Cycling Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Name: Cycling Croatia's Dalmatian Coast
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.6 (11 reviews)

11 reviews

Activity

Cycling

Overview

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 the stunning Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, 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.

Key Information

Trip Code: MVJ2
Ways to Travel: Guided Group
Countries: Croatia
Carbon Footprint: 26.3kg CO2e per person per day

What's Included

All accommodation: 7 Classic nights (hotels)
All breakfasts and one dinner
Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activities
Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure
Group arrival and departure transfers available
Local bike hire of a fully serviced Cube Aim SL (touring/hybrid) bike

Don't Forget To

Request a single room if required, purchase travel insurance and arrange any visas and vaccinations. On this trip local taxes (approx. €10) and local bus tickets in Dubrovnik are not included. If you want to upgrade to an e-bike, these are available for an additional cost.

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

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

Itinerary

First Destination: Split
Next Destination: Dubrovnik

Meals included:Dinner

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

First Destination: Split
Next Destination: 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. The ferry leaves at 2.30pm, but the timings may be adjusted for logistical reasons. We then continue by road to our first hotel near Vrboska, where we spend the first two nights.

Around 6pm, we gather as a group to hear more about the adventures ahead. Your tour leader then ensures a big Croatian welcome by arranging a group dinner together.

Want more time in Croatia? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Accommodation: Aminess Younique Senses Resort (or similar)
Upgrade to a superior room today – speak to your sales representative for more details

Meals included:Dinner

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)
Upgrade to a superior room today – speak to your sales representative for more details

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 Sućuraj, we take a private boat to Korčula old town, the historic centre of Korčula island. It’s known for its seafaring, shipbuilding and stonemasonry heritage, and for being the birthplace of Marco Polo. Note: In bad weather, we take a ferry via the mainland.

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

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)

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)
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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)
Upgrade to a sea-view room today – speak to your sales representative for more details

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

Dates & Prices

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Accommodation

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.

Upgrades are available on this itinerary – speak to your sales representative for more details.

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.

Essential Information

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.

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.

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

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.

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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Reviews

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Barb Gormley

Added November 2025

Fabulous trip

This was a fun, educational and exhilarating trip. As usual, our Exodus guide (Mario), was out outstanding. Highly recommend this trip.

MAGGIE SIMPSON

Added October 2025

Great cycling, crappy accomodations

I guess that old adage is true, you get what you pay for. This trip was cheaper than other cycling trips I have been on but it was also in a more inexpensive country. From sagging mattresses to sewer smells to non-functioning AC or heating the housing was awful.

Reply from Exodus

We’re grateful to Maggie for sharing her feedback about her Cycling Croatia's Dalmatian Coast trip. We're really glad to hear that she enjoyed the cycling experience, but are genuinely sorry to learn that the accommodations didn’t meet her expectations. While we strive to offer great value, we also aim to maintain a high standard across all aspects of the trip. Based on feedback we've received throughout the year, our clients have rated accommodation on this departure an average of 4.14 out of 5, with the majority scoring it as “Good” or “Excellent.” The wider group on Maggie’s departure were also generally positive about the hotels we used, although we have identified one property which sadly was mentioned by several travellers as needing improvement, and we will speak to the hotel’s management and strongly consider replacing it for future tours if standards are not raised. We’d like to again thank Maggie for her honest review, as it helps us maintain and improve the quality of our trips.

The Exodus Product Team

Suggestions

I would highly recommend this trip!

Caroline Bilbrough

Added May 2024

Amazing holiday - poor pre-joining support

The actual holiday was amazing, but the prep support was poor.

Most Inspirational Moment

Great cycling routes & amazing scenery.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alan Skulic was a brilliant guide - calm, supportive & always ready with a smile to lighten the moment. He was very kind & helpful to me, as the slowest member of the group, & he made the experience a pleasure rather than a competition. The driver was also excellent & very organised.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring your own saddle!

Suggestions

The pre-trip support was disorganised & misleading. Responsibility for my booking moved between 3 people. You actually offered me flight prices significantly higher than those on the BA website - a first from a travel agent! So I booked my own. Despite agreeing a specific meeting point to join the tour (one of 3 options you offered me) this was not confirmed - instead you sent me standard joining instructions which meant I had to phone up on the start day to confirm. 'Yes I can see you've arranged to meet at the port' said your phone support - so why couldn't you confirm that in my final joining instructions? At least say that the joining instructions apply unless you've agreed otherwise.

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Cycling Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Activity Level

Comfort Level

Activity

Overview

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

Key Information

What's Included

Don't Forget To

4 days of Cycling

Highlights

Itinerary

Dates & Prices

Skip the hassle: We’ll handle your trip from start to finish, with competitive flight prices, dates that suit you, 24-hour support, loyalty discounts, and peace of mind for delays or disruption.

Your Group, Your Adventure

Accommodation

Hotels in Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik

Essential Information

Key information

Croatia

Reviews

Fabulous trip

Great cycling, crappy accomodations

Reply from Exodus

STUNNING AND SPECTACULAR!

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Exciting and challenging mountainous scenery

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cycling in Croatia

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Fantastic Scenery and Guide!

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

A fantastic week!

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Suggestions

Amazing holiday - poor pre-joining support

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Suggestions

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