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Are departures guaranteed?
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Each departure date requires a minimum of four guests to guarantee. Please wait to receive confirmation from Epic Croatia before making additional travel arrangements.
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Are private departures available?
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Private departures are available for groups of four or more. For private departures, any date is available between April 1 - November 1, 2022, however, a surcharge may apply based on the date selected. Please contact our Adventures Team to explore pricing and availability.
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What is the best way to get to the trip start location?
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Plan to fly into Dubrovnik International airport in Croatia. A tour representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
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What are the accommodations like?
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You'll be staying in local 3 or 4-star rated hotels with standard amenities. Accommodations are based on double occupancy.
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Can solo travelers get their own room? Is there a single supplement fee?
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If you would like your own room, solo accommodations are available for an additional fee. Please contact our Adventures Team for pricing and availability.
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How large is each travel group?
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Group size ranges from 4 – 16 persons.
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What is the food like? Are meals included?
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Meals included in this trip are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. Breakfasts are typically served or small buffet and dinners consist of hearty local fare. Lunches are picnic-style, eaten during the rides, and will include sandwiches, fruit, and snacks.
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How much extra money should people budget?
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Epic Croatia recommends budgeting at least 350 euros for additional expenses.
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What should people bring? Do you have a packing list?
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At least one set of casual/non-cycling clothes will be useful for wearing in hotels/around town in the evenings. During the rides, cycling comfort and protection against bad weather are of prime importance. Since the weather is so very variable during the April - November season, your guides recommend wearing a number of thin layers rather than a few thick ones. The following list is a suggested guide to help you with your packing based upon their many years of traveling/biking. If you have any questions about packing for your trip or are uncertain as to the suitability of your clothing and equipment, please contact Epic Croatia.
Documents:
Passport - including appropriate visas for Croatia and the EU
Photocopies of all documents (keep separate)
Airline tickets (or printouts of your e-tickets with airline booking references)
Travel insurance details
Emergency contact numbers
Trip dossier
Credit cards
Local currency - Croatia is in the EU but not in the monetary union. Local currency can easily be drawn from ATMs, changed in the exchange offices, or in your country before beginning the tour.
Clothing:
Trainers/approach shoes (cycling shoes if you use clip on pedals)
Socks
Cycling gloves
Cycling jerseys or t-shirts
Cycling shorts
Short trousers
Light fleece
Thick fleece (for cooler evenings)
Waterproof jacket with hood
Sun hat
Swimwear
Equipment:
Daypack/rucksack (size approx. 35 liter capacity), or panniers (available for rent)
Towel – quick drying pack towel is recommended, but not necessary
Flashlight
Camera and accessories
Sunglasses
Washing/shaving kit
Insect repellent
Anti-bacterial handwash
Sunscreen and lip balm
The following items can also be useful: snacks/energy bars and plastic zip-lock bags
Personal First Aid Kit:
Epic Croatia recommends that you carry a small first aid kit for personal use. This could contain things like plasters, sterile dressings and bandages, a blister kit, pain killers (e.g. paracetamol and ibuprofen), antiseptic cream, antihistamine cream (for insect bites), sunscreen, anti-diarrhea pills (e.g. Imodium or Lomotil), and rehydration salts (e.g. dioralyte). Please ensure you carry all essential personal medication in your hand luggage rather than in checked bags.
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What bike/equipment rental options are available?
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If you decide to bring your own bike, Epic Croatia can help you reassemble. They also offer bike rentals. The following bike rentals are available:
- Road bikes: Cannondale or Trek Emonda (frame sizes range from 48-63 cm)
- Trekking bikes (sizes range from XXS to XXL)
- E-bike/Hybrid bike
Other available rentals:
- Garmin (Edge Explore)
- Clipless pedals (SPD SL or SPD pedals)
For pricing information, please contact our Adventures Team.
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What kind of physical shape is needed in order to successfully participate in activities? Is there any special preparation/training required for this trip?
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The difficulty of this trip is moderate with some challenging parts. Daily cycling distances range between 25 - 45 miles (40 – 70 km). Guests are expected to be physically fit for the activities during this trip.
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Are there additional activities that customers can purchase? If so, what is the fee for each?
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Depending on time during the tour, the following options may be available: sea kayaking in Dubrovnik, wine tasting on the Pelješac Peninsula, and sightseeing tour in the Dubrovnik old city center. Please contact our Travel Services Team for more information.
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Should I purchase travel insurance? If so, do you have a recommended provider?
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We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for all trips. It allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling. For travel insurance, we recommend VisitorsCoverage as a provider.
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Are there special requirements for entry into the destination I am visiting?
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We recommend you visit the local government websites where you plan to travel and review the required documentation for entry, current restrictions, and general recommendations for travel within the area. We encourage you to also visit your home country's embassy website if you are traveling to a foreign country. Requirements can change rapidly. Please be sure you stay abreast of the requirements and restrictions for anywhere you plan to visit. You can also enroll in the U.S. government’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and you will be sent updates if the situation in your destination changes. You can find the program link at https://step.state.gov/.
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Can I cancel or modify my trip?
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Yes! Book confidently with Free Cancellations within 72 hours of booking. After 72 hours, cancellation fees will apply.
New For 2022 Departures: We’re providing more flexible booking options on this trip.
Up to 45 days prior to departure*
You may postpone or modify your trip up to 45 days prior to departure with no fees or penalties.
You will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within one year of your original departure date, or
2) Select a new adventure or destination, or
3) Receive 100% lifetime store credit toward a future trip.
*Please note, when choosing a new date, you must choose a date within the same travel season in 2022 or 2023 to avoid any additional trip costs. If you select a new adventure, you will be responsible for the difference of any additional trip costs above the value of your current trip.
Less than 45 days prior to departure
In some cases, you may have the option to postpone your trip within 45 days prior to departure.
If this is available at the time of your request, you will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within one year of your original departure date. Additional trip costs may apply and new dates are subject to availability, or
2) Receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply.
For more information on our Travel Cancellation Policy please Click Here.