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Particulars

Trip Dates:

2012
May 6-12
May 21-27
June 4-10
Sep 18-24
Oct 2-8
Oct 12-18

2013
May 5-11
May 20-26
Jun 3-9
Sep 17-23
Oct 1-7
Oct 11-17

Custom trips available and can start any date. Call or email for details

Trip Size:

8-16 participants

Total Days:

7 days/ 6 nights

Arrive/Depart:

Dubrovnik/Split

Accommodations:

Hotel Odisej, Pomena

Hotel Feral, Brna

Hotel Podstine, Hvar

Grand Hotel Elaphusa, Bol

Activity Level:

Moderate

40-60 km (25-37 miles) daily with some hills each day

Terrain:

Cost:

Land Cost (current year):
US $2950
Includes 6B/4L/5D

Single Supplement:
US $400

Bike Rental:
US $160

Dubrovnik Extension :

US$450 includes 2 nights at 4-star hotel in Dubrovnik

Split Extension :

US$450 includes 2 nights at 4-star hotel in Split

Only Great Explorations:

• Small groups, extraordinary guides, and authentic experiences.
• A ride you will never forget: a recently discovered newly paved road on one of the islands that will leave you breathless.
• Cooking course at the home of a local chef in Hvar.
• Private boat transfers between Mljet, Korkula and Hvar.
• Order off the menu at restaurants you won't find in guidebooks.
• We design and operate our own trips so there are only good surprises.

*Please note, we reserve the right to operate an alternative itineary if the number of participants warrants. Please click here to see our alternative trip called Croatia Biking, Split, Brac & Hvar (which is equally appealing) but does not visit Mljet or Korkula instead spending additional nights in Split and Hvar.

Itinerary

                                             Getting there:
Dubrovnik - Our trip begins in the historical city of Dubrovnik, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the great cities of Eastern Europe. The historical center is well-protected by its fortified walls, making it a wonderful place to stroll. With its strategic position on the Adriatic, Dubrovnik makes for an ideal place to begin our trip- see extension option (2 nights).

DAY 1:
Pomena - After meeting in Dubrovnik, we’ll make our way to the port and cruise to the verdant island of Mljet; cycling  from Polace, you’ll have a chance to explore Mljet National Park, and two saltwater lakes, one with an islet that hides a 12th Century Benedictine monastery.

DAY 2:
Brna - From Mljet, cruise to the magical island of Korkula, lush with pine forests, vineyards and olive groves. Reputed to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, Korkula town is filled with great restaurants and cafes. We’ll cycle to one of the island’s best vineyards and be hosted to a private tasting.

DAYS 3 +4:
Hvar Town - From Korkula, continue to the island of Hvar island. Hvar town has been compared to Cannes, where yachts line the harbor and well-preserved Venetian buildings, a hill-top castle and Europe’s oldest theatre make for a charming town; the countryside is covered with lavender and the north coast between Jelsa, Vrboska and Stari Grad is especially well-suited to cycling. For those preferring to relax on white sandy beaches, boat shuttles are available to a nearby chain of islets known as the Resin islands for idyllic swimming.

DAYS 5+6:

Bol - Another day, another island, this time to Brac, and the iconoclastic beaches of the Golden Cape. Brac is covered in a white, supple karst rock, used to build Split and Dubrovnik. We’ll stay 2 nights at a newly renovated 4-star hotel in Bol, steps from the most beautiful beach in Croatia.

DAY 7: Transfer to Split for onward travel. If you have the time, we highly recommend our two night extension in Split, staying at a 4-star hotel that boasts a private beach, infinity pool and more. See extension options to the left.