Croatia

Had a great time! Andre was very helpful and the biking was amazingly beautiful!

The self guided VBT biking tour was just the trip for my husband and I, along with two friends. The locations in Croatia had stunning views and the biking routes were the perfect distance for us. So glad we got ebikes!

Croatia is a stunningly beautiful country and this tour absolutely showcases it in the best possible way. The routes are well planned and the roads selected are very scenic, but uphill and downhill routes are to be expected in this mountainous country. Also, most roads are narrow with minimal shoulders. E-bikes are recommended unless you have been training for elevation changes and distance. Participating in this biking tour by boat allows you to fully engage and enjoy the biking without the hassle of packing and unpacking every day or two, a huge plus. Views from the boat are fabulous, especially the night views.

Croatia was our favorite of our 12 VBT trips and we decided to go back with friends and tour by boat. The trip was fantastic. Living on the Maritimo allowed us to see the country from the water, and to visit more islands along the way. The Captain and crew were so accommodating and friendly. The Chef was outstanding, preparing different meals every night. The cabins were small but so bright with lots of storage and a large bathroom. Our three group leaders were great. We started our trip in the rain and they worked with the Captain to change the itinerary and still see all the sites. They handled all the logistics of traveling island to island seamlessly. The country is so beautiful with gorgeous water. I highly recommend Croatia by boat.

The Croatia bike trip was simply outstanding. First and foremost, we could not have gotten better guides from Croatia to show us the islands of Hvar and Brac. The culture, the scenery, the comraderie could not have been better. Plus we learned how to ascend and descend rather large hills! Would absolutely do it again.

VBT Croatia was a fantastic experience. Our trip exceeded our expectations and my adult son said it was a “trip of a lifetime!” It was a perfect blend of guided and self guided. The guides had great personalities and created a great experience! I loved the variation of experiences, loved the food recommendations, loved the scenery and loved all the group interaction. I am ready for the next VBT trip! Amazing trip! Thank you.

The guides were very well informed and attentive, the itinerary was just right for experiencing this beautiful place. We were able to accelerate our pace on certain of the walking routes which worked well for some walkers. A great experience overall.

Country Walkers crafted the perfect itinerary for Slovenia and Croatia. Each phase of the trip was carefully selected right down to the selection of high end hotels, meals in interesting restaurants and side trips which we actually enjoyed such a fun wine tasting and a truffle hunt. The walks were all scenic but within the range of difficulty promised. Our guides were knowledgeable, pleasant and caring. We have traveled extensively but this was our first Country Walkers trip and we will definitely travel with them again. Every participant on our trip extended either before or after. That is something to keep in mind.

This walking tour was awesome. The different venues, hikes and lodging was all terrific . The single factor that made the trip so good, were the two Guides. Dani and Dani were so thoughtful, knowledgeable, and their trips to lunches and meals and wine tasting, at various venues were remarkable. Getting to know some of the locals at these venues, and visiting places off the beaten path, were one of the high points, in my view.

We had a great trip thanks in a large part to our guides and our Croatian hosts! Dani and Dani were a great guiding team, who adapted the itinerary to meet our needs. They were thoughtful, informative and knowledgable. I would highly recommend this trip. You will learn so much about the wonderful and beautiful Dalmatian coast.