Two distinct countries. Each with its own culture, tradition, landscape. What unites them? Miles and miles of untouched Adriatic coast. Bike along its shores. See it glittering in the distance on mountain hikes. Learn its history. The common ground between Croatia and Montenegro is not ground at all, but water.
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1-2 Witness the vast beauty of the Dalmatian Coast on a journey from Split to Korčula Island 
Spin along the southern coast of Korčula past vineyards, olive groves and quaint villages Enjoy a peaceful early morning boat ride to the windy town of Viganj for a hike to the summit of St. Elias, the highest point of the Pelješac Peninsula with 360-degree views Take part in a tour of historic Korčula Town, a rumored birthplace of Marco Polo, on one of the most verdant islands in the Adriatic.
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3 Pedal through the wine-growing region of the Pelješac Peninsula —known for big reds and big hills—from the inland village of Donja Banda to the vast blue coast Ready for lunch? Savor some of the best locally sourced seafood in Croatia Explore the World Heritage site of Dubrovnik, often referred to as the Pearl of the Adriatic, with its turrets, spires and red-tiled roofs.
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4-6 The Konavle region, on the southernmost tip of Croatia, provides plentiful views of mountains, fruit trees and the sea Bike across the border to Montenegro and the coastal town of Tivat, whose rocky mountains are decorated with cypress, fig, olive, cedar and pine trees Hike to the top of Mount Lovćen to discover the imposing Mausoleum of Njegoš, the eminent Montenegrin poet and philosopher The winding cobbled streets of Kotor shelter charming squares, medieval churches and former aristocratic mansions Finish your exploration of this picturesque region with a kayak or stand-up paddleboard excursion at the Bay of Kotor, a World Heritage site.
We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary on this multisport adventure tour and loved it. A good mix of athletic activities, cultural sites, excellent food and amiable fellow travelers.- Los Angeles, CA
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This hotel in the heart of old town elegantly celebrates the marriage between old and new. A Relais & Châteaux member. (spa)
Located just outside the old town gates with plentiful amenities and a history of entertaining dignitaries and celebrities. (pool)
With design inspired by the Venetian Renaissance, this luxurious hotel boasts superb views of the marina. (pool, spa)
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We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary on this multisport adventure tour and loved it. A good mix of athletic activities, cultural sites, excellent food and amiable fellow travelers.
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All aspects of this trip were really fantastic: the activities, the sights, the leaders, the local guides, the food... it was just a really special vacation.
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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.
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| Day | Activity | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | |||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | ||
| 1 | Biking | 11* | 1100 | 16 | 1500 | 24 | 2000 | ||||
| 2 | Walking/Hiking | 3 | 500 | 6 | 1300 | 7 | 1700 | ||||
| Other | Korcula Town Walking Tour (1 Hour) | ||||||||||
| 3 | Biking | 14* | 700 | 25* | 1100 | 32 | 1900 | 37 | 3000 | ||
| Other | Dubrovnik Walking Tour (1.5 Hours) | ||||||||||
| 4 | Biking | 22* | 1800 | 30* | 1600 | 45 | 3700 | ||||
| 5 | Walking/Hiking | 5* | 1600 | 8 | 1600 | ||||||
| 6 | Kayaking | Bay of Kotor Kayaking or Stand-Up Paddleboarding (1.5 Hours) | |||||||||
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* Includes shuttle.
Learn more about how we determine our activity levels and fully support a range of abilities and interests.
Please note that our distance and elevation figures come from Ride with GPS. Other sources (such as Map My Ride and Garmin devices) may give differing elevation figures due to different GPS and mapping technologies. Readings from a Garmin or a smart phone are influenced by other factors such as air pressure.
Only Backroads offers an active travel experience linking four UNESCO-protected cities: Split, Korcula, Durbrovnik and Kotor. It helps that our Trip Expert is Croatian and knows the ins and out of places you won't find in any travel guide – including arranging our exclusive access to Hotel Lesic Dimitri, a nine-room luxury retreat built into the stone walls of Korcula.
Coordinating multiple activities throughout a single day can be tricky, but with Backroads you'll never know it. When you explore Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro with us, you switch activities seamlessly without missing a beat. We invented the multisport concept, and we're constantly adding new dimensions and fine-tuning the experience to make it even more enjoyable.
Our Trip Leaders combine deep local expertise with a firm grasp of North American expectations around quality of service. By the same token, we pair experienced Backroads leaders with local guides who know how to cater to your needs while cracking open the culture or natural history in ways that are meaningful, memorable and often magical.
We design and support our Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro trips to suit mixed abilities and varied interests—so you can set your own pace, then change things up as the day unfolds. And all guests are free to do the same, traveling together or apart, with no one cramping anyone else's style. Which sounds easy in theory, but it's hard to pull off. Here's more on how we do it.
In Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro you head off each morning after choosing among several expertly designed routes—all with detailed directions, mileage and shuttle options. Unlike trips with one fixed daily route (or worse, one guide that everyone's obliged to follow), you're free to enjoy the best of the region at your pace, stopping wherever you want to explore further.
In choosing the ideal experts to enrich your travel experience, we look for people with a wealth of local knowledge, but also the ability to convey their insights in English. Too often travelers find themselves smiling politely, not quite understanding what they're being told. Our experts share intriguing facts, anecdotes and inside stories that stay with you forever.
Our Trip Leaders in Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro live in the area and are deeply engaged in their communities, giving them unique inside knowledge they're happy to share in making your experience that much richer. They'll introduce you to people, customs and parts of town you'd likely never encounter on your own—and teach you a few local phrases to help break the ice.
Under our Book with Confidence policy, your Backroads trip will run even for one or two people (or a family of three or four), subject to a nominal extra fee. Or transfer to another trip, and we'll give you a credit. It's all part of our trademark commitment to treating guests with integrity, transparency and total accountability. Read all the details.
On this Premiere Inn trip, you can count on the best lodgings Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro has to offer. In fact, the hotels we've chosen in this region have higher retail room rates than those offered by any other active travel company—even when their trips cost more.
Since 1979, Backroads Founder and President Tom Hale has shown that staying #1 means constantly evaluating our performance using the best possible source of information: our guests. As we systematically analyze your feedback on our trip consultants, leaders, hotels, meals and on-trip activities, we never stop working to make a great company even better.
On our Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro trips we have an extra leader supporting you along the road and trail—for a total of three, compared to the industry standard two. So we can be in more places at once, giving personal attention to guests traveling at their own pace. Here's more on our Trip Leaders.
Backroads has been welcoming active travelers to Europe since before the Berlin Wall came down. Today it's virtually our second home. We know the perfect roads and trails, the most scenic valleys and hilltop towns, the hidden churches and gem-like museums, the up-and-coming vintners and celebrated chefs—and, of course, all the best places to stay.
Thanks to our extensive connections in Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro, Backroads takes you off the beaten track and deep into the region's culture in ways that traditional travel can never hope to do. We know the people and their customs, the legacy of art and architecture, the complex history and politic—and if we're not sure, our amazing local experts can fill in the blanks.
Backroads has the best-qualified people to lead your trip in Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro, and our guests back that up, rating our Trip Leaders an average of 9.75 out of 10 for all-around quality of performance. Get the facts (and no fluff) on how we recruit and develop the very best people for your trip.
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Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from the selection of dates below for your group; some dates are only available for 16 or more guests while other dates are available for 8 or more guests. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you. Call or email us to reserve your date.
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I simply can't imagine a better way to immerse yourself in the life of a region, to explore hidden corners and appreciate nuances while enjoying the benefits and enormous satisfaction of traveling under your own power. These are experiences you cannot have behind the wheel of a car, or on a train or a tour bus. Active travel is, at its heart, a way of connecting more authentically with the world. Sure, Backroads provides amazing leaders, superb accommodations and meals, and opportunities you could never arrange on your own. But all of our comprehensive planning and support is aimed at something far simpler: bringing you the immediate, highly personal satisfaction of discovering a new world on your own terms.
— Tom Hale, Founder & President
