Bike and Sail with Style in Croatia

What you get on this adventure:

• Two experienced MTB guides with extensive local knowledge of the area 
• An experienced skipper 
• Six days of mountain biking
• Accommodation on a spacious sailboat (Lagoon 46 or Saba 50) for 8 days
• Traditional Croatian breakfast on board every day
• 4 cooked meals (The group has 4 cooked meals included and they can choose the ratio of lunches and dinners. For example, 3 dinners and 1 lunch.)
• Fruit, snacks, and water for daily outings
• Water and juice on board
• One wine tasting
• Sheets and towels
• Harbor fees

Private groups can upgrade their accommodation to Lagoon 46 catamaran.

What’s not included:

• Bicycle and helmet rentals (available for an additional fee)
• Transportation from Zagreb to Trogir and back (available for an additional fee)
• Transfer from airport to marina
• Lunch and dinner 
• Drinks on board

Renting a charter boat means you have the freedom to make your own schedule and go wherever the wind and desire take you. Charter offers additional flexibility and custom itinerary adapted to your group.

Your guides and skipper will help you create an itinerary that suits your travel needs and wishes. They will handle the boat for you and recommend routes and places to visit. They know where you can anchor and get supplies, find privacy or enjoy the Croatian party scene.

Let us know which dates work best for you and we will give you an estimate of the prices and options for that period. Prior to payment, we will send you a charter agreement and corresponding invoice. The price includes a skipper, two guides, fuel, harbor fees, cleaning, sheets and towels, breakfasts, 4 warm meals, and fruit, water and snacks for daily outings. There will be a fridge onboard filled with food you’ll eat for breakfast.

The final price of the tour depends on the chosen dates, possible upgrades and add-ons. Invite your family and friends who also love boating and reduce the cost per person!

This tour is beginner-friendly but requires you to have decent fitness levels. You will need to be able to bike consistently on varied and sometimes steep terrain. Even the beginner tours will take you up to a height of 200 to 500 m above sea level. There will be no time constraints. In case the trail is too challenging for you, you are always permitted to push your bike.

First day, your guide will take you on a 10 miles/15 km trial tour to test your skills and fitness levels. The rest of the week, you will ride for 12-30 miles/20-50 km daily.

With two experienced guides, you can explore different types and levels of biking trails in the area. Split into two groups and mix & match the routes according to your skill and preference!

If you want to take a day or two off, feel free to stay on the catamaran or go on another outdoor adventure like hiking or kayaking (not included in the cost of the trip).

It is preferable you have some basic mountain biking experience. However, if you know how to cycle and have an adventurous spirit, your guide will explain the different mountain bike techniques and body positions to get you feeling comfortable on the trail. Another option is that you simply spend the day on the boat or exploring the islands on foot on your own. 

Yes! You can come with your friends and family and enjoy the Dalmatian coast together. Your children or other members of the family that don’t mountain bike can stay on the boat and relax under the Mediterranean sun or explore the shore on foot while you ride.

In case your family has cycling experience, check out our Cycle and Sail tour in Croatia!

Dalmatia’s mild Mediterranean climate boasts perfect weather year-round. Tours are scheduled to fit with the seasons and ideal cycling conditions. When the weather does not cooperate, your guide will know the correct course of action to take. Whether that’s shifting to a more favorable location or postponing until conditions approve, your guide will know just what to do. In the event of predictably bad weather, you will be contacted prior to the trip to discuss suitable alternatives. 

Here’s what you’ll need:

• MTB helmet
• Comfortable riding or athletic clothing, preferably moisture-wicking or synthetic material, for a week of mountain biking
• Spare clothes
• Beachware and a bathing suit
• Sneakers or sport shoes
• Light rain jacket
• 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.

Don’t worry about transporting your bikes to Croatia! 

You can rent a standard aluminium bike (Giant Trance 1.5 27,5”) for an added fee of around $350 USD per week. A premium high-end carbon 29” enduro bike is also available upon request, such as Santa Cruz Hightower, S-Works Stumpjumper or Orbea Rallon.

A Focus Sam² 6.8 29″ e-bike can be rented for $560 USD per week. Premium e-bikes are available upon request, such as Specialized Turbo Levo, S-Works Turbo Levo or Santa Cruz Heckler. With an e-bike, you will be able to climb almost any hill with ease.

If you’re interested, please contact us. Rentals are payable in cash on site, during or on the last day of the trip!

Group sizes and prices:

• This tour is not private. Solo travelers are welcome!
• It takes a minimum of 4 participants for this tour to run. The maximum number of participants is 6 people.
• Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.

Min. age requirements:

• If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
• Children as young as 10 may be able to participate on a case-by-case basis. If you have a young rider strong enough to handle sustained climbs (either riding or walking their bike) of hundreds of feet, and rough terrain, then they may be able to participate with a legal guardian.

If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Catamarans Lagoon 46 or Saba 50 have 4 cabins with double beds. Each cabin can take up to 2 people.

If you are traveling solo, you can rent a single cabin by paying a supplement of 25% of cabin’s price (e.g. if price for a cabin is $6000, single cabin supplement is $1500 and your total is $4500).

To get to the start of this tour, most people fly into Split Airport and take a taxi or bus to Trogir about half an hour away. Other options include Franjo Tudman Airport in Zagreb and Dubrovnik Airport, both about 3.5 hours away from Trogir,.

You will meet your guide and check in at the SCT Marina Trogir at 4pm on Day 1. The sailboat will return to the Trogir harbor at 5pm on the last night. Checkout is at 9am on the last day.

If you choose to arrive in Zagreb, you can spend your first day exploring Medvednica by bike. On your last day, you can go back to Zagreb and visit National park Plitvička jezera along the way or fly back from Dubrovnik.

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. 

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Croatia, please refer to Croatia’s official COVID-19 travel guidelines.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!