7 Day Epic Mountainbike Adventure in Istria, Croatia
Cycling Holiday in Croatia
Explore Istria’s natural wonders on this epic mountain bike tour. Join for an unforgettable experience as you ride through stunning trails and catch a unique glimpse of Istria’s natural beauty, perfect for both seasoned bikers and enthusiastic newcomers!
Key information
- Lodging: Center-based
- Starts in: Labin
- Ends in: Labin
- Total distance: 270 kilometers / 168 miles
- Type of bike: Mountain bike, Hardtail, Full suspension (not included in the price)
- E-bike: Available on request (not included in the price)
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Highlights
- 5 guided MTB tours
- 3 to 5 hours of MTB per day
- Daily bike trip and excursion
- Enjoy sufficient free time
- Access to swimming pool/jacuzzi
- 6 nights accommodation
- Breakfast, picnic and dinner
- Water, coffee, tea and soda
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
5 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 3
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Garden
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
You will be staying in a rustic Istrian villa located in the middle of nature. The villa has comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms. Additionally, the villa has an outdoor swimming pool / jacuzzi.
Program
About the experience
Join ZenCycle Croatia and ride through the mesmerizing Lim Fjord Trail, the rugged Cape Kamenjak Trail, the jaw-dropping Baska Trail and the legendary Parenzana Trail. ZenCycle Croatia believes that biking should be a blast! That’s why they create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for all their riders.
The guides will tailor each ride to match the group’s skill levels and interests, because who wants to tackle a trail that’s too easy (or too hard)? They also keep an eye on the weather to make sure you have the best experience possible.
After a thrilling day of biking, indulge in delicious local cuisine from your private chef, recharge your energy and get ready to do it all over again. ZenCycle Croatia will take care of everything, so all you have to do is focus on the fun! Join ZenCycle Croatia for a week of laughter, camaraderie and unforgettable memories in the heart of Istria. Your bike adventure awaits.
Skill level
The tours are designed for both basic and advanced mountain bikers. You will ride between 40 and 60 kilometers (25 to 37 miles) a day.
Level 1: Apprentice
- Mountain bikers who are comfortable with good control over the bike. Tours are often wide nature trails.
- 20 - 40 kilometers (12 - 25 miles), 250 - 450 meters (820 - 1476 feet) per day, S0-S1
Level 2: Jedi
- Requires more fitness and good bike control. Always varied terrain from single trails to climbs of 800 meters (2625 feet)
- 35 - 65 kilometers (22 - 40 miles), 400 - 800 meters (1312 - 2625 feet) per day, S0-S1-S2
Level 3: Jedi Master
- Requires very good fitness and bike control. Includes technical climbs, riding medium obstacles, drops, switchbacks.
- 40 - 75 kilometers (25 - 47 miles), 450 - 1000+ meters (1476 - 3280 feet) per day, S0-S1-S2-S3
Daily schedule:
In the morning
- 08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 10:30 Transfer to the starting point
- 10:30 - 12:00 MTB tour
In the afternoon
- 12:00 - 13:00 Break with picnic
- 13:00 - 16:00 MTB tour + excursion
- 16:00 - 18:00 Return villa + free time
In the evening
- 18:30 - 19:00 Briefing
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
- 20:00 Free time
Weekly schedule
Day 1
- 16:00 Check-in
- Welcome drink and small snack
- 18:00 Briefing and bike/gear check
- 19:00 Welcome dinner
Day 2: Trail Rabac - Labin (Level 1-2)
- Distance: 35 kilometers / 22 miles
- Elevation: 850 meters / 1804 feet
- Start in Bike Park Rabac
- Warm-up and confidence check
- Combination of easy and challenging trails
- Encounter with "The rocks from heaven"
Day 3: Lim Fjord trail (Level 1-2)
- Distance: 55 kilometers / 31 miles
- Elevation: 740 meters / 1969 feet
- Start in the picturesque town of Rovinj
- Scenic gravel road to the Lim Fjord
- Steep climbs and descents along the fjord
- Take a swim in the clear blue water of the Lim Fjord
Day 4: Cape Kamenjak trail (Level 1-2)
- Distance: 50 kilometers / 31 miles
- Elevation: 700 meters / 1969 feet
- Start in the harbour town Medulin
- Flow trails along the coastline and cliffs
- Pure XC pleasure on the Premantura rocky trails
- For the enthusiasts: snorkeling and cliff-jumping
- Delicious BBQ prepared by Griet & Luc
Day 5: Baska trail - Island Krk (Level 1-2)
- Distance: 70 kilometers / 43 miles
- Elevation: 1250 meters / 4100 feet
- Start in the village of Kras
- Beautiful trail through the island of Krk
- A winding downhill forest trail to Baška
- Phenomenal view over the bay in Baška
- Challenging climb to the moon plateau
Day 6: Parenzana trail - health and friendship trail (Level 1-2)
- Distance: 60 kilometers / 37 miles
- Elevation: 375 meters / 1148 feet
- Start in the hilltown Motovun
- Scenic gravel road through the vineyards and olive groves of Central Istria
- Playful single track around Poreč
- Guided tour in the historic town of Poreč
- Delicious dinner in a local restaurant
Day 7
- 08:00 Final breakfast
- 11:00 Check-out
- Come visit our 'Wall of Adventures'
Recommended equipment:
- XC, Trail or Enduro bike
- E-bikes certainly welcome
- 100mm suspension or more
- Full suspension is recommended
Rental bike for a week:
- Hardtail: 20 - 25 EUR per day
- Full suspension: 35 - 40 EUR per day
- E-MTB: 35 - 55 EUR per day
Included excursions
- Swimming, snorkeling and cliff-jumping
- Guided tour in the historic town of Poreč
Instructors
Luc Dury
Luc Dury loves guiding/teaching and engaging people with sports and a healthy lifestyle. She aims to inspire people to connect and share their stories. She has been in mountain biking for over 10 years. Before that, she worked as a personal trainer and fitness instructor with great passion. For her, life is like mountain biking - hard, muddy, difficult, and sometimes you wanna get off your bike and give up, but once you reach the top with all the view, it was all worth it! Climb and explore with her.
Location
The MTB Tour takes place in Istria which is home to many hidden beauties like the high mountains and waterfalls of Ucka Nature Park and the many idyllic vineyards and olive groves of Central Istria.
The peninsula of Istria is surrounded by the crystal clear blue water of the Adriatic Sea and by many beautiful islands which you can admire from the shore. Along the coast of Istria, you can find many charming Venetian towns like Rovinj and Porec which remind you of the time of the Venetian occupation.
Food
ZenCycle Croatia offers daily meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. They also offer drinks such as coffee, tea, water and soda.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- 3 to 5 hours of MTB per day
- Breakfast, picnic and dinner
- Daily bike trip and excursion
- Sufficient free time
- Access to swimming pool / jacuzzi
- 6 nights 4-star accommodation
- Water, coffee, tea and soda
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Bike rental
- 1 dinner in a local restaurant
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 70 per person
Pula Airport
27 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 93 per person
Rijeka Airport
37 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 140 per person
Franjo Tuđman Airport
168 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 116 per person
Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (Ronchi dei Legionari Airport)
96 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 140 per person
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (Brnik Airport)
128 km away from your destination
How to get here:
- Flight to Pula
- Flight to Rijeka
- Flight to Trieste + FlixBus to Rijeka
- Flight to Zagreb + FlixBus or Arriva Bus to Rijeka
- Flight to Ljubljana + FlixBus to Rijeka
Fly with:
- Ryanair
- Easyjet
- KLM
- Lufthansa
- British Airways
- Croatia Airlines
Pick-up and drop-off service available at all airports and at Rijeka busstation:
- Pula: 60 EUR
- Rijeka: 80 EUR
- Trieste: 100 EUR
- Zagreb: 120 EUR
- Ljubljana: 120 EUR
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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