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Dalmatia from Dubrovnik Plus

Croatia Bike + Barge Tours

Bike Croatia and see the Dalmatian islands

If you would like to experience a bike tour in Croatia like no other, the region of South Dalmatia is not to be missed. Accompanied by your floating accommodations, you get to know this sparsely populated part of Croatia including the islands of Šipan, Korčula, Hvar, Mljet, Lastovo, and Pelješac. The highlight of the trip is the town center of Dubrovnik that is listed on UNESCO’s world heritage list with its imposing city wall and its narrow alleys. Biking in Dubrovnik will make for an absolutely unforgetting experience. Another special highlight is the excursion to Mostar, widely known by the bridge that was destroyed during the Balkan war, which has since been restored and is today the symbol of peaceful coexistence of different ethnic groups.
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2018 PRICES
April 22, May 6, May 13, October 7, October 14, October 21, and October 28: £ 1260 $ 2,539 € 1470 $ 2234 NOK 13965 kr 12891 $ 1,676 All other departures: £ 1346 $ 2,712 € 1570 $ 2386 NOK 14915 kr 13768 $ 1,790 Surcharge for cabin on deck: £ 129 $ 259 € 150 $ 228 NOK 1425 kr 1315 $ 171 Surcharge for single cabin below deck: £ 429 $ 864 € 500 $ 760 NOK 4750 kr 4385 $ 570 Surcharge for single cabin on deck: £ 600 $ 1,209 € 700 $ 1064 NOK 6650 kr 6138 $ 798
extra options
Discount for 21 gear hybrid bike: £ 69 $ 138 € 80 $ 122 NOK 760 kr 702 $ 91 Bicycle protection, hybrid bike: £ 9 $ 17 € 10 $ 15 NOK 95 kr 88 $ 11 Bicycle protection, electric bike: £ 17 $ 35 € 20 $ 30 NOK 190 kr 175 $ 23
Extra nights in/near Trogir
Prices on request
A safe parking space: on request
Private Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to boat: on request
please note
Single supplement can be avoided if you are willing to share your cabin with someone of the same gender
Discount from basic tour price for third person sharing a cabin: 50%
Discount from basic tour price for children up to 16**: 25%
**Not possible to combine with 50% discount
Three-bed-cabins are furnished with one double (e. g. bunk bed) and a single bed. Below deck also quadruple cabins are offered (cot for the fourth person).
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Information to read before you book.
We recommend purchasing bike trip insurance.
† Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel.
Please see our FAQ.
Travel
Fly to Dubrovnik airport (20 km from harbor) or to Split airport (4.5 hours from port).
Local Travel
From Dubrovnik airport, take a taxi ride to the harbor (± €40). Transfers also available from the Split airport.
Climate
Check local conditions prior to departure. Average high/low temperature in °F for the Dubrovnik area is: 62/50 for April, 70/57 for May, and 76/64 for September.
Recommended
An extra day/night in Dubrovnik.
Remarks
Please be aware you will be part of an international group of people. Helmet use is mandatory on all cycle tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own (well-fitted) helmet. Rental helmets are available in limited numbers (reservation requested)

Skill Level

This tour requires an advanced level of fitness. Climbs ascend to 200 - 500 m above sea-level. The tour traverses asphalted roads with very little traffic as well as pathways, unpaved or gravel roads. Daily itinerary is from 12 mi. to 25 mi. (20 to 40 km) and will lead through hilly and mountainous terrain. Route can be completed without any time-constraints. Participants will also need to master long and steep climbs.You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend time on board the boat, instead of taking a planned cycle-tour. Please note that the use of the electric bike greatly assists and changes the difficulty level.

Where You’ll Stay

Aboard the Comfort Plus class ship, the Harmonia

What’s Included

8 day trip on a motor yacht with crew
7 nights in a double cabin with private shower & toilet
3 x half board, 4 x full board
English-speaking tour guide
Electric bicycle with 8 gear hub shifting equipped with pannier
21-speed hybrid bicycle also available (discount available, see pricing) equipped with pannier
7 guided cycling tours as described in itinerary
Bed linen & towels
Overview maps for the daily tours, onboard
Guided city tour in Dubrovnik and entrance charges to historical buildings
Excursion to Mostar incl. guided sightseeing in Mostar including Počitelj
PLUS-tour specials

What’s Not Included

Visitor’s tax, local charges, and unlimited water on board and during cycling: €40 (€20 for children 16 and under) to be paid on board
Tip for the crew
Drinks on board (tally sheet)
Bicycle Protection: €10 (hybrid bike) to €20 (e bike)
Meals ashore
Private airport transfer between Dubrovnik airport and Gruz harbor (on request)
Additional night (B&B) in Dubrovnik: prices on request
Lunch during excursion to Mostar
Entrance fee for sights not included in the tour price
Taxi ride from the airport to the ship (aprx. 40 euro/ride)
Travel Insurance

Tour	Bike+Boat
Type	Guided
Skill	Moderate
Length	8 days
From	€1470 Rates
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Tour Dates

2018 Dates

Sundays: October 28, 2018

2019 Dates

This tour will not be offered in 2019.

Tour Boats

Harmonia

Day-To-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Dubrovnik (Embarkation)
Day 2: Islands of Šipan and Mljet (Cycle route approx. 7 + 16 mi./11 km + 25 km)
Day 3: Lastovo Island (Cycle route approx. 17 mi./27 km)
Day 4: Islands of Korčula and Gradac (Cycle route approx. 28 mi./45 km)
Day 5: Excursion to Mostar
Day 6: Pelješac peninsula and Korčula Island (aprx. 16 mi./25 km)
Day 7: Mainland Prapratno - Slano - Dubrovnik (Cycle route approx. 19 mi./30 km)
Day 8: Dubrovnik (Disembarkation)

*All distances are approximate. The above planned itinerary is subject to change due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, etc.

Day 1: Dubrovnik (Embarkation)
Individual journey to Dubrovnik. Check-in on board starts between 2 and 2:30 pm at Gruž, the town port.
At 4:30 pm, a guided tour through Dubrovnik is offered, where you hear some interesting details of the town’s history and visit the most important sites, such as the Roland, the city walls or the Franciscan monastery. The boat will spend the night in Gruž offering the guests an opportunity to experience Dubrovnik’s nightlife.

Day 2: Islands of Šipan and Mljet (Cycle route approx. 7 + 16 mi./11 km + 25 km)
A pleasant cycle trip takes you after breakfast past the villas of Dubrovnik’s rich and noble citizens and further on through the verdant forests, fertile valleys and subtropical parks of Šipan Island. Afterwards, cruise to the green and forested island Mljet - known as the honey island. It is with 90% of woodland one of the best wooded islands in the Mediterranean area. Homer mentioned this lovely island in his epic poem “Odyssey”. He made it a home for the Nymph Calypso and the legendary Greek king Odysseus, whom could not resist Calypso and stayed on Mljet for seven years. In the afternoon, explore Mljet national park by bicycle and spend the night in Pomena.

Day 3: Lastovo Island (Cycle route approx. 17 mi./27 km)
Early in the morning the ship takes you to the Island of Lastovo. The island of Lastovo is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Adriatic Sea. Emperor Augustus appreciated the mild climate, and in Roman times it was even named “Augusta Insula” after him. The Island has barely more than 1,000 inhabitants who continue to live off fishing the extremely rich waters, agriculture, and viticulture. The gold-colored white wine “Marastina”, known even beyond Croatia’s borders, is grown here. Today’s cycle tour takes you in a large circle across the beautiful island.

Day 4: Islands of Korčula and Gradac (Cycle route 12.5 mi./20 km + optional 16 mi./25 km)
After the day’s first crossing over to Korčula Island, regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in Dalmatia, you will cycle from Vela Luka to Račišće where the boat awaits to the mainland. There is enough time to enjoy a lengthy swim stop on anchor. Today's destination is the harbor of Gradac quite close to the delta of the Neretva River, which is the most important one in the Herzegovina region.

Day 5: Excursion to Mostar
In the morning a transfer bus takes you across the Bosnia-Herzegovina border to Mostar. A guided tour familiarizes you with the location and the town’s world-famous landmark, the bridge across the River Neretva. It was destroyed in 1993 through heavy shelling, reopened in 2004 and is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Grab the chance to stroll through the old town of Mostar which is the National heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On your return trip, stop in Počitelj with its well-preserved fortress (or if the weather is very warm and sunny at the Kravica waterfall) before continuing to Gradac. Back at the ship the day ends with relaxing on board by having a nice glass of wine.

Day 6: Pelješac peninsula and Korčula Island (aprx. 16 mi./25 km)
Today’s bike tour takes you across the Pelješac peninsula from Trpanj to Vigan. On the descent, you will be able to admire beautiful views of the deep blue sea and the neighboring island of Korčula, seemingly only a stone’s throw away. After a lengthy swim stop, you will spend the late afternoon in Korčula town, which competes with Venice for the honor of being the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. You will have ample time in the evening to wander through the fabulous old town and its narrow lanes laid out in a fishbone pattern.

Day 7: Mainland Prapratno - Slano - Dubrovnik (Cycle route approx. 19 mi./30 km)
A longer crossing on board the boat hugs the beautiful coastline of the Pelješac peninsula on your way to the small ferry harbour of Prapratno. The tour takes us from Prapratno to Ston where there is enough time to take a walk along the famous city wall. This is the longest, intact, fortification wall in Europe and is often compared with the Great Wall of China. The tour takes you further to the small harbor of Slano on the mainland. The boat awaits you here forone last cruise back to the city of Dubrovnik. A cheerful evening meal on board the boat gives you time to celebrate the success of the week with fellow travelers and tour guides.

Day 8: Dubrovnik (Disembarkation)
Disembarkation at 9 am and individual trip home or extended stay in Dalmatia/Croatia.

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Tour Reviews

Cecily 10 months ago Verified Reviewer
We were a party of six, using E bikes. We couldn’t have done it with out because although we cycle regularly, we’re not that used to these gradients. Our guides were terrific, the whole cycling experience was very professional and we had a great time. We thought the trip to Mostar was unnecessary and added nothing to our experience.
Our only other criticism was in the catering department, there was plenty of food it but the salads lacked imagination, and we had a lot of hot food in very hot weather.
All the staff were excellent, skillful and polite, and made us very welcome.
The tour was a good blend of excercise plus cultural experiences, and the boat was wonderfully comfortable
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Ulla D. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
The guides, the boat, the food, the staff all contributed to making this a perfect vacation. Swimming off the boat into beautiful water after a long bike ride was perfect. Biking the hills required lots of stamina, but the scenery at the top was worth the work. Thanks to everyone for making this a fun trip.
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Theresa S. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
The staff and the crew went together to create an experience that we won’t soon forget. From first class food and accommodation to well maintained equipment and tour guides who at every possible opportunity went out of their way to make sure that there was nothing that could be improved on. I finished the tour knowing that while I couldn’t have done it without an e bike, the enthusiasm, excellent coaching and mental route preparation by Lucy and Ben made each day while still a challenge, a wonderful scenic outdoor adventure.
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Kristi P. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
This trip was fabulous. I looked forward to new adventures biking in Croatia everyday! Beautiful scenery, fun rides and great guides. This was our second trip and it was just as great as the first!
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Peter H. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
A great combination of biking, scenery, history, the sea, food and beverages served up by a great staff on a fantastic floating hotel!
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Georgia P. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
Most Memorable Part? Riding through the island of Korkula through the villages and then spending the evening in the city of Korkula- wonderful island
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Gary A. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Croatia island trip was fantastic. From the boat to the crew to the guides to the food to the bike routes, it is hard to imagine any ways to improve the trip.
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Susan M. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Great views and biking. The ebike really helped on the climbs but you still get a workout if you want one. Great weather and scenery and great guides. It was nice to get off the bike and go to Bosnia mid week. Eating so much on the boat wasn't my favorite and the fact that we had to pay extra for the day at the farm/winery seemed a bit cheap as I know other tours pay for these types of things. Having to get instructions in two languages (German and English) seemed a bit long. But the boat was nice and enjoyed it. If you are a swimmer you might might to come a bit earlier in the season.
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Patricia S. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
The islands of Croatia are exquisite and the boat Harmonia is beautifully designed and cared for. Cycling in Croatia was breathtaking.
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Steve S. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Biking in Dalmatia islands is spectacular, and Harmonia crew and guides were particularly accommodating. We never could have seen these places on our own. That's a point worth reinforcing: don't expect to go off on your own too much--you need to stick with the group to make sure that you're at the boat at the time of departure, but the payoff in info and support from the guides is well worth it.
Bikes were excellent quality--make sure you make clear whether you want a regular bike or e-bike well in advance--staff will strive to meet your needs but it pays to be sure.
It was also a treat to get to know an international group of similarly inclined people--very friendly people who all meshed well.
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Gary A. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
The guides were excellent and the biking was gorgeous!
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Janet C. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
The guides were excellent for our amazing bike rides and boat vacation. The boat was well-appointed with clean, comfortable rooms. Our food was delicious and plentiful! We loved the beautiful scenery and would love to go back. Wonderful!
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Barbara T. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
The most memorable part was a combination of the boat, guides, people on the tour, food, scenery, biking, weather - it all added up to a great holiday.
One thing which could be improved is information about bike options. We assumed since an E bike was included in the price that everyone would have an E bike and we didn't want to get left behind! There was no indication there was a discount for a hybrid bike. Only about half our group had E bikes and we would definitely have selected a hybrid bike if we had known that. (Those who booked directly with Island Hopping paid extra for an E Bike).
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- Jehiel 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
  Hi Barbara!
  Thanks for submitting this feedback. In pricing options it lists a discount for using a 21-hybrid bike. We do our very best to inform our cleints of the discounts we have available and are sorry you missed this detail in the pricing section.
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Chelton T. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Great trip - exceeded my expectations- first class in every respect.
Bike courses were challenging but you can't beat the scenery.
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Laurie T. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
Amazing guides - Senad and Lucia!! They were so fun, informative, professional! Boat experience exceeded my expectations in comfort, great food, friendly helpful crew, size of room.
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Catherine B. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
Senad and Lucija were an amazing team; they really made the trip a spectacular experience. Our entire group seemed to enjoy the history lessons that were incorporated into our daily biking adventures. Biking ability in the group was varied and they managed us very well.
Mention must be made of the professional way that they handled 2 incidents that resulted in hospital visits, one of which was very serious! They are to be commended!
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Kim G. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
The guides, Senad and Lucija, were outstanding. The food was great and almost too plentiful! The kitchen staff and waiter did an incredible job of meeting my specific dietary requirements. Our only suggestion is to change the pricing to include water, bike insurance, etc. We would rather pay it all in one shot as the extra costs were mandatory.
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Janis W. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
The trip exceeded our expectations! The guides, Senad and Lucija where both excellent. There were a few safety issues that came up on the trip and they knew exactly how to handle them. They were both professional and personable and were a huge part of the trip being so enjoyable.
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Kelly F. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
The boat staff and guides were fantastic! Would like to have had more time to roam the old cities of Korcula and Ston. The food was very good and plentiful- perhaps, the daily menu could be posted so one could pace themselves.
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Joanne P. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
Fabulous guides who were very knowledgeable about the history of the region we were cycling in. Great people on the trip...met many interesting folks of various abilities who all got on bikes and enjoyed the rides.
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M. Watjen 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
We loved our trip! Everything about it brought us delight. Southern Croatia is simply beautiful, the bike riding was perfect for us (we live in western North Carolina which is mountainous), we enjoyed our guides very much, & were taken care of extremely well by the crew on the boat. Look forward to the next bike trip!
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Penny Keys 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Wonderful trip to Croatia and the guides were top notch...the best! Thank you
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Lois Walker 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
I had an amazing holiday and experience. The crew and staff and guides were outstanding. The boat was beautiful and well managed. I lucked out with interesting and friendly and delightful cycling companions. I have told everyone I can how wonderful this trip was in every way.
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Brett Applebaum 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Food just okay. plenty of it but several of the dishes were not very good. company was great so not a big deal. our guides were sensational. needed to have towels changed everyday or every other day. twice on the trip not enough. otherwise had a wonderful time. pretty challenging bike trips but we were all in it together. I think everyone had a great time.
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Dean Boyce 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Best holiday ever. Great staff.
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Vincent Zuellig 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
The whole trip was fantastic. The boat, crew, country, everything was great. This was our second Croatia bike trip. And by far our favorite. I would do it all over again. One suggestion. One less night in Dubrovnik. We would have loved to check in and set sail.
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Pamela Broz 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
This tour delivers excellent value, service and amenities. In addition to excellent cycling, we were treated to three guided historic city tours, a 5-Star picnic in a historic, rural pavilion, and refreshing swim stops in the Adriatic. Every meal featured a unique salad and entree made with fresh ingredients. The staff are professional, accommodating and the service superb.
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Lois Walker 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
I loved every moment. The guides and crew were outstanding. My fellow cyclists a delight. A top drawer experience. Can't say enough positive.
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Babara Mack 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
It's not that I don't recommend this trip, it's that I would recommend it with caveats. The guides were great, the cycling adequate. By this I mean, I found that on some days we started out and then, 25 minutes later, stopped in a city center for maybe 20 minutes. Why? To experience what, in 20 minutes? It would have been better to simply keep cycling. The first day of cycling I found, in particular, to be needlessly short. The barge in general was OK. The seats on the lounge chairs became uncomfortable after a while. Too thin.
The least satisfactory part of this trip was the food - I thought there would be more fish options, considering we were on the sea. The 2 fish dishes that were served were not good - one was very dry, and the other was smothered in a too-salty sauce. The desserts were memorable - for their lack of taste. The breakfasts were fine. The salads that preceded each main course were also fine. Someone mentioned that it might be Read more… worth your charging a bit more and offering better quality food. I was not the only one disappointed in the food offerings. More opportunities to swim would also have been appreciated, at least by me.
Actually, upon thinking about this, I probably wouldn't recommend this program, and would encourage others to look for better options.
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Beth Perry 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
To say the Dalmatia from Dubrovnik Plus bike and boat tour was most excellent would be a gross understatement of fact! The Harmonia ship was a dream boat - roomy cabins with large baths, a chef that really should get a Michelin star or two and staff that were friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We biked up long mountainous terrain and were rewarded with views that were breath taking (we were also rewarded with a nice long downhill ride). After our rides, we would tuck into a cove and swim in the beautiful, blue, clear, Adriatic Sea. It just doesn't get better than this! Bonus - a day trip to Mostar to see the famous bridge. The eight days were over in a heartbeat - I will certainly take another trip like this though how it can be topped is beyond my comprehension. Tripsite has many options so I feel confident that I will find another biking trip that will be equally enjoyable.
Boat: Harmonia
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- Lindsay 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
  We did the Tyrrhenian Sea tour of southern Italy in May 2014. This was also an amazing trip - I highly recommend it!!
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Donna Flotron 5 years ago Verified Reviewer
This is a well run tour with some minor irritations.The ebikes are not very safe as they have very small wheels with a high seat and handle bars.Only 8 ebikes were used but there were 3 accidents due to the balance issue.
Crew and guides were very good and very hospitable.
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Cynthia Adams 7 years ago Verified Reviewer
My husband, I and two friends did the island hopping tour along the southern coast of Croatia in Sept 2012. The San Snova is a beautiful boat with a friendly very helpful crew. Sailing between islands was lovely. Our guides were always encouraging even on the steeper hills. Never have I seen such a beautiful country and crystal clear water as in Croatia. Each island was unique, the people friendly, the small towns charming and Dubrovnik a gem.
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Vivian and Dennis Williams 8 years ago Verified Reviewer
This was such an amazing adventure. We have done several bike and barge tours down rivers and canals but this is the first ocean island hopping trip and won't be the last. Everything about it was perfect: the beautiful scenery, the San Snova and it's crew, the bike riding and the food and great hospitality. Highly recommend it! Thanks Pack and Pedal for organizing it. Croatia: Southern Dalmation coast and the old walled city of Dubrovnik is a must. Dennis rode each day but I chose not too and the guides were so helpful to me in arranging things I could see and do as a non-rider. Loved it all!!!!
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Jan VandenHengel 9 years ago Verified Reviewer
I just completed this tour and can't say enough good things about it. Cycling the Dalmatians and boating through the Adriatic is simply stunning. The crew and guides on our boat--the San Snova--were fantastic! Having personally travelled the world wide and far, I can say you won't regret this adventure.
Cheers,
Jan
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