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Bikepacking on Wonderful Croatian Islands – Hvar, Korčula and Brač

Matej — Tue, 02 May 2023 10:15:05 +0000

An exceptional cycling

experience of beautiful islands

An exceptional cycling

experience of beautiful islands

Bikepacking Croatian Three Wonderland Islands – Brač, Hvar and Korčula

CROATIA | BIKING TOUR | MTB OR GRAVEL CYCLING | BIKEPACKING CROATIA SOUTH ISLANDS | 2026

5-day cycling tour in Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands. A true bikepacking experience on the southern part of the Adriatic with rides on enjoyable backroads and fine+fast gravel roads. Enjoy local gourmet and untouched nature surpluses.

Explore the beautiful Dalmatian islands of Hvar, Brač and Korčula. Explore the coast, famous beaches of the Adriatic and medieval towns by bike. A moderately paced cycling – bikepacking – tour with four days of cycling: approximately 52-58 km per day. A truly charming cycling tour of the southern Mediterranean.

Facts:

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights.
Activity: Gravel cycling / E-biking / Bikepacking / MTB
Length: 225 km / Elevation: +2300 m
Road surface: Tarmac and some fine gravel roads.
Grade: Moderate.
Accommodation: Small Hotels ***/****
Date: From March 15th to November 15th.
Booking: Any day of the week.
Start of the tour: Arrival city is Split.
End of the tour: Split, Croatia.
Price of self guided tour: €695.00 /person (min. 2 people in group)
Note: This cycling tour involves riding on backroads and on side gravel roads.

Want to do a private guided group? We can organise a privately guided group for 4 bikers or more with our experienced and licensed guides. Please, contact us for an offer and further details.

Note: At LIFE Bike we specialise in designing epic tours. We are committed to seeking out the very best in everything we offer to our guests, which can be provided only by the knowledge and experience of our local team. This wonderful South Croatian Islands Cycling tour was designed by our great team members and passionate bikers back in 2020.

€695.00

5 Days

Gravel Cycling / Bikepacking / mtb

INFORMATION

Difficulty: Moderate.

Bike skill level: Intermediate+

Bike fitness level: Level 4 (7 is max)

EXPERIENCE

Bikepacking Wonderful Croatian Islands is a unforgettable biking experience in Croatia.

WHEN TO GO / DATE

April 15th – October 30th

START / END LOCATION

Split, Croatia

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DAY 1DAY 1

SPLIT / HOME OF THE ROMAN EMPEROR’S DIOCLETIAN PALACE

PERFECT WARM UP

Morning or afternoon introductory meeting in Split.
Coastal cycling and/or Marjan Nature Park.
Old town walking tour.
Hotel***/****, Split.
Optional 1: 15km / +270m / 1-2 hours
Optional 2: 35km / +380m / 2-3 hours
Optional 3: Easy walk around old town and/or Marjan Nature Park.

DAY 2DAY 2

BRAČ ISLAND – WHITE STONE RIDE

AMAZING RIDE ON A TRUE DALMATIAN ISLAND

Breakfast in hotel.
Ferry transfer from Split to Supetar (Brač Island).
Bike tour: Brač east side: Biking from Supetar to Bol via Postira, Pražnica, Humac village, Vidova gora, Pustinja Blaca …
Overnight Hotel Bol ***.
55.5 km / +850m / 5-6 hours
Gravel road 30% | tarmac 70%.
Perfect warm up day with great ride on fast gravel roads.

DAY 3DAY 3

BRAČ ISLAND AND MAKARSKA RIVIERA RIDE

EXCEPTIONAL, FULL OF EXPERIENCED DYNAMICS

Breakfast in hotel.
Bike tour: Brač east side of island and well-known Makarska: Cycling from Bol to Sumartin and to Makarska. Then cycling from Makarska to Drvenik.
Overnight Hotel around Drvenik ***.
52 km | +700m | 4-6 hours
Gravel roads 20% | tarmac 80%

DAY 4DAY 4

HVAR ISLAND – CYCLING ALONG A REMOTE LIMESTONE RIDGE

HEAVENLY RIDE

Breakfast in hotel.
Ferry transfer from Drvenik to Sučuraj (Hvar island).
Bike tour: Riding from Sučuraj to Hvar Town – Along the entire island of Hvar.
Overnight Hotel ***/****, Hvar town.
69 km / +1350m / 5-6 hours
Gravel roads 50% | fine tarmac 30% | rough tarmac 20%.

DAY 5DAY 5

KORČULA ISLAND – DISCOVERING THE NEW

RIDING ALONG THE ENTIRE ISLAND EAST SIDE

Breakfast in hotel.
Catamaran transfer from Hvar (Hvar island) to Korčula (Korčula island).
Bike tour: Riding from Korčula town to Babina and to Vela Luka, along the entire island of Korčula.
Afternoon ferry transfer from Vela Luka to Split.
45 km | +680m | 4–5 hours
Gravel roads 20% | fine tarmac 50% | rough tarmac 20%

WHY RIDE THIS CYCLING TOUR

Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Dalmatian Islands.
Unique backroads and fine gravel roads on famous Brač, Hvar and Korčula Islands.
Beautiful coastal towns of Bol, Hvar, Korčula, Makarska, …
The island of Hvar – The queen of the Croatia’s Dalmatian islands.
Explore Split old town.
Stay in charming Mediterranean accommodations.

Taste the richness of the Dalmatian culinary.
Great riding and exploring everything you love about the pristine biking journey.
Enjoy riding on fine – fast gravel roads and backroads.
Welcoming hosts and expert for cycling.
Only the best cycling itinerary prepared by us. – 25 years of experiences in Croatia.

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PRICE INCLUDES – SELF GUIDED TOUR

Included in the price:

Full organization of the cycling tour.
Introductory briefing in Split on day 1 – face to face.
Self Guided LIFE Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, ferry and catamaran tickets with timetables and details with all vouchers for accommodations, private transfers …
GPS routes/tracks (all stages – days).
APP for navigation (login with phone or tablet) and phone holder.
Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
4 nights in 3*/4* small hotels and private accommodation with breakfast.
All sea transfers (ferry and catamaran) according to the itinerary: Split – Brač – Makarska – Hvar – Korčula – Split.
Ferry transfer from Split to Supertar (Brač island); Ferry transfer from Sumartin to Makarska; Ferry transfer from Drvenik to Sučuraj; Ferry transfer from Vela Luka to Split and Catamaran transfer from Hvar (Hvar island) to Korčula (Korčula Island).
Main luggage depo in Split.
Tourist tax and VAT.

Not included in the price: Travel to Croatia (the start point of the tour) / Food and drinks: all food and drinks, except breakfast / Items of personal nature / Travel Insurance / Bikes and equipment

Surcharges:

High season (June 1st-Sept. 30th): €220 /person
Single room supplement: €280
Solo traveler supplement: €450 (1 person on tour)

Bike rental:

Trek Checkpoint ALR5: €45 /day/bike
Trek Marlin 7 or Canyon Grand Canyon: €35 /day/bike
E-MTb Trek Powerfly 5: €55 /day/bike
Ortlieb bikepacking bags – full: €80 /tour/bike
Bike panniers – classic (2x20L): €60 /tour/bike

* Bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, Squirt chain lube and repair kit. E-bike comes with a charger.

YOUR TRAVEL AND BIKE EXPERT

Every company needs a responsible person behind the scenes. Every cycling tour needs a person who knows the destination, who knows more about cycling, who is also a passionate cyclist and dedicated to cycling. Matej, who has been working in cycling for two decades, is there for you and with you on your biking tour. He has excellent knowledge of destinations in Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Italy and elsewhere in the Balkans. He is the creator of the following cycling events: Human Fish Gravel, Bled Bike Festival, Women Ride Together Day, Gravel Epic, … and the creator of more than 100 cycling routes, products and programs.

He advises on many destinations regarding cycling content and cooperates with the economic sector in the development of cycling routes, contents, concepts and organization of cycling events. He is here mainly for you, to offer advice, to brief you before the tour and to be, with the rest of Life Bike team, the greatest possible help to you and your fellow travellers on your bike tour. Welcome!

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Gravel Riding Weekend Slovenia 2026

Matej — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:59:42 +0000

Ride the best gravel

roads and enjoy the nature

Ride the best gravel roads

and enjoy the Slovenia

Gravel Riding Weekend

SLOVENIA | GRAVEL CYCLING | CAMP BASE EVENT | GRAVEL BIKES | 2026

Gravel Riding Weekend is specifically designed for gravel riders and lovers of bikepacking. It provides all the fun of grinding on perfect gravel roads and a traditional glamping – camping experience.

Imagine gravel grinding on a great gravel road through vineyards or through green forest full of mighty trees. Pure ecstasy! The interior of Gravel Riding Weekend is interspersed with forest roads and gravel roads that connect small villages, remote places, lakes and enable locals and foresters to navigate the terrain. All these paths and roads call for pleasure cycling and exploration.

We invite you to sign up for Gravel Riding Weekend today and enjoy the wonders this great tour has to offer.

Information:

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights.
Activity: Gravel cycling.
About biking: 4 days of the best gravel grinding.
Grade: Easy/Moderate/Challenge / (different routes)
Accommodation: River Camping Bled
Date I: May 14th–May 17th, 2026
Date II: September 17th–September 20th, 2026
Start of the tour: Arrival city is Bled, Slovenia
Price: €495.00 /person

This camp provides all the fun of cycling on perfect gravel roads and traditional camp-glamping experience. It is above all a wish for all lovers of gravel cycling to meet, hang out and exchange experiences. Camp Plana in Pivka is one of the most awarded camps in this area. Staff of the camp is really kind and hospitality is their first priority.

€495.00 /person

4 Days

Gravel Cycling

INFORMATION

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Bike skill level: Intermediate++

Bike fitness level: Level 4-5 (7 is max)

EXPERIENCE

It is one of the best Gravel experiences, surrounded by beautiful green nature of the Green Karst and Istria.

WHEN TO GO / DATE

May 14th–May 17th 2026

September 17th–September 20th 2026

START / END LOCATION

River Campin Bled, Slovenia

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FOR LOVERS OF GRAVEL ROADS

PERFECT CYCLING CAMP

Every gravel cyclist has high expectations and our gravel camp with its huge region of first class gravel roads, which is traversed in all directions, and with its pristine natural environment, is a great choice. It is almost impossible for a gravel enthusiast to stay cool, on the contrary, with a wide choice of great gravel roads, experiences and places along the way, it will warm the heart of every cyclist, or even “burn” them with a real adventure.

It is above all a wish for all lovers of gravel cycling to meet, hang out and exchange experiences. We, gravel cyclists, are a different bunch. We like company and exploring back roads, we love nature and good food means a lot to us. Gravel is in its essence a way of life and once you are hooked, you are done for.

You are welcome to join us at a meeting of gravel cyclists in a remarkable Slovenian ambiance, where a dynamic Dinaric mountain range and a Mediterranean breeze intermingle. Each and every participant can find a personal challenge and each and every one will add a piece to the gravel mosaic. See you there!

A typical camp day:

Breakfast in the resort – River Camp Bled | 7.30–8.30am
Morning meeting | 9.00am
Gravel cycling tour | 9.00/9.30 am … | 3–6 hours
Free afternoon or long riding 🙂 | 5pm–8pm
Evening introductory meeting | 8.30 pm (30–60 min)

ONE OF THE BEST WEEKENDS WITH PERFECT GRAVEL RIDES

GRAVEL WEEKEND PRICE INCLUDES

Professional Camp organization.
4 days support by professional and licensed local guide.
3 nights tent accommodation with breakfast (tent for single use / rent-a-tent).
Introductory briefing – every evening.
Gpx routes/tracks (all days/different courses).
APP for navigation (login with phone or tablet) and phone holder.
Organizing group ride – all days.

3x breakfast – restaurant River Camping Bled.
Welcome drink – restaurant River Camping Bled.
Welcome goodie bag.
Great local staff and happy people.
Bike depo.
Full bike services (washing, …).

* For an additional payment of €90 /person, it is possible to sleep in a glamping house (max. 4 people).

Bike rental:

*Bike rental: Trek Checkpoint ALR5 – €40 /day/bike
*Bike rental: Trek Checkpoint SL5 – €50 /day/bike

* Bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, Squirt chain lube and repair kit.

YOUR TRAVEL AND BIKE EXPERT

Every company needs a responsible person behind the scenes. Every cycling tour needs a person who knows the destination, who knows more about cycling, who is also a passionate cyclist and dedicated to cycling. Matej, who has been working in cycling for two decades, is there for you and with you on your biking tour. He has excellent knowledge of destinations in Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Italy and elsewhere in the Balkans. He is the creator of the following cycling events: Human Fish Gravel, Bled Bike Festival, Women Ride Together Day, Gravel Epic, No Borders Bikepacking, Trans Balkan, ... and the creator of more than 100 cycling routes, products and programs.

Make it happen.

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GRAVEL RIDING WEEKEND

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