The 4 Best Island Cycling Trips Worldwide

1.Elafiti Islands Sea kayaking: Full-Day Bike and Kayak tour on Lopud and Šipan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

This active Elafiti Islands day trip pairs sea kayaking from Lopud with a bike ride across Šipan. Guides such as Karlo, Zvone, and Zvonimir lead groups of up to 10, with safety instruction, dry bags, island views, historic churches, swimming stops, and time for a seaside meal. Bring water shoes, sun protection, and enough energy for a long day.

“Great guide who couldn’t have done more for us. A long day with plenty of exercise. Better than a trip to any gym.”

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2.Elaphite Islands Full-Day Kayak and Bike Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $95

Leave Dubrovnik’s Gruž port for Lopud and Šipan on a nine-hour outdoor day. You’ll kayak between islands, cycle about 10 kilometers through villages and olive groves, stop for lunch and a swim, then return by ferry. Guides such as Marco, Filip, Ari, and Ivica lead the day, with groups capped at nine.

“Somehow I stumbled upon this particular tour after 30 minutes of browsing, and it was the best decision to choose this day tour. Being athletic (gym), I thought it would be a breeze in the park to experience kayaking and biking. Fortunately, my assumption was incorrect - it was a challenge for me! I found kayaking to be a fun experience, and biking an exhausting experience. Put simply, this day tour was the highlight of my trip to Dubrovnik.”

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3.Island Hopping: Day E-Bike Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $46Best value

This 4.5-hour guided e-bike tour starts near Old Goa and visits Divar Island’s winding roads, the 1,000-year-old Saptakoteshwar Temple, and Our Lady of Piety Church. You then cross to Vanxim Island for a motorboat ride through the backwaters and a home-cooked local snack. Guide Riyaz has led some departures, though guide assignments can vary.

“Connect with nature: bird and crocodile and bat watching, all in one! Plus a visit to an ancient Hindu temple and the beautiful countryside surrounding Goa! Riyaz was our wonderful guide on this 4 hour e-bike tour. He was always watchinRead more”

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4.Shimanami Kaido, 1Day Relaxed Island Hopping Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $325

Meet English-speaking guide Damien at Onomichi Station for a relaxed day of cycling, ferries, island villages, citrus orchards, Mount Shirataki’s 700 Buddhas, and Setoda’s art and food scene. A small group of up to 10 riders follows a dedicated path, with bikes, insurance, snacks, water, and ferry tickets included.

“Very nice trip! Guide Damian is an experienced Japan connoisseur and cyclist. Very relaxed Aussie style, he leads the way and tells about the islands and Japanese and the JapaneseAuto-translated”

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