Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

So many it's hard to single one out. Mijet is a must, do not be tempted to take the rest day as it is a very gentle days cycling and you will miss out on a stunning island and a great day out. The first two days are the hardest but you do need to justify all the great food and drink you consume.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Marijo will be an impossible act to follow. He is so personable that any little problem with the ferries, restaurants etc are so smoothly dealt with that it all ends in handshakes and laughter. In danger of missing a connecting ferry which would have meant a three hour wait, he sweet talked a van driver in front of us to let us take his place on the ferry! Marijo is not just a guide but becomes part of the holiday group, great fun on and off duty! Truly an exceptional guide. Tome the driver needs a out shout as well. A very happy chap who couldn't do enough for everyone. He also distills a mean homemade grappa!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do not expect too much from the hotels and breakfasts! The holiday is great value for money. When you consider the amount of great staff care, great equipment, the cost of the ferries and the comfortable van used to carry us and the bikes, savings had to be made somewhere. This is a full on holiday so you do not spend any time at the hotels anyway! Best tip: most restaurants / bars don't like credit cards. So take cash or get it from ATMs

Most Inspirational Moment

Loved the changing scenery and the switchbacks up and down the hills allowed you to drink in the views ahead and behind you.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alan was a great leader. Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Nothing seemed too much trouble for him.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling in the countryside of Korcula and Hvar.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had an excellent group leader (Alan) who was well experienced and very organised. He knew when to lead the group, and when to stay at the back. First class.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Some accommodation is not great. Dubrovnik is very busy, don't hang around there if you want to avoid the crowds. Go out to Split a few days early - do a bike tour or kayak tour, both excellent.uhebc

Most Inspirational Moment

It's difficult to decide on a single inspirational moment as Croatia proved to be a beautiful country with stunning scenery everywhere! Cycling along the coastal roads of Korcula and the vineyards of Peljesac Peninsula were particularly memorable - the views are spectacular. We walked to the top of cable car in Dubrovnik - well worth it for a magnificent view of the old city. We were blessed with excellent weather and great company with our group. This holiday was all the better for having people to share it with.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alan Skulic was excellent - well organised, knowledgeable, reassuring, calm, sociable and at ease with everyone in our group. Most of all, he had a great sense of humour - he understood the British sense of humour, apparently as a result of watching British comedy programmes when growing up.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes! Do it! It's a beautiful country and the holiday will stay in our memories forever. We are leisure cyclists and were a bit intimidated by the hill climbs but Alan was reassuring and supportive. We faced the challenge and feel much more confident about overcoming future cycling challenges. And we were rewarded with stunning scenery. The roads are quiet and the road surfaces are in much better condition than those at home, which again made cycling much more pleasurable. We highly recommend taking the optional trip to Mljet and the guided walk around Dubrovnik. Ana, our guide was excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

For me the countryside was so beautiful. It was really quiet with not much traffic and the smells of cypress trees, rosemary and jasmine were just sublime. When there were hills ( and boy there were some!) the encouragement of the group was tremendous and don't forget at the top are some fantastic views, but a glorious ride down!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mario was so supportive to all the different abilities within our cycle group. Not once did he get impatient or make you feel awkward. He was always informative in his briefings without making you feel patronised. He could enjoy a laugh with the group and if there was any language barrier in the shops etc he was always there to help out. He especially sourced one restaurant for my croatian friend who wanted a particular dish and several craft beer cafe for our brewer friend. He was the element that made our holiday so special.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I am glad I took padded cycling shorts and although I had done some training before, perhaps I should have done more to be able to cycle all those hills. I did take the bus on one occasion but was never made to feel a failure. Make sure you're happy to cycle in some traffic although in Croatia it is quite quiet. Don't forget your cycling gloves (some in our group did). We also asked Exodus before we went if there were bike bags, they said no, but infact there were bags to sit on the front of your handle bars, very useful to carry sunscreen or jackets etc. Also take your own water bottle. Pack light, as you don't want to pack and unpack full suitcases.

Most Inspirational Moment

The guide encouraging someone to achieve cycling up THAT hill! And the smile that said they made it - to cheers from everyone.

Thoughts on Group Leader

You couldn't ask for better.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Put in some training if not a regular cyclist to prepare your legs for the hills.

Most Inspirational Moment

We visited Mijet and I loved it. The island was amazing and did some great swimming in the sea

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ana went over and above to meet all of the groups needs which were varied.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take padded shorts and a lot of change of clothes

Most Inspirational Moment

Arriving at the top of a long climb and having a long downhill to look forward to, followed by a dip in the sea to cool off.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader was great, very knowledgeable and accommodating and always went above and beyond for everyone in the group. Great to have someone from the local area who understands all the best places to go.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Expect stunning scenery, some challenging hills and amazing local food.

Most Inspirational Moment

Making it to the top of the 10 km hill! Also the day trip cycling through Mljet National Park. This was so incredibly beautiful and was an easy ride, after two difficult days of cycling. Lots of relaxing time and just enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader, Alan, was exceptional! He was friendly, helpful, encouraging, and very direct in his instructions. He gave a brief amount of history but not too much, was very accomodating with requests, and was an all-round gentleman.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is rated as "3" or "Moderate". I think it could easily be more difficult than that, but the bikes were in very good condition, and made the hills bearable.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to the top of the hills! But you need to get to the top to enjoy the amazing long runs downs at speed through the hills with great views.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alan was a great guide and was really one of us, day and evening answering any questions on geography, politics and social subjects with enthusiasm and good humour. Very punctual and organised.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack light, may need a rain jacket but we were lucky. We took our own saddles which they are happy to fit for you. Practice some hill climbs before you go if not a regular cyclist like me. Plenty of cash machines around and we got better rates than UK changing Sterling cash for Kunas in hotel or bank.