Croatia - Southern Dalmatia MTB Adventure Bike & Sail Tour
Full suspension MTB - €220 pp
Full suspension e-MTB - €320 pp (limited)
Premium Carbon MTB - €420 pp
Premium Carbon e-MTB - €590 pp
Single cabin - price on request
Upgrade to upper deck cabin - €250 pp
Overview
Join us on this thrilling ride across the islands of South Dalmatia. The combination of MTB & Boat fulfils a bikers wildest dreams from trails to tranquil swim stops. A charming motor yacht with comfortable cabins and a traditional selection of cuisine is your floating home for the week. Explore the islands on your mountain bikes and the tour guides will provide you with plenty of interesting stories along the way. Honey and wine tastings will give insight to the everyday life of the locals. Our aim is to stay off road. To save time and energy some ascents will take place on tar-sealed roads, which lead to rewarding trails, riddled with technical sections down to the sea. Descents will require experience and will spread a smile across the faces of the participants. After a challenging ride there is no better reward than to unwind in a rustic café before the boat collects you and brings you to the next picturesque setting.
We also offer this tour on regular bikes and e-bikes on the same boat, providing a perfect opportunity for travellers who want to holiday together but have different riding preferences.
Highlights Include:
Culture: A tour through Korčula town - birthplace of Marco Polo
Nature: The vast lavender fields of Hvar
Activity: A rafting tour on the Cetina River
Culinary: Brodet - a Croatian fish soup with a glass of Dalmatian wine -Dingac
Souvenir: Honey or olives from Solta
Note: Due to large scale construction works in Split Harbour, we have had to remove Split Town / Harbour from the itinerary for 2027. This will mean a couple of changes will be noted on Day 1, 5, 6 & 7.
Full Itinerary
Arrival In Trogir - Sail to Island of Solta or Brac based on 2027 sailings
Welcome to Trogir, a city with 2300 years of history - with a number of palaces, churches, towers and fortresses, it deserves the nickname ‘the stone beauty’. Please make your own way to the harbour of Trogir (approx 5.5 km from Split airport) where you can check-in to your motor yacht between 1 -1.30pm. At around 2pm we'll cruise to the island of Šolta where we'll stay the night in a quiet harbour. On arrival we will use the afternoon hours for our first short bike ride to get to know each other. Short trails lead down to the sea and back to the ship, where we spend the evening in a charming harbour town.
In 2027 the schedule will differ slightly. Instead of sailing from Trogir to Solta we will sail from Trogir to the island of Brac where if the weather permits, the boat will stop on the way for a swim stop. The night will be spent in the charming harbour village of Milna instead of Solta.
Cycling Distance: 16km
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Boat - Solta based on 2026 sailings, Boat - Brac based on 2027 sailings.
Island of Vis
During breakfast we'll cruise to the Island of Vis - the furthest inhabited island from mainland Croatia. A Greek colony called Issa inhabited the island 2300 years ago. Due to its strategic location it was a military zone until 1995 and prohibited to foreign tourists. Today starts with one of the highest rides of the week. We will also have plenty of time to explore this lovely island by bike as we'll also spend the night here.
Cycling Distance: 31km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and/or Dinner
Accommodation: Boat - Vis
Island of Korcula
This morning we leave the island of Vis and cruise towards the harbour town of Vela Luka on the Island of Korčula. Along the way we'll throw the anchor and have a refreshing swim stop. Korčula is regarded as one of the most scenic islands in the Adriatic with quaint villages nestled amongst green foliage. On arrival in Vela Luka we'll embark on a loop ride via the village of Blato. The night will be spent in Vela Luka.
Cycling Distance: 30km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and/or Dinner
Accommodation: Boat in Vela Luka
Island of Hvar
After a relaxing cruise to Hvar Island there's time for a stroll through Hvar town. Standing on the magnificent Renaissance Square there's a great view up to the Spanish fortress towering high above the city. Today's bike ride takes us from the town of Hvar through small villages and lavender fields to Stari Grad on the opposite side of the island. The descent to Stari Grad offers breathtaking views. After a lunch break we continue through the island's green plains to the seaside town of Jelsa. We'll stop for coffee and ice cream before returning to Stari Grad where we spend the night.
Cycling Distance: 22km + 20km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and/or Dinner
Accommodation: Boat in Stari Grad
Island of Brac - Milna to Postira
In the morning we cruise to the island of Brač - famous for its radiant, precious limestone that was used in the White House in Washington and in the construction of the German Reichstag building in Berlin. Today's ride from Milna to the picturesque harbour town of Postira begins with us cycling inland through small villages and past local architectural relics. Then we'll hug the coast and take in the spectacular views across the channel to the mainland. You will have the rest of the afternoon to explore the quiet harbour of Postira where we will spend the night.
In 2027 the schedule will differ slightly. Today we will cruise to the harbour of Milna on the island of Brač where we will unload our bikes and set off on a ride to the highest peak of the Adriatic islands. The view from atop the 780m high Vidova Gora is amazing. You can even look down on Bol and the iconic Zlatini Beach - the Golden Horn. The decent starts off technical and then becomes more flowy near the end on the Broken Glass trail approx 38km/1000m of elevation. An alternative, less challenging path with incredible views can be taken also approx 40km/910m of elevation. Our destination is the seaside town of Postira where we will spend the night.
Cycling Distance: 29km - 40km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and/or Dinner
Accommodation: Boat in Postira
Split (Bike or Rafting In Omis) or based on 2027 - Omis Round Tour
During breakfast we'll cruise to the city of Split. The old town adjoins the famous palace of the Roman Caesar Diocletian and is a UNESCO world heritage site. Today we have the choice of rafting through the Cetina Canyon (not included in the tour price) or exploring the wonderful Marjan forest Park in Split by bike. The rafting group will be transported by bus from the boat to Omiš for their excursion which offers a unique perspective of the canyon and its flora and fauna. Those choosing the scenic bike ride through green parts of Split's surrounds, will have the option of a swim stop at a local beach. In the afternoon we can all explore the bustling city of Split as we will stay in the harbour tonight.
In 2027 the schedule will differ slightly. During breakfast the boat brings us to Omiš. Today we have the choice to either take the bus transfer and go rafting in Cetina Canyon ( not included in the tour price) or explore the trails around Omiš. The rafting group will be picked up from the boat by a bus. From the starting point they will follow the river downstream in the rafts gaining a unique perspective of the canyon, its flora and fauna. Participants of the rafting trip are brought back to the boat by bus following the activity. In the afternoon our boat will bring us to the island of Solta, where we will stay the night.
Cycling Distance: 17km or based on 2027 44km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and/or Dinner
Accommodation: Boat in Split or based on 2027 Solta
Island of Solta to Trogir
After cruising to the island of Šolta, there will be an opportunity to take a bike ride to visit local beekeeper Goran who has a true passion for bees and has worked with them his whole life. He teaches about the importance of bees and allows his guests to try the delicious bee products. We'll then cycle past walled fields, numerous olive groves, locust bean and fig trees which line the roads. The scent of rosemary accompanies us around the island. After our ride, we return to the ship for our last cruise past the cliffs of Čiovo Island and back to Trogir. There will be plenty of time to visit the Old Town of Trogir, listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The last evening on board is celebrated in traditional fashion in the company of your fellow travellers and guides.
In 2027 the schedule will differ slightly. In the morning we cruise our last cruise back to Trogir. From there we take our bikes and cross the bridge to Ciovo island were we get stuck into our last bike tour. Ciovo is a sea of flowers and the aromatic scent of wild herbs hangs in the air. Here we will enjoy the local cross country trails before we split into two groups. One group can enjoy a refreshing swim in the ocean, while the other group continue on some enduro lines on the island. There will be plenty of time to visit the Old Town of Trogir, listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The last evening on board is celebrated in traditional fashion in the company of your fellow travellers and guides.
Cycling Distance: 16 - 20km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and/or Dinner
Accommodation: Boat in Trogir
Departure Day - Trogir
After breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your fellow group members. Please disembark by 9 am.
Cycling Distance: 0km
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
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All distances are approximate. Our tours often go off the beaten track and follow routes that are not always predictable. We cannot always guarantee the weather. For these reasons we may occasionally have to update our itineraries. We will only do this to improve your experience or for safety reasons. Our listed accommodation is always accurate at the time of writing but should we need to change you can rest assured that it will be for similar or better. Display price may differ to what is quoted as this tour is invoiced in the currency stated, and can be dynamic with daily exchange rates.
The Details
- 7 nights on a premium motor yacht (cabins with ensuite & air conditioning)
- Meals: 2 x full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) & 5 x half board (breakfast & either lunch or dinner)
- Bed linen and towels
- Guided cycling tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- English & German speaking cycling guide(s)
- Cycling maps provided on board
- Flights, travel visas, Travel Insurance
- Surcharge for above deck cabin &/or single cabin
- Meals ashore (if not included in tour price)
- Bike hire (& optional insurance)
- Helmet (compulsory): bring own or request in advance
- Visitors tax, bottled water, tea and filtered coffee €80 (payable on board)
- Special dietary requests €70 (advise in advance, payable on board)
- SGR insolvency protection scheme: €5 pp
- Transfers between Split Airport & Trogir harbour (extra cost)
- Cetina rafting (paid directly to raft operator)
- Entrance fee for sights visited
- Drinks on board
- Tips for the tour guides and crew
- Fuel surcharge
Explores remote, mountainous terrain with steep hills, rough surfaces, and off-road potential possibly in high altitude. Daily distances are over 75km with long and strenuous climbs. Requires a very good level of fitness and regular off-road and hill training. Be prepared for long, challenging, consecutive days in the saddle.
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Note: We have some more extreme trips that require high levels of skill, fitness, and technical expertise with consecutive long cycling days of more than 75km and 1000m of climbing. The destinations are exotic and remote with basic support and comforts, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on a guided cycling tour. If this interests you, please get in touch.
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