled to Holland and joined the Boat Bike Team on a bike and boat trip. We were able to experience the impressive ships – Magnifique II and Leafde fan Frysland – firsthand and we were not disappointed!

Intensive discussions took place between the teams and many plans for the future were forged, with lots of cycling, exploration and laughter. In future, the motto will be SWEET & SALTY - TWO BECOME ONE.

We would like to thank the Boat Bike Tour team for the great team spirit and wonderful days in Holland and are already looking forward to the next reunion!

Copyright: Radurlaub Zeitreisen, Boat Bike Tours

04/04/2024

– THE IDEAL COMPANION WHILE ON THE ROAD

For decades, the brand Deuter has been synonymous with the finest backpacks and sleeping bags. However, did you know that you can also get all kinds of useful little helpers from deuter that are ideal for adventurers, travel fans and outdoor enthusiasts?

We Islandhoppers truly appreciate the useful travel accessories from deuter. There is hardly a guide who doesn’t have them in their luggage. We particularly like these practical companions:

✅ HELMET COVER, which makes cycling enjoyable even on wet days.

✅ WATERPROOF DRYPACKS, with which you can further protect your valuable belongings in your luggage.

✅ FIRST AID KIT, with which you are well equipped for every eventuality on bike tours or hikes.

✅ BACKPACK RAINCOVER, which is available for almost all backpack sizes and protects your luggage in all weather conditions.

✅ SECURITY HOLSTER, which allows you to keep all your important documents close to your body.

✅TOILETRY BAGS, with which you can organize and transport your personal cosmetics.

You can find these and many other deuter accessories here:
👉👉 https://www.deuter.com/de-en/shop/c27986-accessories

01/04/2024

🇬🇷: BEST OF GREECE 🇬🇷: ATHENS - AEGINA - CANAL OF CORINTH - DELFI - ITHAKA - KEFALONIA - MEGANISI - LEFKAS BY ⛵+🚴

Embark on a truly unique trip by bike & boat in Greece in 2024 with our deluxe ship ERATO. On the tour from Athens to Lefkas (or vice versa) you will experience the following:

• The pistachio island of Aegina with its ancient temple of Aphaia
• The world-famous Corinth Canal
• The ancient oracle site of Delphi
• Odysseus’ home island of Ithaca
• The Melissani Cave and Myrtos Beach on Kefalonia
• The enchanting island of Meganisi
• Impressive mountain worlds on the island of Lefkas

The charming Erato will be your luxurious floating accommodation en route. The ship offers space for up to 12 passengers and is therefore ideal for those looking for both a familiar atmosphere and all the necessary comforts.

AVAILABLE DATES:
✅ 28.6.-5.7.24 (Athens-Lefkas)
✅ 30.8.-5.9.24 (Lefkas-Athens)

TRIP DETAILS:
👉👉 https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/cycling-tours/greece/ebike-boat-ionian-islands-plus

EVERYTHING ABOUT THE DELUXE SHIP ERATO:
👉👉 https://www.inselhuepfen.com/en/ships/deluxe/erato

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