13 Day Guided Motorcycle Tour in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Romania, Montenegro

Overview

MotoGS WorldTours is aware that there are many such tours. But they also know that despite all of this, this tour has a unique selling point. Not just because this tour has been worked out down to the smallest details and is not only guided along the coasts. When they were working on it, they attached great importance to not only having a lot of riding fun, it is about 2,200 miles after all. It was important to them that they could bring as much as possible of the dreamy landscapes of the countries to be visited by their motorcycle enthusiasts. You will be traveling a lot in the Carpathians. The tour is from and to Split, Croatia about 2,200 miles of road, medium to high difficulty. Short unpaved sections or sections without asphalt are possible, but not planned. It is possible e.g., by detours or construction sites. Mountain passes including switchbacks and city rides (smaller towns). M

Highlights

• Starts and ends in Trogir, near Split
• Cross 5 countries
• Visit one of only five caves in the Balkans where Neanderthals used to live
• Journey through the Transalpina
• Explore local culture and sights
• Ride through winding roads and stunning sceneries
• German-English and Spanish-speaking tour guide with motorbike
• 12 nights accommodation

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   They will greet you on arrival and take care of your transfer from Split airport to your hotel in Split. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the motorbike parking area. Of course, they use their own motorcycles for this tour. They have only new machines in their fleet. - BMW F750GS - BMW F800GS - BMW F850GS - BMW F900GSA - BMW R1250GS - BMW R1300GS In the evening before departure and before you have dinner together, you will inspect the motorcycles together and make any necessary setup, e. g. for the driver's height. A briefing is also included. Then you will have the opportunity to stow some of

2. Day 2 (278 kilometers / 173 miles)

   After breakfast together in the hotel, and after a brief briefing, the journey begins. You pick up the bikes at your starting point in Split and get them ready to go. At the start, the clock is set to 08:00 am. On to the adventure! The well-developed and winding roads lead you first to "Sarajevo"(BIH), the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. For a good reason, they decided not to use the well-known and popular "Jadranska Magistrala". They will save that for your return. You will take the first miles slowly and enjoy the ride and especially the landscape. On your way to Sarajevo, you make a stop

3. Day 3 (386 kilometers / 240 miles)

   A new day is ahead of you. After a hearty breakfast, the new experience on 2 wheels begins at 8:00 am. Today, you continue north-east to the Danube on the way to Romania. Today, you almost completely cross Serbia. You have already crossed the border into Serbia. Also at this stage of today, after a total of 240 miles, you make another stopover at the "Risovača Cave"(SRB). It is estimated that Neanderthals inhabited this cave around 35,000 to 50,000 years ago and is one of only five caves in the Balkans where Neanderthals used to live. Whether you want to visit this cave together, you decide to

4. Day 4 (286 kilometers / 178 miles)

   An exciting journey lies ahead of you today. No less than 178 miles to be exact. A large part of your route runs along the Danube to the “Iron Gate”(SRB-RO). A gorge and small water passage on the border of Serbia and Romania. The gorge separates the Carpathians from the Balkan Mountains. Here, you will also cross the border into Romania on your way to the real "Carpathians"(RO). Off to Transylvania! You ride through the National Park "Domogled-Valea Cernei"(RO) and the "Getic Subcarpathians"(RO). On the edge of the national park, you will stay overnight in a small Romanian village near a smal

5. Day 5 (274 kilometers / 170 miles)

   Today it is time again at 08:00 am, the journey and the adventure continues. Today, there is a special highlight on the route plan. You have 170 miles to cover and will be on the road all day. You actually only experience serpentines, nature, views, and lots of riding fun, that is today's agenda. You are on the "Transalpina"(RO). The Transalpina, also known as Drum Național, is a very significant and important road in Romania. It crosses the Transylvanian Alps and reaches a height of 2145 meters. The Transalpina starts in the small town of "Novaci" and ends after a breathtakingly beautiful 92

6. Day 6 (323 kilometers / 201 miles)

   A new day is approaching. You start again at 8:00 am to ride a little in a southerly direction. Because from there, you will ride along the "Transfăgărășan"(RO). Probably one of the most beautiful mountain passes in Europe. It connects the great Wallachia south of the Carpathian with Transylvania to the north. Overall, the road is just over 94 miles long. But the actually exciting part, which meanders through the beautiful landscape, measures about 56 miles. The pass road is only open 4 months a year - from July 1st to October 31st. The rest of the year the passage is not possible due to snowf

7. Day 7 (172 kilometers / 107 miles)

   You leave early in the morning. As always at 08:00 am after a hearty breakfast together. There are only 107 miles ahead of you that day and you will enjoy them extensively. Because today, you will ride the remaining part of the Transfăgărășan and then continue to "Bran"(RO), Transylvania. Arrived in Bran, you will take a little breather and first move into the rooms in your hotel in Bran. Afterward, if you want, you can visit Castel Bran with them. Also better known as "Castle of Earl Dracula"(RO). While it is advertised as the castle of Count Dracula from Bram Stoker's stories, there is no ev

8. Day 8 (383 kilometers / 238 miles)

   It will not be an easy day today. There are a tight 238 miles ahead of you. A good mix of everything. Serpentines, narrow and small roads, well-developed roads, and also a part for relaxed riding. Unfortunately, the time here in Transylvania is over and you are on your way back. So, you are heading southwest again, towards Serbia and Montenegro. You will not ride through Kosovo, nor will you ride toward Kosovo. Especially since Serbia and Montenegro currently have a lot more to offer. Your destination is a small town called "Orșova"(RO), located directly on the Danube. Exactly where the "River

9. Day 9 (414 kilometers / 257 miles)

   What was yesterday was yesterday. A new adventure begins today. As always, at 08:00 am of course. And what was considered a long journey yesterday, is measured against today's journey, rather a small journey. In other words, there is a distance of 257 miles to cover on the 9th day. There are no less than 7.5 hours of pure riding pleasure ahead of you. And at the end of the day, arriving in “Ribari”(SRB), near Brus, you know why you took it all on. You will stay here in Ribari and relax. You really deserve that. Because tomorrow the impressive "Durmitor National Park" (MNE) in Montenegro is on

10. Day 10 (304 kilometers / 189 miles)

    As already promised. The journey continues a route of 189 miles across Serbia and Montenegro further south towards the Adriatic coast. The ride will be overwhelming and will make you forget yesterday's hardships. The road to “Durmitor National Park”(MNE) is simply incomparable. You ride along the mountains, through valleys, and again along numerous rivers with impressive fauna and flora, and at the end, there is the destination called "Žabljak"(MNE). On your way there, of course, you also cross the river "Tara"(MNE) and they insist on taking a break at the Tara Bridge, shortly before your dest

11. Day 11 (375 kilometers / 233 miles)

    On the further way back to the Adriatic coast, you don't miss the opportunity to get to know a small part of the "Durmitor National Park" better. You will cross the park on a small but passable road until you come to the viewpoint of "Piva Canyon"(MNE) on the other side. How breathtaking this area here is. On the total distance, you will cover 233 miles today. A long day will lie ahead of you. You continue on your way through the "Sutjeska National Park"(MNE) and further past the "Bileća Lake"(MNE). Almost arriving at the coast, you will ride around the so-called Bay of Kotor and stop in Kotor

12. Day 12

    Unfortunately, it goes back to the starting point. You have come a long way. Up to here, you have now covered approximately 2,250 unforgettable miles and have traveled through 5 countries. Today the last stage begins, and the promise made at the beginning is kept. As mentioned on the very first day of your departure, you saved the "Jadranska Magistrala"(HR) for the last day of your tour. You will fully enjoy this day on this extraordinary road along the coast. There are still 132 miles of the most beautiful views of the Adriatic Sea ahead of you. This road is not for nothing considered one of

13. Day 13

    You will stay in the same hotel as you arrived on your first day. So, you can start your journey home without being hectic on departure day. Or you can also decide, if your time frame allows it, to simply extend your stay in Split and thus on the beautiful Adriatic Sea by a few more days. However, you should arrange this directly with the hotel. If so, best on your first arrival day. In any case, they will provide you with airport transfer for today's 13th day. However, if you decide to extend your stay, in this case, the airport transfer is no longer possible on their part.

Ride Details

Terrain

90% asphalt roads, only in exceptional cases unpaved roads

Bike

rental bike (BMW models)

Mileage

3,409 kilometers / 2,118 miles

Daily rides

172 - 414 kilometers / 107 - 257 miles

Riding gear

Not included

Meals

Daily breakfasts

Accommodation

You will be staying in various accommodations (12 nights) in shared rooms. Upgrades for single rooms are available.

Food

The price generally includes a rich breakfast for every overnight stay. You can have lunch and dinner at different restaurants and hotels on each day's stages. Lunch and dinner are not included in the price.

Getting There

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