Mountain Biking Trans Croatia North - Bike Istria and Kvarner Islands
CROATIA | MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR OR E-BIKE TOUR | TRANS MTB CROATIA NORTH | 2025
8-day mountain biking tour on Croatias' north islands and Istria. An amazing biking experience on the north Adriatic of Croatia with rides on enjoyable trails and amazing gravel roads with local gourmet and untouched nature surpluses.
Explore the beautiful islands' coasts of Lošinj, Cres, Krk, Rab and Pašman and ride in magical Istria. True charm mountain biking of the northern Adriatic sea. A moderately paced mountain bike connected tour with eight days of biking - between 3–5 hours per day.
Bike Trans Croatia
Biking tour Trans Croatia is a result of the famous Adriatic Highway (Jadranska magistrala) - a road that stretches along the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. This road used to connect the 6 states of the former Yugoslavia. Mountain biking tour stretches along the Adriatic Sea, from Opatija to Dubrovnik in two parts: Northern and Southern part. Trans Croatia North is from Opatija to Šibenik and Trans Croatia South from Split to Dubrovnik. Trans Croatia connects the Islands of the Adriatic on the most beautiful single trails, gravel roads and well known stony paths. It offers the most amazing towns and villages of the Adriatic, brings you close to the locals and helps you discover the most beautiful corners of the Adriatic Coast. Trans Croatia is one of the best and most beautiful biking adventures and a mountain biking prestige. A premium biking experience in Croatia.
Facts:
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Activity: Mountain Biking / E-mtb
- Length: 392 km / Elevation: +5730 m
- Grade: Moderate.
- Accommodation: Small Hotels ***/****
- Date: From April 15th to October 30th.
- Booking: Any day of the week.
- Start of the tour: Arrival city is Umag, Croatia.
- Nearest airports: Trieste, Pula, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Venice.
- End of the tour: Šibenik, Croatia.
- Price: 1.480,00 €/person (self guided tour, min. 2 people in group)
- Price: 2.280,00 €/person (guided tour, min. 5 people in group)
- Note: This biking tour involves riding through remote and rugged terrains.
Note: At LIFE Bike we specialize 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 epic Mountain Bike Croatia - Trans Croatia North is designed by our great team members and passionate bikers.
1.480,00 €/person
8 Days
Mountain Biking / e-MTB
INFORMATION
Difficulty: Moderate
Bike skill level: Intermediate++
Bike fitness level: Level 4/5 (7 is max)
EXPERIENCE
Each day of this sensational mountain biking Trans Croatia tour will inspire your sense of adventure.
WHEN TO GO / DATE
April 15th–October 30th
START / END LOCATION
Umag, Croatia
Šibenik, Croatia
BUJE TO POREČ MOUNTAIN BIKING
Ride on the famous Parenzana Trail
- Introductory personal (face to face) meeting (morning).
- Biking on famous Parenzana trail: From Buje to Poreč via Grožnjan and Motovun towns.
- Accommodation in a hotel***/****, Poreč.
- 65 km | +470m | 5–6 hours
- Gravel road 85% | tarmac 15%
POREČ TO PULA VIA ROVINJ MOUNTAIN BIKING
ESCAPE IN A BEAUTIFUL ISTRIA LANDSCAPE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Mountain biking from Poreč to Pula via Rovinj and Bale town.
- Accommodation in a hotel***, Pula.
- 49 km | +520m | 5–6 hours
- Single trails 20% | Gravel road 60% | Tarmac 20%.
PULA TO LABIN VIA KAMENJAK NATURE PARK
TRUE ISTRIAN CHALLENGE RIDE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Mountain biking via Kamenjak nature park and to Labin.
- Accommodation in a hotel***, Labin.
- 45 km | +420m | 5–6 hours
- Single trails 15% | Gravel road 70% | Tarmac 15%.
KRK ISLAND BIKING
GREAT MOON CIRCLE RIDING
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning tansfer from Labin to Krk island.
- Mountain biking on Krk island - "Great Moon Loop"
- Accommodation in a hotel***, Punat.
- 47 km | +1250m | 5–6 hours
- Single trails 30% | Gravel road 60% | Tarmac 10%.
RAB ISLAND MTB LOOP
MOUNTAIN BIKING ON A HAPPY ISLAND
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Ferry transfer from Krk to Rab island.
- Mountain biking on Rab island.
- Afternoon ferry transfer from Rab to Krk Island.
- Accommodation in a hotel***, Punat.
- 35 km | +450m | 4–5 hours
- Single trails 15% | Gravel road 70% | Tarmac 15%.
CRES ISLAND MOUNTAIN BIKING
WILD NATURAL ALLURE THAT IS INSPIRING
- Breakfast in hotel, Punat.
- Ferry transfer Valbiska to Merag (Cres island).
- Bike From Merag to Osor via Cres, Lubenice and Martinščica.
- Accommodation in a hotel***, Mali Lošinj.
- 58 km | +1180m | 5–6 hours
- Single trails 15% | Gravel road 75% | Tarmac 10%.
LOŠINJ ISLAND BIKING AND TO ZADAR
THE ISLAND OF VITALITY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Mountain biking around Veli Lošinj, uvala Mrtvaška and Mali Lošinj.
- Afternoon ferry transfer from Mali Lošinj to Zadar.
- Accommodation in a hotel***, Zadar.
- 21 km | +220m | 2–3 hours
- Single trails 20% | Gravel road 50% | Tarmac 30%.
FROM ZADAR TO ŠIBENIK VIA UGLJAN AND PAŠMAN ISLAND
RIDING WITH CLEAR VIEW ON KORNATI PARK
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Ferry transfer from Zadar to Ugljan island.
- Mountain biking on Ugljan and Pašman island.
- Afternoon ferry transfer from Tkon to Biograd.
- Afternoon transfer from Biograd to Šibenik.
- Accommodation in a hotel***, Šibenik.
- 39 km | +650m | 4–5 hours
- Single trails 15% | Gravel road 60% | Tarmac 25%.
WHY CHOOSE THE TRANS CROATIA TOUR?
- Experience the breathtaking scenery of North Croatian Islands.
- Unique bike trails on the Lošinj, Cres, Krk, and Rab islands - Croatia's Best kept Secret!
- Beautiful coastal towns of Mali Lošinj, Rabac, Baška, Rab, Zadar, Pula and Šibenik.
- Explore Zadar and Šibenik with a beautiful walk in the old town.
- The island of Rab – a biking pearl among Croatian Adriatic Islands.
- Stay in charming Mediterranean accommodations.
- Enjoy Magic Istria - Taste the richness of the Istrian culinary.
- Ride famous Parenzana trail.
- Taste the richness of the Croatia culinary.
TRANS MTB CROATIA NORTH MAP
PRICE INCLUDES - GUIDED TOUR
- Full organization of the mountain biking tour.
- Introductory briefing in Umag on day 1 (morning).
- 8 days of guided tours by professional and licensed local mountain biking guides.
- 7 nights in 3*/4* hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- Welcome goodie bag.
- All land luggage transfers according to the itinerary - Private luggage transfers from hotel to next accommodation.
- All sea transfers according to the itinerary: Return ferry transfer from Krk to Pag island; Ferry transfer from Krk to Cres island; Ferry transfer from Mali Lošinj to Zadar; Ferry transfer from Zadar to Ugljan and from Pašman island to Biograd.
- Private transfer from Labin (Istria) to Baška (Krk island).
- Private transfer from Biograd to Šibenik (day 8).
- Tourist tax and VAT.
PRICE INCLUDES - SELF GUIDED TOUR
Included in the price:
- Full organization of the mountain biking tour.
- Introductory personal (face to face) briefing in Umag or Novigrad day 1 (morning).
- Self Guided LIFE BIKE Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, ferry tickets with timetables and details with all vouchers for accommodations, private transfers, ...
- 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* hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- All land luggage transfers according to the itinerary - Private luggage transfers from hotel to next accommodation.
- All sea transfers according to the itinerary: Return ferry transfer from Krk to Pag island; Ferry transfer from Krk to Cres island; Ferry transfer from Mali Lošinj to Zadar; Ferry transfer from Zadar to Ugljan and from Pašman island to Biograd.
- Private transfer from Labin (Istria) to Baška (Krk island).
- Private transfer from Biograd to Šibenik (day 8).
- 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 bike equipment.
Surcharges:
- High season (June 1st to Sept. 30th): 340 €/person
- Single supplement: 880 €
Bike rental:
- Trek Marlin 7 or Canyon Grand Canyon: 30€/day/bike
- Specialized Stumpjumper FSR - fully bike: 50€/day/bike
- E-MTb Trek Powerfly 5 or Trek Marlin +8: 45€/day/bike
- E-MTb Fully - Specialized: 60€/day/bike
- Bikepacking seat bag (Ortlieb) or backpack (BD): 50€/bike/tour
* 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, No Borders Bikepacking, Trans Balkan, ... 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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