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30. 06. 2021
The Balkans through the eyes of a motorcycle tour guide - Have a read why Balkans region make for a great motorcycle destination.
More on our BlogRide the gorgeous, winding coast of the Adriatic Sea in Croatia. Soak up the great Dalmatian atmosphere in the town of Dubrovnik and on the lush island of Hvar, and experience once Ottoman rulled Mostar. Adriatic Riviera Motorcycle Tour.
This tour is a great way to start or finish the season. On the Adriatic coast, summer begins early and ends late. Temperatures are perfect, roads are empty, and the beaches are not packed with tourists. All this combined makes Croatia's azure coast perfect for touring.
A motorcycle tour for serious riders as well as connoisseurs of culture and history, this adventure includes 2 nights in Dubrovnik and 1 in Hvar, which are worth a voyage to Europe all by themselves. This spectacular mix of coastal and mountain riding, crystal-clear seas, delicious Mediterranean food, unspoiled fishing villages, beaches, medieval walled cities, Roman ruins and lush islands make Croatia a traveler's paradise.
After we get you settled in the hotel , just take it easy - rest in the hotel, see the town. The guides will meet you at the hotel at 2 pm for a tour briefing and a short introductory ride to get accustomed to the bike. In the evening we meet for a special welcome dinner and have an informal chat to discuss the format of the tour.
Bela Krajina takes its name from the endless stands of birch trees. Riding here is pure joy. Our destination for today is Plitvice National Park, the most popular Croatian national park, which is listed in the UNESCO Register of World Natural Heritage sites. Sixteen little lakes interconnected with waterfalls created by deposits of travertine, a special kind of limestone, constitute the main attraction of this unique park. We'll spend the afternoon strolling wooden footbridges that follow the lakes and streams over, under and across the rumbling water for an exhilaratingly damp 18km.
In the afternoon, we'll reach the city among the vineyards, Mostar. The city was founded by the Turks in the 15th century at a strategic river crossing. There they built a stone bridge which is today one of the most famously photographed World Heritage-listed sites. That night, before dinner, stroll the Old Ottoman quarter, on either side of the bridge, and meet its artists and craftsmen.
The typical Bosnian landscape makes for a nice stop for lunch to taste the most popular Bosnian dishes, before we continue the ride to Dubrovnik. The city is situated in Southern Dalmatia, the most beautiful part of the Adriatic coast. Rich vegetation, beautiful lakes, rare islands, white pebble beaches and the crystal clean sea, all make this region an unforgettable experience for every visitor.
Also very interesting is a full day boat trip to Mljet island, which of all the Adriatic islands may be the most seductive. The highlight of the island is a lake with an islet on which there is a Benedictine monastery. If you feel like riding, Montenegro is within easy reach. So whether you stay around town for the whole day or you just have dinner in one of the excellent restaurants, remember, you are in Dubrovnik!
A short ferry will get us to Hvar Island, where we'll ride the twistiest road of the whole trip. Called the "Croatian Medeira", Hvar receives more sunshine each year than any other place in the country. Yet the island is luxuriantly green, with brilliant patches of lavender, rosemary and heather. Hvar town with its marble streets and beautifully ornamented buildings, mostly built under Venetian rule, is full of restaurants and taverns that offer excellent fish specialties, with exquisite local wines.
Passing the scenic islands of Brac and Solta, we'll get to Split, famous for its Diocletian's Palace. On the way further north you can stop in the historical towns of Trogir, Primosten or Sibenik. Finally, we reach the ancient city of Zadar. Once the center of Dalmatia, today Zadar is a preserved monument of various historical times and cultures.
The scenery here is truly remarkable when you have the Adriatic Sea on one hand and the steep hillsides of the Velebit mountain range on the other. Winding through the pristine forests of Lika we'll ride back to Slovenia and reach Ljubljana in the afternoon. There you will spend your last night to muse and remember all that you've witnessed on the adventure.
Depending on the time of the flight back home, you may have time to climb up the staircase to the 16th century fortification of Ljubljana Castle that dominates the town before heading out to the airport.
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4.750 € |
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Your own motorcycle | 2.970 € |
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Passenger | 2.530 € |
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570 € |
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7.50 % |
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Purchasing trip cancellation insurance allows customers to receive a refund for a tour when a customer must cancel a tour for reasons covered by this insurance. Trip cancellation insurance costs 7,5% of the total listed price of the tour, including supplements like motorcycle upgrades, single room requests, and passenger costs. |
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175 € |
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VIP & Super VIP insuranceFor a fixed cost of 25 EUR per day VIP Insurance lowers your security deposit for the motorcycle, while Super VIP Insurance reduces your security deposit to zero (0 EUR) and costs 40 EUR per day. VIP insurance is available on all our tours and rentals of 7 days or more. See the chart below:
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280 € |
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VIP & Super VIP insuranceFor a fixed cost of 25 EUR per day VIP Insurance lowers your security deposit for the motorcycle, while Super VIP Insurance reduces your security deposit to zero (0 EUR) and costs 40 EUR per day. VIP insurance is available on all our tours and rentals of 7 days or more. See the chart below:
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Air ticket, dinners on rest days, most lunches, drinks, gasoline, personal spending, and tips.
Tour Cancellation Insurance: more information HERE.
* 2024 prices will be set in October 2023. If the increase compared to the 2023 prices is more than 5%, you can cancel the tour without a fee until Oct 31, 2023.
30. 06. 2021
The Balkans through the eyes of a motorcycle tour guide - Have a read why Balkans region make for a great motorcycle destination.
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