Croatia  Bike Tour Reviews (page 3)

  • Cycling the West Balkan Triangle
    (5/5) David Moody 11 months ago

    The fascinating Balkans on bike

    · Cycling the West Balkan Triangle

    We thoroughly enjoyed our introduction to cycling the Balkans. Dubrovnik was a perfect gathering point. We stayed an extra day to explore and were glad we did. Cycling the hills was challenging for those on road bikes; the views were magnificent. The Adriatic was magical and occasionally confined traffic requiring extra caution. Our guides, Alex and Alex, were competent, hardworking, and especially helpful, answering questions and showing us aspects of these countries we would never would have found on our own. There were 14 of us on the tour from ALL OVER, and getting to know them all over the course of the tour was part of the fun. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2024
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 4/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Venice to Trieste & Istria
    (5/5) Unnur Fridthjofsdootir 11 months ago

    Very nice trip

    · Venice to Trieste and Istria

    Very nice trip easy to follow the app 😄Great to see italy, Slovenia and Croatia on bike

    Countries included in this tour?
    Croatia, Italy, Slovenia
  • Cycling the West Balkan Triangle
    (5/5) Ann Catherwood 11 months ago

    No regrets!

    · Cycling the West Balkan Triangle

    We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. The scenery along the coastline and inland was spectacular. We enjoyed riding the ascents and descents but were glad we decided to rent e-bikes. Some of the climbs are challenging.
    Our guides ( Alex and Alex) were excellent. They were helpful, informative and kind.
    We enjoyed the variety of accommodations along the way - each one unique. The lunches were good- usually very local which we enjoyed.
    The only downside comment we have is that several times we had to ride on roads that were heavily trafficked with trucks and cars. This wasn’t a surprise but just rather unpleasant. We realized that it was necessary in order to get to some of the less traveled roads and beautiful scenery.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    First one
    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
    Countries included in this tour?
    Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
    • 5/5 Value
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 4/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • (4/5) Elizabeth Denniston 11 months ago

    Spectacular

    · Cycling the West Balkan Triangle

    An amazing way to see the most stunning scenery. I had no idea what each day would bring, and the trip unfolded as one magical day after another.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 14
    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
    Countries included in this tour?
    Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
    •  (photo by Elizabeth Denniston)
    • Ready to ride after lunch (photo by Elizabeth Denniston)
    •  (photo by Elizabeth Denniston)
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 4/5 Ease of navigation
    • 3/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 4/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Pearls of Dalmatia
    (5/5) Theresa Estrem 11 months ago

    First Boat/Bike tour; would do it again!

    · · Pearls of Dalmatia by Bike and Boat, Romantica

    Our guide and boat crew were great. We had some bad weather and they worked together to make up for it by diverting to other islands. We used e bikes with pedal assist; they were very nice bikes. There were extra bikes and batteries in case of problems. There was a nice balance of boat, bike, and independent on shore time

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    4
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    Solo travelers
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Croatia
    • 5/5 Value
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • (5/5) Robert 11 months ago

    Great great trip

    · · Pearls of Dalmatia by Bike and Boat, Romantica

    What a great trip. Except for the condition of the "hybrid" bike I had (did not use e-bike), everything about this trip was beyond expectations...cabin, food, support, guides. My wife and I have been on other bike trips and have loved them. This trip was truly the best we have done. Everything was done to make the trip 5 stars. Modifications, when needed, were made with consideration for providing the best experience possible. For the casual rider or not in top notch condition
    individual, an e-bike, is a must and will make the riding experience way fun. The islands are beautiful. The ride routes have challenging climbs. Guides were extremely knowledgeable, and supportive. The Romantica is charming and seemed the perfect match and vibe for the itinerary.
    There are newer and more "glamorous" ships we encountered, but was glad to be on the Romantica.

    Highest recommendation.

    As noted above, my only negative was the non e-bikes provided us. I am an very experienced rider and the bikes provided (the first one was not in acceptable riding condition, and the second provide was just slightly better) were poorly maintained, with shifters not working properly, rusty chains, etc., the wrong size for me, and the rides would have been way more enjoyable on a "good" bike. E-bikes appeared in good condition and well maintained.

    In spite of this, I loved this trip.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    3rd bike tour
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Croatia
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 1/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Cycling the West Balkan Triangle
    (5/5) Bob N 11 months ago

    Spectacular scenery and towns

    · Cycling the West Balkan Triangle

    West Balkan Triangle; Epic Croatia through Biketours.com
    Bottom Line: Fabulous Tour. Great Scenery. Very nice hotels and food. Friendly people. You had better be extremely fit if you are not riding an e-bike. 190 miles and over 11,000 feet of climbing. With an e-bike, no problem.
    Guides: Alex and Alex (Juro). Fantastic guys. Focused on fun and safety. Very accommodating. We loved them. Great fun and professional.
    Bikes: Marvelous e-bikes. Makes the tour possible for many. Powerful and great range. Road bikes a bit dated but light. Rim brakes. 23mm tires. 52/36 11-28T gearing not great for 7 kilometer 7 to 10% climbs. (And the climbs are frequent) Tough to spin.
    Routes: Well planned. Some beautiful remote and coastal areas. Some heavy traffic in Hercog Novi area can be a bit intimidating for some. Most areas traffic not an issue. Overnight cities were charming.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    4
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
    • 5/5 Value
    • 3/5 Included meals
    • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 4/5 Ease of navigation
    • 3/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 4/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Split to Dalmatian Islands
    (5/5) Michele Riley 11 months ago

    Wonderful biking in the islands!

    · Split to Dalmatian Islands

    This tour is a wonderful way to ride as much or as little as you want to. The self guided tours are very easy to follow using the app, and the bikes were in excellent condition. Taking the ferries out to the islands each day was very easy, and the islands themselves are very beautiful, with little traffic. Our tour contact, Michael, was very responsive and took care of the minor problems we had very quickly. The lodging was excellent.

    Countries included in this tour?
    Croatia
  • National Parks of Dalmatia
    (5/5) Lisa Hudson 11 months ago

    Highly recommend this tour!

    · · National Parks of Dalmatia by Bike/E-bike and Boat

    This was a great way to see a lot of places in Croatia. The boat crew and guides were fabulous!! The food was amazing, the rooms were very comfortable - so happy to have air conditioning! We had a great group of people on the boat and went away new friends from all over. The e-bikes were necessary because of the hills. I would definitely do another bike cruise with this company!

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    1
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Croatia
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • UNESCO Highlights of Dalmatia by E-bike and Boat
    (5/5) Paul 11 months ago

    Wonderful and well organised tour!

    · · UNESCO Highlights of Dalmatia by E-bike and Boat

    This is such a wonderful way to experience Croatia. The tour guides were lovely and very knowledgeable, and the ship and crew were first class.

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    none
    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
    Countries included in this tour?
    Croatia
    • The whole gang! (photo by Paul)
    • Taking a break (photo by Paul)
    • On the road (photo by Paul)
    • Lovely dining room (photo by Paul)
    • Our home away from home (photo by Paul)
    • Daily swimming opportunities (photo by Paul)
    • 4/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 4/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Danube Experience
    (5/5) Ted Mathis 11 months ago

    Awesome experience!

    · · Danube Experience Bike and Boat Passau-Vienna-Budapest-Belgrade-Iron Gates-Passau

    It's so nice to be pampered and set up for success on an adventure that includes zero daily packing/unpacking and great routes on a bike. The meals were way above expectations and the e-bikes were perfect.

    It would be nice if the information about fees for ferries, bus, etc. with the required currencies could be included accurately in the pre-trip materials or the navigation app.

    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia
  • Venice to Trieste & Istria
    (4/5) Jay Penner 11 months ago

    Good ride for e bikes.

    · Venice to Trieste and Istria

    This was the best electronic navigation we had ever seen. A phone holder for the bike made the navigation very easy. The weather was extremely hot the week we rode, but there were usually towns at good intervals to stop and hydrate. The local operator was responsive to any needs along the way and gave a good briefing the night before we started riding. The towns we stayed in offered great local flavor to the trip. The hotels were near the beaches so it was nice to swim in the Adriatic Sea at the end of the day. There were several stretches of road with considerable traffic but also a lot of bike paths and back roads with no traffic. The sights along the way were great and made for a memorable trip.

    The last day had several hills that would have been challenging without the e-bike assistance. The bikes were in good shape and rode well. Wouldn’t recommend this for a first time cycle trip.

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    9
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Croatia, Italy, Slovenia
    •  (photo by Jay Penner)
    •  (photo by Jay Penner)
    • More than one town in Italy has a tower that leans. (photo by Jay Penner)
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 4/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • Danube Experience
    (5/5) Janelle Hallman 12 months ago

    Amazing trip in all respects!

    · · Danube Experience Bike and Boat Passau-Vienna-Budapest-Belgrade-Iron Gates-Passau

    From the boat, the staff on the boat, the cruise director, the stops, rides and excursions, everything was absolutely 5 star. I will never forget this trip!!

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    1
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Bike to the best of Zagreb
    (5/5) Ruben Tol August 16, 2024

    A great ride across all the fun Zagreb offers

    · Highlights of Zagreb Bike Tour

    We had a great time with the seven of us driving around town, being shown both recent and old history of Zargeb. Can highly recommend going on this bike tour if you visit!

    What was the date of your tour?
    August 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    1
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    • 4/5 Value
    • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Sip and cycle your way around Split!
    (5/5) Jerry M. July 29, 2024

    Perfect for anyone looking to combine sightseeing with a taste of local culture

    · Split Bike Tour with Wine Tasting

    Have no second thoughts about booking this tour. The bike ride takes you through Split's picturesque streets and historic landmarks, offering a unique and engaging perspective. The wine tasting session was delightful, featuring exquisite local wines that enhanced the overall experience.

    What was the date of your tour?
    June 2024
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Your full-flavored Peljesac bike tour
    (5/5) Igor Stamenov July 29, 2024

    Fantastic way to explore the beauty of Dubrovnik and Peljesac while indulging in local flavors

    · Dubrovnik Peljesac Bike Tour with Wine & Oyster Tasting

    The bike ride through scenic landscapes offers stunning views of the region. The wine tasting introduces you to exceptional local wines, while the oyster tasting provides a unique and delightful culinary experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, enhancing the overall experience.

    What was the date of your tour?
    June 2024
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    Solo travelers, Families with teens
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • A dynamic bike tour from Dubrovnik to Herzegovina and back
    (5/5) Peter Crouch July 29, 2024

    Awesome vistas!

    · Road Bike Tour from Dubrovnik to Herzegovina & Back

    The route offers breathtaking views of the Adriatic coast and the rolling hills of Herzegovina, making it a feast for the eyes. The tour is well-organized, with support provided to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Our guide was excellent, sharing insightful details about the region and keeping the pace just right.

  • Discover the true taste of Dubrovnik
    (5/5) Lucca Verdi July 29, 2024

    Charming countryside

    · Dubrovnik Bike Tour with Wine Tasting

    What a delightful blend of scenic exploration and local flavors. Cycling through scenic spots was both enjoyable and immersive. The wine tasting session added a rich cultural touch, with a selection of local wines that complemented the tour perfectly.

  • UNESCO Highlights of Dalmatia by E-bike and Boat
    (5/5) Joachim Graf July 17, 2024

    I could go around the world this way.

    · · UNESCO Highlights of Dalmatia by E-bike and Boat

    I could byke around the world this way. Every day a nice surprise behind a Hill. Gourgeous trip!

    What was the date of your tour?
    July 2024
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Croatia
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Pearls of Dalmatia
    (5/5) Andrea Johnson July 11, 2024

    Wow, unforgettable adventure!

    · · Pearls of Dalmatia by Bike and Boat, Romantica

    Loved every moment, fantastic guides Ana and Srdan, wonderful traveling companions, delicious and plentiful food, great boat crew, and knowledgeable city guides. We loved seeing Croatia and would delight in a future trip with Bike Tours.

    What was the date of your tour?
    June/July 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    1
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Croatia
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)