Bike and Swim Croatia - Summer Cycling Tour

Today you travel with the ferry from Split to the remote island of Vis, the furthest of the main central Dalmatian islands that was founded by Dionysius of Syracuse and the Greeks as their colony under the name Issa in the 4th century BC. 

Most of the island was closed for foreign visitors until 1989 due to the fact that it was an important Yugoslav military base. Even today, Vis is still mysterious and the traditional and authentic way of island lifestyle has remained intact. In the afternoon cycle to the east side of the island and discover pebble and sandy beaches as well as scenic vineyards before returning to the town of Vis. In the evening, you can take a relaxing walk along the waterfront or sit for a glass of wine and taste the island's simple cuisine that has a unique spirit and flavor.

Meals: B 

Recommended cycling distance: 20 km, Max. distance: 35 km

Destinations visited: East side of Island Vis 

Accommodation: Vis 

Choose one of the options (or all) on today’s agenda:  cycle the whole island of Vis, take an optional trip to the Blue Cave on the small island Biševo, take a paddle board tour to the Green Cave or swim and snorkel on the eastern side of the island.

We definitely suggest a loop bike ride passing through Komiža, the authentic fishermen village located in the southwest of the island. You will enjoy scenic rides on quiet roads along Plisko polje – a plain covered with vineyards of Vugava. Feel free to take detours and explore the airplane runway in Plisko polje that the Allies used in WW II, secret coves and sandy beaches on the east side of the island and taste some of the freshest seafood available.

Meals: B 

Recommended cycling distance: 31 km, Max. distance: 50 km

Destinations visited: Island Vis, Komiža, Plisko polje 

Accommodation: Vis 

Enjoy a scenic boat transfer to your next island – Hvar. After you disembark in the port of Hvar town, walk to the Renaissance town square, where we suggest to have a coffee in one of the many cafés and become part of its vibrant atmosphere. Today’s ride starts with a climb along sleepy villages and the famous lavender fields of Hvar.  Great views and fascinating stone pile walls will accompany you during the climb. Once you descend to the north side of the island, cycle to Jelsa, a fishermen village where you spend the night. 

Meals: B

Recommended cycling distance: 45 km 

Destinations visited: town Hvar, famous lavender roads, Jelsa  

Accommodation: Jelsa on Hvar

Choose a scenic and easier bike ride along Ager or climb and go for a longer ride to the very east of the island. If you choose the shorter ride, you will pedal to Stari Grad, the ancient Greek colony dating back to 4th century BC. Cycle next to numerous charming villages and hamlets, lavender fields and olive groves located inside the UNESCO preserved agricultural plain called Ager. Enjoy a refreshing dip in one of the numerous bays you will pedal by during your bike ride.

Meals: B

Recommended cycling distance: 25 km, Max distance: 120 km 

Destinations visited: UNESCO inscribed Ager, Stari Grad, Vrboska Jelsa  

Accommodation: Jelsa on Hvar

A short boat transfer will take you to the island Brač. Bol is a picturesque little town located on the southern coast of the island, just below the highest peak on all Dalmatian islands called Vidova Gora. For today’s ride we suggest a short loop to Murvica, an eco-village surrounded by stunning beaches with a turquoise sea color and Plavac Mali vineyards. A longer and more challenging ride is also possible, but make sure to leave some time in the afternoon to enjoy the beautiful beach Zlatni rat (Golden Horn), one of the most photographed beaches in Croatia. 

Meals: B

Recommended cycling distance: 12 km, Max distance: 120 km

Destinations visited: Golden Horn beach on Bol, Murvica, Bol, Island Brač   

Accommodation: Bol on island Brač

Make sure you are properly fueled up after breakfast as you have the longest ride of the week in front of you. Cycle past stone villages, olive groves and coastal roads to the north side of the island. Besides its great beaches, island Brač has a long and treasured tradition in stone excavation and stone masonry.  Parts of the White House in Washington and Diocletian’s Palace in Split are just some of the sites constructed with the famous Brač stone. Enjoy lunch in a small village or hamlet and relax on one of the many pebble beaches just before you catch the boat back to Split, where you spend your final evening.  

Meals: B

Recommended cycling distance: 45 km 

Destinations visited: villages and coastal roads of Island Brač, pebble coves and beaches   

Accommodation: Split 

Today your tour ends after breakfast.

Accommodation: - 

Meals: B