10 independent reviews for Cycling holiday in Croatia, Dalmatian Coast
Reviews for Cycling holiday in Croatia, Dalmatian Coast
Ruthellen Fein review 8 Oct 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Riding along the Dalmatian coast was absolutely gorgeous. But making it up that first day of hills was pretty amazing, too.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared for the hills, but don't worry too much. There is time to take a break on each ride. There were some downhill rides with no barriers between you and the steep drop-offs.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Great trip with a great group. I would have liked to stop in the countryside more to learn about the wineries or farms. I felt a bit rushed to finish with the others - so no lingering to take a lot of photos.Susan Bellis review 18 Sep 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Breathtaking views on coastal rides.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Get saddle fit before you go!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent.Linda Roe review 2 Jul 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
So many things: cycling through the vineyards and along Adriatic Sea, also Mjlet National Park was magnifique.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Ramp up on your cycling because this is not an easy cycling holiday. You should have good aerobic capacity, cycle approx 2 hours daily prior to this trip, and have good hill climbing skills.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, our guide always took us to local restaurants with authentic food and we even ate at a home where they picked the vegetables for the dinner right out of their garden.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
This was a 10 out of 10 for sure. Great guide who was funny, encouraging, patient, and kind; scenery that matches anywhere worldwide, amazing food, and a whole new set of friends.Alice Jewell review 15 Jul 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Cycling down the long downhill on the second day on Hvar into the port at Su?uraj. The views where stunning and the road was clear. You can see the sea on either side of you and the finish line ahead after a rewarding morning of cycling. Fantastic!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take some padded shorts and a camera – you’ll need both. Some of the climbs can be tough but the support vehicle is always close by. We went in May and was a lovely time to go as it was quiet and not too warm.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes definitely! Our guide Ana was Croatian and we really felt that she took us off the beaten track a little and by doing so, got us to some places that a lot of travelers don’t have the opportunity to see. We ate at family restaurants and had a very personal experience that really makes the holiday special. Cycling is a great way to explore with minimal environmental impact.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We had a really fantastic time. The group was friendly and the tour guide really made the trip for us with her knowledge and enthusiasm for the country. The tour was well organised and perfectly suited to the location and time we had there. It will not be our last cycling holiday!Ann Anderson review 5 Jul 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
I loved it all, but the day trip to Mljet was particularly special. The island and monastery looked like a picture in a fairy tale, and swimming in the Adriatic was magic.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
You are in a for a great time - especially if you like challenging yourself on your bike, seeing a beautiful part of the world, and enjoying the friendship of others. Some of the hills are quite long, but the van was always close by. You will get a good appreciation of the country of Croatia. Ana was a very capable guide, very knowledgable about her country.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, I think it did all of these 3 important issues.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A very high 9 out of 10Ann Alderson review 10 Oct 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The stunning scenery (this review relates to cycling the Dalmatian Coast)2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
This is more challenging than a moderate trip! You need to be a serious cyclist. Take Arnica/Bruise Relief with you to ease a sore backside!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Cycling is obviously more environmentally friendly than car, but we did have a back-up van with us. We did support the local community by eating in some very local restaurants.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very enjoyable due to perfect weather, stunning scenery, an excellent tour guide and a good group - but, as above, much more challenging than anticipated.Sharron Beazley review 12 Jul 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Cycling the Dalmatian Coast was a terrific holiday full of memorable and exciting moments. It is difficult to pin down just one, however, cycling around Korcula was definitely a highlight. Big uphill climbs were rewarded with simply stunning views of the coast and there was always a colourful village nestled in a turquoise cove just around the corner.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
There are some big climbs, so make sure you are fit, especially in summer as it is also hot.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely! We dined at local restaurants which directly supported small communities. The fact that we cycled minimised environmental impact.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Absolutely brilliant! Krsto, our guide, was very knowledgable, had excellent social skills and a wit that kept us entertained. I met like minded people, the cycling was beyond my expectations and the food and wine were absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this holiday- it was an experience of a lifetime.Tony Glaser review 10 May 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Lunch in a clifftop coastal restaurant where virtually every single item was made or grown by the family who served it to us2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
The cycling is on the high end of moderate, not the low end!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellentjan przybys review 29 Sep 2014
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Difficult to say - the whole holiday was good.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Consider booking your own flights. The company uses the national airline which did not give direct flights whereas other participants using budget airlines were able to fly direct.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Great holiday - would recommendErika Weisbrod review 15 Sep 2014
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The whole trip was wonderful! There were several parts of our bike rides that were just breath-taking: cruising down the hillsides of the islands, feeling the sunshine, breeze, seeing the blue sea below, the vineyards on the hillside. The views from the biking terrain were spectacular. We also enjoyed some lovely outdoor meals, particularly in Korcula, enjoying fresh seafood. Our guide Vladimir Fumic was really lovely - friendly, informative, and a good leader.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Give yourself a day or two to see Split before you start with the group (there isn't a ton to see, but it is still nice to walk around the city more than the group itinerary allows), same with Dubrovnik. Also, go to Mljet - which is optional on the itinerary, but well worth it. Booking in early September was great -- not too hot for the biking.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I am not so sure how it did this, but I did feel like biking is environmentally friendly, and our guide took us to local eating establishments and shops to buy local wine.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was excellent! An active vacation that was also very relaxing, with beautiful sights, delicious food (seafood, wines), option to swim. The hotels are not anything lavish, but they are clean and practical, and not in congested tourist areas.Holiday Reviews
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