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Discover Croatia’s epic coastline and islands on this beginner-friendly guided mountain biking and sailing trip! Take in Croatia’s breathtaking nature and stunning shores, and explore ancient Greek settlements, old Dalmatian monasteries, and WWII monuments on some of Europe’s most scenic mountain biking trails. Unwind on Croatia’s finest beaches and party hubs, taste local wines and delicacies, and sleep on a catamaran under the starry Mediterranean skies!
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Arrive in Zagreb, Croatia, where you’ll meet your guide. After transfer to the apartment and a bike check, enjoy an introductory ride on Medvednica mountain, a scenic nature park right on the outskirts of Zagreb. Cap the day off with a dinner and some beer tasting in a local brewery.
NOTE: If you wish, you can completely skip the Day 0 itinerary and meet your guide in Split on day 1.
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Make your way to Dalmatia, marking the start of the tour proper. Have lunch before embarking on your trip to the island of Brač. After a safety briefing, board your catamaran and head for Milna, a traditional Dalmatian village on Brač. Spend the afternoon sightseeing and enjoy a traditional dinner by the seaside.
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Head out for a 12-mile (20 km) bike ride from Milna to Blaca bay. The ride starts as a challenging uphill but turns into a nice, rocky singletrack. Halfway down the trail, you’ll visit a 500-year-old monastery called the Blaca hermitage, a stunning landmark crafted fully in stone by the monks of old. The ride ends on a beautiful beach, where a boat will be waiting for you.
After a swim break, depart to the island of Hvar, where you’ll spend the night in Stari Grad, an ancient Greek settlement and the oldest town in Croatia.
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Today, you’ll ride the trail from Stari Grad to the town of Hvar, cycling across UNESCO-protected ancient Greek fields. Your sailboat will wait for you in a bay nearby. The town of Hvar is one of Croatia’s best-known party hot spots. Spend the night there, or head directly for the island of Vis.
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After a filling breakfast, choose how to spend day 5. You can ride hard (not recommended if you partied hard the night before), or take it easy and visit the world-famous Stiniva beach, located in a picturesque cove surrounded by massive cliffs. Afterwards, you can choose to visit one of the many post-WWII bunkers on the island before heading out to do some evening wine tasting.
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Back to Brač. Brač is the highest island in the Adriatic, and today you’re going straight to the top! After a difficult uphill, ride some nice and long technicals. On your way back to the boat, visit a welcoming local family for some olive oil and wine tasting. Indulge in a local dinner there before heading back to your boat.
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Head to Omiš, an ancient pirate town and Dalmatia’s MTB mecca! Today you’ll ride one of the best trails and drink one of the best beers in Croatia.
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From Omiš, ride to Split or the medieval town of Trogir, depending on how fit you feel. If you’re up for it, you can take an optional bike ride to Čiovo, an island near Trogir, or explore Marjan hill, a 400-ft (123 m) high forest park with breathtaking panoramic views of Split and its surroundings.
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Disembark from your sailboat and head back to Zagreb. If you want to see some epic waterfalls, stop by Plitvička Jezera, the most famous national park in Croatia, on your way back. If you’re still in the mood for adventure, enjoy an optional bike ride in Zagreb, a tour of the city, or both!
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57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Croatia, please refer to Croatia’s official COVID-19 travel guidelines.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
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What you get on this adventure:
- Two experienced MTB guides with extensive local knowledge of the area and an experienced skipper
- Six or seven days of mountain biking
- Accommodation for 7 days
- Catamaran with a skipper
- Traditional Croatian breakfast on board
- Fruit, snacks, and a bottle of water
- One wine tasting
- Sheets and towels
- Harbor fees
What’s not included:
- Bicycle and helmet rentals
- Accommodations in Zagreb
- Transportation from Zagreb to Dalmatia and back (available for an additional fee)
- Lunches and dinners
- Drinks on board
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Even though it’s beginner-friendly, this tour still requires you to have decent fitness levels. You will need to be able to bike consistently on varied, and sometimes steep, terrain for seven or eight days, depending on the itinerary you choose. After booking, your guide will determine the group’s skill level and capabilities and cater the days to your specific abilities. Keep in mind that the weather can get very hot in the summer.
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As long as you pedal on two wheels, you can book this adventure. A guide will explain the different mountain bike techniques and body positions to get you feeling comfortable on the trail. You will progress at a level that is consistent with your comfort. Once you finally get the hang of trail riding, you will only want more! Keep in mind that you’ll spend most of the day on trails and that the weather can get very hot in the summer.
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Here’s what you’ll need:
- MTB helmet
- Comfortable riding or athletic clothing, preferably moisture-wicking or synthetic material, for a week of mountain biking
- Spare clothes
- Sneakers or sport shoes
- Light rain jacket
- Sunglasses
- Plenty of water, water bottle or hydration bladder
- Daypack with snacks
- Biking gloves are optional but recommended
- Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
You can rent a Giant Trance 1.5 27,5” 140/150mm bike for an added fee of $300 USD per week. A high-end carbon 29” enduro bike is also available upon request. If you’re interested, please contact us.
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Group sizes and prices:
- This tour is not private. For the group tour, the max guest-to-guide ratio is 3:1, with a maximum of 6 participants per tour.
- Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
Mountain biking in Croatia can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.
Min. age requirements:
- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Children as young as 10 are able to go on trips with a legal guardian. That said, if you have a young rider strong enough to handle sustained climbs (either riding or walking their bike) of hundreds of feet, and rough terrain, then they may be able to participate on a case-by-case basis.
If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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To get to the start of this tour, most people fly into Franjo Tudman Airport in Zagreb and travel to Split. It takes about 6-7 hours to reach Split, so many choose to fly into Dubrovnik, about 3 hours away from Split where your adventure begins.
If you choose to arrive in Zagreb, you can spend your first day exploring Medvednica by bike. On your last day, you can go back to Zagreb and visit Plitvice National Park along the way or fly back from Dubrovnik.
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