Coastal Islands of Southern Dalmatia

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 such as the Diocletian Palace in Split, the picturesque old town of Korčula and the lavender island of Hvar along with many other scenic islands make this journey an unforgettable experience.

Depending on wind and weather, we reserve the right to run this tour in reverse.

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Highlights

• Cycling among walled fields, numerous olive groves and fig trees, with the scent of lavender and rosemary wafting around you
• Visit the World Heritage town of Split, with its famous palace of Roman emperor Diocletian
• Tour Brac, known for its white marble used in the White House, and Strari Grad, once a Greek colony
• Enjoy a cycle tour on the lovely island of Vis, which was formerly a military zone inaccessible to tourists until 1995
• Dine in a typical Dalmatian Konoba
• Ride on one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world - Hvar
• Optional 2-hour rafting tour on the Cetina River

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Daily program

Day 1: Trogir – Island Solta
Your tour begins in Trogir. Check in on board begins between 2 and 2:30 pm. At 3 pm, the boat sets off for the 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 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 Island’s 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: City of Split (Rafting in Omiš*) (10 mi/17 km)
During breakfast, the boat sails to Split. The old town of Split is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. The famous palace built for the Roman Emperor, Diocletian, surrounds the old town. 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 explore the wonderful Marjan forest park in Split by bike followed by a swim break at a local beach. In the afternoon, everyone has a chance to further explore Split.

Day 7: Šolta Island - Trogir (13 miles/20 km)
On the agenda today is a visit to the Island of Šolta where there is an opportunity to cycle to the local beekeeper, Goran. Sample delicious local honey while learning about the importance of bees. As you tour the island, you'll cycle past olive groves, fig trees, and locust bean as the scent of rosemary and lavender follow you. After you return to the boat, it will take you on a last cruise passing the the cliffs of Čiovo Island. Today’s destination is Trogir and you have plenty of time to explore this lively town. Its old town also listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Enjoy one last evening on board with your fellow travelers and guides.

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.

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 e-bikes. Guests who are taking part on these tours on a regular bicycle should have the necessary physical condition to keep up with this pace.

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 hybrid 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.

Boats

• San Snova

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.

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Dates

Prices

Included services

• 8-day-trip on a motor yacht with crew
• 7 nights in a selected cabin with private facilities (including linens and towels)
• 2 x full board and 5 x half board
• Guided cycling tours as described in the itinerary
• English-speaking tour guide
• Overview maps for the daily tours (on board)

Please note a required visitor's tax and bottled water flat rate of approximately €60 per adult and €30 per child is not included in this tour package. These fees are paid directly to the captain upon arrival. Credit and debit cards are not accepted on board; ATMs are available at stops along the tour route.

Bike rentals

Bikes available to be rented (in advance at the time of booking) include:

• 21-speed hybrid touring bike
• Electrically assisted bike (CUBE)*

*More about electrically-assisted bikes >

All above bike rentals will be equipped with the following at no additional charge:

• Ortlieb pannier

Additional specifications on the Hybrid touring bikes:

• 21-gear derailleur, Alivio
• Shimano V-brakes
• Comfortable Selle Royal saddles

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!

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