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Croatia is gorgeous

Travelled as a single and managed to twist my knee before the actual cycling trip started. Not a good start. But the e-bike I’d ordered was great, and it was just a matter of hitting the battery harder than usual. The rest of the group was lovely and Alan Skulic the group leader was very patient and understanding – even carried my suitcase up 3 flights of stairs in Dubrovnik! Adrian our driver was equally patient and helpful. Croatia is stunning and the routes were varied and enjoyable. Some didn’t enjoy the gravel part; I’m used to gravel so I loved it. Some lovely downhills and the long climb on the first day was especially enjoyable. Prekrasno – the Croatian word for stunning. Easily remembered: break-crash-no.

Most Inspirational Moment

Alan said some previous customers had enjoyed a meal at Roco Farm2Table in Korčula, so I went there. It was wonderfully quirky. The owner is pleasantly eccentric, served me my GRK (local) wine through the bars of the small window by my outside table to the accompaniment of Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac and Led Zep on the old record player. My seafood starter was perfect as a main, all veg grown by him. The view was lovely and the chats I had were most enjoyable. Korčula was easily my favourite place of the whole trip. 2nd most inspiring moments were the downhills under blue skies past miles of olive trees.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alan was excellent. Great company, very informative on a range of subjects and he looks like Antonio Banderas. Another member of the group thought he was more of a George Clooney. Whatever, he didn't mind the leg-pulling. Nor did he mind my constant questions about the language - which sounds wonderful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You often get a discount if you pay for your meals with cash. Make sure you have a mobile signal when dropped off by the old town of Split at the start or you'll spend ages trying to find the hotel. People seem to enjoy sending you the wrong way! But by October, I don't blame them. If you're in Hotel Vis in Dubrovnik, an upgrade to a decent view would help. My view of the bins was a bit of a downer after a wonderful trip.

Very enjoyable and comfortable cycling trip

This is a very enjoyable cycling trip. Don’t be put off by the ‘moderate to challenging’ label – to us it didn’t seem more strenuous than the ‘moderate’ trips we’d done before and, if you’re on e-bikes as we were, you have extra power if you need it and can still get good exercise!

The routes were interesting and enjoyable. We had good weather. It was still quite warm. We enjoyed the ferry journeys to and from the islands. The e-bikes were good and the front paniers helpful. The old towns of Hvar and Korcula are lovely and of course Dubrovnik is special.

The three hotels were fine and their breakfasts exceeded our expectations for continental hotels. We ‘upgraded’ in two of them and had a family suite one and a sea view balcony in the other.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling below blue sky, next to blue sea and looking across to the island or mainland next door. Others: relaxed time exploring Korcula old town; walking the walls of Dubrovnik.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alan was great, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable and sociable! We were a smaller than usual group, just five of us, and Alan was a great 'lubricant'. We had group dinners every other night and did our own thing in between. Great choice of restaurants and a special evening in Korcula. Good recommendations for in-between meals and where to get snacks for lunch. It was a super group and we all got on well. Lots of nice conversations.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We flew into Split on the Thursday. This gave us two nice evenings in Split which is lively, interesting and has good restaurants. On the Friday we went to nearby Trogir which is a world heritage site and another lovely old town (ferry there/ bus back). We did a guided walking tour of Split on the Saturday morning before joining the group after lunch. This gave us a slightly longer break and enabled us to see more of the highlights of the Dalmation Coast. Exodus booked the flights.

First time Exodus travelers Croatia bicycle trip review

My wife and I travelled to Croatia and participated in an Exodus Travels cycling trip through the Dalmatian coastal islands of Croatia. The trip met and exceeded our expectations and our fellow travelers were awesome and guide Alan Skulic was fantastic. Could not have asked for a better person to help us travel and bike worry free and really enjoy the trip. We biked 100 miles in four days which was very doable for us. Great balance of free time and group time.

The accommodations were very nice – we especially enjoyed the resort on Korcula Island.

Most Inspirational Moment

We really enjoyed the group meal at a local, out of the way restaurant on Korcula Island. Super cozy and intimate and good food, beverages, and company.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alan was fantastic. Good communicator, made sure everyone knew the expectations, and was very concerned about everyone’s safety. As a local, he was very informative, and had good insights to the culture, customs, and norms of the land. We really enjoyed his company and would highly recommend him.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I used a regular bike the first day and an ebike the rest of the ride. Super happy with the decision and I enjoyed the ride much more on the ebike. Everyone else had an ebike so that made a lot of sense.

Cycling Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

The trip was well paced and planned. Our guide was warm and friendly. We had opportunities to push harder or relax more. The folks in the group were lovely.

I knew what to expect at each turn! From booking to our tour. Process was so clear and helped me get excited about the trip and extra assured while I was on the trip. This is my second Exodus tour and will not be my last!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

I don't think it's an surprise that Alan was a wonderful leader. You can tell he's very knowledgeable about all the parts of the trip. He made excellent suggestions on where we could do more or less, when to venture out and when not to. He made the trip really great and I feel very lucky he got to show us a lovely bit of Croatia!

Fabulous trip

This was a fun, educational and exhilarating trip. As usual, our Exodus guide (Mario), was out outstanding. Highly recommend this trip.

Great cycling, crappy accomodations

I guess that old adage is true, you get what you pay for. This trip was cheaper than other cycling trips I have been on but it was also in a more inexpensive country. From sagging mattresses to sewer smells to non-functioning AC or heating the housing was awful.

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Reply from Exodus

We’re grateful to Maggie for sharing her feedback about her Cycling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast trip. We’re really glad to hear that she enjoyed the cycling experience, but are genuinely sorry to learn that the accommodations didn’t meet her expectations.

While we strive to offer great value, we also aim to maintain a high standard across all aspects of the trip. Based on feedback we’ve received throughout the year, our clients have rated accommodation on this departure an average of 4.14 out of 5, with the majority scoring it as “Good” or “Excellent.” The wider group on Maggie’s departure were also generally positive about the hotels we used, although we have identified one property which sadly was mentioned by several travellers as needing improvement, and we will speak to the hotel’s management and strongly consider replacing it for future tours if standards are not raised.

We’d like to again thank Maggie for her honest review, as it helps us maintain and improve the quality of our trips.

  • The Exodus Product Team

STUNNING AND SPECTACULAR!

This trip was a stunning introduction to the spectacular Dalmation Coast of Southern Croatia. Each of the four cycling days – encompassing the islands of Hvar and Korcula and the Peljesac peninsula – seem to surpass one another, culminating in the heavenly bike path that is the Vinegorje Dingac. The latter will occupy my dreams for years to come. Even the accommodations had breathtaking views of the sun dappled and island-dotted Adriatic. Having previously lived in Italy, we were pleasantly surprised at the level of preservation, cleanliness and friendliness of the Dalmatian community. This area is truly a jewel. Wonderful food (especially fresh sea food) and drink (especially for wine connoisseurs) add to the quality of this itinerary. The October weather was perfect, sunny and in the 60s F, and the roads were quiet. Dubrovnik was still busy, but manageable.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Vinegorje Dingac - a quiet, undulating cliffside bike path flanked by steep vineyards of premium Plavac Mali grapes, with stunning views of the adriatic.

Thoughts on Group Leader

MATE WAS THE BEST!

Advice for Potential Travellers

The steepest hill climb was the first day with two short segments of 10% gradient, manageable for my wife and I on the regular mountain bikes. The E-bikers had no problem. Bring swim wear - plenty of opportunities to swim .

Cycling Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Exodus met fully my expectations from booking through to the high standard of the local operator and enjoyment of the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

All the cycling was enjoyable and a great way to explore the beautiful islands of Hvar and Korcula.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alan was clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about his country and his insights added greatly to my enjoyment of the trip. Always helpful and positive, nothing was too much trouble.

Exciting and challenging mountainous scenery

The Dalmatian Coast is a real treat for cyclists. Eye-popping views and jaw dropping descents made this trip truly memorable. The history of Croatia from the ancient Greeks to the present day is evident throughout the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Riding through a dark, rough, one-lane tunnel, emerging into a mountain view of the coast below, followed by a long descent to sea level, was heart-poundingly beautiful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Marijo is an outstanding leader and human being. He guided us safely through villages and explaining along the way. I particularly appreciated his Whatsapp communication with us with details about what to expect and meeting times

Advice for Potential Travellers

I'd recommend bringing your own saddle and pedals.

Cycling in Croatia

We had the best group of people, the best weather and a formidable guide!

Most Inspirational Moment

The ride into Dubrovnik with the sea and a 100ft drop on one side and perfect weather

Thoughts on Group Leader

Marijo was tremendous, so energetic, personable, great knowledge of the history of the country, kept us informed of everything, invaluable

Advice for Potential Travellers

Order an e-bike, it makes all the difference, it gives you more time to enjoy the nature all around