We will be based in Imunsan Seosko Domacinstvo apartments, located 5 km from the city of Niš, on Vinik hill. Nestled in the greenery, it is an oasis of peace and tranquillity on the edge of the city bustle. The complex consists of several apartments, a dining room and greenhouses from which some of the food is coming to their dining table. It is built and run by an enthusiastic couple, who decided to change their city life with something very different. They started a rural tourism business and cultivating different sort of sprouts, and production of wheat herb juice, barley herb juice, houseleek juice and many others. Our hosts organize workshops about healthy food, and immune/ detox courses.

We pay special attention to the choice of food. All breakfasts will be served in accommodation. We will have our first dinner in Imunsan Seosko Domaćinstvo. For the second dinner, we dine with a local family in Niš. Instead of taking you to a restaurant, we wish to provide you a unique experience with dinner in a local home in Niš. The lunches are in the form of a picnic lunch. If you have some dietary restrictions we will be happy to adapt our menu to you.

Price: 250€ per person (based on a double / twin room occupancy). A single room supplement - 40€
E-bike rental: 60 Euros

Minimum group size - 3 persons

What is Included:

• two overnights in Imunsan Seosko Domacinstvo

• two breakfasts, two picnic lunches, two dinners

• All transfers and vehicle support during the cycling tour- from the morning on day 2 to return to accommodation on day 3

• visit essential oil distillery-

• wine tasting in Izba Jovanović winery

• snacks and refreshing drinks during cycling

• use of 24 speed hybrid bicycles

• Guiding service throughout the trip with English, French or German speaking tour leader

What is not included:

• Arrival / departure transfer: from / to your home to / from the city of Nis. Please contact us if you wish us to organize you a private transfer

• Beverages during meals (with exceptions on dinner on day 2 when some beverages are included)

  Bicycles

  We provide 24 speed hybrid bicycles. They are designed for riding both on paved and not paved roads with 27.5×1.25 tires. Every bicycle has handlebar bag with map case as well as water bottle. Bicycle bag can carry max 5kg-11lb weight. If you prefer you can bring your own saddle and have us install it on our bikes. All our bicycles are provided with platform pedals. If you are used to ride a bicycle with clipless pedals they are welcome to bring them and we will install them on our bicycle.

  E-bikes are also available for this trip. Our E-bikes are Scott E-Sub Cross or similar.

• Travel Information

  All distances in Serbia are given in kilometers. 1 mi=1,61 km, 1km =0.62mi, 1ft=0.3m/ 1inch=2.54cm

  Weather Information

  Weather is difficult to forecast but, normally, Serbia has a continental climate. Autumn is often with extended periods of warm , sunny weather. The coldest month of the year is January with average temperature a little bit over 0˚C. Spring is usually very pleasant with daily temperature between 15˚C and 20˚C and occasional rain and showers. The hottest months are July and August with average temperature about 23˚C and daily temperature above 30˚C. The country as a whole receives an average precipitation of between 600mm and 800 mm annually in the plains- about the same as that of southeast England – and about 800mm and 1200mm in highland regions. In July and August we usually have some days with daily max temperature about 35C.

  Packing suggestions

  Casual seasonal clothing is recommended for most occasions. You may wish to bring a light sweater and a light jacket. Padded bicycle shorts and bicycle gloves are useful. Sport shoes/ sneakers would be fine for cycling tours as all our bicycles are provided with platform pedals (if you bringing with you clip-less pedals you should bring also adequate shoes). We strongly recommend that you wear a bicycle helmet whilst cycling. We believe that there is no helmet like your own and we do not provide helmets locally. Like a well-fitting pair of walking boots, helmets are a very personal item of equipment. It is also more hygienic to wear your own rather than one which has been used by someone else previously. We recommend bringing a bicycle helmet, cycling sunglasses and some bicycle or walking rain gear. You should also bring some SP and anti-mosquitoes cream. Also, bring a swimsuit for swimming opportunities in Popšica.
  
  NOTE: A cycling helmet could be bought locally for the price of 30EUR. Please order it in advance.

  General Information

  Currency and Exchange

  Serbian Dinar is monetary unit in Serbia. For 1 Euro you can get 117,00 dinars (current exchange rate). In all cities and towns you can find change offices. Most of them have a good exchange rate and do not charge commission. Most of change offices are open from 8am to 8pm. ATM machines are available in Niš and they require a PIN number. For arriving by plane, there is an ATM at the arrivals hall (downstairs) of Belgrade’s Surcin Airport, which will accept VISA, VISA Electron, VISA Plus, MasterCard, Maestro and Cirrus cards. Some of the restaurants and shops accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners). The most widely excepted credit cards are VISA, closely followed by MasterCard. Traveller’s cheques are a little harder to change: Branches of Raiffeisen Bank or Komercijalna Banka are probably the best bet but beware of high commission charges. For Eurocheques, branches of ProCredit Bank are probably the best bet. Neither personal nor travellers’ cheques can normally be exchanged for goods in shops, so credit cards make far more sense.
  
  Banks are generally open from 08:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and from 08:00 to 15:00 on Saturdays.
  
  In smaller towns it is useful to have enough cash. Foreign nationals may take a maximum of 120.000 dinars in or out of the country.
  
  Most of the shops are open from 9am to 9 pm and remain open through lunch.

  
  Restaurants: The main meal is taken at lunch from 1pm to 3pm. Restaurants serve dinner in the evening from 8pm till 11pm.

  Electric Current

  In Serbia electric current is 220 volts, 50 HZ. To use American or British electrical appliances a plug adapter is necessary. Electric plug used in Serbia is type C (the same one is in use in Croatia, Belgium, Egypt, Italy, Hungary, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Bulgaria, Romania, Switzerland, Turkey, Vietnam, etc.

  Telephone

  Telephone plug used in Serbia is US RJ-11 phone plug

  Telephoning Home

  Most of the telephone cards (AT&T…) do not work here. YThe most convenient way for telephoning home is to use your mobile phone. Note that telephoning from Serbia will involve roaming charges, so please double-check with your mobile provider at home about the rates and conditions.

  To make a direct international call, first dial 00 (code to access international line) then the country code, the area code and local number. The country code for Australia is 61, Norway 47, Great Britain is 44, USA and Canada 1, France 33, Germany 49. To make a national call just dial area code and local telephone number. City codes Belgrade 011, Nis 018, Novi Sad 021. Important phone numbers: Police 192, Fire department 193, Ambulance 194.

  
  ACE Emergency phone (24h available) +381 (0)64 24 76 311.
  

  Language

  Official language is Serbian but English is widely spoken specially in a bigger towns. Both Cyrillic and Latin Alphabet is in used.

  INSURANCE

  Travel insurance is highly recommended for all clients whilst on a tour organized by ACE. Clients together with their personal property including baggage are at all times solely at their own risk. Clients are wholly responsible for arranging their own insurance. Clients are responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of private Travel Insurance with protection for the full duration of the tour in respect of at least medical expenses, injury, death, repatriation, cancellation and curtailment, with adequate cover. Clients making their own arrangements should ensure that there is no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities included in their tour. Clients should satisfy themselves that any travel insurance is what they require and should arrange supplementary insurance if need be.

  Responsible Travel

  Before you come on the tour please read and respect ACE Responsible Tourism Policy

  Personal Expenses

  MEAL PLAN

  Meals other than those included in the itinerary are paid for separately by traveler. Examples of some costs are provided below:

  • Coffee/ Tea - 0.8-1.5 Euro

  • Soft drink - 1-1.5 Euro

  • Bottle of beer - 1.5-2.5 Euro

  • Bottle of wine - 5-15 Euro

  • Two course meal - 8-10 Euro

  • Three course meal - 12-15 Euro

  Local fares in small towns

  Tipping

  Although entirely voluntary, tipping is a recognized part of life in this part of the world. Gratuities for the staff of the ACE Adventure is discretionally but always appreciated by the staff and we will be happy to provide guidelines.