Sail & Bike Dubrovnik Holiday
Our Sail & Bike has been designed for active and independent cyclists who, in addition to enjoying spending time outdoors, appreciate art, history, culture, and local tradition. Daily activities can be as demanding as you choose. Dubrovnik, the Elaphiti shorelines and Mljet Island National Park are rich in history and natural variety – cliffs, caves, coves, rocks, beaches, pine forests…
We will explore them while sailing on a yacht, cycling on paved roads, swimming, and snorkeling. Lopud, Kolocep and Sipan belong to the Elaphiti Islands archipelago – these are some of Croatia’s most beautiful green islands covered by forests with lots of sunshine and sandy beaches, free of traffic, and under an hour’s sailing time from Dubrovnik. Our yachts or kayaks are occasionally escorted by friendly dolphins or tuna that are often seen in the area. The sea is blue, clear, warm, and friendly.
The Sail & Bike trip has been designed for active and independent cyclists who are comfortable cycling long distances on their own and without a guide. Please note that not all activities are guided. Occasionally, the guide will provide information and directions for the guests to cycle at their own pace.
Check out the short itinerary:
| Day | Activities | Place | Lodging | Meals | |
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| 1 | Arrival, SUP & sailing | Kolocep and Sipan Islands | Yacht | ||
| 2 | Sailing, cycling, SUP, swimming & snorkeling | Mljet Island | Yacht | B | |
| 3 | Sailing, SUP, cycling & swimming | Peljesac Peninsula | Yacht | B | |
| 4 | Sea kayaking | Elaphiti & Sipan | Guesthouse | B | |
| 5 | Beach day | Sipan Island | Guesthouse | B | |
| 6 | Cycling and hiking | Lopud Island | Guesthouse | B | |
| 7 | Cycling and hiking | Kolocep Island | Guesthouse | B | |
| 8 | Departure | Dubrovnik |
DAY 1 – Arrival at Destination
Arrival at Destination – Kolocep Island SUP, swimming, sailing to Lopud and Sipan Islands
Accommodation: catamaran.
DAY 2 – Sailing to Mljet Island
Sailing to Mljet Island and Peljesac Peninsula
Accommodation: catamaran.
Meals: B.
DAY 3 – Peljesac Peninsula
Peljesac Peninsula paddleboarding, swimming, snorkeling and cycling
Accommodation: catamaran.
Meals: B.
DAY 4 – Elaphiti Islands
Elaphiti Islands sea kayaking
Disembark in the morning and check into your accommodation in Sipanska Luka, which will be our base for the last four nights of the holiday. This village at the far end of Sipan Island, with a beautiful sunset, is a charming and romantic fishing village in a bay surrounded by palm trees.
Its beauty makes it a favorite mooring place of sailing yachts. Sipan is the largest of the Elaphiti Islands and its landscape, castles, chapels, and monasteries are ideally explored by bikes or on foot. It was lucky enough to reach its peak of development at the time when the Republic of Dubrovnik was the richest. The result is the largest number of summer villas found among all three inhabited islands, as well as numerous churches, chapels, and monasteries. A road with very little traffic connects two villages Luka Sipanska and Sudjuradj, and makes this route ideal for cycling.
The Elaphiti Islands are also a paradise for sea kayaking and snorkelling. We set out from Luka Sipanska, paddling west towards Jakljan, Tajan, and Olipa islands. These islands offer hidden beaches and indented coastlines, perfect for exploration. All three are uninhabited and their beaches can only be accessed from a small boat or kayak, resulting in several secluded beaches and a rich, undisturbed underwater world.
Accommodation: Luka Sipanska 3*** guesthouse.
Meals: B.
DAY 5 – Beach Day
Beach Day or visit Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Luka Sipanska 3*** guesthouse.
Meals: B.
DAY 6 – Sipan and Lopud Islands
Sipan Cycling and Lopud Island Hiking
Lopud has many beautiful walking routes that take one from the shore to the top of the island and back. This island’s true treasures are its tiny churches and an ancient fort strategically located at one of its highest points. In the past it served as an observation point and was used to protect the island’s safety. Descend to the natural sand beach Sunj for a relaxing day, where you can visit seaside restaurants with a sea swing and hammocks nestled in the forest—an ideal place to enjoy a drink in the island’s tranquillity.
Catch a ferry back to Sipan in the afternoon and bike back to Luka Sipanska.
Accommodation: Luka Sipanska 3*** guesthouse.
Meals: B.
DAY 7 – Kolocep Island
Cycling and Kolocep Island Exploration
Interesting for its dramatic scenery with rocky beaches, high cliffs, turquoise bays and colorful reefs, Kolocep offers a great getaway. There are no cars on this tiny island, so the walk through the villages will be very enjoyable. On your walk across the island, you will encounter many architectural remnants, witnesses of the turbulent history of the area: an old pre-Romantic chapel, ruins of a basilica, summer homes of Dubrovnik nobility, Napoleon’s fort, and more.
Return to the island for one last evening and share your impressions of the day and the week with new friends you made over the week.
Accommodation: Luka Sipanska 3*** guesthouse.
Meals: B.
DAY 8 – Departure
Note on the itinerary:
We sail when the weather and itinerary allow it. Sailing is our preferred mode of transfer, and our skippers are very experienced, but sometimes a choice needs to be made between getting somewhere in time for a meal or sightseeing or raising the sails and turning off the motor.
This itinerary and the duration of the activities are subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, weather conditions and forecasts, water levels, special events of interest, etc. Huck Finn guides and trip leaders will do their utmost to ensure the best possible experience for their clients without compromising safety at any time. This may mean changing the original itinerary to avoid discomfort or risk which could be caused by exceptional situations. Huck Finn reserves the right to alter the itinerary without prior notice.
| 2025 | low | intermediate | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| double | 980 € | 1100 € | 1190 € |
| twin | 1072 € | 1204 € | 1303 € |
| single | 1440 € | 1620 € | 1755 € |
All prices are per person.
Seasons 2025
Low: April 19 – May 16; September 27 – October 18
Intermediate: May 17 – June 13; September 13 – 26
High: June 14 – September 12
| Departure dates 2025 – Saturdays | |||||
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| April | 19 | 26 | |||
| May | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 |
| June | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
| July | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
| August | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
| September | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
| October | 4 | ||||
Other dates on request.
Arrival and departure airport: Dubrovnik
Departure notes: you can book your flight from 10 am onwards. Earlier departures can be accommodated, but are subject to a surcharge. There might be several group transfers between the destination and the airport depending on the flight departure time.
Maximum number of participants: 10 guests per group. Larger groups upon request.
Minimum age: 14 years if accompanied by parent(s). Younger children, upon request. Single-use rooms/cabins are available upon request with a 50% surcharge. Twin rooms/cabins are available upon request with a 10% surcharge per person. Additional nights on Sipan Island and in Dubrovnik can be booked.
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DepartureDubrovnik
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Departure Time10 am
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Return Time10 am
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Included3 nights on the catamaran (en suite bathroom), 4 nights in guesthouse on Sipan Island6 breakfastsactivities and use of equipment (kayaks, bikes, paddleboards, snorkeling gear)local taxes, permits and marina feesyacht skipperassistanceinsurance
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Not Includedinternational airfare to/from Croatiamandatory 90 € per person sustainability feearrival and departure transfersSton city walls entrance feeMljet Island National Park entrance feeitems of a personal nature and gratuities to your guide(s)lunches and dinners
