Croatia Islands Cycling Holiday
CROATIA | CYCLING HOLIDAY | BIKE TOURING | 2024
8-day Cycling holidays in Croatia with island hopping and cycling through typical island landscapes, taking in the beauty of old stone towns and pebble beaches. Visiting Šolta, Brač, Hvar, Korčula, Mljet and Pelješac before concluding the tour in Dubrovnik. A true Dalmatian cycling delight.
The Dalmatian Coast is one of the true wonders of Europe, with the clearest waters in the Adriatic Sea, magnificent historic and cultural interest. Experiencing this special region by bike is by far the most rewarding way to travel. Exploring small fishing villages and the stunning Dalmatian Coast landscapes. The magical towns of Dubrovnik and Split. Enjoying the regional cuisine and relaxing at night in your self contained apartment.
From your arrival in Split until the end point in Dubrovnik, your journey will take you to the beautiful islands of Šolta, Brač, Hvar, Mljet and Korčula, traveling by bike, ferry boats and catamarans. You will enjoy your cycle between seaside villages, tiny medieval walled towns and lovely quiet pebbled bays, set against a backdrop of pine forests and mountains. The trip concludes in the well known town of Dubrovnik, where you can admire the architecture of the old stone town center.
Facts:
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Activity: Cycling / e-biking tour
- Length: 255 km / Elevation: +1900 m
- Grade: Easy to Moderate
- Accommodation: Small Hotels *** and Private Accommodations ***
- Date: From May 5th to October 30th
- Booking: Any day of the week.
- Start of the tour: Arrival city is Split, Croatia.
- End of the tour: Dubrovnik, Croatia.
- Price: 1.180,00 €/person (self guided tour, min. 2 people in group).
Note: At LIFE Bike we specialise in designing epic bike tours. We are committed to seeking out the very best in everything for our guests that only the knowledge and experience of our local team can provide. This Croatia Island Cycling Holiday is designed by our great team members and passionated cyclist back in 2008. In the following years, we updated and developed it into one of the best cycling options in Dalmatia. You can also find this cycling tour at our partner agencies around the world, or you can simply book it with us.
Want to do a private guided group? We can organise a private guide group from just 4 bikers with our experienced and licensed guides. Please, contact us.
From 1.180,00 €
8 Days of Cycling
INFORMATION
Difficulty: Moderate.
Bike skill level: Intermediate+
Bike fitness level: Level 3 (7 is max)
EXPERIENCE
Cycling Croatian Islands is a premium biking experience in Dalmatia.
WHEN TO GO / DATE
April 1st - October 30th
START / END LOCATION
Split, Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia
SPLIT - HOME OF THE ROMAN EMPEROR'S DIOCLETIAN PALACE
PERFECT WARM UP
- Morning or afternoon introductory meeting in Split - "face to face meeting"
- Optional: Coastal biking tour and Marjan Nature Park walking or cycling.
- Old town walking tour.
- Hotel***/****, Split.
- 10–15 km / +150–200m / 2–3 hours
ŠOLTA ISLAND - WHITE STONE RIDE
EXPLORING THE FORGOTTEN ISLAND
- Breakfast in hotel, Split.
- Morning ferry transfer from Split to Rogač (Šolta Island).
- Šolta Island Cycling tour - exploring a forgotten island!
- Afternoon ferry transfer from Rogač to Split.
- Hotel in Split, ***/****
- 36.5 km / +320m / 3–4 hours
- Tarmac 90%, gravel road 10%
- The Best of Šolta Island.
BRAČ ISLAND - EAST TO WEST COAST RIDE
GREAT ISLAND CYCLING DAY
- Breakfast in hotel, Split.
- Morning ferry transfer from Split to Supertar (Brač Island).
- Brač Island Cycling tour - From east side beaches to the far west side of the island.
- Overnight Hotel Milna***.
- Option I: 23 km / +385m / 2–3 hours
- Option II: 36.2 km / +620m / 3–4 hours
- Option III: 49.5 km / +900m / 5–6 hours
- Tarmac 90%, fine gravel road 10%
- The best backroads and remote corners of Brač Island.
HVAR ISLAND - BIKING ALONG A REMOTE LIMESTONE RIDGE
HEAVENLY RIDE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning catamaran transfer from Milna to Hvar (Hvar Island).
- Cycling tour: Biking from Hvar Town to Brusje, Velo Grablje, Stari Grad ... - Famous West Island Loop!
- Overnight Hotel***, Hvar town.
- Option I: 25.8 km / +450m / 2–3 hours
- Option II: 44.4 km / +850m / 4–5 hours
- Tarmac 85%, fine gravel road 15%
KORČULA ISLAND - HILLY RIDE
CYCLING POETRY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning catamaran transfer from Hvar (Hvar island) to Korčula (Korčula town).
- Cycling tour: Biking from Korčula town to Babina, Čara, Zavalatica, Pupnatska Luka, Pupnat, Lubarda and Korčula town ...
- Overnight Hotel***, Korčula town.
- Option I: 35 km | +610m | 3–4 hours | Circular course
- Option II: 65 km | +980m | 5–6 hours | Circular course
- Tarmac 90% | fine gravel road 10%
MLJET ISLAND - NATURAL WONDER
AMAZING MLJET NATIONAL PARK CYCLING
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning catamaran transfer from Korčula to Pomena (Mljet Island).
- Cycling tour: Biking from Pomena to old Solina and to Sobra via backroads ...
- An extraordinary cycling experience on a special Dalmatian island.
- Mljet National Park is the most important protected area of the Dalmatian south.
- Overnight Hotel or private apartment***, Sobra town (Mljet Island).
- 39 km | +820m | 3–4 hours
- Tarmac 85% | fine gravel road 15%
PELJEŠAC PENINSULA AND TO DUBROVNIK
CYCLING ALL THE WAY DOWN IN DALMATIA
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning ferry transfer from Sobra to Prapratno (Pelješac peninsula).
- Cycling tour: Prapratno–Ston–Dubrovnik - An extraordinary experience of what was once the Republic of Dubrovnik!
- Option 1: 40km / +650m / 3–4 hours | + land transfer to Dubrovnik
- Option 2: 59 km / +990m / 4–5 hours
- Tarmac 95%, fine gravel road 5%
DUBROVNIK - AN ARHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE
EXPERIENCE A WONDERFUL CITY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Optional: Walking tour around Dubrovnik old town.
WHY RIDE THIS CYCLING TOUR
- Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Dalmatian Islands.
- Unique cycling on backroads of Šolta, Brač, Hvar, Korčula and Mljet Islands - Croatia's Best kept Secret!
- Beautiful coastal towns of Hvar, Milna, Korčula, Stari Grad, Stone ...
- The island of Mljet – a pearl among Croatia's Dalmatian Islands.
- Explore Dubrovnik on foot around the old town.
- Stay in charming Mediterranean accommodations.
- Taste the richness of the Dalmatian culinary.
- Breathe in the magical and natural scents of Hvar Island.
- Great riding and exploring everything you love about the pristine cycling journey.
- Enjoy riding on backroads and fine gravel sections in Dalmatia.
- Different difficulty of the routes - the possibility of choosing a route - the difficulty of the stage/days.
- Welcoming hosts.
- The best cycling itinerary prepared by us. - 24 years of experiences in Croatia.
CYCLING CROATIA ISLANDS MAP
PRICE INCLUDES - SELF GUIDED TOUR
Price includes:
- Full organization of the cycling tour.
- Introductory briefing in Split on day 1 (morning or afternoon - 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, ...
- GPS routes/tracks (all stages - all days).
- APP for navigation (login with phone or tablet) and phone holder.
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- 7 nights in 3*/4* hotels and private accommodation with breakfast.
- All sea transfers (ferry & catamaran) according to the itinerary.
- Ferry transfer from Split to Rogač (Šolta island) and back to Split; ferry transfer to Supertar (Brač island); ferry transfer from Sobra to Prapratno (Pelješac).
- Catamaran transfer from Milna to Hvar; Catamaran transfer from Hvar to Korčula and Korčula to Pomena on Mljet island.
- 7-day rental of Trek DS touring bike with helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, chain lube and repair kit.
- Ortlieb waterproof handlebar pack, and side bags for luggage.
- Main luggage transfer from Split to Dubrovnik.
- Tourist tax and VAT.
Price does not include: Travel to Croatia (the start point of the tour). / Food and drinks: all food and drinks, except breakfast. / Items of personal nature. / Travel Insurance. / Luggage transfers; you travel with your luggage in bike panniers.
Surcharges:
- High season (June 1st to Sept. 30th): 280 €/person
- Single supplement: 560 €
Optional extras:
- *Bike rental: E-touring bike: 40 €/day/bike
- Luggage transfer (3 transfers; on Brač, Mljet and Peljašac): 450 €/tour
* E-bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, Squirt chain lube and repair kit.
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!
