Bikepacking Wonderful Croatian Islands – Brač, Hvar and Korčula
CROATIA | CYCLING HOLIDAY | GRAVEL BIKING
695,00 €
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
5-day cycling tour in Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands. A true bikepacking experience on the southern part of the Adriatic with rides on enjoyable backroads and fine+fast gravel roads. Enjoy local gourmet and untouched nature surpluses.
Explore the beautiful Dalmatian islands of Hvar, Brač and Korčula. Explore the coast, famous beaches of the Adriatic and medieval towns by bike. A moderately paced cycling – bikepacking – tour with four days of cycling: approximately 52-58 km per day. A truly charming cycling tour of the southern Mediterranean.
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- Activity: Gravel Cycling / MTB tour
- Type: Self guided tour
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Bike skill level: Intermediate+
- Bike fitness level: Level 4 (7 is max)
- Length: 225 km
- Elevation: +2300 m
- Date: April 15th–October 30th
- Start: Arrival city is Split, Croatia
- End: Split, Croatia
- Day 1: Any day of the week.
- Accommodation:
- Small Hotels ***/****
Brief Itinerary
DAY 1 | SPLIT / HOME OF THE ROMAN EMPEROR'S DIOCLETIAN PALACE
PERFECT WARMUP
- Morning or afternoon introductory meeting in Split.
- Coastal cycling and/or Marjan Nature Park.
- Old town walking tour.
- Hotel***/****, Split.
- Optional 1: 15km / +270m / 1-2 hours
- Optional 2: 35km / +380m / 2-3 hours
- Optional 3: Easy walk around old town and/or Marjan Nature Park.
DAY 2 | BRAČ ISLAND - WHITE STONE RIDE
AMAZING RIDE ON A TRUE DALMATIAN ISLAND
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Ferry transfer from Split to Supetar (Brač Island).
- Bike tour: Brač east side: Biking from Supetar to Bol via Postira, Pražnica, Humac village, Vidova gora, Pustinja Blaca
- Overnight Hotel Bol ***.
- 55.5 km / +850m / 5-6 hours
- Gravel road 30% | tarmac 70%.
- Perfect warm up day with great ride on fast gravel roads.
DAY 3 | BRAČ ISLAND AND MAKARSKA RIVIERA RIDE
EXCEPTIONAL, FULL OF EXPERIENCED DYNAMICS
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Bike tour: Brač east side of island and well-known Makarska: Cycling from Bol to Sumartin and to Makarska. Then cycling from Makarska to Drvenik.
- Overnight Hotel around Drvenik ***.
- 52 km | +700m | 4-6 hours
- Gravel roads 20% | tarmac 80%
DAY 4 | HVAR ISLAND - CYCLING ALONG A REMOTE LIMESTONE RIDGE
HEAVENLY RIDE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Ferry transfer from Drvenik to Sučuraj (Hvar island).
- Bike tour: Riding from Sučuraj to Hvar Town – Along the entire island of Hvar.
- Overnight Hotel ***/****, Hvar town.
- 69 km / +1350m / 5-6 hours
- Gravel roads 50% | fine tarmac 30% | rough tarmac 20%.
DAY 5 | KORČULA ISLAND - DISCOVERING THE NEW
RIDING ALONG THE ENTIRE ISLAND EAST SIDE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Catamaran transfer from Hvar (Hvar island) to Korčula (Korčula island).
- Bike tour: Riding from Korčula town to Babina and to Vela Luka, along the entire island of Korčula.
- Afternoon ferry transfer from Vela Luka to Split.
- 45 km | +680m | 4–5 hours
- Gravel roads 20% | fine tarmac 50% | rough tarmac 20%
Why ride this tour?
- Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Dalmatian Islands.
- Unique backroads and fine gravel roads on famous Brač, Hvar and Korčula Islands.
- Beautiful coastal towns of Bol, Hvar, Korčula, …
- The island of Hvar – The queen of the Croatia’s Dalmatian islands.
- Explore Split old town.
- Stay in charming Mediterranean accommodations.
- Taste the richness of the Dalmatian culinary.
- Great riding and exploring everything you love about the pristine biking journey.
- Enjoy riding on fine – fast gravel roads and backroads.
- Welcoming hosts and expert for cycling.
- Only the best cycling itinerary prepared by us. – 25 years of experiences with events and tours in Croatia.
Why ride this tour?
Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Dalmatian Islands.
Unique cycling on backroads of Šolta, Brač, Hvar, Korčula and Mljet Islands – Croatia’s Best kept Secret!
Beautiful coastal towns of Hvar, Milna, Korčula, Stari Grad, …
The island of Mljet – a pearl among Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands.
Explore Dubrovnik on foot around the old town.
Stay in charming Mediterranean accommodations.
Taste the richness of the Dalmatian culinary.
Breathe in the magical and natural scents of Hvar Island.
Great riding and exploring everything you love about a pristine cycling journey.
Enjoy riding on backroads and fine gravel sections in Dalmatia.
Various difficulty options of the routes – a possibility of choosing a route, which suits you best – difficulty of the stage/days.
Welcoming hosts.
The best cycling itinerary prepared by us. – 25 years of experiences with events and tours in Croatia.
Pieces of your trip's magical mosaic
For surcharges, extras or any other wishes you might have, please contact us via email and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Included
- Full organization of the cycling tour.
- Introductory briefing in Split on day 1 - face to face.
- Self Guided LIFE Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, ferry and catamaran tickets with timetables and details with all vouchers for accommodations, private transfers ...
- GPS routes/tracks (all stages - days).
- APP for navigation (login with phone or tablet) and phone holder.
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- 4 nights in 3*/4* small hotels and private accommodation with breakfast.
- All sea transfers (ferry and catamaran) according to the itinerary: Split - Brač - Makarska - Hvar - Korčula - Split.
- Ferry transfer from Split to Supertar (Brač island); Ferry transfer from Sumartin to Makarska; Ferry transfer from Drvenik to Sučuraj; Ferry transfer from Vela Luka to Split and Catamaran transfer from Hvar (Hvar island) to Korčula (Korčula Island).
- Main luggage depo in Split.
- Tourist tax and VAT.
Not included
- Travel to Croatia (the start point of the tour).
- Food and drinks: all food and drinks, except breakfast.
- Items of personal nature.
- Travel Insurance.
- Bikes and equipment.
Surcharges
- High season (June 1st to Sept. 30th): 220 €/person
- Single room supplement: 280 €/person
- Solo traveler supplement: 450 €
Extras
Bike rental:
- Bike rental: Trek Checkpoint ALR5: 45 €/day/bike
- Bike rental: Trek Marlin 7 or Canyon Grand Canyon: 35€/day/bike
- Bike rental: E-MTb Trek Powerfly 5: 55€/day/bike
- Rental: Ortlieb bikepacking bags - full: 80€/tour/bike
- Rental: Bike panniers - classic (2x20L): 60€/tour/bike
* Bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, simple rain cover jacket, lock, pump, spare tube, Squirt chain lube and repair kit.
Explore Croatia Islands the Bikepacking Way
Cycling through the islands of Dalmatia is something truly special—hopping from island to island and experiencing each one individually. On a bike, this journey unfolds more slowly and much more intensely. But when you hop on your bike and connect the islands in a beautiful loop, embracing the simplicity of bikepacking, the experience becomes genuinely authentic and complete.
A bikepacking tour across the islands is the essence of real cycling. It’s about moving from one point to another with just your bike and minimal gear—after all, you don’t need much, as the tour includes comfortable accommodations, breakfasts, and meals along the way. You travel between islands by ferries and a catamaran from Hvar to Korčula, making for a truly immersive experience where you can connect with the locals and soak in the Mediterranean atmosphere.
The route follows a mix of gravel and quiet asphalt roads, ensuring a comfortable ride without technical challenges. Less-traveled roads are used whenever possible, though some sections require riding on slightly busier local roads. However, every road connects you to charming towns and breathtaking landscapes, making this a tour designed for true cycling enthusiasts.
Explore Croatia Islands the Bikepacking Way
Cycling through the islands of Dalmatia is something truly special—hopping from island to island and experiencing each one individually. On a bike, this journey unfolds more slowly and much more intensely. But when you hop on your bike and connect the islands in a beautiful loop, embracing the simplicity of bikepacking, the experience becomes genuinely authentic and complete.
A bikepacking tour across the islands is the essence of real cycling. It’s about moving from one point to another with just your bike and minimal gear—after all, you don’t need much, as the tour includes comfortable accommodations, breakfasts, and meals along the way. You travel between islands by ferries and a catamaran from Hvar to Korčula, making for a truly immersive experience where you can connect with the locals and soak in the Mediterranean atmosphere.
The route follows a mix of gravel and quiet asphalt roads, ensuring a comfortable ride without technical challenges. Less-traveled roads are used whenever possible, though some sections require riding on slightly busier local roads. However, every road connects you to charming towns and breathtaking landscapes, making this a tour designed for true cycling enthusiasts.
At LIFE Croatia we specialise in designing epic bike tours. We are committed to seeking out the very best in everything we do for our guests. This Backpacking Wonderful Croatian Islands was designed by me back in 2012. We have also developed several other bikepacking tours across Croatia, so if this Dalmatian gem isn’t the perfect fit for you, feel free to contact us for a longer and more challenging tour.
Matey Mejovsek
LAJF Inc.
Biking Lifestyle in Croatia
Every company needs a responsible person behind the scenes. Every cycling tour needs a person who knows the destination, who knows more about cycling, who is also a passionate cyclist and dedicated to bike riding. Matey, who has been working in cycling for two decades, is there for you and with you on your cycling, mountain biking or bikepacking tour. He has excellent knowledge of destinations in Croatia and elsewhere in the West Balkans.
He has cycled through nearly all of the Croatian islands, covering over 1,000 kilometers of mountain biking routes that connect the islands with the Adriatic Coast. He has developed several dozen different programs for road cycling groups, including themed cycling tours with an emphasis on local cuisine and other delights. He loves riding his bike from the north of Istria to Dubrovnik and beyond.
Matey is the creator of the following cycling events: Human Fish Gravel, Women Ride Together Day, Gravel Epic, No Borders Bikepacking, Trans Balkan, Trans MTB Croatia, Trans MTB Istria ... and a creator of more than 100 cycling routes, products and programs. He is here mainly for you, to offer advice, to brief you before the tour and to be, with the rest of Life Croatia team, the greatest possible help to you and your fellow travellers on your biking tour. Welcome!
Biking Lifestyle in Croatia
Every company needs a responsible person behind the scenes. Every cycling tour needs a person who knows the destination, who knows more about cycling, who is also a passionate cyclist and dedicated to bike riding. Matey, who has been working in cycling for two decades, is there for you and with you on your cycling, mountain biking or bikepacking tour. He has excellent knowledge of destinations in Croatia and elsewhere in the West Balkans.
He has cycled through nearly all of the Croatian islands, covering over 1,000 kilometers of mountain biking routes that connect the islands with the Adriatic Coast. He has developed several dozen different programs for road cycling groups, including themed cycling tours with an emphasis on local cuisine and other delights. He loves riding his bike from the north of Istria to Dubrovnik and beyond.
Matey is the creator of the following cycling events: Human Fish Gravel, Women Ride Together Day, Gravel Epic, No Borders Bikepacking, Trans Balkan, Trans MTB Croatia, Trans MTB Istria ... and a creator of more than 100 cycling routes, products and programs. He is here mainly for you, to offer advice, to brief you before the tour and to be, with the rest of Life Croatia team, the greatest possible help to you and your fellow travellers on your biking tour. Welcome!
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