Cycling Croatia
Dalmatia Islands
DEtails:
2024 DATES: Sept 13-20, 2024
Duration: 7 nights, 8 days
Joining in: Split, Croatia
Land Cost: $2495 USD/person | Currency Conversion
Single room supplement: $750 USD
There’s only one way to cycle Croatia! Join us on a 101-foot private motor yacht for a week of island bliss as we ride quiet roads of Croatia’s Southern Dalmatia islands, one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations. Sip a beer post ride at a rustic cafe, walk beaches with a gelato, stroll narrow streets of historic harbor towns, enjoy a private dinner at a small restaurant or meals on the boat prepared by our onboard chef. Learn about the deep history of the region, anchor in a quiet cove for a swim off the deck into turquoise waters or an exploratory SUP, then sail off to the next island to do it all over again. This trip also features a Canadian on-board RMT masseuse for post-ride massages (additional cost). All 11 spacious cabins feature air conditioning, private bathrooms with shower and hair dryer. Two separate guided rides daily with our Croatian leaders and Big Mountain leader.
High-performance rental bikes available, $380 USD for a regular bike (weekly) & $450 USD for an e-bike (weekly).
Trip Highlights:
- Yachting from island to island on a private boat with an onboard chef & RMT masseuse. Unpack once, ride, eat, sleep & enjoy.
- Exploring the town of Stari Grad on Hvar Island, one of Europe’s oldest towns that dates back to 3500 BC, a UNESCO world heritage site.
- Riding beautiful and little-known Vis Island followed by a swim in turquoise waters and then tucking into a fresh seafood lunch.
- Stepping off the ship to explore the captivating city of Split and its Roman-built Diocletian’s Palace. Then stopping at a café to watch the world go by.
- Conquering the Vidova Gora climb on Brač Island then descending to Zlatini Rat, one of the top beaches in Europe.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Expert Big Mountain Bike Adventures’ host, two local ride leaders.
- Daily guided rides w/ two distances, daily ride briefing, maps provided, GPS routes for rider's Garmins.
- Meals included: all breakfasts, three lunches, four dinners (starts with dinner on Day 1, ends with breakfast on final day). Snacks for riding & all drinking water.
- On-board masseuse (massages are an additional cost).
- Two stand up paddle boards for shared use.
- Basic tool kit & floor pump.
- Bike case storage during trip.
- Detailed pre-departure information, trip extension assistance.
- Crew (captain, several deck hands, cook, maintenance). Linens and towels and daily cabin cleaning service. Fuel for up to five hours of sailing per day and harbour taxes.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
- Your bike & related equipment to ride.
- Four lunches, three dinners. (expect to pay €15-20 per person lunch, €30 for dinner. Drinks on board (cold beer & wine available on an honor system, to be paid to captain at end of trip).
- Entrance fees to sights not included with the trip.
- Flight to/from Split, Croatia, airport taxes and excess baggage charges (if any).
- Return taxi from Split Airport to port (approx.€15-20 one way).
- Optional tipping to local guides and boat crew.
- Spare parts & spare wheels etc.
- Energy supplements; gels, powders & bars.
- Personal travel & medical insurance.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
The accumulation of multiple long days of riding will add up, as it is on all of our trips the fitter you are, the more fun you’ll have.
THE RIDING
The cycling in Croatia is spectacular. On most of the routes there is little traffic but some sections are busier so riders are advised to ride single file and to wear bright clothing. Road surfaces are very good! Some light sand at times but full-road bikes are OK on this trip, or gravel bikes with slick tires.
LODGING AND CUISINE
The San Snova ship is very comfortable and the cuisine is prepared by our full-time on board chef. You can expect great home-cooked meals typical of Croatia. Launched in 2009, the MS San Snova is an entirely oak ship that stands at 101- feet long. All 13 spacious cabins (eleven above deck, three below deck) feature air conditioning, private bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Cabins are 30 to 45 square feet in size. Two-person beds are 200 X 140 cm (slightly bigger than a double size), single beds are 200 X 80 cm.
CLIMATE
Depending on the time of the year you visit Croatia, it can be hot for riding. The best times to visit are mid-May through end of June and September through mid-October. There can be rain but it’s minimal.
YOUR SAFETY
Our trips take place in remote regions. Our guides have basic first aid training, if a serious injury is suspected they will call helicopter search and rescue at the cost of the participant. Personal medical travel insurance is mandatory for all riders. If you choose to participate in our trips it is up to you to ride well within your limits as cycling is a dangerous sport. It is your responsibility to inspect your bike or rental bike daily and keep it in excellent condition. Helmets are mandatory and alcohol and drugs are not permitted while riding your bike.
THE NEXT STEPS
Please read and understand our Terms and Conditions and our Waiver. Then, email or call us to make sure that your desired departure is confirmed and there’s still space available. The last step is to complete our secure online Registration Form and pay your 25% deposit, and we’ll send you detailed Trip Preparation Guide that includes steps on preparing for your adventure.
A Travel Protection Plan protects your travel investment, your belongings, and most importantly, you. We strongly advise travelers to enroll in a Travel Protection Plan in case an unexpected event causes you to cancel or leave your trip. Please review Big Mountain Bike Adventures’ Cancellation Policy:
A Travel Protection Plan should be purchased once a deposit or any payment is made for a trip. Insurance must provide coverage for personal accident, death, emergency remote evacuation including helicopter evacuation, medical expenses and emergency repatriation. We advise travellers to confirm that it covers trip cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You will be asked for proof of insurance in lead up to your trip; you will not be able to join the trip without it. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance coverage, Big Mountain will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect to insurance coverage that would have otherwise have been available.
“Unpack once, ride, explore, swim - very close to a perfect cycling holiday. Cheers! ”