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Casual Inns
Trip Price:
  • $4,798 to $4,898 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$560 for sgl. occ.)
7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS
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All meals are included except 2 lunches and 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Dubrovnik, Croatia/Split, Croatia

Special Interest

Boat, Cruise, Culture & History, Geological Wonders, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Romance &/or Honeymoon, Swim, Water Activities

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Dalmation Coast Biking Vacations

Dalmatian Coast Biking

From Dubrovnik to Split Via Croatia's Island Paradise

Join us to experience the unspoiled beauty and unique seduction of Croatia. Traveling on our private boat each day, we sail between islands, enjoying the brilliant Adriatic waters, historic treasures and inviting Mediterranean climate. Meet in Dubrovnik, one of the world’s most spectacular fortified cities. Boat to the untamed island oasis of Mljet, blanketed by dense forests and edged with hidden limestone coves. Discover verdant Korcula, an isle draped in pine, cypress and oak. Sail on to the sun-soaked island paradise of Hvar, accented with vineyard-covered hills, fragrant lavender fields and friendly coastal villages. Visit the isle of Brac, renowned for its milky-white marble, before returning to the mainland.

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Day 1 Mljet National Park

Meet in the World Heritage site of Dubrovnik and set sail on our private boat for the island of Mljet Warm up your legs on a panoramic and hilly ride through the green and unspoiled Mljet National Park, noteworthy for its two 10,000-year-old inlets.

Day 2 Brna

Sail to the isle of Korcula Explore the walled medieval town of Korcula, the island’s elegant centerpiece (and one of several reputed birthplaces of Marco Polo) Pedal a hilly route around the island, lush with vineyards, olive groves and forests Visit a winery and taste local varietals.

Days 3-4 Hvar Town

Start the day with a beautiful coastal ride Sail to sunny Hvar, a chic Adriatic island where the average "sun fall" is 2,724 hours per year Bike in a dramatic landscape of jagged limestone cliffs and undulating fields of rosemary and lavender Stop for a swim at one of the island’s many quiet beaches Round out the day with a sunset stroll along the Hvar Town harbor and a tasty local meal.

Days 5-7 Pucisca

Embark on a scenic cruise to the island of Brac, renowned since Greek times for its milky-white marble - used in the construction of the White House Say your goodbyes in Split, home to the famous Roman Diocletian Palace, another World Heritage site.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Guest Trip Reviews

Another fabulous Backroads vacation!! I loved sailing from island to the next and then bicycling each day. I enjoyed the challenging biking with lovely scenery.
Sarah Toth -Denver, CO

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Dalmatian Coast Biking

DALMATIAN CHARM: Casual Inns

Hotel Odisej
Hotel Odisej

Mljet National Park (1 night)
A quiet and simple national park hotel.

Hotel Feral
Hotel Feral

Brna (1 night)
Located in a tranquil cove overlooking the sea and featuring an open-air pool.

Hotel Podstine
Hotel Podstine

Hvar Town (2 nights)
This beautifully restored and romantic hotel is surrounded by palms, pines and citrus trees, and offers a private beach and tennis courts.

Deskovic Palace Hotel
Deskovic Palace Hotel

Pucisca (2 nights)
This Renaissance family palace has been transformed into a four-star hotel, decorated with exquisite antiques.

Dalmatian Coast Biking

Route Rating: Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles
Day 1
  • Level 2 1 Route Option Available
  • 19 miles
  • 2000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 3 to 5 2 Route Options Available
  • 29, 41 miles
  • 2000 - 3500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 2 to 3 2 Route Options Available
  • 16, 24 miles
  • 1000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 5  4 Route Options Available
  • 14, 18, 26, 40 miles 
  • 500 - 4000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 3  1 Route Option Available
  • 32 miles
  • 2000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Levels 2 to 4  5 Route Options Available
  • 18, 23, 27, 31, 32 miles
  • 1000 - 5500 feet elevation gain
Day 7
  • Conclusion of Trip

Please note: The levels of difficulty shown for these routes take into account elevation gain.