Island Hopping in Croatia: E-Bike & Boat Tour in South Dalmatia

Things to know

• What’s included?

  This tour takes place in two directions, either from Dubrovnik to Split OR from Split to Dubrovnik. The tour’s route is otherwise identical and price includes the same things regardless of the direction.

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • English and German-speaking professional, experienced guide
    • 8-day e-bike and boat tour from Split to Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik to Split
    • Most meals — 2x full board & 5x half board
    • Accommodation on a deluxe yacht with crew (7 nights)
    • Bed linen and towels
    • Overview maps for the daily tours
    • City tours in Dubrovnik, Korčula and Split

  Mountain bike and helmet rentals are available for an added fee of $200-$220.

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation to the starting point (Split or Dubrovnik)
    • Accommodations before and after the tour
    • Flat rate for bottled water and tourist taxes — $65
    • Airport transfers
    • Meals not listed in the itinerary & snacks
    • Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
    • Meals and beverages ashore
    • Entrance fee for sights not included in the tour price
    • Guide and crew gratuities — optional
    • Travel insurance

  Additional optional services:

  • • Harmony Boat options
      • Shared twin cabin — no surcharge, on request
      • Cabin above deck — $280 per person
      • Double cabin for single use below deck — $660 per person
      • Double cabin for single use above deck — $880 per person
    • Rental bike with Ortlieb pannier (if bicycle has a rack)
      • E-bike — $220 for the whole trip
      • Gravel or road bike — $200 for the whole trip
    • Private airport transfers — price on request
    • 3-day extension in Sinj (3* or 4* hotel in a single or a double room) — detailed itinerary and information upon request
    • All-round carefree package (if arriving by car) — overnight stay in Kaštel Stari; safe parking during the tour; transfer to ferry ports; crossing by catamaran to Dubrovnik; pick up in Split and transfer to parking
• Life on board the Harmonia yacht

  Your home for the week is the Harmonia yacht, a deluxe, 37.5 meters (125 ft) long motor yacht. Its spacious cabins can accommodate up to 36 people. The comfortable saloon with its high-end furnishings and the vast sundeck with recliners and sunning mats fulfill even the highest expectations! The stern of the ship offers a swimming platform, providing easy access in and out of the sea, making it possible to swim directly from the ship when anchored in a secluded bay.

  

• How fit do I need to be?

  This e-bike & boat tour in Split and Dubrovnik is suitable for cyclists with a good basic level of fitness. The tours and elevation gain are very manageable with an e-bike. You can expect between 25-60 km (15-40 miles) with 400-700 m (1,310-2,300 ft) of elevation gain per day.

  The riding pace is determined by cyclists on e-bikes. Should you take part in this tour on a gravel bike, you should have the necessary physical condition to keep up with this pace.

  Only children with a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 can join. Please note that the minimum height for a rental e-bike is 1.50 m (4’9”). Follow-me bikes, bike seats, and bike bungees can also be hired for accompanying children. For more information about your child joining, please contact us.

  Want to see what else is there on offer in Croatia? Check out this cycling tour of the Croatian coast, mountain biking along the coast or an active holiday in Croatia.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s what you’ll need:

  • • Comfortable riding or athletic clothing, preferably moisture wicking or synthetic material
    • Helmet (mandatory to wear) — please bring your own, well-fitted helmet, rental ones are limited (reservation required)
    • Padded cycling shorts — recommended
    • Week’s worth of relaxed leisure clothing
    • Swimming gear
    • Long-sleeved sweater or sweatshirt
    • Waterproof jacket
    • Sneakers or sport shoes
    • Sunglasses
    • Plenty of water, water bottle or hydration bladder
    • Daypack with snacks
    • Biking gloves are optional but recommended
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• What about the bikes, can I bring my own?

  Due to safety regulations on the ship, it is not allowed to bring your own e-bike. By renting it with your guides, you will get high-quality, fully serviced rental bikes perfect for the terrain of this tour. You can bring your own bike seat and pedals, guides will be happy to assist you in attaching these to your rental bikes.

  It is not advisable to bring your own tour bike, as the pace is oriented towards e-bike riders. If you want to bring your own bike on the trip, it’s recommended you bring a bike that meets the technical requirements to keep up the pace with the higher speed of e-bikes. In addition, your bike will need to have good tires (e.g. Gravel Bike or Cyclocross Bike). Before traveling, please check the condition of brakes, gears, and tires as well as bringing repair kits and essential spare parts (e.g. inner tube). Your bike must be in top technical condition. Please keep in mind that transporting your own bike will result in additional costs when flying.

  Helmet wearing is mandatory and it’s recommended you bring your own, well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available, but in a limited capacity, so reservation is required should you need it.

• What are the cabins like?

  There are 15 cabins available onboard, nine above deck and six below deck. All of them are air-conditioned and include a tiled ensuite bathroom with a shower, washbasin, and toilet.

  The pricing is based on shared cabins below deck. The configuration of the beds can be twin beds or a double bed, depending on availability. In case you are traveling alone, you will be paired with another person of the same gender. In case there’s no one else of the same gender, you will get the cabin for yourself.

  You can upgrade to a shared cabin above deck. The configuration of the beds is also dependent on availability but we will do our best to accommodate your wishes.

  In case you would like to secure a cabin for yourself, you can request a cabin above or below deck and pay a single supplement. There are 2-3 cabins for single use on each ship.

  There are also cabins with three or four beds. In case 3 or 4 people are sharing a cabin, the 3rd and 4th persons get a 50% discount on the base price of the tour, regardless of age. If this is something you’d be interested in, let us know and we’ll help make arrangements.

  

  Here are some pros and cons of cabins below and above deck:

  Cabins below deck are better for sleeping as there is less noise coming from the harbor, there is AC and ventilation, but the windows don’t open. Rooms near the engine or anchor might have more noise in the early morning hours during departure.

  Cabins above deck are better for people suffering of seasickness. They have windows that open, more natural light and air, and cabins open up to the walkway. However, it might be more difficult to fall asleep as there is more noise and light coming from the harbor.

• What will the life on board be like?

  Experienced and friendly crew tends to the wellbeing of guests onboard. A cruise onboard the Harmonia offers the full package: indulgence, relaxation, and a carefree experience. Outdoor speakers, flat-screen TV, kayak, audio system, snorkel set, stand-up paddle—these are just some of the extra facilities you can look forward to. On-board chef prepares breakfast and one or two warm meals a day.

  

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes:

  • • The group size for this e-bike and boat tour around Split and Dubrovnik is set at 36 people. That is the maximum number of people that can be accommodated on the Harmonia yacht.
    • It takes a minimum of 14 people aboard a yacht for this tour to operate. Your guides reserve the right to cancel the reservation if not enough participants sign up. Your guides will let you know as soon as possible, at least three weeks prior to the start of the trip.
    • Depending on the number of people, there can be between 1 and 3 professional guides per trip.

  Pricing:

  • • The price depends on multiple factors: whether you opt for a cabin above or below deck, whether you share it or want to have it to yourself, whether there are children joining, whether you’re a third or fourth person in a three-person or four-person cabin, and which date you’re departing.
    • Find more details on pricing in the FAQ and upon checkout.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Only children with a good physical condition, previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 can join. Please note that the minimum height for a rental e-bike is 1.50 m (4’9”).
    • Follow-me bikes, bike seats, and bike bungees can also be hired for accompanying children.
    • There is a 25% percent discount (not combined with other discounts) for children up to the age of 16. For more information about your child joining, please contact us.
• Getting there and meeting location

  Depending on which direction of the tour you choose (Split to Dubrovnik OR Dubrovnik to Split), you can either fly into Split Airport (SPU) or Dubrovnik Airport (DBV).

  If you’re boarding the Dubrovnik towards Split e-bike and boat tour, your journey begins between 2 and 2:30 pm on Day 1 in Gruž, Dubrovnik’s port.

  If you’re boarding the Split towards Dubrovnik e-bike and boat tour, your journey begins between 2 and 2:30 pm in Split’s harbor.

• Safety measures in Croatia

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.

  Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.

  We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. For more information on travel recommendations and restrictions in Croatia, please refer to Croatia’s foreign travel advice.

  If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Secure your spot for 2025 with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you’ll be the first one to know. Pick the month that suits you best and we’ll let you know once the dates are live—don’t risk missing out on your bucket list adventure!

  • • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure in case the dates don’t suit you by the end of the year.
    • Once the set dates for the following season are live, you can confirm your booking by the end of this year by paying another 20% of the total amount.
    • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

  For set dates, a 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 2 months (60 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If the Client cancels…

  • • Sixty (60) calendar days or more prior to the beginning of the trip, Client pays twenty percent (20%) of the total invoice amount.
    • Fifty-nine (59) to thirty-one (31) calendar days prior to the beginning of the trip, Client pays forty percent (40%) of the total invoice amount.
    • Thirty (30) to twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the beginning of the trip, Client pays seventy percent (70%) of the total invoice amount.
    • Twenty (20) to eleven (11) calendar days prior to the beginning of the trip, Client pays eighty percent (80%) of the total invoice amount.
    • Ten (10) to one (1) calendar day prior to the beginning of the trip, Client pays 90% of the total invoice amount.
    • ​​After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. If Client misses the start of the trip or is prevented from traveling due to incomplete travel documents, this will be considered a cancellation.

  If two people have booked a double cabin together, and no replacement can be found to fill the space of the withdrawing client, your guides maintain the right to charge the remaining participant the corresponding accommodation surcharge, or if possible, to relocate them otherwise.

  Changing to a new departure date is handled the same way as a cancellation. There will be a €50 administration fee for changes made 28 days or more before the beginning of the trip. This also includes changes of minor relevance like hotel stays, transfers, bike hire etc. Any later changes (if possible) will need to be handled as a cancellation and new registration. Cancellation and reservation change fees are due immediately.

  In regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, a free cancellation or rebooking of your tour is possible 14 days prior if an official travel warning or quarantine measures at the time are unavoidable and prevent you from taking part in your tour.