Croatia—it’s one of our favorite places to host our guests, and for good reason! Whether it’s the iconic architecture made famous by Game of Thrones, crystal blue waters or delicious meats and seafood, Croatia delivers a wide range of experiences that we love to share.
And what’s better than seeing a place for the first time from the saddle of a bike? Feel the cool sea breeze, bask under a warm sun and breathe in the air of Croatia on one of our bike tours in Croatia! Choose from five unique bike tours and read on to see which one is right for you.
Croatia & Slovenia's Alps Bike Tour
Start: Ljubljana, Slovenia
End: Trieste, Italy
Highlights:
- Bike through picturesque towns, on peaceful roads and along the Adriatic Sea
- Visit Slovenia, Croatia and Italy all in one trip!
- Taste local cheeses, wines, seafood and stews
- Tour an 11th-century castle and medieval ruins
- Stay at elegant Relais & Châteaux hotels
Croatia Bike Tour
Start: Split
End: Dubrovnik
Highlights:
- Bike past fields of rosemary and lavender and past limestone cliffs
- Island-hop on the Dalmatian Coast
- Pedal through coastal villages and bustling seaside towns
- Discover Croatia’s karst landscape and medieval pirate towns
- Enjoy ocean vistas, historic town centers and a walking tour of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
If you love biking but want to experience a region from different angles, consider checking out our multi-adventure tours in Croatia! We mix cycling with other unique activities for you to get the most out of your vacation.
Croatia Multi-Adventure Tour
Start: Split
End: Dubrovnik
Highlights:
- Bike, hike and kayak through some of the best landscapes that Croatia has to offer!
- Take a dip in the Adriatic Sea, visit quiet vineyards and ancient villages and hike to mountaintops with rewarding sea views
- Enjoy a traditional boat ride to the chic isle of Hvar
- Relax in Vela Luka, a seaside town with over 2,500 hours of annual sunshine
- Taste squid ink risotto, brodetto and Istrian ham
Croatia to Montenegro Multi-Adventure Tour
Start: Split
End: Tivat
Highlights:
- Explore Split, Dubrovnik and Montenegro on this iconic Backroads Multi-Adventure trip
- Savor locally sourced seafood, wines and other farm-to-table cuisine
- Explore villages, seaside towns, pristine shorelines and rocky mountains by foot, bike, and kayak
- Ride along the stunning Pelješac Peninsula
- Unwind at luxury hotels housed in medieval buildings and Venetian Renaissance-inspired design
Croatia Ocean Cruise Multi-Adventure Tour
Start: Dubrovnik, Croatia
End: Venice, Italy
Highlights:
- One of our newest trips, and one that we’re most excited about
- Begin in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dubrovnik and end in Venice, Italy, one of the globe’s most famous World Heritage Sites
- Experience medieval towns, quaint islands and pine forests as you hike, bike and kayak
- Drop anchor in Split and explore an ancient palace
- Unpack once and enjoy the incredible amenities of the intimate Emerald Ship
