Croatia Bike & Boat: Islands Of The Adriatic
Explore the Dalmatian Islands during a breathtaking Croatia bike tour, sailing aboard a private charter and cycling stunning coasts to historic towns.
Guided Bike & Boat
- Daily Mileage: 9 - 35|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hr|
- Group Size: 24
Starting From
11-day Air Package
$4,745
8-day Bike Tour Only
$3,745
Per person, double occupancy

Croatia Bike & Boat: Islands Of The Adriatic
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 Korcula, 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.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: 9 - 35|
- Biking: 1 - 4 hr|
- Group Size: 24
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
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: Korcula, Hvar, Jelsa, Stari Grad, Postira, Pucišca.
- Learn some Croatian cooking tips during a class with your onboard chef – and savor the results for dinner.
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 | ||
19 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners |

Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Road Bicycle (Aluminum alloy frame)
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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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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
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2021 Pre-Trip Extension - Zagreb
2 Nights From $595 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $195
- 2 nights at the 5-star Hotel Le Premier in Zagreb
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- 3-course lunch at a local restaurant
- Private guided tours of Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes
- City information
- Car service from Zagreb to Split
Depart home for Croatia. The particulars of your arrival overseas are detailed with your flight itinerary.
Upon arrival at the Zagreb Franjo Tudman 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.
Accommodation: Hotel Le Premier, Zagreb
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 Jelacic 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 Tkalciceva Street, lined with cafés. As you pass the Lotršcak Tower, you may hear the midday cannon firing, a ritual that’s been carried out since January 1, 1877.
After, enjoy lunch on your own and 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.
Accommodation: Hotel Le Premier, Zagreb
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you meet your English-speaking driver 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.
Accommodation: Hotel Cornaro, Split
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2021 Post-Trip Extension - Dubrovnik
2 Nights From $345 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at the 5-star Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
- Daily breakfast
- Two full days to explore the red-roofed Old City and ancient stone walls
- City information
- Airport car service for departure
Head out to discover one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, beautifully set on a limestone promontory jutting into the Adriatic. Strolling Dubrovnik’s Stradun—the main thoroughfare laid with marble—is like stepping back in time. Be sure to explore the narrow alleys lined with shops and cafés, too. But the best approach to viewing Dubrovnik as it once was is to walk its perimeter—on the 1.3 miles of city walls that surround it. The stroll affords magical vistas of the red roofs and the blue sea that make this one of the most picturesque cities in the world.
If you wish, you can also spend time at your hotels’ private beach today, relaxing after your bike and boat tour. For lunch and dinner, dine on some of the freshest seafood you’re ever likely to taste.
Accommodation: Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, Dubrovnik
Included Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy another day uncovering the culture and history of Dubrovnik, once the center of the Ragusa Republic, a rival of Venice. Within the city walls, discover Europe’s second oldest synagogue, a marvelous monastery with Romanesque cloisters, the city’s main cathedral and the Rector’s Palace. Arrive early enough in the morning so you can catch the vibrant, colorful food market at Gundulic Square; pick up some local fig brandy, intricate lacework or candied fruit. For sweeping views of the city, take the cable car to the top of the adjacent Mt. Srd. The hilltop Fort Imperial here was built by the French during the Napoleonic Wars.
Back in town, celebrate Croatia with a succulent seafood dinner and find a small, intimate wine bar to toast your adventure.
Accommodation: Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, Dubrovnik
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast* this morning, 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.
*Please note: For guests with early-morning departures, breakfast at the hotel may not be available. Please check with the front desk to verify the times that breakfast is served.
**Please note: VBT transportation times and departure points are finalized in advance and cannot be modified for individual guests. If you extend your stay beyond the scheduled program dates, return transportation to the airport will be at your own expense.
Included Meals: Breakfast

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