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Split to Dubrovnik a self-guided bicycle tour offers you the possibility to visit the best of the south Croatian coast: you start the tour from the city of Split, you do the island hopping (and cycling as well) over the islands of Hvar and Korčula (and Pelješac peninsula), which offer some amazing architecture along the road (cities like Hvar, Korčula, Ston), memorable views and delicious food and wines. You can relax and refresh in crystal clear Adriatic sea at the end of your cycling day. The tour’s last two days are spent in Dubrovnik and Konavle region, where you mix some sightseeing and cycling through the vineyards of Konavle valley. We guarantee you that is will be hard to say goodbye to this part of Croatia, we are sure that you will be back sooner than later!
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There are 2 types of accommodation: basic and standard.
Prices may vary depending on the type of accommodation.
The quoted tour prices are per person sharing a double or twin room.
Tour rates in EUR/person (basic accommodation)
April, May, October 1430 EUR
June, September 1520 EUR
July, August 1670 EUR
Single use supplement (when traveling with two or more travellers)
EUR 240 (April, May, October)
EUR 300 (June, September)
EUR 320 (July, August)
Tour rates in EUR/person (standard accommodation)
April, May, October 1630 EUR
June, September 1720 EUR
July, August 1950 EUR
Single use supplement (when traveling with two or more travellers)
EUR 400 (April, May, October)
EUR 480 (June, September)
EUR 550 (July, August)
Bike rental and extra costs:
Hybrid bikes: EUR 20 per bike/per day
Road bikes: Cannondale Optimo (alluminium frame) EUR 30 per bike/per day or Trek Emonda (carbon fiber) EUR 35 per bike/per day.
E-bikes: EUR 30 per day bike/per day
Rental options at: https://www.bikingcroatia.com/en/bike-rental
Rental quotation is based on 6 days.
Trip includes: all lodging, breakfast daily, ferry tickets, luggage transfers, at some islands where hotels are within walking distances to the port, transfer of the bags is not included. Upon booking we sent GPX routes and maps and all relevant information for your trip. GPX routes and maps please download to your smart phone or Garmin. Possible rent a Garmin device from us.
Bike delivery to Split, bike fitting, private boat transfer from Hvar to Korcula island. Transportation as in program, suggestions for visitation and dining, our assistance when it is needed.
Not included:
Travel insurance
Flights
Shuttle services during the cycling routes if it is not mentioned in the itinerary
Entry fees for museums or activities not specified as part of the tour package
Meals and drinks not specifically listed as included
Tips
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Day 1st : arrival to Split
Arrival to accommodation in Split, according to your arrival time meeting with our representative and fitting the bikes. Warming up ride in Split.
Overnight: Split
Day 2nd : Split – Hvar island (distance 42 km, elevation gain about 600 m)
Morning ferry to Hvar island (port Stari Grad) arrival to Stari Grad around 10:30 a.m., bike ride along the coast to town Stari Grad and Stari Grad plain (Ager), continue to Selca, Velo Grablje and Brusje (old road to town Hvar), biking distance about 40 km.
Overnight: Hvar town
Meals included: breakfast
Highlights: Old town Hvar, lavender fields, great views, fortress in Hvar
Day 3rd: Hvar – Korcula island (distance 58 km, elevation gain 820 m)
Check out from Hvar B&B and private boat transfer (water taxi) to Vela Luka town on Korcula island (45 min boat ride), cycling from Vela Luka across Korcula island to Korcula town and the town of Lumbarda.
Overnight: Lumbarda
Meals included: breakfast
Highlights: coastal area and cliffs of Korcula island, medieval town of Korcula and Marco Polo birthplace.
Day 4th: Korcula island – Peljesac peninsula (distance 50 km, elevation gain 550 m)
Morning ride to ferry port and ferry to Orebic town on Peljesac peninsula. Bike ride along the peninsula.
Overnight: Ston
Meals included: breakfast
Highlights: vineyards and wine cellars, dry stone walls, picturesque bays and beaches, great wall of Ston town.
Day 5th: Dubrovnik
In the morning we will take a shuttle to Dubrovnik.
Optional guided sightseeing tour in the historical centre. You will spend the rest of the day at your leisure and get a chance to explore the city on your own.
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals included: breakfast
Highlights: historical center, the Old city walls, main street Stradun, the island of Lokrum
Day 6th: Konavle countryside
In the morning we will take a shuttle to Konavle (the area of farming land just before the border with Montenegro). We will go cycling through the valley, through the villages and pass by picturesque farms. The cycling distance is 65km.
Overnight: Gruda (Konavle)
Meals included: breakfast
Highlights: Ljuta River (its spring and water mills), Konavle valley with a Franciscan monastery from the 15th century, the Sokol fortress from the 15th century
Day 7th: end of the tour
Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport or your next hotel in Dubrovnik.
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