Croatia

fabulous trip. great organization by VBT and wonderful safe routes.

Croatia is an incredibly beautiful country. I loved everything about it. The sea, countryside, walled cities, vineyards, olive groves and the overall hospitality by the locals. I will definitely come back to explore the islands and nearby countries. VBT did a great job of planning a 6 day itinerary and Adreaj was a fantastic host. With that being said I DO NOT think the trip was a great value. In fact it was overpriced for what we received. The first 3 hotel nights were nice but adequate. The 3 nights we spent at the Marko Polo were subpar. The grounds and facilities were fine but the rooms were low budget, outdated with mold in the shower. Since the trip was self guided we were on our own for all expenses. If VBT had included a dinner with a local host or a local tour the trip would have felt more enriched. We ended our trip at the beach at a beautiful hotel in Dubrovnik. We loved the area and stayed an extra night. I also have mixed feelings on the biking. We lost two days due to rain and high winds. One day we biked from Orebic' to Loviste. It was absolutely beautiful. The roads had very little traffic but were windy two lane roads with no shoulder. Climbs were two miles, challenging even with an e-bike. The last part of the ride was right along the sea on a bike path. The other day we biked in Korcula 2 short rides. We biked to the beach and through vineyards and olive groves. Just know Croatia is very hilly so be prepared for a challenge even with an e-bike. This is my second trip with VBT. My first trip also had subpar hotels.The next time I plan a bike trip I will be researching other companies.

The absolute best customer service I’ve encountered. From the first class accommodations in the Split hotel to the final beautiful beachside hotel in Dubrovnik, every expectation was consistently exceeded. The crew on the boat were super friendly and always available if needed. All provided meals were first class. The boat sparkled as the crew wiped down all of the windows and hand rails daily. Our bike guides and support were top notch. Always cheerful and knowledgeable about the areas we biked through, I couldn’t ask for a better team. Bikes were super well maintained and always where they needed to be. Guides kept us on schedule without ever making us feel rushed. We always knew what the plan for the day was. There was adequate personal time for swimming shopping, or just strolling around the towns.

The trip leaders, Vanja and Julian, were outstanding and their personalities complimented each other. Both gave detailed information on the rides each day as well as things to do or places to eat. During our time traveling on the boat, they were engaging and made efforts to talk to everyone. They were able to make some adjustments due to the weather to ensure that we were able to ride. This is our 4th VBT trip and we have found on every trip that our trip leaders are outstanding. Great job in selecting them! We particularly like the Ride GPS system because you didn’t have to stay with the group at all times. The directions were clear and easy to follow. All the places were beautiful, with great views of the Adriatic and the countryside. We loved all the extracurricular activities, especially the trip to the Stone Mason School on Brac. All the lunches provided off the boat were spectacular, especially the trip to the olive museum. The lunch there gave us a taste of many of the local dishes which were outstanding.

Wowsa, what a wonderful adventure. We explored the Dalmatian Islands on beautiful scenic roads... and most importantly from the comfort of e-bikes, which made the "rolling hills" a little easier to ride. Our guides did an outstanding job from day one. Highly recommend this trip!

This was an absolutely delightful experience. I am very impressed with VBT's way of supporting the local economy by hiring local guides, and setting up dinners with locals. Our hotels were great, the guides were wonderful, and i learned so much about local culture and history. Our guides, Mario and Neven, are just wonderful people and so helpful fun to be around.

This was a fantastic trip! As usual CW found terrific local guides - Irena & Matej, were wonderful - very organized, knowledgeable with great senses of humor. The interesting thing about this trip is being able to experience the Julian Alps and Istrian peninsula and compare the very different landscapes. While the length of the trip was perfect, I wouldn't have minded an extra day in each place! And I did appreciate that we didn't move around too much - we stayed in the same hotel for several nights in each area which allows you to settle in and relax. Another wonderful CW excursion!

Our knowledgable guides gave me much insight into the history and culture of these two countries while enjoying invigorating hikes and walks along enchanting trails around lakes, through mountains and along scenic gorges. I enjoyed the occasional periods of free time where I could explore the towns on my own which was very easy to do. The citizens are very friendly and welcoming, most everyone speaks English and I always felt safe.

We had a great trip thanks in a large part to our guides and our Croatian hosts! Dani and Dani were a great guiding team, who adapted the itinerary to meet our needs. They were thoughtful, informative and knowledgable. I would highly recommend this trip. You will learn so much about the wonderful and beautiful Dalmatian coast.

This walking tour was awesome. The different venues, hikes and lodging was all terrific . The single factor that made the trip so good, were the two Guides. Dani and Dani were so thoughtful, knowledgeable, and their trips to lunches and meals and wine tasting, at various venues were remarkable. Getting to know some of the locals at these venues, and visiting places off the beaten path, were one of the high points, in my view.