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125 Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Reviewed July 2012

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

Great group, Great guide, Great country. The weather was hot! This made a swim in crystal clear waters at the end of the day even better!

Most Inspirational Moment

After some long climbs, the joy of a downhill through stunning countryside. Olive groves and VineyardsThe last 20km to Sucuraj and the final days ride around Korcula were my favourites.The trip to the Mljet National Park is a must. Swim in the clearest water I have ever seen!The meals at Pupnat and the Homestead were by far the best of the trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ana was great. Probably one of the best cycling guides I have met. She can heard cats! Sixteen of them!Her instruction are VERY clear. LISTEN to them. Some of the downhills are very narrow. We did come across some cars coming the other way! So when she says go slow. GHer humour very dry! An amazing ambassador to Croatia.My only suggestion would maybe to produce some simple maps of the daily rides. With turning points and distances. With sixteen people it can sometimes be difficult to hear instructions.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Croatia is not cheap. I would work on the upper guide of £35 a day at least. The best food and wine we had was at Pupnat and the homestead. All home made. Some of the food in the restaurants was a bit dissapointing. Most of the wine seemed to be watered down. Stick to beer!July is hot! Most of the hotels are basic and clean. If fans could be added to some of them that would be great.I use a Camel pack which is great. If you are using a water bottle make sure it is a good size. You will drink a lot of water!

Suggestions

There is a direct flight from Dubrovnik back to Gatwick with Easyjet at about 11:00 which I didn't know about. The group flight via Zagreb leaves at 6:25 so a 4:00 transfer! We didn't go to bed!This a great trip. Only a week. All the other trips I have been on were two weeks and I wish I had stayed on longer.

Reviewed July 2012

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

Amazing views of the Adriatic help with the tough climbs on this trip, and the thought of jumping in the sea at the end has you sailing down the descents. A really exhilarating trip with varied routes and fun downhill curves. You are continually breathing in the scent of lavender fields and pine trees which is absolute bliss.

Most Inspirational Moment

All the downhills felt inspirational. Other top moments included stacking the bikes on the roof of a boat to go island-hopping, a fish barbeque on board which was cooked using a blow-torch and all of us jumping one by one off the roof of said boat. Another one was deciding at the end of another long, sweltering ride that it was ok to strip down to sports bra and inner shorts to jump in the sea! Totally liberating.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great fun, bubbly and enthusiastic but above all extremely strict about safety so you knew you were in good hands. A dab hand at fixing punctures too.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As a newcomer to cycling I found I needed to wear two pairs of padded shorts most days and was very happy I'd brought a camelbak and (don't laugh) a fan for the hot evenings. I took a couple of extra days at the end as Dubrovnik (and all Croatia) is just too fascinating a place to do in a day. Some of us also went down to Montenegro at the end. Otherwise, it can all flash by a bit too quickly what with physical fatigue and the quick pace of the trip. I was also glad I travelled with a backpack, rather than suitcase as some did, and make sure you leave some space to bring back local olive oil and grappa.

Suggestions

Be warned that these trips are addictive, I am now hooked...

Reviewed July 2012

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

A well balanced and varied week of cycling, swimming and sight-seeing amongst some breathtaking scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

Island-hopping, taking our bicycles on various ferries, and especially our optional day on Miljet when we cycled around the lake and found a little paradise at the end of the track where we swam in crystal clear turquoise waters...

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ana was very much in control of the group and excellent at organising everything including restaurant bills which can be a headache! She has a strong personality but she was also sensitive to other people's wishes and needs, and did all she could to accomodate everyone. Great sense of humour too, and very supportive with people cycling at the back. A group leader one will remember.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for some tough uphills at times, especially on hot summer days and as soon as your first day, but the freewheel downhills are exhilarating and make it all worhwhile! A real adrenaline rush...

Suggestions

Croatia and its islands are a little paradise and it is great to admire all the work and repair done to the damaged buildings during the recent conflict. I just hope mass tourism is not going to overwhelm its coasts and pollute its beaches and eventually spoil it as it has in other parts of the world.

Reviewed July 2012

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

The trip was fantastic! The route was beautiful, the group friendly, and the leader outstanding.

Most Inspirational Moment

It was great to see everyone make it to the top of the hill on day two. And the decent wasn't bad either.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ana was exceptional! She was organized, accommodating, and fun. She went out of her way to make sure the needs of everyone in the group were met and that everyone was enjoying themselves.

Advice for Potential Travellers

While the trip is graded "moderate," there definitely were some difficult hills. I recommend doing some hilly training rides if you're not a regular cyclist.

Suggestions

While I thoroughly enjoyed my time on trip, some of the accommodation was a little disappointing considering the cost of the holiday.

Reviewed July 2012

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

A thoroughly enjoyable holiday. Kudos goes to a very engaging and professional guide, a great group and lovely food, but the real star was Croatia itself; gorgeous scenery around every corner, beautiful green sea, scented with herbs and flowers and, especially on the islands, a very friendly people.

Most Inspirational Moment

Probably climbing the steepest hills and letting go for a gloriously fast descent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Bojan was very good indeed. He challenged the fastest, supported the slowbies and found lovely restaurants for every meal.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A little cycling practice won't go amiss - some of the hills are steep, but by no means long or difficult, and it's useful to know how gears work, when to change gear, what to do when it's rocky or to have a little bit of confidence in your ability to ride for a few hours. oh, and padded cycling shorts are a good idea. Also, our bikes were very exactly sized - to the inch rather than 'small/medium/large' - so tell them your correct height or you may get a bike that's slightly too small!

Suggestions

I would have enjoyed a little more time to explore the history or wander round the local towns - but I did appreciate staying in a hotel for more than just one night. Not having to unpack and pack every evening gives us so much more time. Otherwise, I'd have loved to do just a little more cycling..

Reviewed June 2012

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

Ohh this was so very wonderful, Kristo was a wonderful guide, warm friendly and knew exactly when and where to take us for the wonderful meals both on route and in the evenings…the food was superb, just feel I was on another planet. On ariving all my stress levels faded into the abbse

Most Inspirational Moment

Having dinner in a wonderful family restuarant, the food, the warmth was beyond real.Just gliding down the mountains and stopping off to amire the wonderful veiws and the natural flora of the spring time.Being able to seep into of the historical past, and it's history and architecture of not just Dubrovnic, butthe entire Dal-m coast. Our tour guide in Dubrov was very articulate, putting in a good word for her too.The walk along the walls were amazing with my two new friends from Cumbria.Thank you Exodus...what's my next trip?

Thoughts on Group Leader

Kristo was a wonderful guide, very helpful, especially as I was lagging a bit, he was at my side to to add a bit of needed energy. Such an open loyal, considerate and knowlegeable..the best guide ever. Not to mention the wonderful energy snaks he managed to source.....thank you for him!

Advice for Potential Travellers

JUST DO IT...a truly unforgetable land, the food, the local folks is quite something of a pearl as is Croacia.

Suggestions

Maybe, the mountain bikes can be improved upon as I found them rather heavy going, as we were not off road much, but were great on the dirt tracks and cycling in the vinyards.

Reviewed June 2012

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

The Croatia Cycling tour is an excellent way to enjoy the Croatia coast and get off the beaten track and enjoy the local food. I would highly recommend this trip if you are after an active holiday and enjoy seeing the world by bike.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were a number of substantial hill climbs that were very tough at times. The inspirational moments were when I would look around rather than focussing on the road and I was greeted by the amazing Croatian coast line.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our Group Leader Kristo was excellent. I'd like to nominate him for a leader of the year. Krsto was very relaxed, he would tell us when and where we needed to be, where we were riding for the day so we all understood. My only feedback would be to come down on people a bit harder when they were late. Krsto seemed well known everywhere we went and so we were always looked after. The effort Krsto put into the trip really made the trip for us

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip is rated moderate, however there are some tough days with challenging hill climbs, do not go on this tour if you are not a regular rider. I loved it because I love riding and I loved the hills as they were a challenge for me and I knew I had earnt my drink at the end of the day. That said there are options to take the bus if you don't think you have the fitness so that is a good option available to all riders. The days are quite long, riding by 9, back at the hotel by 6 or a bit before out to dinner by 730/8 pm. The dinners are a wonderful opportunity to taste the local food, most places had fresh fish in everyday which was wonderful. Dinners did go for a long time and we'd usually leave by 1030/11 pm. There isn't that much time to do your own thing, it really is a group environment, but that did make the trip enjoyable as you got to meet new people and get to know them. If you are after an active tour and want to see the sights of the Croatian coast then this is an excellent tour.

Suggestions

The tour involves long days, so it's not the tour for you if you want to relax everyday. The food was wonderful and a highlight of the trip for me. Everywhere we ate was excellent, a great example of fresh local food. The accommodation was fine, the only hotel that wasn't consistent with standard was dubrvnik. That said I'm not fussy about accommodation as we don't spend much time there so as long as I've got a bed and shower I'm fine.

Reviewed June 2012

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

A great holiday that provided some great experiences, but more importantly many pleasant memories.

Most Inspirational Moment

Completing some challenging climbs, and once at the top enjoying some terrific views of the Dalmatian coast with newly found friends.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Absolutely terrific. Nice guy, a good leader on the road, and a good leader in the evenings.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If your not 100% sure whether this type of holiday is your thing, take the plunge as most likely you'll be left wondering why you didn't go before now.

Suggestions

I'll go again.

Reviewed June 2012

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

Superb scenery, excellent guide and enjoyable cycling makes this a top trip

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many good features of this holiday that it is impossible to pick out one moment.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Oustanding: calm, boyish charm makes him an excellent leader. Also picked out some very good restaurants to take us to at lunchtime and in the evenings.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get yourself on this trip if you can as there will be few better trips. If you are a particularly fit cyclist have a week at a gentler pace because the scenery is spectacular and the weather is almost certain to be good. If you are put off by the "Moderate" label try and get some practice in so you can feel comfortable booking yourself on to this trip. The longest distance was about 55 km so it is not so far. The hills are long rather than steep but you can always ride in the minibus and skip the long hills if they are too much for you.

Suggestions

Hard to improve upon this holiday although some in the group would have liked to spend longer cycling and some would have liked fewer undulations: you can't please everyone all of the time! If in doubt, go for it!

Reviewed June 2012

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

Croatia is a beautiful unspoilt country. Thoroughly enjoyed the road cycling, was a bit more nervous on the off road sections as I hadn’t ridden on gravel before.

Most Inspirational Moment

Loved all the different bits. The island of Hvar was very pretty as was Miljet. Loved the 2 longer days on the bike which are the first 2 days. Great to see Dubrovnik after all the restoration too.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very calm, capable and great company. Kept the group together despite differing ability levels.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try some off roading before you go so you are confident on different surfaces.

Suggestions

I would like to see a difficulty comparison between trips of supposedly the same level of difficulty. The Amalfi and Dalmatian Coast trips are both moderate but Amalfi was much harder than Croatia.

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