Cycle the Balkans
From AUD $3065
Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Cycle the Balkans
8 days
Small Group
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
Get your legs moving on a Balkan cycling adventure from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo. Ride along the Ciro Trail – a new rail trail that follows the now defunct Austro-Hungarian railway line, visit the Ostrog Monastery and take in the coastal views as you follow the shoreline of the Bay of Kotor.
Get your legs moving on a Balkan cycling adventure from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo. Ride along the Ciro Trail – a new rail trail that follows the now defunct Austro-Hungarian railway line, visit the Ostrog Monastery and take in the coastal views as you follow the shoreline of the Bay of Kotor. Explore Kostar – the 5th-century UNESCO World Heritage-listed city – and Mostar to see the bridge divers hurl themselves off the Old Bridge into the Neretva River. As you ride, pass abandoned hamlets, local shepherds, scenic flats and rolling country and spend free evenings soaking up the local culture.
Highlights
- See Mostar's famous bridge divers hurl themselves from the stones of Stari Most (Old Bridge), which has spanned the Neretva River for centuries.
- Cycle along two sections of the Ciro Trail – this new rail trail follows the now defunct Austro-Hungarian railway line.
- Ride the shoreline of the stunning Bay of Kotor – the winding bay of the Adriatic Sea.
- Visit the incredible Ostrog Monastery –the Serbian Orthodox Church carved directly into the cliffs, high up in the large rock of Ostroska Greda.
- Explore small villages, historical cities, abandoned hamlets, shorelines and rolling country hills on two wheels.
Trip Details
8 days
Bicycle,Support vehicle (e-bike option available,subject to availability)
Small Group
English
Dubrovnik, Bosnia And Herzegovina
Sarajevo, Bosnia And Herzegovina
Moderate
Cycling
Average
Itinerary
Optional Activities:
- Dubrovnik - Church of St. Blaise - Free
- Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car (27 EUR)
- Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure (69 EUR)
- Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Bay of Kotor Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Optional Activities:
- Kotor - St. Tryphon’s Cathedral (4 EUR)
- Kotor - Maritime Museum (5 EUR)
- Kotor - Fortress (3 EUR)
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Niksic region Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
- Ramparts of Onogost Fortress
Optional Activities:
- Ostrog Monastery - Free
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Pluzine region Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Mostar region/Ciro Trail Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Ciro Trail Guided Cycling
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Sarajevo Region Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Get your legs moving on a Balkan cycling adventure from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo. Ride along the Ciro Trail – a new rail trail that follows the now defunct Austro-Hungarian railway line, visit the Ostrog Monastery and take in the coastal views as you follow the shoreline of the Bay of Kotor.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 09 May 2026
Customer Reviews
10/02/2023
The Balkans Cycle trip was sensational, it very interesting cycling in Montenegro and Bosnia, although the distances were not long there was a lot of physical climbing! but the reward of seeing all those beautiful alps regions was worth it. Kotor, Mostar and Sarajevo are fantastic to visit. Would recommend an extra day in Sarajevo after trip to learn the history of the 90's. We had a great group of travelers, tour leader and driver/mechanic in Tony and Sasha who made the trip special.
10/04/2023
Tony and Sasa were fantastic. The trip itself involved far too much sitting on a bus travelling and not enough time cycling
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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10/02/2023
The Balkans Cycle trip was sensational, it very interesting cycling in Montenegro and Bosnia, although the distances were not long there was a lot of physical climbing! but the reward of seeing all those beautiful alps regions was worth it. Kotor, Mostar and Sarajevo are fantastic to visit. Would recommend an extra day in Sarajevo after trip to learn the history of the 90's. We had a great group of travelers, tour leader and driver/mechanic in Tony and Sasha who made the trip special.
10/04/2023
Tony and Sasa were fantastic. The trip itself involved far too much sitting on a bus travelling and not enough time cycling
08/28/2023
This was my first Intrepid tour and I couldn't have asked for a more memorable experience. Our guides (Tony & Davor!) were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and supportive, and created such a positive group dynamic. Cycling is such a fun and unique way to explore the diversity of landscapes the Balkans offer. I would highly recommend this trip!
09/06/2023
I had a slight hesitancy because who knows about these countries. But they were wonderful. Montenegro is an undiscovered gem - Kotor and Durmitor National Park have incredible cycling. Mostar is beautiful. It's a great value trip.
07/30/2023
07/30/2023
Amazing trip and my first bicycle tour. Excellent way to see the country but this is at least a 4 on the physical rating. At least a month training on a bike before hand as some of the climbs proved difficult. Correct supplements and clothing are a must. Highly positive experience and the tours brings the group together!
06/24/2023
Excellent trip. Did it with an e-bike and had absolutely no issues on the hills. E bike gave you the option to have assistance or for you to work without it so I used it sparingly but it was perfect to have the option in case you feel your fitness may not be up to par. 4 of 6 days had hills. The views and scenes were incredible! Highly recommend this trip.
08/05/2023
Excellent trip, amazing scenery from the coast & beaches to mountain passes. Bicycles were great quality, guides were exceptional (Tony!), food and drink stops were fabulous. All in, a great active holiday! Definitely recommend.
10/08/2023
A superb week, well-organised with a good amount of cycling each day and plenty of great history, culture and food as well. I’m fit but not a very experienced cyclist and the level was perfect for me. Highly recommend!
08/25/2022
08/22/2022
Fabulous trip if you love both diversity of landscape and cycling style. Highly recommend!
08/18/2022
Great experience with a very nice group of people and really good tour guides. Some of the landscapes are the most beautiful I've ever seen and experience this by bike is the best way to travel. Organization of the trip was excellent, some the rides were quite challenging but very rewarding. I highly recommend this trip!
08/09/2022
The Balkans are wonderful and woefully underrated. This was an amazing trip: beautiful countries and friendly people, interesting history that feels palpable even today, wonderful guides (Andro and Saša were great!), and tasty food.
06/04/2023
The Balkans Cycling tour is amazing. Perfect combination of great cycling plus amazing scenery and beautiful and historic cities.
10/08/2022
Great trip very informative stunning scenery in the ride and well organised
10/08/2022
Great trip to very interesting locations. The trip leaders were very good. We got off away from the popular tourist spots taking advantage of the bikes. Lots of great food. Highly recommended.
09/12/2022
I really enjoyed the tour. A good mix of cycling and sight seeing. The Guide and driver were very knowledgeable and friendly. I learned a lot about a fascinating beautiful part of the world on our doorstep - but not yet often visited. Got fit and had a great time. Good Value. Rennie
09/12/2022
Really enjoyed this trip, great mix of cycling and countryscape, as well as other activities to do and things to explore, with good time to spend to see the places.
09/07/2022
Loved this trip after cycle Croatia, the countries were so different, beautiful and interesting in different ways. Davor was an excellent leader, so knowledgeable, but great fun too! Andro the driver was great too.
08/17/2022
This was a superb and exciting adventure into the Balkans by bike. The cycling and scenery was spectacular, and to experience this with a local guide with as much enthusiasm as Davor made it unforgettable! We had cyclists of all levels in our group and all enjoyed it a lot and got on really well. It was also great to learn about the countries and different cultures, especially Sarajevo at the end which has so much character and history, unfortunately a very sad history, but important to learn about.
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