Cycling Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Name: Cycling Croatia's Dalmatian Coast
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.7 (131 reviews)

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Activity Level

Moderate & Challenging

Comfort Level

Classic

Ways to Travel :

Guided Group

Activity :

Cycling

Group Size :

4 - 16

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

MVJ

Carbon Footprint :

11kg CO2e per person per day

Cycle spectacular coastal routes on the mainland and islands of Hvar and Korčula, ending in the historic town of Dubrovnik

Join us on a cycling adventure along Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian Coast, with much of the tour on the long, beautiful islands of Hvar and Korčula. It’s led by true cycling experts and there’s a support vehicle throughout, allowing you the peace of mind to focus on the dramatic vistas along the way. Better yet, it ends in Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic, a medieval city with a UNESCO-protected old town and a celebrated seafood scene to rival any in Europe.

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Highlights

Experience the Dalmatian Coast’s most beautiful biking routes
Cycle both the east and west coasts of Hvar island
Enjoy a circular bike ride on the forested island of Korčula
Choose to join an optional ride around the picturesque island of Mljet
Ride through the vineyards of the Peljesac Peninsula
End the adventure in historic Dubrovnik with a free day to explore

Key Information

Accommodation: 7 Classic nights (hotels)
Four days cycling with full vehicle support
Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Countries visited: Croatia

What's Included

All breakfasts
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Group arrival and departure transfers available
Local bike hire

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
E-bike hire (available for an additional cost)
Local bus tickets in Dubrovnik

4 Days of Cycling

Pace:

Moderate: 8mph-10mph (13kph-16kph)

Terrain:

Low altitude; 90 percent quiet paved roads, 10 percent gravel roads
Quiet roads with a good mix of flat and rolling terrain. Full vehicle support

Day 2

40 km / 24.9 miles

Day 3

42 km / 26.1 miles

Day 5

45 km / 28 miles

Day 6

18 km / 11.2 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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Itinerary

Split Dubrovnik

We start our Croatian adventure in Split, where we gather at the ferry port. Here, we catch the ferry (1hr 50min) to Stari Grad on Hvar island.

We then continue by road to our first hotel near Vrboska, where we spend the first two nights.

Please note: The ferry leaves at 2.30pm. The timings may be adjusted for logistical reasons.

Accommodation: Aminess Younique Senses Resort (or similar)

Set out on our first cycling adventure. Riding from the hotel in the morning, we first follow the coastal road to the village of Jelsa. After, we challenge ourselves against a 5mi (8km) ascent as we ride to Stari Grad, where we take a break for lunch.

Then, continue to the town of Hvar, including a challenging hill to a viewpoint overlooking Brac island. In Hvar, we can wander around the narrow streets of this quintessential Dalmatian town. Rather like a mini-Venice, Hvar has marbled streets and there are elegant gothic palaces and cathedrals inside the city walls.

Finishing in Hvar, we catch a transfer back to our hotel.

Accommodation: Aminess Younique Senses Resort (or similar)

Distance covered: 25mi (40km)

Ascent: 3,858ft (1,176m); Descent: 3,635ft (1,108m); Activity hours: 4hr 30min to 5hr

Meals included: Breakfast

We start with a transfer to Jelsa and ride east along the narrow part of the island with views of both coasts as we head to the port of Sucuraj. The road is generally quiet and there are a couple of challenging climbs to get you warmed up; the support vehicle is available if you don’t want to cycle up the hills.

Heading east, we have wonderful views of the mountainous mainland and the turquoise waters, and we pass small villages, olive groves and tiny vineyards.

From Sucuraj, we take a ferry to Drvenik on the mainland. Transfer by bus to Orebic, then catch another ferry to Korčula

, where we take a transfer to our hotel.

From June to September, a ferry normally runs from Ploce to Trpanj; from here, we take the bus to Orebic and then the ferry to Korčula. This shortens the time spent on the bus travelling from Drvenik to Orebic and makes the journey a bit more fun and picturesque.

Accommodation: Marko Polo/Port9/Liburna (or similar)

Distance covered: 26mi (42km)

Ascent: 1,115ft (340m); Descent: 1,804ft (550m); Activity hours: 2hr 30min to 3hr

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day to relax in Lumbarda, go for a swim off the sandy beach on Przina or explore the charming town of Korčula at your own pace. There is an optional visit (with bikes) to the picturesque island of Mijet. Those choosing to explore Mljet and its national park take a boat to Pomena, which is also the entrance of Mljet National Park. Here, you can enjoy a scenic short ride around the two lakes.

Accommodation: Marko Polo/Port9/Liburna (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we begin our ride on the forested island of Korčula. We start with a transfer to the port town of Vela Luka; from here, we ride east, passing through the village of Pupnat en route.

Today is a busy day and there are some hills, but we can use the support vehicle where necessary.

Accommodation: Marko Polo/Port9/Liburna (or similar)

Distance covered: 28mi (45km)

Ascent: 2,730ft (832m); Descent: 3,753ft (1,144m); Activity hours: 2hr 30min to 3hr

Meals included: Breakfast

After a ferry ride (approximately 20 minutes) to the Peljesac Peninsula, we follow this narrow and rugged finger of land. The route passes through olive groves, quiet villages, and vineyards hugging steep slopes that descend to the clear waters of the Adriatic.

Finishing our ride, we take our support vehicle to Dubrovnik. En route, there is a short stop at the small settlement of Ston, a historic fortified town with Dubrovnik-style architecture.

We should arrive in Dubrovnik in the late afternoon. We spend two nights in a hotel that’s a 10-minute public bus ride (€2.50 per journey) from the Old Town. This evening, we have a guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town.

Accommodation: Hotel Vis/Hotel Komodor (or similar)

Distance covered: 11mi (18km)

Ascent: 1,302ft (397m); Descent: 2,425ft (739m); Activity hours: 1hr 30min

Meals included: Breakfast

Dubrovnik exudes old-world charm. Right on the Adriatic, it has fine religious buildings surrounded by heavily fortified walls and a jumble of red-tiled roofs. The shelling of Dubrovnik by Serb troops in 1991 and 1992 outraged the world. Fortunately, over the last 15 years, great care has been taken to rebuild the damaged parts of Dubrovnik and the city has now returned to its former glory.

The old town, or Stari Grad, is filled with cobblestone streets, fountains, churches, palaces and museums — all built from the same light-coloured stone. There are no motor vehicles in the quiet city, but at night the streets come alive as people take an early evening stroll along the Stradun, the main street, which is covered in smooth, shiny marble. Dubrovnik known for fine seafood, so what better way to end our Croatian adventure than splashing out on a feast of freshly grilled fish within Dubrovnik’s city walls?

Accommodation: Hotel Vis/Hotel Komodor (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy your final breakfast of the trip this morning; an excellent chance to reminisce about the many adventures you’ve just enjoyed. If you’ve still got a little appetite for adventure, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay in Dubrovnik. Or if you’re ready to put up your feet, now’s the time to start your journey home.

Meals included: Breakfast

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

This trip is classified Road and Activity Level 4 (Moderate & Challenging). For more on our trip gradings, visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip, please contact us.

Cycling days: Four, plus one optional day ride
Average distance: 28mi (45km) per day with full vehicle support
Terrain: 90 percent paved roads, 10 percent gravel roads

Route: We mainly follow paved roads; where possible, we use the older roads on the islands, which tend to be quieter and made of hard gravel. The route is generally rolling but there are a few challenging hills that can be tough in the warm weather. At times, we follow roads or tracks with a steep downslope to one side. Certain sections do not have a barrier.

Support: A support vehicle follows us, so it is possible to miss some of these harder sections if you prefer.

Experience: No specific cycling experience is required but you should be comfortable on a bike and have a good level of fitness.

Following a review of all our trips we have categorised this trip as generally not suitable for persons of reduced mobility. However if you are a regular traveller on such trips, please contact customer services to discuss the trip and your personal condition.

Joining Instructions

Key information

Start hotel: Aminess Younique Senses Resort, Vrboska bb, 21463, Vrboska
Phone: +385 52 858 600
Airport: Split Airport (SPU)

Getting to the start hotel

The start hotel is on Hvar island. You have two options for this journey:

Take our group transfer

We provide one group transfer from the airport to the hotel, which you can join at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. This is the easiest option. Speak to your sales representative for the transfer times or to arrange a private transfer.

Meet at the ferry port

The ferry port is small, so it’s easy to find the group. From Split airport, take a shuttle bus to the main bus station in Split, which is opposite the ferry port. You should be there by 1.30pm, and the ferry leaves 2.30pm. You should meet by the quay to Stari Grad, Hvar – the central quay. It is roughly across the road from the FlixBus sign and quite near the restaurant on the quay. The guide will have our apparel on. Please look out for the white sign to Stari Grad. Should you need any assistance finding the group, please make use of the local contact numbers provided on your Final Joining Instructions document.

Please let us know which option is most suitable for you as we need to inform our tour leader where and when they can expect you. If you decide to make own way, you need to get from Split airport to the ferry port and onwards from there. If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.

Catching your return flight

There’s one group transfer to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which you can join at no extra cost. Please speak to your sales representative for the time of the transfer. If the group transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative.

Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.

Location start: Split
Location end: Dubrovnik

Vaccinations and Health

Croatia

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus, rabies and tick-borne encephalitis. Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic.

Passport

Remember to check the expiration date of your passport if travelling internationally. Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after the date of your scheduled return.

Visa

Croatia

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Croatia. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/croatia
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/croatia
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/croatia/entry-requirements
• USA:  www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Croatia.html

Food & Drink

All breakfasts are included throughout. For breakfast, expect a continental buffet with a wide selection of food from cold meats, cheeses, bread, and eggs to pastries, yoghurts, jams, and fruit as well as tea and coffee.

Croatian cuisine is a mixture of fine seafood, grilled lamb, pizza, pasta and salads, with influences from central Europe, Italy, and other parts of the Balkans. A popular optional lunch spot in Pupnat (Korčula) is Mate restaurant. Lunch here is often a highlight of the trip. A selection of homemade produce is on offer with a drink and comes to around 155 kune (€20.50). Credit cards are not accepted. Another highlight in Korčula is an optional dinner on Day 5 at an agrotourism. Dinner here is around 200 kune (€26.50) for their set menu. Credit cards are not accepted.

Weather

Croatia has one of the sunniest climates in Europe, and some regions are well known to be free from rain. Our trips run from March to October, so you should expect some variation in temperature and possibly some rainfall. Temperatures can be high, particularly on the July departures when average temperatures are around 29C (84F). Temperatures in March, April and October are typically cooler.

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Hotels in Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik

We have a trio of bases for this cycling adventure in Croatia: the islands of Hvar and Korčula, plus the seaside city of Dubrovnik. In each, we have chosen hotels that are close to the beach and are ideally placed for our cycling.

Below are the hotels we typically use:

Hvar, near Vrboska: Aminess Younique Senses Resort (nights 1-2)

Cycling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast

Spend our first two nights at Aminess Younique Senses Resort, just 165ft (50m) from the sea. It’s an excellent spot to ease ourselves into the trip, with a sunbathing terrace, reading corner and mini gym/fitness room. Most of your free time, however, will likely be spent either on the hotel beach (where there are deckchairs) or the pool.

Korčula: Marko Polo/Port9/Liburna (nights 3-5)

Cycling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast

In Korčula, we use a selection of accommodations from the Aminess group, including the Marko Polo, Liburna and Port9 (above) hotels. Expect a comfortable stay with plenty of amenities and options for exploration nearby.

Dubrovnik: Hotel Vis/Hotel Komodor (nights 6-7)

Cycling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast

Our final nights are spent at either Hotel Vis (above) or Hotel Komodor, both three-star beachside properties. The 151-room Vis hotel, sandwiched between pine trees and the Adriatic, has a rooftop terrace, bar, and a seaside restaurant serving local and international cuisines. The Komodor has 113 rooms, which are split between the main building and an annex. The seaside promenade is just a five-minute walk away and there’s a pool at the hotel.

Worth knowing

During the low season, some hotels close their pools. However, the sea is never far away when you would like a swim.
Some hotels we use don’t have lifts.
If you opt for the single supplement, please note that in some hotels, this may mean having a single bed, rather than double. If you would like to upgrade to a double-bedded room this is subject to availability at an extra charge.

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John Hornby

Bring your own saddle!

Rognvald Sinclair

Reviewed October 2023

Best holiday ever.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very helpful and patient.

Advice for Potential Travellers

DEFINITELY Bring insect repellent.

Jomine Du Preez

Reviewed July 2023

Stunning scenery!

A wonderful week exploring some of Croatia’s islands by bike, starting from Split to Dubrovnik! Well organised with good support throughout. As this was my first cycling holiday I appreciated knowing the support vehicle is there, just in case!

Most Inspirational Moment

The beautiful scenery on the island of Mljet! Our guide Mario took us up to a viewpoint during an optional hike and the view was absolutely stunning!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mario was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable in the area and the intriguing history of Croatia.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I highly recommend the optional trip to Mljet!

Trish England

Reviewed June 2023

Fabulous

What a great way to explore the south of Croatia. Starting at Split and then island hopping to Hvar, Korcular and Mljet and ending up in Dubrovnik. Stunning scenery, good food and a great group to share the trip with.

Most Inspirational Moment

Having not visited Croatia before I didn’t realise that there were so many islands and the ones we visited were beautiful. The coastal rides were fabulous and dramatic especially on the last day riding through vineyards, olive oil groves and quiet villages. The small historic settlement of Ston was very interesting short stop on the way to Dubrovnik. For me Dubrovnik was an incredible place, Hotel a short bus ride into the city but if you wanted to sit by the beach and relax the hotel was only a few hundred metres from the sea.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mate was a super guy. Very efficient, observant, organised, nothing too much trouble and made the trip a relaxed one. Pacing was good and you could go ahead if the roads allow. Each day was well organised especially when we had ferries to catch, water and snacks provided on some days, when and where to break and meet up with Tommy the driver of the bus and trailer. Mate very knowledgeable of his country and a great ambassador for Exodus and Croatia.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are undulations along the route but the ups give great downs!! But Tommy with the bus was always there if you need him. The optional trip to Mljet is worth it.

Patricia England

Reviewed May 2023

Fabulous

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are undulations along the route but the ups give great downs!! But Tommy with the bus was always there if you need him. The optional trip to Mljet is worth it.

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Cycling Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Cycle spectacular coastal routes on the mainland and islands of Hvar and Korčula, ending in the historic town of Dubrovnik

4 Days of Cycling

Sustainability and Impact

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Itinerary

Split Dubrovnik

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

Joining Instructions

Key information

Vaccinations and Health

Croatia

Passport

Visa

Croatia

Food & Drink

Weather

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Hotels in Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik

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Reviews

Exciting and challenging mountainous scenery

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Croatia surpassed my expectations!

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cycling Croatia's Dalmatian - An Unforgettable Cycling Adventure!

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Great experience

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

A fantastic week!

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Amazing holiday - poor pre-joining support

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Best holiday ever.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Stunning scenery!

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Fabulous

Most Inspirational Moment

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