Croatia Bike Tour Split Self Guided: This self guided bike tour is a great summer option for those who want to cycle a great deal, swim in the Adriatic, or do a combination of both! Spend a day in Split, with historical sites dating back to 300 A.C., then move to the islands Brac and Hvar with an excursion to the quiet and rarely visited isle of Solta before. Discover stone quarries, ancient villages and coastal roads of island Brac. Spend an afternoon on the famous Zlatni-Rat beach in Bol. After the boat ride from Bol to island Hvar, explore UNESCO world heritage site of Stari Grad Plain, biking along lavender fields to reach the famous and fancy town of Hvar. Besides biking, cultural discovery and exploration in the beautiful archipelago of islands, you might want to enjoy some sailing, sea kayaking, windsurfing and stand up paddling. This tour is designed with optional daily distances. If you prefer to have a quiet day on the beach, it is possible! Or, if you prefer to bike 80 km per day, you have the option to do so!
This self-guided bicycle tour is available to start any date from April through October, but note high seasons of July/August are very crowded and hotel space is at a premium. Ideal travel periods are April/May/September/October.
Note: Due to the complicated logistics between islands, few modifications are possible to the cycling routing, but several options exist for more cycling and off-bike activities almost every day! Ask about adding extra days along the route!
Split and return to Split at finish
Not included:
Standard Lodging: (Guesthouses – similar to a Bed & Breakfast)
Split: Villa Toni (3 nights)
Brac: Boutique Hostel Jerko (1 night)
Hvar: BnB Aurora, House Gordana (2 nights)
Upgraded Lodging: (Four-Star Hotels & Guesthouse Combo)
Split: Hotel Marul **** or Hotel Marmont **** (3 nights)
Brac: Velaris Resort **** (1 night)
Hvar: BnB Aurora, House Gordana – guesthouses; no 4-star hotel exists here. (2 nights)
About: All lodging includes a private, en-suite bathroom. The standard guesthouse option includes small properties so the number of rooms is limited and will change depending on availability at the time of booking. The upgraded lodging includes a mix of 4-star hotels and guesthouses. All accommodations will be confirmed at the time of booking. For a complete list of up-to-date services and amenities, please visit the hotels’ individual websites.
Local Experts: Ante or Snježana will meet you for orientation in Split on your arrival. Ante is originally from Split, has a degree in Economics, is a cycling enthusiast, and creates routes, itineraries, and maps for us. Snjezana, also a native of Split is a world traveler, has a degree in chemistry, and is a handicraft artist. She supports the trips from behind the scenes and will be available throughout your travels by phone. Both are fluent in English.
Need to Know:
Details regarding transfers* between islands – On some days you will travel by regularly scheduled ferries but you will also go by private boat transfer. These private boat transfers are fast, safe, and reliable. They are from 26″ to 40″ long and have speed of approximately 20 – 25 knots. In case of bad weather – regular ferries usually depart – and they are safe. For private boats – in case it is not safe we cancel those in accordance with the skipper and make alternative arrangements. The ferry and boat transfers are completely detailed in the roadbook which is covered at orientation. * luggage also travels on the ferries but is handled by partners so you can ride!
Dates: Plan your trip at a time that fits your schedule best! Pure Adventures tours have flexible start dates and do not have fixed departure dates.
2024 Tour Rates*:
Standard Lodging Option – Guest Houses:
(based on double occupancy, see Lodging section for list)
Upgraded Lodging Option – Four-Star Hotel & Guest House Combo:
(based on double occupancy, see Lodging section for list)
*When your tour starts on the 29th+ of any month, refer to the next month’s pricing.
Hybrid Bike Rental: 145 euros
Road Bike Rental: 145 euros
E-bike Rental: 250 euros
Bike Rental Details Page– click to view specs & what comes with your rental!
Other Notes:
Mar and Pure Adventures arranged and organized one of THE best bike tours we’ve done- and we’ve done a lot of self supported as well as self guided bike trips. We chose the 7 day Croatia self guided Island tour and it was amazing. We rode self propelled bikes and the mileages were completely doable, the routes were great; the maps/profiles and directions they provide are spot on, and our Croatian representative made sure everything was seamless. We took almost all of the suggested side excursions ( well worth it) and appreciated the research on restaurants- which were all excellent. My husband and I are not into large groups, nor large hotels and we loved the care that Pure Adventures has taken with hotel and inn selection, which were unique, comfortable and perfectly located on our bike routes. One of the days our transfer to another island was via a speedboat and that was super fun! We had the trip of a lifetime and were happy knowing that we were supporting a smaller, independently owned tour company which really takes care of the details that make a vacation memorable. You will not be disappointed by choosing Pure Adventures for your trip!
5-stars
Croatia, Croatia, Croatia! The Split to Split programme worked well for our family’s holiday arrangements and was a cost effective alternative to the Split to Dubrovnik programme. With our adult children all keen cyclists, this was the first time we could do an active holiday as a family. It was a special experience and none of us remember any other family holiday that compares. The Pure Adventures team take care of all of the man details with expertise and impressive levels of customer service and knowledge. Exceeded expectations.
Guesthouses worked fine for us, good location, easy to find places to eat, rides were highly enjoyable, yet challenging. If we did it again we would add a day off in Brac or Hvar.
Well-equipped bikes, carefully-chosen routes and accommodations throughout. This program enriched us with Croatia’s culture and history: truly an unexpected delight. Coastal views atop the many hills were gratifying and postcard-like. Compared to our previous cycling tour experiences, the Pure Adventures team provide a superior caliber of service. Highly pleased with the tour program and value.
