Balkans – Rebel Roads & Rugged Beauty

Balkans – Rebel Roads & Rugged Beauty

The Balkans are a rider’s raw paradise—untamed roads, rebel histories, and vistas that hit hard. From Sarajevo’s minarets to Dubrovnik’s walls, you’ll carve through mountains, hug coasts, and roll past towns the tourists miss. Taste smoky meats, fiery spirits, and the grit of a land unbroken.

Spectacular sights and riding through Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro

Overview

• When: early September

• Duration: 9+2 Days (includes 2 rest days)

• Distance: ~2,000 km

• Start/End: Zagreb, Croatia

• Group Size: Max 8 riders

Itinerary

• Day 1: Zagreb to Zadar (300 km)
  Launch from Zagreb’s historic buzz, rolling southwest through twisty backroads past rolling hills and river valleys—to the beautiful town of Zadar. Evening: Famous sunset and relaxed seafood extravaganza.

• Day 2: Zadar to Dubrovnik (360 km)
  Spectacular coastal ride with soft hills and bright sights. Post-ride: rest up—explore the Old Town’s stone streets, sip domaća šljivovica (plum brandy), or swim in the Adriatic.

• Day 3: Dubrovnik Rest Day
  Relax, try out the GoT tour, shop in Dubrovnik Old Town. Enjoy the local fare.

• Day 4: Dubrovnik to Mostar (150 km)
  A short hop north on scenic coastal curves then veer inland into Bosnia & Herzegovina via twisty backroads into Mostar. Post-ride: burek and a cold pivo (beer).

• Day 5: Mostar local sights (150 km)
  After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy the special waterfalls at Kravice, followed by the unique Blagaj Caves. Post-ride: Explore Old Town of Mostar.

• Day 6: Mostar to Kotor (200 km)
  Ride south into Montenegro via Lake Bileca, weaving through mountain passes and the Neretva Valley’s emerald twists to Kotor. Arrive and dig into fresh fish stew and wine with the crew.

• Day 7: Kotor Rest Day
  Soak in the sun, jump in the water of Kotor Bay, para-sail, or ride the famous Kotor serpentine!

• Day 8: Kotor to Sarajevo (270 km)
  Ride back out of Montenegro through the placid Lake Pluzine and the Tara River Canyon into the historical and cultural capital of BiH, Sarajevo. Evening: sink into cevapi (grilled meat) and strong Bosnian coffee in Baščaršija.

• Day 9: Sarajevo to Zadar (400 km)
  Launch from Sarajevo’s Ottoman heart, rolling northwest through Bosnia’s D5 and M18—twisty backroads past rolling hills and river valleys—back to Zagreb’s historic buzz. Celebrate with štrukli (cheese dumplings) and a rider’s rakija—prestige in the bag.

Why Ride This?

The Balkans are a rider’s raw paradise—untamed roads, rebel histories, and vistas that hit hard. From Sarajevo’s minarets to Dubrovnik’s walls, you’ll carve through mountains, hug coasts, and roll past towns the tourists miss. Taste smoky meats, fiery spirits, and the grit of a land unbroken. This 9-day saga hands you a Balkan badge of honor—prestige that’ll echo through India’s biking brotherhood.

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