Reviews

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Most Inspirational Moment

The cycling

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Highly organised- so no waiting around . Very safety conscious.  Extreemely caring

Most Inspirational Moment

        There is just so much on this vacation to inspire one,there is just too much to list but cycling along tracks & quiet roads in open country side through olive groves is a truly lovely experience.Cycling from Dingac along the coast was just so scenic.It was a nice touch being taken to small villages off the beaten track to enjoy meals prepared by the local people who are just so pleasant.The other 5 people I met up with on this holiday were a lovely crowd which put the iceing on the cake.

Thoughts on Group Leader

         Bojan our tour leader was not only just a wonderful guide he was a friend.He looked after everybody every step of the way & was concerned for everybodies welfare.He has great communication skills  & was just so nice to have around,he recommended places to eat & really enjoyed socialising with all us holiday clients.

Advice for Potential Travellers

        The only advice I would say to anybody going on this type of vacation is that although you don,t need to be an olympian athlete,you do need a good level of fitness to benefit & fully enjoy this holiday.I found in April the temperature can range from chilly to quite warm & there is more of a risk of rain off season. I was fortunate that it never rained at any time when I was cycling.

Most Inspirational Moment

The island of Mljet trip is not to be missed. That was a superb day out! Also the cycle on the last day we biked through some incredible scenery..     

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic Leader. Ana was fun, informative and extremely well organised. She knows the bike routes and ferry times and made sure we managed our time properly! Also there were no hassles with the bikes.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get your fitness levels up and practice biking on hilly routes. You will really enjoy the trip much more!Also be aware that you will be spending a lot of time in a group situation with strangers. If that is not to your liking, this may not be the right kind of trip for you. We we fortunate as we had a great group of people and a superb leader.