Trans Istria - Mountain Biking Magic Istrian peninsula
CROATIA | MTB TOUR OR E-MTB BIKE TOUR | TRANS MTB ISTRIA | 2024
Trans Istria is Mountain biking tour on the Istrian peninsula - Croatia's Little Tuscany. An amazing biking experience on the north Adriatic of Croatia with rides on enjoyable trails and famous gravel roads with local gourmet and untouched nature surpluses.
Istria - It’s often called Croatia’s Tuscany! The beautiful coastal part of Istria with numerous beaches and untouched inland with rich history and with local produce are one of the reasons why Istria is ideal to escape from everyday life by riding bike. Here people loves truffly pasta dishes and has a wine obsession. Istrian bike trails with famous Parenzana gravel roads are even better than Istrian beaches. Riding along Istria’s many biking trails on Trans MTB Istria is an ideal way to get an up close and personal view of the magic peninsula of most west part of Croatia.
Trans Mountain Biking Istria
Mountain biking tour Trans istria is a result of explore and enjoy the magic Istrian peninsula by bike.
Trans mountain biking Istria is from Savudrija far west small town to Lovran on east part of Istria peninsula. It connects Istria on the most beautiful single trails, gravel roads and well known stony paths. It offers the most amazing small towns and villages of the peninsula, brings you close to the locals and helps you discover the most beautiful corners. Trans Mountain Biking Istria is one of the most beautiful biking adventures and biking prestige.
Trans MTB Istria is part of mountain biking trail/tour through the whole of Croatia Adriatic region. A rider can cycle from Savudrija to Dubrovnik by connecting Trans MTB Istria, Trans MTB Croatia North and Trans MTB Croatia South. In total, this means 18 days - amazing stages - of an exceptional biking experience.
Facts:
- Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
- Activity: Mountain Biking / E-mtb / Gravel bikepacking
- Total number of stages: 6
- Length: 297 km (49 km/day) / Elevation: +4480 m (+748m/day)
- 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 Savudrija, Croatia.
- Nearest airports: Trieste, Pula, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Venice.
- End of the tour: Lovran, Croatia.
- Price: 1.180,00 €/person (self guided tour, min. 2 people in group)
- Price: 1.780,00 €/person (guided tour, min. 4 people in group)
- Note: This biking tour involves riding through remote and rugged terrains.
Available Guided tour - September and October 2024
- September 14th - September 20th, 2024
- October 5th - October 11th, 2024
- Please, contact us for further info or booking.
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 Trans Istria mountain biking tour is designed by our great team members and passionate bikers back in 2019.
1.180,00 €
7 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 Istria tour will inspire your sense of adventure.
WHEN TO GO / DATE
From March 15th - November 15th, 2024 | Self Guided Tours
September 14th - September 20th, 2024 | Guided Tour
October 5th - October 11th, 2024 | Guided Tour
START / END LOCATION
Savudrija, Croatia
Lovran, Croatia
SAVUDRIJA TO MOTOVUN MOUNTAIN BIKING
Ride on famous Parenzana trail
- Introductory personal (face to face) meeting in Savudrija.
- Mountain biking on famous Parenzana trail: From Savudrija to Motovun via Buje and famous Grožnjan town.
- Accommodation in a hotel***/****, Motovun.
- 52 km | +690m | 4–5 hours
- Optional: single trail from Grožnjan town to Livade.
- Gravel road 75% | tarmac 15% | single trails 10%
MOTOVUN TO ROVINJ MOUNTAIN BIKING
ESCAPE IN A BEAUTIFUL ISTRIA LANDSCAPE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Mountain biking from Motovun to Rovinj.
- Accommodation in a hotel***, Rovinj.
- 64 km | +680m | 5–6 hours
- Single trails 15-18% | Gravel roads 65% | Tarmac 15-18%.
ROVINJ TO PULA MOUNTAIN BIKING
TRUE ISTRIAN CHALLENGE RIDE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Mountain biking from Rovinj to Bale-Vale and via/near famous Brijoni National Park to Pula.
- Optional: Visit Brijuni national Park by boat.
- Accommodation in a hotel***, Pula.
- 49 km | +630m | 4–5 hours
- Single trails 15% | Gravel road 60% | Tarmac 25%.
PULA TO KRNICA VIA KAMENJAK NATURE PARK
GREAT RIDING
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Mountain biking from Pula to Krnica via Kamenjak Nature park and Medolin Adriatic Riviera,
- Accommodation in a hotel***, Krnica.
- 59 km | +890m | 5–6 hours
- Single trails 20% | Gravel road 60% | Tarmac 20%.
KRNICA TO RABAC
MOUNTAIN BIKING ON THE FORGOTTEN REALM
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Mountain biking from Krnica to Rabac via Raša gulf and historic Labin town.
- Accommodation in a hotel***, Rabac.
- Option 1: 45 km | +820m | 4–5 hours
- Option 2: 54 km | +1.230m | 5–6 hours
- Single trails 15% | Gravel road 60% | Tarmac 25%.
RABAC TO LOVRAN
WILD NATURAL ALLURE THAT IS INSPIRING
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Biking from Rabac to Lovran via Učka nature park
- Accommodation in a hotel***, Lovran.
- Option 1: 47 km | +1260m | 5–6 hours
- Option 1: 58 km | +1780m | 6–7 hours
- Single trails 20% | Gravel road 75% | Tarmac 10%.
LOVRAN AND OPATIJA
THE PLACE OF VITALITY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Optional: Transfer to the nearest airport or to Rijeka, Zagreb, Split ...
- CONNECTING TOURS: Bikers can continue riding on the Trans MTB Croatia North tour and connect to Šibenik near Krka National Park. From there bikers can connect famous Trans MTB Croatia South from Split to Dubrovnik via Dalmatian Islands.
WHY CHOOSE THE TRANS MTB ISTRIA TOUR?
- Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Istrian peninsula.
- Unique bike trails and famous gravel roads.
- Ride on peaceful roads linking historic, hilltop villages and picturesque seaside towns
- Beautiful coastal towns of Savudrija, Pula, Rovinj, Rabac and Lovran.
- Great riding and exploring everything you love about the pristine cycling journey.
- Visit the unspoiled Brijuni National Park — once the vacation spot for aristocrats of centuries past - Jugoslavija.
- Ride on Kamenjak nature park - very special place!
- Motovun - Experience a magical town on a hill above Mirna valley
- Stay in charming Mediterranean accommodations.
- Enjoy Magic Istria - Taste the richness of the Istrian culinary.
- Ride famous Parenzana trail.
- Taste the richness of the Istria - "Little Tuscany"
- Learn about Croatia’s growing wine industry and taste the latest vintages.
- Welcoming hosts and expert.
- Only the best cycling itinerary prepared by us - 24 years of experiences in Croatia.
TRANS MTB ISTRIA - CROATIA
PRICE INCLUDES - GUIDED TOUR
Included in the price:
- Full organization of the mountain biking tour.
- Introductory briefing in Savudrija with guide on day 1.
- 6 nights in 3*/4* hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- All land luggage transfers according to the itinerary
- Luggage transfers between accommodations.
- Self Guided LIFE Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, timetables and details with all vouchers for accommodations, transfers, ...
- GPS routes/tracks (all stages/all days).
- APP for navigation (login with phone or tablet) with phone holder.
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app - additional customer support.
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): 240 €/person
- Single supplement: 520 €
Optional extras:
- *Bike rental: Trek Marlin or Canyon Grand Canyon: 30 €/day/bike
- *Bike rental: E-MTb Trek Powerfly 5: 40 €/day/bike
- *Bike rental: E-MTb Fully Specialized: 50 €/day/bike
- E-MTb Fully Specialized turbo Levo fsr: 60€/day/bike
* Bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, simple rain cover jackets, lock, pump, spare tube, Squirt chain lube and repair kit + basic bike fitting.
PRICE INCLUDES - SELF GUIDED TOUR
Included in the price:
- Full organization of the mountain biking tour.
- Introductory personal (face to face) briefing in Savudrija (morning) or day before (afternoon/evening).
- Self Guided LIFE BIKE Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, 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.
- Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app - additional customer support.
- 6 nights in 3*/4* hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- All land luggage transfers according to the itinerary - Private luggage transfers from hotel to next accommodation.
- 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.
Optional extras:
- High season (June 1st to Sept. 30th): 240 €/person
- Single supplement: 520 €
Optional extras:
- *Bike rental: Trek MTB Marlin: 25 €/day/bike
- *Bike rental: E-MTb Trek Powerfly 5: 40 €/day/bike
- *Bike rental: E-MTb Fully Specialized turbo Levo fsr: 60€/day/bike
* Bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, simple rain cover jackets, lock, pump, spare tube, Squirt chain lube and repair kit + basic bike fitting.
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!
