Coastal Islands of Southern Dalmatia
7 nights from €1519
4.5
Discovering the hidden gems and rich history of the coastal isles of South Dalmatia
On this exceptional bike and boat tour, discover the natural beauty and explore the unique islands and coast of South Dalmatia, accompanied by your first-class motor yacht.
Highlights of the tour include the Diocletian Palace in Split, the picturesque old town of Korčula, and the lavender island of Hvar. Along with many other scenic islands, these highlights make this journey an unforgettable experience.
Depending on wind and weather, we reserve the right to run this tour in reverse.
Daily Program
Day 1: Trogir – Island Solta
Arrive in the picturesque town of Trogir or via Split Airport, located just 6 km (3.5 miles) from the harbor. Boarding takes place between 1:00 and 1:30 PM, giving you time to settle in before we set sail at 2:00 PM toward the idyllic island of Šolta. The first night is spent here, in a quiet harbor. Take a refreshing swim after a long day of travel.
Day 2: Island Vis
20 miles/31 km
The boat cruises to the Island of Vis during breakfast. Vis is the farthest inhabited island from Croatia’s mainland. Due to its strategic location, it was a military zone and closed off to foreign tourists until 1995. You will have ample time to explore and enjoy this quiet island and its highlights.
Day 3: Korčula Island
19 miles/30 km
Leaving the Island of Vis this morning, the boat sails to the town of Vela Luka on the Island of Korčula. This ancient Island, is regarded as one of the most beautiful Islands in the Adriatic. Enjoy a round trip by bike to the village of Blato with pristine beaches and quaint villages as your backdrop.
Day 4: Island Hvar: Hvar Town – Stari Grad – Jelsa – Stari Grad
14 miles/22 km + 12 miles/20 km
During breakfast, the boat will cruise to Hvar town on Hvar Island. Before beginning your cycle tour, there’s time to walk through the city. Here is a popular resort town offering shops, restaurants, and lively beaches. From the famous Renaissance square, you have a nice view of the Spanish fortress which towers above the city. Today’s cycling route leads through quaint villages and lavender fields. After an ice cream or coffee break, the day ends in Stari Grad on the opposite side of the Island.
Day 5: Brač Island: Milna – Postira
18 miles/29 km
The boat departs Stari Grad and takes you to Brač Island, famous for its limestone that was used in the construction of the White House and other famous historical buildings. Your bike tour begins in Milna and leads inland through small villages. You’ll experience spectacular views across the channel before ending in the harbor town of Postira.
Day 6: Omiš roundtour or rafting in Omiš*
27 mi/44 km
During breakfast, the boat takes you to Omiš. There are a few options to choose from today. A bus transfer takes you to Omiš for a rafting excursion through the Cetina Canyon (not included in the tour price). Or you can hop back on the saddle and cycle around the outskirts of the canyon with great views over the river and back down towards the sea.
Day 7: Split – Insel Čiovo – Trogir
12.5 miles/20 km
In the morning, enjoy our last cruise back to Trogir. From here, take the bikes across the local bridge to Čiovo Island where you enjoy our last bicycle tour. Čiovo is a sea of flowers and the aromatic scent of wild herbs hangs in the air. We cycle to the local beach where we can enjoy a refreshing swim and coffee break before returning to the boat in Trogir.
Day 8: Departure from Trogir
Disembarkation after breakfast until 9 am.
*Rafting trip is not included in the package, to be paid on arrival to the rafting outfitter.
The tour operator reserves the right to make changes to the planned route due to changing wind and weather conditions, and where required by organizational necessities. Should it be the case for example that the harbors on the above-mentioned tour sequence are overcrowded, the tour will be operated in reverse.
Boats
Hotels
Extra Nights will be accommodated in one of the following hotels depending on availability.
Trogir: Hotel Štacija, Hotel Tragos, Hotel Pašike, Hotel Concordia, or similar
Extension overnights will be accommodated in one of the following hotels depending on availability.
3-star, Sijn: Hotel Alkar or similar
4-star, Sijn: Corona B&B or similar
Bikes
Standard touring bike
Diamond frame
The hybrid bike with a diamond frame is a thoughtfully designed touring bike ideal for Bike & Boat tours. With 24 gears and a 28-inch wheel, it strikes a balance between performance and simplicity. Built by a small, specialized manufacturer, these bikes prioritize reliability, ease of maintenance, and weight reduction by including only the essential components. Riders can choose between two frame sizes—56 cm or 60 cm—to best match their height and comfort preferences.
Standard touring bike
Trapeze frame
The trapeze frame are designed for comfort and practicality, especially suited for female riders. Like the diamond frame bikes, they feature 24 gears and 28-inch wheels, and come equipped with Shimano gear and brake systems, a pannier rack, mudguards, a bike stand, and a Selle Royal touring saddle for enhanced riding comfort. These bikes are available in two frame sizes: 46 cm or 52 cm trapeze frame.
Electric bike
Granville Urban (Or similar depending on availability)
The Granville Urban is a 9-speed e-bike with 28-inch wheels, designed specifically for Islandhopping tours starting in 2024. Developed in collaboration with the manufacturer, it features a lightweight frame and a low-step entry, making it easy for all riders to mount and dismount. The bike is equipped with a 9-speed chain shift, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, and a powerful Bosch Active+ Line central motor, providing a smooth and reliable ride ideally suited for touring.
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All bike rentals will be equipped with the following at no additional charge:
- Ortlieb pannier
Please note that the bikes are deliberately not equipped with water bottle holders. There is room in the saddlebag to carry a bottle of water, along with everything else you need for the daily rides.
Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.
Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals. The guide on board the boat can assist you in attaching them to your rental bike.
Helmets:
It is required to wear helmets on this tour. In order to guarantee optimum protection, we request that you bring your own helmet and - for your own safety - wear it on all bike tours. A limited number of helmets are available on board to rent, at the time of booking, though it is highly recommended to bring your own helmet.
Please note: Clients are more than welcome to bring their own bike along. However, be aware that we are not insured for the private bikes on board and that all maintenance of private bikes are the responsibility of the owner. Additionally, it is important for us to know if the private bikes are standard models, MTBs or e-bikes. Onboard of our boats we have a weight restriction of 22 kg for all private bikes (excluding batteries) for health and safety reasons. Bikes above this weight will not be accepted on board for daily use!
Dates & Prices
Questions about pricing or options? Call +1-215-613-0874 to talk to a Tour Advisor now.
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Surface and terrain
This cycle tour requires a basic level of fitness from all participants, which should be acquired from spending time on the bike. The routes will go up to a height of 657-1,640 feet (200-500 m) above sea-level, with mileage from 12-38 miles (20-50 km). The terrain will be hilly and mountainous, but the rides are completed without any time-constraints. There will be some long and steep climbs, during which you can push your bikes. It will be primarily on asphalted roads, which have very little traffic during the off season.
You can decide each day, whether to cycle on your own using the route maps and descriptions, or to cycle with the guide and group. You are also free to stay onboard the boat, instead of taking a planned cycle tour.
Guided group pace: On this program, the riding pace is determined by the cyclists on regular bikes. We ask guests who have reserved an e-bike to be mindful of this and to acknowledge that regular cyclists need time to rest and take longer to climb the hills.
We believe that only children in a good physical condition and with a minimum age of 16 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the cycle tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.20 m (4 ft.) for standard bikes and 1.50 m (4.5 ft.) for e-bikes. There is a helmet requirement for all children up to age 16 in Croatia.
How to get there
Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Split (SPU), Croatia
Nearest train station: Split, Croatia
The Split Airport is situated only 4 miles/6 km from Trogir. Another possibility is Zadar airport. Transfers are available on request. Contact us for information and pricing.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
Reviews
- ★★★★★ James Nothnagel
A Wonderful Trip all around!!
This was a terrific tour with great biking, awesome swimming off of the boat, great food and wonderfully attentive guides and crew!! I would do this trip again in a heartbeat!!
- What was the date of your tour?
- October 2024
- How many tours have you completed?
- dozens
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- ★★★★★ John Cooley
Great trip---but could have been better
This was a great trip, however the lead guide was difficult to get along with ---the second guide was new and fantastic. The lead guide was overly strict and a bit condescending. We did not bike one of the days because he decided since there was rain we would not cycle. That was VERY disappointing. I was on a boat bike trip in Belgium and Netherlands and we biked rain or shine. The time we started biking was a bit late too-----it did not leave much time for for activities after biking.
The saving grace for the trip was the staff was fantastic on the Yolo.
One additional note is that this should be E-bike only....there is no way for a regular bike to keep up with ebikes on the terrain on this trip. One of the passengers insisted on riding a regular bike and on two separate days had to switch bikes with the guide in the rear so he could make it. He should have been told to switch to an ebike by the guides.
- What was the date of your tour?
- June 2023
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- ★★★★★ Patrick Gillet
Dalmatio Yacht/Bike Tour on Yolo
The Crew and guides we had on the M.V. Yolo were fantastic and everything exceeded our expectations.
- What was the date of your tour?
- May 26 - June 2, 2023
- How many tours have you completed?
- 7
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- ★★★★★ Ethyl Will
Wonderful Trip
Beautiful countryside and great biking. I loved every moment of it. We had a wonderful group on our boat. I particularly loved the long downhills into the towns (not as thrilled with the climbs out!).
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