Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the top of the first day’s 10km climb and enjoying a lovely cold beer. Lunch at the konoba Mate on the island of Korcula was a delicious experience and I don’t think we would ever have found this lovely rural restaurant on our own. Really enjoyed the wild flowers and butterflies. Being a part of and sharing so many great experiences with our group ‘The Bruised Peaches’!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alan was ace - he looked after and encouraged us, and with his cycling expertise, local knowledge and sense of humour helped to make this trip well organised, interesting and great fun too!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Spend some hours in the saddle and do some training before you go - your bottom will thank you! Don’t expect great hotels but we found them to be adequate for this trip as not much time was spent in them.

Suggestions

Will definitely visit Croatia again and will I am sure be booking another cycling trip with Exodos in the future.

Most Inspirational Moment

The optional trip to Mljet - very relaxing and peaceful once you get there (getting on the ferry with the bike is a bit of a mad scramble). The optional dinner in Korcula at the agrotourism was fabulous - amazing setting and great food.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Marin was a brilliant tour leader - knowledgeable, safe, friendly and great fun. He made sure everyone was included. Our driver was a nice guy but pretty useless - he did very little apart from drive the minibus so Marin ended up doing everything else. He worked exceptional hard the whole week. Unfortunately one of our group had an accident on day 5 but Marin handled the whole situation extremely well and very professionally.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I wish I'd been able to have a extra day or two to explore Split. We had a 1 hour whistlestop tour and then had to get straight on the ferry. Buy or take food for the ferry as there isn't time to sit and eat a meal in Split.

Suggestions

With a group of 16 people there should been a second leader, or at the very least a driver who had some knowledge of the trip and provided the leader with competent backup. Our driver had no idea where to go; often we would get the meeting point to find he was parked somewhere entirely different. This really put a lot of unnecessary pressure on our leader and wasted time. The driver wouldn't help rope up the bikes, he had no idea how to detach the trailer and was difficult to contact (his phone was often switched off).

Most Inspirational Moment

Being able to complete the cycling, although slowly at first I did manage to speed up with each day and felt rather fitter by the end of the week.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alan Skulic is an amazing guy, he encouraged us all every day and he is so knowledgeable and helpful. Even his jokes were quite funny.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Dont be nervous - perhaps train a little beforehand to get used to the saddle.

Suggestions

The hotels were not great but they did the job and the breakfast was okay.

Most Inspirational Moment

The cycling part of the holiday started with a long climb on the island of Hwar, it was a steady hill and the whole group made it to the top for a nice lunch of traditional Croatian food. This was the first of many hills and gave a flavour of what was to come. The scenery was spectacular throughout the trip when we could see it through the driving rain!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader, Dino, was excellent. He was sociable and quickly got to know all members of the group. He organised the group in a laid back way so that not much time was spent on briefings but everyone had all the information they needed about the cycling each day. On the optional day he lead a small group of us on an additional ride which included some tough climbing. This was much appreciated as the suggested optional itinerary had been cancelled due to the weather. Our driver, Jadran, cold not have been more helpful and was a very careful driver.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take plenty of wet weather gear even if you are expecting sunshine. None of the hills are too steep, easily manageable for most cyclists. The handlebar bags are spacious but not waterproof, take a dry bag to line them with.

Suggestions

I would have liked a few more miles cycling especially on the last ride which was only 20km long through spectacular scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first days riding on hvar stood with a good 10k climb at a kind gradient as well as some lovely villages along the coast.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was quite young (late 20's) but very responsible and well humoured. Always checking to ensure the group was happy without being too much.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go for it!

Suggestions

Unlike some tours the lunch and dinner aren't included in the price so this adds to the cost.

Most Inspirational Moment

The experience of cycling through the towns and through vineyards and seeing the locals do things all by hand and the natural beauty really made it special for me.

Thoughts on Group Leader

our Leader Boyjan was very good. He was very knowledgeable and fun to ride with. He encouraged the ones that needed extra help doing those hills and was always available to ask questions etc.

Advice for Potential Travellers

the one thing that i might say is make sure you know how to "ride" a bike. Everyone knows how to ride but does not really know how to maneuver the gears and how to take a hill up or down. A quick lesson at a bike shop might be a good idea before you leave you you understand how a bike works. not everyone knew how to "ride" a bike in my group and it caused a bit of stress for some until they understood their bike.

Suggestions

it was a great Itinerary and would definitely do it again. I would like to see more cycling however for a level 3 ititerary

Most Inspirational Moment

The day in Mljet was one of the highlights of the trip, stunning ride around the lake.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Marin was a brilliant tour leader, knowledgeable, friendly and professional.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do choose the Mljet option, it was a great day out. Arrive a day early and stay in Split for a night, it is a beautiful city. May is a great time to go, less traffic and not too hot. Hotels are typical 3 star, but they all had hot water, comfortable beds and a bar!

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting Korcula Old Town and climbing the 10K hill on the first day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide, Mario, was friendly, professional and knowledgeable and was very patient with a group of widely varying capabilities.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would agree with the description of the week’s holiday as moderate activity level overall but there are a couple of days that are quite challenging for novice or irregular cyclists.

Suggestions

This was a fantastic holiday and experience. The shared challenge helped the group bond well together creating a very positive group dynamic led by an extremely good guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

The feeling of accomplishment on the first full day riding 10 kilometers up a mountain road. I have never done anything that compares to that experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Allen Skulic was absolutely wonderful. He was so knowledgeable, passionate, encouraging and fun.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Prepare yourself for the ride of a lifetime.

Suggestions

I usually ride a road bike. However on this ride, I rode for the first time a traditional mountain bike with disc breaks, which is necessary when riding down those mountain roads and gravel roads. The bikes supplied were perfect for this adventure.

Most Inspirational Moment

Day 1 is a bit of a challenge with a 10k uphill climb. Be ready for this but everyone on our trip completed it and we were rewarded with a delicious meal at the top.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader was Alan. He has a real enthusiasm for cycling and is excited to show you his country.