Istria E-Bike & Boat Tour Reviews — 1 to 14 of 14

Istria E-Bike & Boat
8 days from €2176
4.8 out of 5
Easy–Moderate Bike + Boat Tour in Croatia
The Istrian Peninsula is the largest in Croatia and offers an incredible backdrop for this e-bike and boat tour. The Romans called this land "Terra Magica", and magical it is! Situated between the…
Janet C.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
In spite of the weather being extremely hot (end of June), it was a wonderful trip with two excellent guides. The Adriatic was so lovely; I would have liked swimming option stops while on the bike portions. We did have a few swim options from the anchored boat, but generally too much of a current & chop to enjoy. The rides were challenging so we really loved having the Ebikes. Also challenging was the amount of time on loose gravel. We were not alone with that opinion. The food was good, not gourmet, but good enough. Happy to have lots of fruit in the morning. Cabin was very comfortable. Boat was clean & fancy. We very much enjoyed the two guided walking tours of two of the villages. I would recommend this trip; just be mindful of the weather. I’m sure we would have enjoyed it more if it was cooler.
- When did you take this tour?
- June 19
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- It was more difficult than expected, but that was actually because of the extreme heat.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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Accommodations 5
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Included meals 4
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Bikes + equipment 4
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Scenery 5
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Ease of navigation 4
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Pre-travel information 5
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Routes 4
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Difficulty 3
Lee M.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Everything was top notch. The Andela Lora was a beautiful ship and our upper deck cabin was superb. (Probably the best of the four bike and boat tours we've done.) The scenery was stunning: very blue sky, and blue water. The rides were good and very scenic. There was a fair bit of gravel and hills - my wife and I were very thankful to have e-bikes. In our group of 33 riders, there were only two non-motorized bikes. One was ridden by a guest, the other by one of the 30-something year old guides.
Laura M.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Its hard to pick just one place or one aspect of the trip. Our guides were fantastic, the crew was attentive, the boat is gorgeous and comfortable. The guests were friendly and like minded travelers. Croatia is a beautiful country.
- When did you take this tour?
- May 2025
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- It was a little more challenging than I expected but doable on ebikes. I enjoyed the challenge. That said, the last leg of the last day on the 4 lane highway back to the port in Omisalj was disturbing.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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Accommodations 5
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Included meals 5
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Bikes + equipment 5
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Scenery 4
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Ease of navigation 5
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Pre-travel information 5
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Routes 4
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Difficulty 5
Rebecca S.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Both my husband and myself were very impressed with the Andela Lora, her crew, the guides, the route and the food were all just exceptional. We have been on several bike and barge/boat trips and we both agree this trip definitely rates high in our books! The guides, Kristopher and Dominic, worked well together and everyone felt safe with clear instructions and kept the guests well informed regarding route changes and updates. The ability to download the route on our cell phones even added further clarity to what each day would be like. Thank you to all who was involved on making this trip so wonderful. Of note, the scenery is just breathtaking too!
Sandra M.
12 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Wonderful experience! Everything about the trip was memorable from the e-bikes, to the tour guides, to the food and accommodations. Weather was a little challenging in October but between the tour guides and the boat captain, the itinerary was adjusted so we never got wet riding and the trip experience wasn’t compromised.
Jonathan Jason A.
June 21, 2024
Verified Reviewer
Enjoying beautiful rides, fabulous meals with new friends. Crew and guides were wonderful.
Terri A.
June 15, 2024
Verified Reviewer
The food was incredible. The guides were friendly and helpful!
Ken E.
June 13, 2024
Verified Reviewer
This boat and bike trip was really an ideal combination accessible cycling for all in our party (with a mix of e-bikes and gravel bikes), fantastic gourmet food onboard the Andela Lora and great way to experience getting to know Isteria. The boat was well-appointed and comfortable for the 34 guests and we all felt very well looked-after!
Dan K.
June 12, 2024
Verified Reviewer
We had a wonderful experience on the tour. The boat exceeded our expectations in terms of accommodation and the food was delicious. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and very organized - clear about bike directions and safety conscious. Biking was a mix of roads and gravel trails. E bike recommended unless you are a strong cyclist.
Catherine G.
June 12, 2024
Verified Reviewer
The tour was great. The staff were very attentive. The guides were helpful.
The breakfast was basic but the lunch and dinners were excellent. The beds are comfortable but the AC could be better esp if traveling when warm. Toiletries are not included so one should bring or buy when you arrive. The bikes are comfortable and really ding thru the countryside was beautiful
Kate M.
June 12, 2024
Verified Reviewer
We had an amazing time on our Istrian bike/barge trip in May/June 2024. We loved the guides and the crew and the food was amazing! The scenery and bike routes were spectacular and we really enjoyed the extras (Croatian language lesson, Croatian history/geography lecture and city guides) ! Would recommend and hope to do again.
Alexa C.
June 12, 2024
Verified Reviewer
Great group, amazing food!!, beautiful surroundings, well chosen routes, catered to a variety of capability and fitness levels. We all could do it. The e-bikes were reliable and made the trip doable for all.
The ship was clean and comfortable and the crew super congenial. We were grateful to have an above deck cabin.
Ian R.
June 12, 2024
Verified Reviewer
The excellent food, for me, was the most memorable. The biking and the guides were great but the quality of the food stood out for me
Diana P.
June 12, 2024
Verified Reviewer
Crew was amazing! Food was gourmet. Itinerary was perfect. Bike rides were the perfect combination of scenic and challenge. Boat was comfortable.
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