Croatia Islands Cycling Holiday
CROATIA | CYCLING HOLIDAY | BIKE TOURING | SELF GUIDED | 2026
€1,420.00
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
8-day cycling holidays in Croatia with island hopping and cycling through typical island landscapes, taking in the beauty of old stone towns and pebble beaches. Visiting Šolta, Brač, Hvar, Korčula, Mljet and Pelješac before concluding the tour in Dubrovnik. A true Dalmatian cycling delight.
The Dalmatian Coast is one of the true wonders of Europe, with the clearest waters in the Adriatic Sea, magnificent historic and cultural interest. Experiencing this special region by bike is by far the most rewarding way to travel. Exploring small fishing villages and the stunning Dalmatian Coast landscapes. The magical towns of Dubrovnik and Split. Enjoying the regional cuisine and relaxing at night in your self contained apartment.
From your arrival in Split until the end point in Dubrovnik, your journey will take you to the beautiful islands of Šolta, Brač, Hvar, Mljet and Korčula, traveling by bike, ferry boats and catamarans. You will enjoy your cycle between seaside villages, tiny medieval walled towns and lovely quiet pebbled bays, set against a backdrop of pine forests and mountains. The trip concludes in the well known town of Dubrovnik, where you can admire the architecture of the old stone town center.
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Activity: Cycling / E-biking tour
- Type: Self guided tour
- Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
- Bike skill level: Intermediate+
- Bike fitness level: Level 3 (7 is max)
- Length: 255 km
- Elevation: +1900 m
- Date: April 1st–October 30th
- Start: Arrival city is Split, Croatia
- End: Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Day 1: Any day of the week.
- Accommodation:
- Small Hotels *** and Private Accommodations ***
Brief Itinerary
DAY 1 | SPLIT - HOME OF THE ROMAN EMPEROR'S DIOCLETIAN PALACE
PERFECT WARMUP
- Morning or afternoon introductory meeting in Split – “face to face meeting”
- Optional: Coastal biking tour and Marjan Nature Park walking or cycling.
- Old town walking tour.
- Hotel***/****, Split.
- 10–15 km / +150–200m / 2–3 hours
DAY 2 | ŠOLTA ISLAND - WHITE STONE RIDE
EXPLORING THE FORGOTTEN ISLAND
- Breakfast in hotel, Split.
- Morning ferry transfer from Split to Rogač (Šolta Island).
- Šolta Island Cycling tour – exploring a forgotten island!
- Afternoon ferry transfer from Rogač to Split.
- Hotel in Split, ***/****
- 36.5 km / +320m / 3–4 hours
- Tarmac 90%, gravel road 10%
- The Best of Šolta Island.
DAY 3 | BRAČ ISLAND - EAST TO WEST COAST RIDE
GREAT ISLAND CYCLING DAY
- Breakfast in hotel, Split.
- Morning ferry transfer from Split to Supertar (Brač Island).
- Brač Island Cycling tour – From east side beaches to the far west side of the island.
- Overnight Hotel Milna***.
- Option I: 23 km / +385m / 2–3 hours
- Option II: 36.2 km / +620m / 3–4 hours
- Option III: 49.5 km / +900m / 5–6 hours
- Tarmac 90%, fine gravel road 10%
- The best backroads and remote corners of Brač Island.
DAY 4 | HVAR ISLAND - BIKING ALONG A REMOTE LIMESTONE RIDGE
HEAVENLY RIDE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning catamaran transfer from Milna to Hvar (Hvar Island).
- Cycling tour: Biking from Hvar Town to Brusje, Velo Grablje, Stari Grad … – Famous West Island Loop!
- Overnight Hotel***, Hvar town.
- Option I: 25.8 km / +450m / 2–3 hours
- Option II: 44.4 km / +850m / 4–5 hours
- Tarmac 85%, fine gravel road 15%
DAY 5 | KORČULA ISLAND - HILLY RIDE
CYCLING POETRY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning catamaran transfer from Hvar (Hvar island) to Korčula (Korčula town).
- Cycling tour: Biking from Korčula town to Babina, Čara, Zavalatica, Pupnatska Luka, Pupnat, Lubarda and Korčula town …
- Overnight Hotel***, Korčula town.
- Option I: 35 km | +610m | 3–4 hours | Circular course
- Option II: 65 km | +980m | 5–6 hours | Circular course
- Tarmac 90% | fine gravel road 10%
DAY 6 | MLJET ISLAND - NATURAL WONDER
AMAZING MLJET NATIONAL PARK CYCLING
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning catamaran transfer from Korčula to Pomena (Mljet Island).
- Cycling tour: Biking from Pomena to old Solina and to Sobra via backroads …
- An extraordinary cycling experience on a special Dalmatian island.
- Mljet National Park is the most important protected area of the Dalmatian south.
- Overnight Hotel or private apartment***, Sobra town (Mljet Island).
- 39 km | +820m | 3–4 hours
- Tarmac 85% | fine gravel road 15%
DAY 7 | PELJEŠAC PENINSULA AND TO DUBROVNIK
CYCLING ALL THE WAY DOWN DALMATIAN COAST
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning ferry transfer from Sobra to Prapratno (Pelješac peninsula).
- Cycling tour: Prapratno–Ston–Dubrovnik – An extraordinary experience of what was once the Republic of Dubrovnik!
- Option 1: 40km / +650m / 3–4 hours | + land transfer to Dubrovnik
- Option 2: 59 km / +990m / 4–5 hours
- Tarmac 95%, fine gravel road 5%
DAY 8 | DUBROVNIK - AN ARHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE
EXPERIENCE A WONDERFUL CITY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Optional: Walking tour around Dubrovnik old town.
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. – 26 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 tour.
- Introductory briefing in Split on day 1 (morning or afternoon).
- Self Guided LIFE Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, ferry and catamaran tickets, with all timetables and vouchers.
- GPS routes/tracks.
- APP for navigation (login with phone or tablet) and phone holder.
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app.
- 7 nights in 3*/4* hotels and private accommodation with breakfast.
- All sea transfers (ferry & catamaran) according to the itinerary.
- Main luggage transfer from Split to Dubrovnik.
- 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.
- Luggage transfers; you travel with your luggage in bike panniers.
Surcharges
- High season (June 1st to Sept. 30th): €390 /person
- Single room supplement: €580
- Single supplement: €890 (solo traveler)
- Note: We charge €450/group for bike pick-up in Dubrovnik and transportation back to the bike depot in Split. In case of bike rental and cycling with panniers, we will transport your main luggage from Split to Dubrovnik, where it will be waiting for you on the final cycling day of the tour (Day 07).
Early Bird -5%
- Early bird price: €1.420 /person* (self guided tour, min. 2 people in group; Until March 30th 2026). *For discount use code EARLYBIRD.
Extras
- Luggage transfer (7); Brač island (1), Hvar island (2), Korčula (2) Mljet island (1) and from Prapratno to Dubrovnik (1): €680 /tour/group
- *Bike rental (Trek DS touring bike): €30 /day/bike
- *Bike rental (E-touring bike): €45 /day/bike
- *Bike Equipment Rental (Ortlieb waterproof side bags for luggage - 2x20L): €60 /person/tour
* Bike rental includes: bike, helmet, lock, pump, spare tube and repair kit. E-bike comes with a charger.
Experiencing Croatia by bike
You can experience Croatian islands by bike in two ways: Cycling from island to island, traveling along the most beautiful side roads and immersing yourself in the authentic, local Dalmatia. Or, booking a cabin on one of the many agency-operated boats, where you share the space with 20+ other passengers.
Each day, you cycle from wherever the boat docks, returning to it after your ride. This second option is undoubtedly more comfortable, structured, and follows the ship's program precisely, but your investment primarily benefits the boat operators.
We operate this tour for the first cycling option, which we've supported for over two decades in Croatia.
This kind of tour, connecting the Dalmatian islands using public transport – ferries, catamarans, ... – is more authentic and adventurous. Along the way, you get to feel the landscape and meet locals, stopping in small villages where you can chat with fishermen and take in the true spirit of the region.
By choosing this approach, we all support local services – transportation, accommodations, and cuisine. This makes the tour more personal, as we’re with you from the very beginning, meeting face-to-face and traveling together. Of course, you’ll ride the bike, and we’ll manage everything from our office, ensuring the trip runs as smoothly as it should. In the end, this truly makes a difference.
Experiencing Croatia by bike
You can experience Croatian islands by bike in two ways: Cycling from island to island, traveling along the most beautiful side roads and immersing yourself in the authentic, local Dalmatia. Or, booking a cabin on one of the many agency-operated boats, where you share the space with 20+ other passengers.
Each day, you cycle from wherever the boat docks, returning to it after your ride. This second option is undoubtedly more comfortable, structured, and follows the ship's program precisely, but your investment primarily benefits the boat operators.
We operate for the first cycling option, which we've supported for over two decades in Croatia.
This kind of tour, connecting the Dalmatian islands using public transport – ferries, catamarans, ... – is more authentic and adventurous. Along the way, you get to feel the landscape and meet locals, stopping in small villages where you can chat with fishermen and take in the true spirit of the region. By choosing this approach, we all support local services – transportation, accommodations, and cuisine. This makes the tour more personal, as we’re with you from the very beginning, meeting face-to-face and traveling together. Of course, you’ll ride the bike, and we’ll manage everything from our office, ensuring the trip runs as smoothly as it should. In the end, this truly makes a difference.
At LIFE Croatia we specialise in designing epic bike tours. This Croatia Island Cycling Holiday was designed by our great team members and passionate cyclists back in 2008. In the following years, we updated and developed it into one of the best cycling tours in Dalmatia. You can also find this cycling tour at our partner agencies around the world, or you can simply book it with us.
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 across 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 across 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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