So often when we think of adventure travel, we think of Africa, Asia, or the Americas. Wide open spaces, jungles, deserts. Who’d want to go to the tight corners of Europe? And yet, if you know where to go, Europe is filled excellent moto-touring and adventure riding opportunities. Right now, ADVwriter Egle Gerulaityte is working with the events organizers at The Cold Start to put together a ride through Croatia this September.

This is done through Egle and her help at Big Little Rides, which offers accessible adventures all over the world—this one is aimed at beginner-to-intermediate riders. They call this one the Bikes & Boats tour because after you’re done riding, there’s a day trip on a private sailboat through the Croatian Islands. If you know anything about the Croatian coastline’s beauty, then that will sound like a pretty good time.

But the riding is the focus here, with a 60-/40 split of gravel and pavement along the way, aboard rental Honda CRF250L and CRF300L dual sports:

However, Croatia boasts more than just stunning shorelines. First, we’ll delve deep into the heart of the country, conquering rugged mountain passes to uncover hidden gems: cascading waterfalls, turquoise-hued swimming holes, and charming villages untouched by mass tourism. Along the way, we’ll savor delicious local cuisine at vineyards and ranches, immersing ourselves in Croatia’s rich culture and warm hospitality.

Pricing for the tour is 3,450€ / $3,690, and that number doesn’t include your plane ticket to get to the start. The dates of this year’s Croatian tour are September 23-29; for more details, check out the Cold Start website.