
Holiday Highlights
- Tackling technical features on your full suspension eMTB
- Fun singletrack with epic sea views
- Discovering deserted coves on Kap Kamenjak
- Breath-taking views from the summit of Ucka mountain
- Exploring the rugged trails of the Skitaca peninsula
- Spare time to play in the Rabac Bike Park
Itinerary
- Meals: Dinner
After collecting you from Pula airport we’ll make the 45 minute transfer to Rabac, our base for the week. Depending on flight times we’ll have time to collect and test our electric mountain bikes before an optional pre-dinner swim.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast we’ll have a short transfer to the southernmost point of Istria for our first ride of the week. In summer the cape of Kamenjak is one of the most popular tourist spots for beach goers and holiday makers. In the spring and autumn however the cape is a quiet and incredibly beautiful area criss-crossed with a network of singletrack trails. While relatively flat we get our first taste of the rocky sections that characterise Croatian singletrack and there are a few cheeky climbs that will help us get used to the capabilities of our eBikes. After exploring the protected reserve we’ll take lunch at a local tavern before heading back to Rabac.
Those keen to stretch their legs further will have time to explore the local trail centre or ‘Bike Park‘, a venue that has been hand built in a joint venture between the local community and the hotel that is hosting us this week.

- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Our morning transfer will take us to Vojak, the highest peak of the Ucka mountains (1396m). A protected nature park, the summit offers amazing views of Kvarner Bay and most of Istria! Our eBikes will make light work of the climb before starting our descent on dirt roads and some remote trails, generally descending to the foot of the mountain. There are some optional trickier singletrack trails, depending how the group is riding before an undulating dirt road traverse with stunning vistas of the islands of Krk and Cres. We’ll lunch in a local konoba in Plomin.
While there is the option to head home in the support vehicle most people will have plenty of battery left to continue by bike with a sometimes challenging climb to Ripenda Kras and then finish with a singletrack descent to the hotel completing your journey from the highest point of Istria back to sea level!
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
A short ride in the van will avoid the steep climb out of Rabac and drop us at the Dubrava Sculpture Park in Labin.
Today we will explore the countryside surrounding Labin, a region well known for the small-scale production of high quality olive oil, honey, lavender and the local red and white wines. We’ll be riding a mixture of quiet country roads, forest trails and hidden singletracks, leading through beautiful rolling hills and quaint hamlets. We’ll stop for lunch at an agriturismo where we’ll sample the local cheese, ham and produce from their own gardens.
Our route leads us gradually back towards sculpture park, home to over 90 outdoor sculptures carved from local limestone by Istrian artists. After exploring the park we can exhaust our remaining battery by climbing once again into the hills above Rabac to sample another of the chocolate box of singletrack descents back to the coast.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today’s ride takes us back in time on a journey along the Parenzana, a converted railway perched on the hillsides leading to and from the medieval hilltop town of Motovun. The transfer today is a little longer (1.5 hours) but will be worth it to explore the most Italian region of Croatia. After a short ride we arrive in the old town of Grožnjan with its picturesque cobbled lanes. The town is often filled with the scent of truffles as they are added to all kinds of local dishes.
Grožnjan is also home to some of Croatia’s finest technical singletrack. Depending on the desires of the group we may be able to explore some of these fantastic trails that descend into the steep sided valley. Some tactical use of extra assistance levels will return us to Grožnjan, with enough time for a morning coffee. Continuing on the Parenzana we cross bridges and pass through tunnels, all the while enjoying spectacular views of the valleys below. With good surfaces and gentle gradients the main challenge today comes in the cheeky climb to Motovun, perched high on a hilltop. We’ll lunch here with a little time to explore the old city wills, towers and gates.
The cycling continues on to Vižinada where we load up for our journey back to Rabac.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Our week of riding culminates in a tour of the amazing Skitaca peninsula. Leaving Labin we head swiftly on to an intricate network of ancient paths and tracks that meander through low scrubland and woodlands. By now we are well used to the rocky trails and a few technical sections will be dispatched before an amazing flowing singletrack descent that carries us to a tiny chapel nestled alone in an ancient forest. From here we make our way to the village that gives its name to the peninsula, now home to one solitary full-time resident. Refuelled we climb again on to the main ridgeline before our guides lead us back in to the woods on a series hidden trails and remote backroads. Eventually we arrive back in Labin before our last chance to sample the fun descent into Rabac. A cocktail overlooking the sea will be a fitting way to celebrate a great week of thrilling riding.
- Meals: Breakfast
It is time to say goodbye to Rabac, Istria and Croatia as we’ll drop you off at the airport for your flights home.
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The Cycling
Terrain
The terrain experienced on this tour is varied and includes a mix of singletrack, jeep tracks, dirt roads and some tarmac sections. The majority of the trails are hardpacked and of moderate gradients however Istrian trails are often punctuated by short technical sections which can be rocky and loose at times and include short steeper climbs and descents. A small portion of the trip will be on purpose built mountain biking trails similar to UK trail centres and you will encounter berms and technical trail features (though these are all rollable).
The ideal bike for this holiday is a electric pedal-assisted full suspension trail bike fitted with robust tyres. Tubeless tyres will be an advantage in avoiding pinch flats.
Please contact us if you are at all uncertain about the terrain.

Mountain Biking Grade
Distances of 25-50 miles / 40-80 kms per day
Aimed at regular cyclists who have a degree of off road experience
Some moderate and difficult technical sections
Our grading guidelines have been carefully created based on our many years of cycling experience, as well as customer feedback from our trips. Of course, if you're still struggling to figure out where you fit on the scale, do feel free to give us a quick call and we'll be more than happy to help!
For more information about our grading system click here.
Is this suitable for you?
If you have some experience of off road riding on a variety of terrain, and would like to do more, a grade 3 trip could be for you. These holidays give you elements of our higher grade trips but at a manageable level with sections of singletrack (narrow trails wide enough for one rider) and shorter steep sections (both up and down) which require more bike handling ability. A day’s ride can see you on the trails for around 8 hours (with breaks) and covering between 25-50 miles depending on the terrain. If you’re generally fit and manage to ride regularly this could be the level for you.
Dates & Prices

Private Departures
Are you keen to only travel with your family or friends? Struggling to find the right date? Well, we can organise a private departure for this tour and tailor aspects to suit your group's specific needs. Contact our friendly team and we'll help you turn your dream into reality.
Whats Included 
A) Accommodation (shared twin / double en suite rooms) in 3 star hotels
B) Meals as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
C) Full tour service, including Skedaddle guides
D) Unless stated, at least one leader qualified in first aid
E) Support vehicle and luggage transfers
F) Airport transfer on scheduled arrival day from Pula airport (PUY)
G) Airport transfer on scheduled departure day to Pula airport (PUY)
What's not Included 
A) Bike hire (available if required)
B) Flights and charges for travelling with your bike (if applicable)
C) Meals not stated in the itinerary
D) Drinks during restaurant lunches and evening meals
E) Single room (available if required)
F) Travel insurance
G) Personal clothing and equipment
H) Personal expenditure (souvenirs, bar bills, hotel facilities etc)
I) Entrance fees to museums and other attractions en route
J) Airport transfers on days other than the scheduled arrival / departure days
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Reviews
John, BerkshireExcellent views...A good mix of technical and easier terrains with excellent views, aswell as excellent and well skilled guides. In particular, Alvin’s local knowledge and passion about his home area helped to make the holiday!