Croatian Islands Mountain Biking Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Start Your Adventure in Split

Before you set out on your bike, you’ll have a short orientation meeting in Split. After, you can jump in the saddle and explore the city. Take a ride to the hillside Marjan Park and then cycle through the historic district of Old Town.

Tonight, you can enjoy a fresh fish dinner in one of the many fantastic restaurants in the city.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Split
Distance: 3-4 hours, 12km
Meals: None

Day 2 Discover Eastern Brač Island

Today you’ll leave the mainland and start island hopping! Take the ferry to Supetar on Brač Island, where today’s stage of cycling begins. Follow the gravel roads that travel the east side of the island, where you’ll find the beautiful coastal village of Postira. You’ll then cycle across the island through the hillside villages of Pražnica and Humac to your accommodations in Bol.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bol
Distance: 5-6 hours, 39.5km, 707m of ascent and 734m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Cycle the Spectacular Pustinja Blaca Canyon

After breakfast, you’ll take a short transfer to Prodole, or if you’re feeling extra energetic you can cycle there. After thoroughly exploring the east side of the island yesterday, today you’ll be following the west coast.

Your route to Milna goes through Visoki Dolac and Smrka, but the true highlight will be an exciting ascent through the Pustinja Blaca Canyon on a single track trail.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Milna
Distance: 4-6 hours, 39km, 628m of ascent and 976m of descent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 Cycle the Ridges of Hvar

Take a catamaran transfer to Hvar island this morning. Hvar town is an ancient and beautiful city you’ll want to explore, but first, you have a circuit ride of the western coast to complete! Ride out of the stunning harbour towards Brusje, known for its many lavender fields. Your ride will take you over limestone ridges that offer stunning views of the sea and the orchards and vineyards that cover the island.

Ride through the villages of Velo Grablje, Moča, Polijica, and Sveta Nedelja before you return to Hvar.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hvar
Distance: 5-6 hours, 47.4km, elevation is 1280m
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Vis Island Discovery Loop

Explore Hvar island and enjoy the 4 to 5-hour ride through several local towns (Milna, Grablje, Masilnica, Stari grad, Vrboska, Jelsa, and others) and exploring the beautiful bays of the island.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hvar
Distance: 4-5 hours, 38.6km
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 Ride the Hills and Enjoy the Views of Korčula

This morning you have another beautiful catamaran ride ahead of you as you transfer to Korčula. Once there, you’ll spend the day cycling the hilly island and enjoying the views of the coastal villages as your ride through the villages of Babina, Čara, Zavalatica, Pupnat, and Lubarda. End your day with a swim in one of the beautiful coves or watch the sunset from a terrace in Korčula.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Korčula town
Distance: 4-5 hours, 55km, 950m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 Scenic Ride in the Foothills of Pelješac

Today a transfer will bring you to the port in Dominče where you’ll take the ferry to Orebič. You’ll have two choices of ride today, both exploring the foothills and villages along the coast. You’ll meet your transfer which will take you to Dubrovnik. Spend the evening exploring this stunning medieval town or take an optional walking tour.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Dubrovnik
Distance: Option 1: 43km, 4-5 hours, 55km, 870m of ascent. Option 2: 5-6 hours, 61km, 1,250m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Enjoy Spectacular Dubrovnik

Explore Dubrovnik on foot and admire the beautiful stone architecture. You can choose to book a transfer to the Dubrovnik airport or back to Split.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast