Overnight location – Split Harbour

You will be collected by your La Fuga guide from Split airport and taken to your vessel moored in Split harbour. You’ll bike will be put together ready for the journey ahead and you’ll have enough time to relax and enjoy the beautiful town of Split ahead of dinner on board.

Overnight location – Brač

You’ll take a short ride across the bay to start your ride. You’ll avoid the busy area around Split and start riding along the flat before heading inland to tackle the steady climb of Malacka. You’ll be afforded views back down of the bay of Split and a chance to take in some refreshments before an undulating ride back to the coast. You’ll cross over to the island Čiovo using the bridge before a well-deserved drink at the village of Slatine waiting for a lift back to the boat.

You’ll stay overnight in Brač ready for the following day’s ride.

N.B. There is the possibly of cutting distance and climbing should group wish to take an easier ride.

Overnight location – Hvar

Waking up on the island of Brač you’ll have a relaxing breakfast on board La Gatta before setting foot on land ready for a ride. Brač is the highest island in the Dalmatia and one of the only islands which will provide us with a circular loop. You’ll find the island more understated than the more glitzy islands to come and it will allow you the opportunity to experience true Dalmatia especially as you approach the more hill interior regions of the island.

You’ll climb to the lofty height of almost 600 metres with the peak of the island not far away at 778 metres. The island is covered in olive groves due to a decree dating back to 1655 where Venice insisted the island was given over to olives. The particular type of olive tree is the ‘buhavica’ and is very uncommon. Be sure to taste the olive oil before you leave.

Your captain will set sail for Hvar island in anticipation for your next ride.

NB. It is possible to vary the distance and elevation according to group requirements.

Overnight location – Vela Luka, Korčula

You will see a different side of Croatia on Hvar. It is often referred to as Croatia’s ‘Saint Tropez’. If you want to find some lively areas then this is your islands. Taking a step back from Venetian influenced Hvar town and you will find a more relaxed pace of life. If you’re looking for a relaxed place to take in some swimming and enjoy the clear waters then the Pakleni Islands just off the coast of Hvar will provide the perfect place.

The beautiful island of Hvar would allow an out and back to explore the backbone of the island, it is in fact the longest island in the Adriatic at 68m and we’ll explore the entire length. It is undulating without being mountainous but accumulates metres of climbing all ride. The roads are quiet and beautiful and well paved.

Your skipper will set sail for Vela Luka for your overnight on the island of Korčula in anticipation for the next ride.

NB. Should you wish to cut the ride short it is possible to turn around early and reduce distance and climbing elevation.

Overnight location – Korčula town, Korčula

Korčula lays claim to the birthplace of Marco Polo. With the area being under Venetian rule at the time, the explorer is more popularly thought of as Venetian but the locals will claim him as one of theirs. The name of the island originates from the dense pine forests which look almost black, the Greeks referred to it as ‘Black Corfu’ or ‘Corcyra’. These forests are still seen today on the northern slopes but there are just as many vines which line the sunnier southernmost slopes. The island is known locally for its popular white wines of Posip and Grk.

You’ll start the ride on the western tip and make your way through the hilly interior to Korčula town, which is known as a ‘mini Dubrovnik’ due to its similar architecture of terracotta line roofs and walled towns. You’ll ride the whole length and finish in the town of Korčula where La Gatta awaits. Road quality is quality as good as Hvar but you’ll likely to see even less traffic.

Your skipper will moor the boat in Korčula or take the short journey across to Orebić if you prefer to be ready for tomorrow. The distance is very small and will take only 30 minutes or so to cross.

NB. Other route options are available to take a more direct route to Korčula and reduce distance and climbing.

Overnight location – Mljet

Depending on last nights location you may have a short hop to Orebić. The ride will take you to the western tip at Loviste before heading back to your start point. You’re actually on a peninsular of the mainland but it still feels like one of the narrow islands. You’ll find a peninsular decorated with vines, olives and forests and one which protects your previous islands from the northerly winds in the winter. The peninsular if much less devoted to tourism and sustains a vibrate agricultural economy,

You’ll experience some different landscapes in the centre of the island before heading along the coastal sections and the shimmering waters then arriving in Žuljana.

Your skipper will take you to Mljet island for your overnight mooring.

NB. It’s easy to cut a 20km section out of the ride containing one of the climbs of the day.

Overnight location – Dubrovnik

Mljet island is a protected national park and you will see a lot less tourism on this island. The island boasts thickly forested areas and two beautiful lakes to the northern part of the island.

This island has been well known since ancient times. The story goes that Odysseus, one of Homer’ heroes, lived in a cave on the island. Veliki grad (514 m), the cave is located on the highest mountain on the island.

The final island ride along Mljet takes you the whole length of the island but beware, there is hardly any flat in the short 66km ride.

NB. Your ride doubles back from the eastern tip to the village of Sobra. Should you wish to cut the ride short you can end in Sobra before journeying to the eastern tip.

The originally planned ride on the final day takes you from Dubrovnik to the border with Montenegro before heading back all the time with beautiful views over the shimmering Mediterranean below. It’s possible to do a shorter loop of 30km which will allow the group to get a flight around midday back to London.