Cycle Croatia

7 Days | Pedal the Dalmatian Coast beside the sparkling Adriatic, cypress forests and olive groves

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Pop on your helmet and cycle along the stunning coastlines and the hilly outcrops of the Dalmatian Coast on this seven-day cycling adventure. Ride to islands of olive groves and cypress forests to sparkling beaches and wander romantic cities full of history. Croatia is the perfect setting for an idyllic island escape and how better to explore than on a bicycle? Wander Hvar’s cobbled lanes, Korcula’s small town streets, Split’s harbour esplanade and Dubrovnik’s medieval walls. Explore Hvar Island at your own pace, take an optional wine tasting experience, watch the sunset over the harbour and ride to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Stari Grad Plain. Croatia has so much beauty to see, so why not see it all up close, on two wheels?

Trip overview

Map of Cycle Croatia including Croatia
Start
Split, Croatia
Finish
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Theme
Cycling
Destinations
Croatia
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 14
Group size
Min 1 - Max 15
Trip code
ZMXB
This trip generates 19 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Cycle across the largest island of the Dalmatia region – Brac. With its cypress forests, orange and olive trees and glowing white pebble beaches, this area couldn’t be a more beautiful place to go riding.
  • Soak up a full day to explore Hvar Island at your own pace – why not check out the Hvar Spanjola fortress, go on a short hike or relax by one of the sparkling bays, it’s up to you!
  • Enjoy a group picnic and an optional wine tasting experience after your scenic ride through the verdant Peljesac isthmus – a hilly Croatian peninsula jutting into the Adriatic.
  • Spend your days cycling and your nights relaxing. Treat yourself to harbourside dinners, tastings, traditional cuisines and famed local wines in Bol, Hvar and Korcula.
  • Make your way to the medieval walls of Dubrovnik, and if you’ve got time, why not traverse to the top of Srd Hil and appreciate the view of Old Dubrovnik, its harbour and the azure Adriatic Sea.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.

Is this trip right for you?
  • While the cycling distances on this trip aren’t too long (the longest ride is only 50 km) the terrain of the Dalmatian Coast is naturally hilly and the climate often warm. You’ll need a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy the trip but remember we will always have the support vehicle on hand if you need to take a break for an hour or a day.
  • To complete this trip, it’s important that you’re both confident and competent in riding a bicycle.
  • On this trip, you’ll have a single leader who rides with the group and another who drives the support vehicle (acting as a ‘back marker’ where needed).
  • As your riding is done mostly on sealed roads with the occasional gravel cycle path there are no technical cycling skills required. Given there will be hills, we do suggest practicing riding downhill so you are comfortable with this once the trip begins.
  • As there are cobblestones and many stairs in most European towns, and space in our support van is limited, it's strongly recommended that you leave any wheelie bags/cases at home and bring a backpack instead.
  • Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
  • This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time and it can be part of a longer itinerary if you have more time to explore. You might like to check out our Cycle Croatia & the Balkans trip.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2026.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

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Inclusions

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Transport

Bicycle, Support vehicle, Ferry, (e-bike option available, subject to availability)

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights), apartment (3 nights)

Activities
  • Brac Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
  • Hvar Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
  • Korcula Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
  • Dubrovnik - City Walls
  • Pelješac Peninsula Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Add on activities
  • Split - City Museum - EUR4
  • Split - Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
  • Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
  • Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
  • Split - Ivan Mestrovic Gallery - EUR12
  • Split - Diocletian's Palace Cellars - EUR7
  • Stina Winery Tasting - EUR20
  • Hvar Island - St Stephen’s Cathedral - EUR2
  • Hvar Island - Spanjola Fortress - EUR7
  • Korcula – City Museum - EUR6
  • Korcula - Wine tasting at local winery - EUR20
  • Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
  • Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
  • Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
  • Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
  • Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
  • Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
  • Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 1 (Split) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Bicycle hire is included in your trip price. Please advise your height at time of booking so as we can organize a suitable sized bike.
3. Bike helmets are compulsory on this trip. We are unable to hire bike helmets locally so please ensure you bring your own bike helmet from home.
4. On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
5. An e-bike option (at additional cost) may be available on this trip. We have limited numbers of these bikes available and they are an 'on request' basis only. Please ask your agent for more details at the time of booking.

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 66 reviews submitted.
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Nicola (Nikki) · Traveled September 2024
A truly brilliant week of discovery and enjoyment. Superb location. Excellent leader/driver team: knowledgeable, conscientious, reassuring / reliable, caring and fun. Returned feeling totally re-energised!
Review submitted 18 Sep 2024

Jenn · Traveled September 2024
Our Cycle Croatia trip with Intrepid was absolutely incredible! The entire journey was so well-planned, and the logistics were perfectly handled—something we could never have managed on our own. From coordinating ferries and cycling up hills to arranging van rides and unique local experiences with the best guides around, every detail was thoughtfully taken care of. The blend of stunning landscapes, cultural immersion, and challenging yet rewarding cycling made for an unforgettable adventure. If you're looking for an active, well-organized trip with a perfect balance of physical activity and authentic experiences, this is it!
Review submitted 19 Sep 2024

Geoff & Maria · Traveled September 2024
Experienced the Croatian biking adventure from Split to Dubrovnik, amazing guide Mario and driver Zoran with sensational sights, great biking and loved the variety from hills to the beach 😊 great way to see Croatia 🇭🇷
Review submitted 07 Sep 2024

georgia · Traveled August 2024
Review submitted 01 Sep 2024

Blythe · Traveled August 2024
💯 one of the best cycling trips EVER!! The only way to see Croatia on a bike … Our leaders were the BEST!
Review submitted 23 Aug 2024
Cycle Croatia
From
CAD $3,420