Dalmatia and National parks Cycling Tour

Tour Highlights

Plitvice Lakes National Park - the oldest national park in Southeast Europe and the largest national park in Croatia.
Paklenica National Park Riviera - beautiful coastline where you can completely experience the magic of the Adriatic Sea
Magic canyon and waterfalls of Krka National Park.
Historic island town of Hvar - one of the world’s most beautiful islands.
The island of Korcula, famous for its white wines and beautiful old towns.
Discover Dubrovnik, an architectural masterpiece with turrets, spires and tiled roofs.
Explore Dalmatian Coast by bike, with breathtaking sapphire sea views.

Join us to visit the Croatian capital, three different national parks, experience the true Adriatic Sea as it once was, cycle along the stunning shorelines of the Dalmatian Coast and islands all the way to Dubrovnik!

From $ 3550

Activity Level Recreational / Active non-riders are welcome

Duration 10 days / 9 nights in luxury 4 star hotels

Start / End Zagreb / Dubrovnik

Daily Mileage 17 - 33 mi

Daily Biking 3 - 4.5 hours

Meals 27 Meals- 9 Breakfasts, 9 Gourmet dinners with drinks, 8 Lunches with drinks, Wine tasting with snacks, Wine tasting with prosciutto and cheese, Oyster and mussel tasting

Dates 2018 Aug Sep Oct 2019 May Jun Aug Sep Oct

Booking Inquiry

Itinerary Map

Arrival Zagreb

Welcome drink and detailed information about the tour and schedule.

Daily highlights

Zagreb old town

Farmer's Market Dolac

Accommodation Hotel Palace

Plitvice Lakes National Park 15 mi. + Hiking Warm-up ride and Hiking

After breakfast, van transport toward the Plitvice Lakes. A short stop at the village Rastoke, and preparations for a light warm-up ride. After riding, we will walk to the large waterfall in the park and enjoy lunch in a traditional Lika style restaurant. The afternoon is reserved for a longer hike around the upper Plitvice Lakes.

Daily highlights

Rastoke village

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Velebit mountain

Barać Caves

Accommodation Villa Lika

Paklenica National Park 25 mi. + 17 mi.optional Velebit - Starigrad Paklenica

Today’s ride is a special one, as it runs right along the sea, on one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Europe. The view to the right is over the sea and islands, while the view to the left is of Croatia’s beautiful Mt. Velebit. The ride ends at Riviera Paklenica

Daily highlights

Island of Pag

Pag Cheese

Paklenica National park

Zrmanja River Canyon

Accommodation Hotel Olympia Sky

Krka National park 27 mi. Skradin - Np Krka

The ride begins at the largest waterfall in Krka National Park. After a short time sightseeing, we will continue riding towards the centre of the park, where we will enjoy a tasting of Dalmatia’s best known prosciutto. The ride ends on a plateau overlooking the Visovac monastery. In the afternoon, transfer to Split with a free afternoon for sightseeing and visiting Diocletian’s Palace.

Daily highlights

Krka National Park

Visovac

Babić Wine

Split Old Town

Accommodation Luxury Hotel Jupiter

Island of Brac 23 mi. + 8mi. optional Split - Supetar – Sutivan - Nerežišća

We start our ride from Supetar along the coast, following a quieter road passing through the olive trees and ancient villages. We’ll stop at the Škrip olive oil museum where will have lunch featuring local island products and watch a demonstration of the traditional way of producing olive oil. After lunch, we’ll continue on our loop ride downhill and along the turquoise bays back to Supetar. While waiting for the ferry back to Split, you’ll have time to enjoy a swim or take a coffee break.

Daily highlights

Island of Brač

Olive Oil Museum

Pršut – dry-cured ham

Lime stone from Island of Brač

Accommodation Luxury Hotel Jupiter

Island of Hvar 19 mi. + 11 mi. optional Split - Stari Grad - Jelsa - Hvar

Today’s ride begins at Stari Grad, and passes through the towns of Vrbanj and Svirče to reach the town of Jelsa, where we will enjoy wine tasting and a snack in one of Hvar’s best wineries. After lunch, we will continue along the coastal road for Vrboska. This is one of the loveliest coastal roads on our tour. We return to Stari Grad, passing through the 2400-year old Stari Grad fields (under UNESCO protection). This is followed by a climb to Brusje and a descent overlooking the surrounding islands as we enter into the town of Hvar and reach our hotel.

Daily highlights

Island of Hvar

Stari Grad plain

Red wine Plavac Mali

Hvar town

Accommodation Amfora Beach Resort

Island of Hvar and Korčula town 31 mi. Jelsa - Sućuraj - Trpanj - Korčula

Today’s ride is through the stunning and wilder part of the island of Hvar. We will ride along the island ridge, overlooking the islands of Korčula and Brač and with a view of Mt. Biokovo. We will pass through several old villages, where you can stop to buy lavender, olive oil and wine from the locals. After lunch, we will descend into Sućuraj and take a private boat transfer to the Island of Korčula.

Daily highlights

Town Jelsa

Lavender fields

Boat Transfer

Croatian Picnic Lunch

Accommodation Hotel Marco Polo

Island of Korčula 21 mi. + 8 mi optional Korčula - Kneze - Lumbarda - Korčula

Today’s ride starts a little later to give you the chance to enjoy a morning coffee with a view of the Korčula Old Town. The ride starts from the hotel, and we have two options: a circular tour with climbs and stunning views over the Pelješac Channel, or an easier coastal tour without climbs.

Daily highlights

Korčula old town

Pošip - white wine from Korčula

Pelješac channel

Island lamb under the bell

Accommodation Hotel Marco Polo

Peninsula Pelješac and Dubrovnik 17 mi. + 15 mi. optional Korčula - Orebić - Ston - Dubrovnik

We have left the best day for last, so today we’ll take a van transfer to the steep hills of Pelješac and begin riding inland through the “Plavac mali” wine roads. We’ll finish our cycling adventure in Žuljana Bay, have a swim and then take a van transfer to Ston to enjoy oyster and mussel tasting. After the meal, we will travel by van to Dubrovnik, the drive is about 45 minutes.

Daily highlights

Peninsula Pelješac

Ston salt factory

Dingač vineyards

Oysters from Ston bay

Accommodation Hotel Adria

Dubrovnik Departure

Breakfast and then check out. We recommend you spend a few extra days in Dubrovnik, to take in all its amazing sights.

Daily highlights

Come & Go

Exceptional customer service and unforgetable experience.
Collection from Zagreb airport.
Delivery of your luggage to your hotel room each day.
All private boat and ferry transfers (3 boat transfers).

On the road

Unlimited fruit, snacks and drinks during the rides.
Choice of high quality hybrid and road bikes.
Water bottle and bike bag.
Quality helmets.
Vehicle support with free Wi-Fi internet - will carry fruit, snacks and drinks, bike spares, first aid kit, and, if needed, tired cyclists.
Two experienced local bilingual guides.

Wine & Dine

9 gourmet dinners with drinks.
Home hosted dinner with drinks.
8 Lunches with drinks.
2 Wine tastings in most famous wineries in Dalmatia.
Prosciutto and cheese tasting.
Oyster and Mussel tasting with drinks.

Stay & Sleep

Welcome drink.
9 nights accommodation in luxury 4 star hotels.
Breakfast and dinner for 9 nights.

Entry fees to attractions and historical sites.

What's not included

Airfare

The price does not include flights.

Insurance

The price does not include travel and cancellation insurances.

Tips

Gratuities for your guides are not included in your trip price. Standard is 5%-10% of your trip price for the guide team. Please tip your guides based on their guest care, service and level of professionalism.