Trans MTB Croatia South
CROATIA | MOUNTAIN BIKING HOLIDAY | SELF GUIDED
1.480,00 €
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
8-day mountain biking tour on Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands. An amazing biking experience on the southern part of the Adriatic in Croatia with rides on enjoyable trails and amazing gravel roads, local gourmet and untouched nature surpluses.
Explore the beautiful islands’ coasts, famous beaches of the Adriatic and medieval towns by bike. A moderately paced mountain biking tour with seven days of biking – approximately 4-6 hours per day. Charming mountain biking of the southern Mediterranean.
Trans Croatia Mountain Biking
Biking tour Trans Croatia is a result of the famous Adriatic Highway (Jadranska magistrala) – a road that stretches along the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. This road used to connect the 6 states of the former Yugoslavia. Mountain biking tour stretches along the Adriatic Sea, from Opatija to Dubrovnik in two parts: Northern and Southern part. Trans Croatia North is from Opatija to Šibenik and Trans Croatia South from Split to Dubrovnik. Trans Croatia connects the Islands of the Adriatic on the most beautiful single trails, gravel roads and well known stony paths. It offers the most amazing towns and villages of the Adriatic, brings you close to the locals and helps you discover the most beautiful corners of the Adriatic Coast. Trans Croatia is one of the best and most beautiful biking adventures and a mountain biking prestige. A premium biking experience in Croatia.
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Activity: Mountain biking / E-biking tour
- Type: Self guided tour
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Bike skill level: Intermediate+
- Bike fitness level: Level 4 (7 is max)
- Length: 315 km
- Elevation: +4700 m
- Date: April 15th–October 30th
- Start: Arrival city is Split, Croatia
- End: Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Day 1: Any day of the week.
- Accommodation:
- Small Hotels *** and Private Accomm. ***
- Note: This biking tour involves riding through remote and rugged terrains.
Brief Itinerary
DAY 1 | SPLIT - HOME OF THE ROMAN EMPEROR'S DIOCLETIAN PALACE
PERFECT WARMUP
- Morning or afternoon introductory meeting in Split.
- Coastal biking tour and Marjan Nature Park biking in Split.
- Old town walking tour.
- Hotel***/****, Split.
- 15km / +270m / 2–3 hours
DAY 2 | BRAČ ISLAND - BRAČ ISLAND - WHITE STONE RIDE
GREAT MOUNTAIN BIKING ISLAND DAY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Ferry transfer from Split to Supetar (Brač Island).
- Bike tour – Brač east side: Biking from Supetar to Bol via Postira, Pražnica and Humac Village. Optional / last part: Single trail to Bol town / 5–6 hours.
- Overnight Hotel Bol***.
- 39.5 km / +750m / 5–6 hours
- Single trails 10%, gravel road 55%, tarmac 35%.
- Difficult single trail option down to Bol.
DAY 2 | BRAČ ISLAND - BRAČ ISLAND - WEST COAST RIDE
DESCEND TO THE SPECTACULAR PUSTINJA BLACA CANYON
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Short morning transfer from Bol to Prodole (or cycle up).
- Bike tour – Brač West Coast: Biking from Bol – Prodole to Milna via Visoki Dolac, Pustinja Blaca and Smrka
- Ascend a spectacular Pustinja Blaca canyon on a single trail.
- Overnight Hotel Milna***.
- 39 km | +600m | 4–6 hours
- Single trails 10% | gravel road 85% | tarmac 5%
DAY 4 | HVAR ISLAND - BIKING ALONG A REMOTE LIMESTONE RIDGE
HEAVENLY RIDE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Catamaran transfer from Milna to Hvar (Hvar island).
- Bike tour: Biking from Hvar Town to Brusje, Velo Grablje, Moča, Poljica, Sveta nedelja, Hvar – Circle West Loop.
- Overnight Hotel***, Hvar town.
- 49.4 km / +1280m / 5–6 hours
- Single trails 10%, gravel road 70%, tarmac 20%.
DAY 5 | VIS ISLAND - DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS OF DALMATIA
BIKING POETRY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Private boat transfer from Hvar to Vis (Vis Island).
- Bike tour: Biking from Vis town to Komiža via east side and biking from Komiža to Vis town via south side – the big Vis Island Loop.
- Late afternoon private boat transfer from Vis (Vis Island) to Hvar town.
- Overnight Hotel***/****, Hvar.
- 38 km / +940m / 4–5 hours
- Single trails 15%, gravel road 65%, tarmac 25%.
- (Difficult single trail option to Komiža.)
DAY 6 | KORČULA ISLAND - HILLY RIDE
AMAZING ISLAND TRAILS
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Catamaran transfer from Hvar (Hvar island) to Korčula (Korčula town).
- Bike tour: Biking from Korčula town to Babina, Čara, Zavalatica, Pupnatska Luka, Pupnat, Lubarda and Korčula town … / 5–6 hours.
- Overnight Hotel***, Korčula town.
- 55 km | +950m | 4–5 hours
- Single trails 15% | gravel road 65% | tarmac 20%
DAY 7 | PELJEŠAC PENINSULA - PEDAL ACROSS SCENIC FOOTHILLS
WEST COAST RIDE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Private transfer to ferry.
- Ferry transfer Dominče to Orebič (Pelješac).
- Bike tour: Biking from Orebič to Ston via Podbuče, Potomlje, Stone…
- Afternoon private transfer from Ston to Dubrovnik.
- Optional walk through Dubrovnik Old Town.
- Course option 1: 42.8 km / +870m / 4–5 hours
- Course option 2: 61.5 km / +1262m / 5–6 hours
- Single trails 5-8%, gravel road 20%, bad tarmac 75%.
DAY 8 | DUBROVNIK - AN ARHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE
MOUNTAIN BIKING AROUND OLD CITY
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Optional: Walking tour around Dubrovnik old town.
Why ride this tour?
- Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Dalmatian Islands.
- Unique bike trails on Brač, Hvar and Vis Islands – Croatia’s Best kept Secret!
- Beautiful coastal towns of Bol, Hvar, Komiža, Korčula, …
- The island of Vis – a pearl among Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands.
- Explore Dubrovnik by bike around the 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 rideable and distant trails and gravel roads in Dalmatia.
- Welcoming hosts and expert mountain biking guides.
- Only the best mountain bike trails 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 bike trails on Brač, Hvar and Vis Islands – Croatia’s Best kept Secret!
- Beautiful coastal towns of Bol, Hvar, Komiža, Korčula, …
- The island of Vis – a pearl among Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands.
- Explore Dubrovnik by bike around the 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 rideable and distant trails and gravel roads in Dalmatia.
- Welcoming hosts and expert mountain biking guides.
- Only the best mountain bike trails 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 mountain biking tour.
- Introductory briefing in Split on day 1 (morning or afternoon) - 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, private boat transfers ...
- GPS routes/tracks (all stages).
- 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 - additional customer support.
- 7 nights in 3*/4* hotels and private accommodation with breakfast.
- All connecting land transfers according to the itinerary; on the islands and from Ston (Pelješac) to Dubrovnik (day 7).
- All sea transfers (ferry & catamaran) according to the itinerary: Split–Brač–Hvar–Korčula–Pelješac Peninsula
- Ferry transfer from Split to Supertar (Brač island); Ferry transfer from Dominče to Orebič (Pelješac); Catamaran transfer from Milna to Hvar (Hvar island); Catamaran transfer from Hvar to Korčula (Korčula Island).
- Luggage transfers; while you travel with your luggage between the islands, all connecting transfers are organised in such way you will not need to carry the luggage long distances
- Tourist tax and VAT.
Optional extras
- Vis island bike day (private boat rental Hvar–Vis–Hvar): 900 €/group
Bike rental:
- Trek Marlin 7 or Canyon Grand Canyon: 35€/day/bike
- E-MTb Trek Powerfly 5 : 55€/day/bike
- E-MTb Trek Powerfly FS4 Fully bike : 65€/day/bike
- E-MTb Fully BMC Carbon: 85€/day/bike
- Bikepacking seat bag (Ortlieb) or backpack (BD): 60€/bike
* Bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, Squirt chain lube and repair kit.
Note: In case of bike rental we charge €450,00 per group for bike pickup in Dubrovnik and transportation back to the bike depot in Split.
Surcharges
- High season (June 1st to Sept. 30th): 360 €/person
- Single room supplement: 580 €/person
- Solo traveler supplement: 880 €
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.
Experiencing Dalmatian Islands by mountain bike
Southern Dalmatia, with its stunning islands, is a true gem of the Adriatic. This is a region that every rider simply must experience and explore. A mountain biking tour through the Dalmatian islands is truly unique—it combines the rugged inland terrain with breathtaking coastal routes. It’s an adventure of “island hopping,” seamlessly connecting the islands via catamaran and ferry rides, followed by unforgettable rides across diverse landscapes. This experience is something truly special, unlike anything else, and it’s best enjoyed right here in the Dalmatian islands.
The Dalmatian islands of Hvar, Brač, Korčula, Vis, and Pelješac each tell their own unique story. So close to one another, yet so different in their characteristics, offerings, natural beauty, and local produce. Even the people—the locals—give each island its own distinct charm. Hvar carries a different scent than Brač. Vis feels remote and full of mysteries, while Pelješac is surrounded by vineyards. And, of course, Korčula never fails to enchant.
Trans MTB Croatia South is a tour designed for pure experience—where epic trails lead to the delights of local cuisine. It’s a journey that connects the most stunning locations, venturing into places where tourists rarely set foot. This mountain biking adventure comes with its own unique challenges—making sure not to ride into a herd of grazing goats, avoiding a tumble into a fragrant lavender field, or resisting the temptation of too much local wine in a cool stone cellar.
It’s simply a mountain biking adventure that takes you from the stunning old town of Split to the breathtaking beauty of Dubrovnik. And everything in between? An authentic, immersive, and truly active story waiting to unfold.
Experiencing Dalmatian Islands by mountain bike
Southern Dalmatia, with its stunning islands, is a true gem of the Adriatic. This is a region that every rider simply must experience and explore. A mountain biking tour through the Dalmatian islands is truly unique—it combines the rugged inland terrain with breathtaking coastal routes. It’s an adventure of “island hopping,” seamlessly connecting the islands via catamaran and ferry rides, followed by unforgettable rides across diverse landscapes. This experience is something truly special, unlike anything else, and it’s best enjoyed right here in the Dalmatian islands.
The Dalmatian islands of Hvar, Brač, Korčula, Vis, and Pelješac each tell their own unique story. So close to one another, yet so different in their characteristics, offerings, natural beauty, and local produce. Even the people—the locals—give each island its own distinct charm. Hvar carries a different scent than Brač. Vis feels remote and full of mysteries, while Pelješac is surrounded by vineyards. And, of course, Korčula never fails to enchant.
Trans MTB Croatia South is a tour designed for pure experience—where epic trails lead to the delights of local cuisine. It’s a journey that connects the most stunning locations, venturing into places where tourists rarely set foot. This mountain biking adventure comes with its own unique challenges—making sure not to ride into a herd of grazing goats, avoiding a tumble into a fragrant lavender field, or resisting the temptation of too much local wine in a cool stone cellar.
It’s simply a mountain biking adventure that takes you from the stunning old town of Split to the breathtaking beauty of Dubrovnik. And everything in between? An authentic, immersive, and truly active story waiting to unfold.
At LIFE Croatia we specialise in designing epic bike tours. It's interesting how this mountain biking tour came to life. It all started with extensive exploration of the islands—more than ten years ago, before modern navigation apps. It was all about riding across an islands, turning right, then left, and exploring every possible route, trails, gravel roads .... Over time, each island's best trails were mapped out, and eventually, it all came together into an incredible mountain biking journey across the islands, from Split to Dubrovnik.
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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