Cycle Croatia & the Balkans

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Explore the Dalmatian Coast and three fascinating countries by bike on this Balkan cycling adventure.

Get your legs moving on a Balkan cycling adventure from Split to Sarajevo. Taking in stunning scenery of the Croatian islands, along the Dalmatian coast and inland, this trip will take you riding through three fascinating countries – Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Tackle challenging climbs, scenic flats and a new rail trail following the now defunct Austro-Hungarian railway line, soak up the sunset views of the Adriatic, unwind with a drink and a dip at one of Dubrovnik's hidden cliffside bars and finish in the intriguing, yet sobering, city of Sarajevo, with visits to Mostar and other picturesque towns on the way.

Map of Cycle Croatia & The Balkans including Bosnia And Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro
Trip code: ZMXBC
Start
Split, Croatia
End
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Destinations
Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Bicycle, Support vehicle, Ferry, (e-bike option available, subject to availability)
Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights), apartment (3 nights)
Days
14
Group size
Min 1 - Max 15
Ages
Min 14
Theme
Every trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
Cycling
Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders
Original
Physical rating
Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
This trip generates 21 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

Explore three fascinating countries by bike

Cycle through whitewashed villages and marvel at the sublime sapphire waters of the Adriatic Sea

Visit the largest island of Dalmatia, with its cypress forests, orange and olive trees, and glowing white pebble beaches

Filled with fragrant lavender, pines, fruit orchards and a towering limestone ridge, Hvar is truly stunning

Enjoy a gelato or take a refreshing dip in the sea in sunny Korcula

Traverse to the top of Srd Hil and appreciate the view of Old Dubrovnik, its harbor and the Adriatic Sea

Witness Mostar's famous bridge divers hurl themselves from the stones of a bridge that has spanned the river here for centuries

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

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

Itinerary

Map of Cycle Croatia & The Balkans including Bosnia And Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro

Inclusions and activities

Meals

11 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Transport

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

Accommodation

Hotel (10 nights), apartment (3 nights)

Included activities
  • Brac Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
  • Hvar Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
  • Korcula Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
  • Dubrovnik - City Walls Walk
  • Pelješac Peninsula Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
  • Bay of Kotor Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
  • Niksic region Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
  • Ramparts of Onogost Fortress
  • Pluzine region Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
  • Mostar region/Ciro Trail Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
  • Ciro Trail Guided Cycling
  • Sarajevo Region Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling

Optional 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 - Church of St. Blaise - Free
  • Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
  • Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
  • Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
  • Kotor - St. Tryphon’s Cathedral - EUR4
  • Kotor - Maritime Museum - EUR5
  • Kotor - Fortress - EUR3
  • Ostrog Monastery - Free

Is this trip right for you?

  • To complete this trip it is important that you are both confident and competent in riding a bicycle.
  • On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle.
  • While the cycling distances on this trip are relatively short (the longest ride is only 50 kilometres) 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.
  • As our riding is done mostly on sealed roads with the occasional gravel cycle path.
  • 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.
  • You'll be spending your nights in hotels at each step on this tour, ranging from comfortable to basic levels. Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.

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Important notes

1. It is very important that you provide your height at time of booking so we can ensure that you have the appropriate sized bicycle when your trip starts. If you do not provide your height ahead of arrival we cannot guarantee a suitably sized bike for you.
2. 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.
3. Bicycle hire is included in your trip price. Please advise your height at time of booking so that we can ensure a suitable sized bike is arranged.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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. A request does not guarantee an e-bike, only a confirmed booking. Please ask your agent for more details at the time of booking.
7. This trip is a combination of 2 trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.

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Cycle Croatia & the Balkans
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