
Croatia Bike & Boat: Split & the Dalmatian Islands
Guided Bike & Boat
- Daily Mileage: 6 - 27 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hours|
Starting From
11-day Air Package
$4,695
8-day Bike Tour Only
$3,745
Per person, double occupancy
Croatia Bike & Boat: Split & the Dalmatian Islands
Lose yourself amid the splendor of the Dalmatian Coast. On our Croatia bike tour, sail by private charter to a new and thrilling island every day, disembarking to cycle to charming fishing villages, medieval towns, breathtaking seaside vistas and hidden bays ideal for swimming. Along the way, stop to tour an organic olive farm on Korčula, witness the art of stonecutting at one of the last remaining schools, visit a fishing museum on Vis and share dinner with a local Hvar family in their home. Explore the beauty of Mljet National Park during an afternoon of kayaking, hiking or swimming. All while enjoying the convenience of your own ship, whose chef prepares island specialties and even shares his culinary skill during a hands-on cooking class.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the medieval fortress and fascinating fishing museum in the tiny village of Komiža on the island of Vis.
- Cycle into historic cities central to the past and culture of the Dalmatian Islands: Korčula, Hvar, Jelsa, Stari Grad, Postira, Pučišća.
- Learn some Croatian cooking tips during a class with your onboard chef – and savor the results for dinner.
- Visit one of the last remaining stonecutters’ schools on the island of Brač.
- Spend an afternoon amidst the lush beauty of Mljet National Park – kayaking, hiking scenic trails or swimming in turquoise waters.
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of rolling terrain and moderate-to-challenging hills and is ideal for energetic beginners to experienced cyclists. Biking is mainly on paved narrow country roads, with no dedicated bike paths. Most traffic is encountered while arriving and departing in port towns. Our VBT support van is always available for those who would like it. While the Adriatic is typically calm during the months that the tour is offered, if you are prone to motion sickness, you may wish to bring a prescription or over-the-counter remedy. Cabin sizes vary and cabins are assigned at random.
Please note that depending on the weather conditions out to the sea, the captain has the right to change or swap the routes during the week and sail to a different port. In such cases VBT will offer optional rides and programs for those days.
- Daily Mileage: 6 - 27 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hours|
- Group Size: 24
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May71º/56º
Jun79º/63º
Jul85º/67º
Aug84º/67º
Sep78º/61º
Oct69º/54º
Average
Precipitation:
May2.4 in
Jun1.9 in
Jul1.1 in
Aug1.7 in
Sep2.6 in
Oct3.4 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Split and one night in Dubrovnik in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
Guided walking tour in Split | ||
7 nights aboard a private premium ship | ||
17 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners |

Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Through Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
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Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Vehicle Support
Luggage Transfers
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2022 Pre-Trip Extension - Zagreb/plitvice lakes
2 Nights From $595 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $145
- 2 nights at the 5-star Hotel Le Premier
- Airport car service for arrival
- Private guided tours of Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes
- 3-course lunch at a local restaurant
- Transportation from Zagreb to Split
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Depart home for Croatia. The particulars of your arrival overseas are detailed with your flight itinerary.
Upon arrival at the Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, claim your luggage and clear customs. If your luggage is lost, you must fill out a PIR form before leaving the customs area; VBT representatives are not allowed into the customs area. Also, make sure that your VBT luggage tags are attached to your bags so that your representative can identify you.
The representative will be waiting outside the customs area in the international arrivals terminal and will be holding a VBT sign. Then travel by private car (approximately 25 minutes) to your hotel in Zagreb. The rest of the day is free to explore the city, using VBT’s city information as your guide. Choose a restaurant for dinner on your own.
If you are going to be delayed meeting our transportation representative for more than 15 minutes due to delayed or lost luggage, please let our representative know by calling or sending a text message to +385 989 655474. Please type “VBT Guest” at the beginning of your text. Our representatives are generally able to wait for up to 45 minutes from the time your flight lands, after which you will be responsible for your own transportation. However, they might be able to reschedule your transportation if they are aware of the delay. You may also contact Allianz Global Assistance to advise of your delay, and they will contact our transportation service.
Please note: Your hotel room may not be available until 2:00 p.m. If you arrive early, you may store your luggage with the reception desk.
After breakfast, meet your local guide at 9:00 a.m. at the hotel for a guided walking tour of Croatia’s scenic capital. Endless rewards await those who explore Zagreb on foot. Follow your host into Jelačić Square, named for the 19th-century military general, and into Dolac Market, where growers convene to sell fresh vegetables, fruits, honey, oil and handicrafts. Continue to Gornji Grad, Zagreb’s historic Upper Town. Admire the city’s cathedral, St. Mark’s Church and Croatian Parliament while here and perhaps eye a place for lunch on the popular pedestrian Tkalčićeva Street, lined with cafés. As you pass the Lotrščak Tower, you may hear the midday cannon firing, a ritual that’s been carried out since January 1, 1877.
Enjoy lunch on your own and then follow your interests. Browse the collections at the Museum of Contemporary Art or the Arts and Crafts Museum, or the Croatian Museum of Naïve Art, one of the first to exhibit this unique art form in the world. Dinner this evening is on your own.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you meet your English-speaking driver at 8:00 a.m. at the hotel and travel to Split. En route, you stop to explore one of Croatia’s most splendid natural wonders, Plitvice Lakes National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its many lakes – 16 in all – that descend down a hillside in a step pattern over karst and through dense woodland. The setting here is lush and primitive, a spellbinding canvas of greens and blues set to a mesmerizing soundtrack of falling water. Join a local guide for a private tour along the trails and boardwalks that wind through the park. As you stroll, you might spot some of the 55 species of orchid here.
After taking in the breathtaking beauty, pause for a memorable three-course Croatian lunch, sampling a cuisine with Slavic, Hungarian, and Turkish influences and spices. Whatever’s on the menu, you can be sure of fresh ingredients locally sourced and harvested.
Arrive in Split, a waterfront gem, late this afternoon. So beautiful is its seaside setting that the 3rd-century Roman Emperor Diocletian chose this place as his retirement home; remarkably, his ancient palace still plays a major role in the city’s daily life, hosting shops and restaurants. There’ll be time to settle in to your hotel before setting out for dinner on your own this evening, wandering the labyrinthine warrens, passageways, and courtyards.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2023 Pre-Trip Extension - Zagreb/Plitvice Lakes
2 Nights From $645 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $195
- 2 nights at the 5-star Hotel Le Premier
- Airport car service for arrival
- Private guided tours of Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes
- 3-course lunch at a local restaurant
- Transportation from Zagreb to Split
- Daily breakfast
- City information
All you have to do is get to the airport. On our Air Packages, we’ll take care of the rest, handling all the logistics, so you can travel with peace of mind. Spend your first night aloft and arrive refreshed for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service brings you to your centrally located hotel in Zagreb. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure, exploring this charming Central European city of pastel-colored historic buildings. Zagreb’s Upper Town is a richly layered collection of architecture and culture, dense with churches, palaces and museums designed in traditional secessionist, neo-Baroque and art deco fashion. Pause at a café to dig into a delicious kremšnite, a favored flaky custard pastry. And perhaps find the perfect cravat at a souvenir shop, named for the Croats who wore the distinctive scarves during the Thirty Years’ War.
After breakfast, meet your local guide at 9:00 a.m. at the hotel for a guided walking tour of Croatia’s scenic capital. Endless rewards await those who explore Zagreb on foot. Follow your host into Jelačić Square, named for the 19th-century military general, and into Dolac Market, where growers convene to sell fresh vegetables, fruits, honey, oil and handicrafts. Continue to Gornji Grad, Zagreb’s historic Upper Town. Admire the city’s cathedral, St. Mark’s Church and Croatian Parliament while here and perhaps eye a place for lunch on the popular pedestrian Tkalčićeva Street, lined with cafés. As you pass the Lotrščak Tower, you may hear the midday cannon firing, a ritual that’s been carried out since January 1, 1877.
Enjoy lunch on your own and then follow your interests. Browse the collections at the Museum of Contemporary Art or the Arts and Crafts Museum, or the Croatian Museum of Naïve Art, one of the first to exhibit this unique art form in the world. Dinner this evening is on your own.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you meet your English-speaking driver at 8:00 a.m. at the hotel and travel to Split. En route, you stop to explore one of Croatia’s most splendid natural wonders, Plitvice Lakes National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its many lakes – 16 in all – that descend down a hillside in a step pattern over karst and through dense woodland. The setting here is lush and primitive, a spellbinding canvas of greens and blues set to a mesmerizing soundtrack of falling water. Join a local guide for a private tour along the trails and boardwalks that wind through the park. As you stroll, you might spot some of the 55 species of orchid here.
After taking in the breathtaking beauty, pause for a memorable three-course Croatian lunch, sampling a cuisine with Slavic, Hungarian, and Turkish influences and spices. Whatever’s on the menu, you can be sure of fresh ingredients locally sourced and harvested.
Arrive in Split, a waterfront gem, late this afternoon. So beautiful is its seaside setting that the 3rd-century Roman Emperor Diocletian chose this place as his retirement home; remarkably, his ancient palace still plays a major role in the city’s daily life, hosting shops and restaurants. There’ll be time to settle in to your hotel before setting out for dinner on your own this evening, wandering the labyrinthine warrens, passageways, and courtyards.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2022 Post-Trip Extension - DUBROVNIK
2 Nights From $245 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $145
- 2 nights at the 5-star Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Dubrovnik airport will be provided (approximately a 30-minute drive) for your departing flight. Please ensure you are ready in the hotel reception area at the designated time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2023 Post-Trip Extension - Dubrovnik
2 Nights From $245 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $195
- 2 nights at the 5-star Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Dubrovnik airport will be provided (approximately a 30-minute drive) for your departing flight. Please ensure you are ready in the hotel reception area at the designated time.
Included Meals: Breakfast

This was our third VBT trip and we chose the boat-biking combination as it appeals to us. The Dalmatian Islands were incredibly beautiful, weather perfect, grape-picking time biking through vineyards at the various islands. Roads were in mint condition, no potholes unlike home and although hilly spouse got competitive with the ebike. Aboard the vessel, the crew and the VBT leaders were wonderful and fulfilled our every wish. Great meals aboard the boat. In summary, this was the best biking tour ever. Croatia is so clean and friendly, a true gem for world travelers.
Croatia Bike & Boat: Islands Of The Adriatic
What's not to love!!? Spectacular weather (despite the forecast of rain), amazing guides who saw to our every need (Jelena and Mario), smooth sailing on a beautiful ship with an attentive crew, great biking (new bikes even!) on the islands with gorgeous views. It's a good thing we did as much biking as we did since the food was tasty and plentiful! September is definitely the perfect time to visit.
Croatia Bike & Boat: Islands Of The Adriatic
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