Mountain Biking Trans Croatia South - Croatian Islands
CROATIA | MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR | MTB OR E-MTB | TRANS CROATIA MTB SOUTH | 2024
8-day mountain biking tour in Croatia's Dalmatian Islands. An amazing biking experience on the southern part of the Adriatic in Croatia with rides on enjoyable trails and amazing gravel roads, local gourmet and untouched nature surpluses.
Explore the beautiful islands' coasts, famous beaches of the Adriatic and medieval towns by bike. A moderately paced mountain biking tour with seven days of biking - approximately 4-6 hours per day. Charming mountain biking of the southern Mediterranean.
Trans Croatia Mountain Biking
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-biking
- Length: 315 km / Elevation: +4.700 m
- Grade: Moderate.
- Accommodation: Small Hotels *** and Private Accommodations ***
- Date: From April 15th to October 30th.
- Booking: Any day of the week.
- Start of the tour: Arrival city is Split.
- End of the tour: Dubrovnik, Croatia.
- Price: 1.280,00 €/person (self guided tour, min. 2 people in group)
- Note: This biking tour involves riding through remote and rugged terrains.
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.
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 epic Mountain Bike Croatia - Trans Croatia South is designed by our great team members and passionated bikers back in 2017.
From 1.280,00 €
8 Days
Mountain Biking
INFORMATION
Difficulty: Moderate.
Bike skill level: Intermediate+
Bike fitness level: Level 4 (7 is max)
EXPERIENCE
Mountain Bike Trans Croatia South is a premium biking experience in Croatia.
WHEN TO GO / DATE
April 15th - 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.
- Coastal biking tour and Marjan Nature Park biking in Split.
- Old town walking tour.
- Hotel***/****, Split.
- 15km / +270m / 2–3 hours
BRAČ ISLAND - WHITE STONE RIDE
GREAT MOUNTAIN BIKING ISLAND DAY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Ferry transfer from Split to Supetar (Brač Island).
- Bike tour - Brač east side: Biking from Supetar to Bol via Postira, Pražnica and Humac Village. Optional / last part: Single trail to Bol town / 5–6 hours.
- Overnight Hotel Bol***.
- 39.5 km / +750m / 5–6 hours
- Single trails 10%, gravel road 55%, tarmac 35%.
- Difficult single trail option down to Bol.
BRAČ ISLAND - WEST COAST RIDE
DESCEND TO THE SPECTACULAR PUSTINJA BLACA CANYON
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Short morning transfer from Bol to Prodole (or cycle up).
- Bike tour - Brač West Coast: Biking from Bol - Prodole to Milna via Visoki Dolac, Pustinja Blaca and Smrka
- Ascend a spectacular Pustinja Blaca canyon on a single trail.
- Overnight Hotel Milna***.
- 39 km | +600m | 4–6 hours
- Single trails 10% | gravel road 85% | tarmac 5%
HVAR ISLAND - BIKING ALONG A REMOTE LIMESTONE RIDGE
HEAVENLY RIDE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Catamaran transfer from Milna to Hvar (Hvar island).
- Bike tour: Biking from Hvar Town to Brusje, Velo Grablje, Moča, Poljica, Sveta nedelja, Hvar - Circle West Loop.
- Overnight Hotel***, Hvar town.
- 49.4 km / +1280m / 5–6 hours
- Single trails 10%, gravel road 70%, tarmac 20%.
VIS ISLAND - DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS OF DALMATIA
RIDING POETRY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Private boat transfer from Hvar to Vis (Vis Island).
- Bike tour: Biking from Vis town to Komiža via east side and biking from Komiža to Vis town via south side – the big Vis Island Loop.
- Late afternoon private boat transfer from Vis (Vis Island) to Hvar town.
- Overnight Hotel***/****, Hvar.
- 38 km / +940m / 4–5 hours
- Single trails 15%, gravel road 65%, tarmac 25%.
- (Difficult single trail option to Komiža.)
KORČULA ISLAND - HILLY RIDE
AMAZING ISLAND TRAILS
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Catamaran transfer from Hvar (Hvar island) to Korčula (Korčula town).
- Bike tour: Biking from Korčula town to Babina, Čara, Zavalatica, Pupnatska Luka, Pupnat, Lubarda and Korčula town ... / 5–6 hours.
- Overnight Hotel***, Korčula town.
- 55 km | +950m | 4–5 hours
- Single trails 15% | gravel road 65% | tarmac 20%
PELJEŠAC PENINSULA - PEDAL ACROSS SCENIC FOOTHILLS
WEST COAST RIDE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Private transfer to ferry.
- Ferry transfer Dominče to Orebič (Pelješac).
- Bike tour: Biking from Orebič to Ston via Podbuče, Potomlje, Stone...
- Afternoon private transfer from Ston to Dubrovnik.
- Optional walk through Dubrovnik Old Town.
- Course option 1: 42.8 km / +870m / 4–5 hours
- Course option 2: 61.5 km / +1262m / 5–6 hours
- Single trails 5-8%, gravel road 20%, bad tarmac 75%.
DUBROVNIK - AN ARHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE
MOUNTAIN BIKING AROUND OLD CITY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Optional: Walking tour around Dubrovnik old town.
WHY RIDE THIS MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR
- Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Dalmatian Islands.
- Unique bike trails on Brač, Hvar and Vis Islands - Croatia's Best kept Secret!
- Beautiful coastal towns of Bol, Hvar, Komiža, Korčula, ...
- The island of Vis – a pearl among Croatia's Dalmatian Islands.
- Explore Dubrovnik by bike around the 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 rideable and distant trails and gravel roads in Dalmatia.
- Welcoming hosts and expert mountain biking guides.
- Only the best mountain bike trails prepared by us. 24 years of experiences.
TRANS CROATIA BIKING MAP
PRICE INCLUDES - SELF GUIDED TOUR
Included in the price:
- Full organization of the mountain biking 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, private transfers, private boat transfers ...
- GPS routes/tracks (all stages).
- APP for navigation (login with phone or tablet) and phone holder.
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app - additional customer support.
- 7 nights in 3*/4* hotels and private accommodation with breakfast.
- All connecting land transfers according to the itinerary; on the islands and from Ston (Pelješac) to Dubrovnik (day 7).
- All sea transfers (ferry & catamaran) according to the itinerary: Split–Brač–Hvar–Korčula–Pelješac Peninsula
- Ferry transfer from Split to Supertar (Brač island); Ferry transfer from Dominče to Orebič (Pelješac); Catamaran transfer from Milna to Hvar (Hvar island); Catamaran transfer from Hvar to Korčula (Korčula Island).
- Luggage transfers; while you travel with your luggage between the islands, all connecting transfers are organised in such way you will not need to carry the luggage long distances
- Main luggage transfer from Split to Dubrovnik
- 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 to Sept. 30th): 260 €/person
- Single supplement: 560 €
Optional extras:
- *Bike rental: Trek MTB Marlin: 25 €/day/bike
- *Bike rental: E-MTb Trek Powerfly 5: 40 €/day/bike
- Vis island bike day (private boat rental Hvar–Vis–Hvar): 900 €/group
* Bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, simple rain cover jackets, 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!
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