Croatia
The Islands of Southern Dalmatia by Boat and Bike/E-bike
This tour was designed for E-bikers or ambitious trekking bikers. Effortless climbing the mountains, enjoying nature and country thoroughly: Electro bikes allow this and a lot more. They are a real declaration of independence for every active person. It will be a pleasure to enjoy the islands and the southern Dalmatian coast with our new ship. The islands of Brac, Solta, Hvar and Korcula, the mainland and also the culture will be included into this unforgettable tour.
Croatia - Southern Dalmatia Bike Tour Quick Info
| Tour Type | Bike and Boat |
|---|---|
| accommodations | Boat - Princess Diana: 3-mast premium class motor yacht |
| Biking Tour Type | Guided/self-guided (your option) |
| Biking Level | Level 1-2 |
| Duration | 8 days / 7 nights |
| Biking Distance | Distance per day varies (See itinerary) 359km/223mi approx. total |
| Bike Rental Available | Yes, Basic Bike $97 per week Electric Bike $194 per week |
| Tour starts in: | Trogir, Croatia |
| Tour ends in: | Trogir, Croatia |
1. Day (Sat) - Trogir (Cycle route approx. 40 km)
Individual arrival by car to Trogir or by plane to Split airport which is about 5 km/3 mi. away from the harbor of Trogir. After check in on the motor yacht our journey will start at around 13pm with a communal lunch. In the afternoon our first cycle tour will lead us to the hinterland of Trogir. Many magical views to the town and the island of Ciovo off the coast will invite for short breaks and photos.
2. Day (Sun) - Islands Brac and Vis (Cycle route approx. 43 km)
Brac is famous for its shiny white marble - also used for the White House in Washington and the Reichstag of Berlin. Today you will get to know the west of the island. We will cycle from Milna to the island capital of Bol where the boat will already wait for us. If the weather is good a swim stop is planned at the famous golden horn. Then we will cruise on to the island of Vis where we will spend a cosy evening in the same named island capital.
3. Day (Mon) - Islands Vis and Korcula (Cycle route approx. 32 + 20 km)
Vis is the most remote island from the Croatian mainland. Already more than 2.300 years ago it was a Greek colony named Issa. Due to its strategic beneficial location Vis was a military area until 1995 and not accessible for foreign tourists. From the saddle of our bicycles we will have the opportunity to enjoy the lovely island. Later on the boat will bring us to Vela Luka on the island Korcula. Another cycle tour is set for the afternoon and will lead us to Prigradica.
4. Day (Tue) - Island Korcula (Cycle route approx. 52 km)
On today's cycle tour we will get to know another part of the island of Korcula. Starting from Prigradica we will experience silence and remoteness on one of the probably most beautiful island of Dalmatia. Lunch will take place in a typical dalmatian Konoba in the island inside. Afterwards we will cycle back to the sea to Račišće. The boat will await you to cross over to Korcula town where we will have lots of time to explore the wonderful old town with its fishbone-like arranged alleys. It might have been that this was Marco Polos birth town- not Venice.
5. Day (Wed) - Islands Hvar and Brac (Cycle route approx. 50 + 22 km)
Hvar is known as the lavender island of Croatia and chosen to be the tenth most beautiful island of the world. You can convince yourself of Hvar's charme during todays cycle tour from Sucuraj to Jelsa. The idyllic port of Jelsa invited for an ice cream break before leaving to the island of Brac in the afternoon. From Bol we will cycle to the other side of the island- do not miss to look back in direction town after reaching the highest point of the climb. Magical panoramic views to the neighbour island of Hvar will reward our effort. Our destination is Pučišća where we can enjoy the pretty port with a glass of wine in the end of the day.
6. Day (Thu) - Cetina Canyon (Cycle route approx. 45 + 35 km)
In the morning cross over to Omis- an old pirates nest on the Croatian mainland. We will cycle into the deep valley of the Cetina River and return to Omis while passing versatile country sides. Optional you have the opportunity to take part on a 2 hours rafting tour on the Cetina. In the afternoon we will cycle to Split. Afterwards the travel guide will lead us through the world cultural heritage old town of Split with its famous Roman Diocletian Palace.
7. Day (Fri) - Solta Island (Cycle route approx. 20 km)
After crossing over to Stomorska on the island of Solta we commence our last cycle tour. Walled fields, numerous olive groves, locust bean and fig trees line the roads. The herb smells of lavender and rosemary accompany us along our tour of this island. In Maslinica we will load the bikes onto the ship and enjoy our last crossing back to Trogir where we might take a tour of the old town which is a world heritage site.
8. Day (Sat) - Disembarkation at Trogir
Disembarkation until 9 am and individual departure.
Changes:
Due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organisational necessity we reserve the right to change the planned route accordingly. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary details, published times, and accommodations due to weather, local conditions, organization necessity or safety concerns.
Catering:
The cook on board is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and two warm meals a day.
Requirements (Level 1 - 2):
The bike tours require a basic level of fitness from participants, which they should have acquired from steady cycling. The tours will take us up to a height of between 200 and 500 m above sea-level. The day-tours from 20 to 55 km will take us through hilly and mountainous terrain and will be completed without any time-constraints. Participants will also need to master long and steep climbs, which should not be a problem with the help of the E-Bikes- streets are mostly asphalted and less traffic occurs during the off seasons. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bike-tour. We will traverse mostly asphalted roads, which are rarely traveled on outside the holiday seasons. Each day you can either decide to bike alone, using the information and maps provided, or join the two tour guides or other participants.
On our cycle tours helmets have to be worn. Limited rental helmets are available (reservation required).
Children:
We believe that only children in a good physical condition and with a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike-tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.40 m (4.6 ft.). In Croatia a helm duty occurs for all children below 16.