Super organized, excellent planning. The tours are perfectly designed and executed. First class food and accommodation, they will make you feel at home looking for every single detail, from excellent condition bikes, support team and lovely people around you all the way!
Five stars, 10 out of 10.
Congratulations, my new family in Slovenia.
- GERARDO SALAZAR
Hands down the best Motorcycle touring company and team we have ever used or ridden with. This was probably our 7th or 8th tour we have done using different companies every time. I actually hate to even use the word company because at no time did we ever feel like we were just a paying client riding with a company. We felt like we were traveling, riding, exploring and eating amazing food with great new or even old friends everyday! It was never a strick schedule or routine day. They literally thought of every little detail of the day to add to the almost perfect experience already. I can't recommend them enough. We also can't wait to ride with them all again. Make sure to let us know when you have a Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo and Greece tour put together? Love and Safe travels to you all!
- AMY AND BRIAN CAIN
Looking for a Tour of a lifetime? Look no further: This is it!
You see the videos and the brochure and it looks cool! No: It's even better and more fun than the publicity.
We just lived an adventure of a lifetime on the "Grand Tour" with Alkemist Adventures. You want twisty paved roads going up and down forested mountains or driving along the rim of the deepest canyon in the EU or how about seaside and mountain top prairies?
Not challenging enough?
Throw in all of the above on gravel. Zig zag on gravel to the top of Sarajevo, descend from the peaks of mountain ranges to the coast line.... Wow, for me it was everything I dreamed and more.
Marko Samec, our tour leader, took us on the best routes through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro. He knew the best riding routes as a local in every country!
How about the food? Every morning was filled with local buffets of meats, fresh local cheese, veg and fruits and the great local coffees. Lunches were surprise treats on top of mountains and along side rivers and the coast in boutique inns where the inn keepers prepare lamb, pork, beef, cheese, fresh baked breads and local drinks. We were in Hvar and went to an inn, semi built on top of old ruins with no electricity and was served the best spaghetti I ever enjoyed. Let me leave the Dinners as a surprise.
The lodging: We slept like babies in 5 star hotels, rustic cabins, glamped in luxury tents and they were situated in forests, along a river, by the seaside and every place with a unique feel.
The People and their Service: This was the best. From our Leaders, Marko and Tony, to our tour support, Manuela and Clem, and Dragana with her communication and administration were the best I ever dealt with. The Alkemist Team and their attention to detail and friendly care was most impressive. We all made new friends that I would welcome into my home.
Thank you my friends for a tour of a lifetime! We will all be back next year!
P.s. The Grand Tour was a Bargain!
- GENE KIM
Perfect experience, very well prepared, great instructors, perfect people and fantastic atmosphere! Next year again.
- TOMAS JAN
Nice place with great people.. perfect organisation of the event... we enjoyed it much despite not such good weather and muddy condition.. looking for next year and next event!
- TOMAS PARPEL
Organizzazione perfetta, disponibilità ottima, veramente stupenda
- ENRICO LEVANTI
Just completed the "Island Hop Tour". This is my second experience with Alkemist Adventures, and at this point they are more family then tour guides. Every detail of both my ride and my wife's experience (she is a non-rider) was curated to the highest standard. They are constantly seeking to provide the most enjoyable and interesting experience. The routes, the food, the hotels, are all superb. All the details are considered, and they have "B" and "C" plans close at hand when the weather or the situation requires some adjustment. If you really want to immerse yourself in a new country, and begin to understand the culture and the people, a tour on a motorcycle is the way to go. This tour is more then a ride, it is a memory in the making, something that will be with you till the end of your days. BTW, I might sign up for a tour before they realize they are way too cheap. I will be back with them, probably next year.
- FRANK HAVLIK
"What a fantastic trip! The engines (BMW GS800 and GS1200) are perfect and Marko and Tony really do everything to make the motorcycle trip a fantastic experience. Slovenian Alps really are among the finest motor destinations in Europe. We did a customised on-road tour in Slovenia, but the next time it's really off-road tour. Everyone should experience this once!
(Original) Wat een fantastische trip! De motoren (BMW GS800 en GS1200) zijn perfect en Marko en Tony doen echt alles om van de motortocht een fantastische ervaring te maken. De Sloveense alpen horen echt bij de mooiste motorbestemmingen van Europa. Wij deden een customized on-road tour in Slovenië maar de volgende keer wordt het echt de off-road tour. Dit moet iedereen een keer meemaken!"
- ANNE OSINGA
Big shout out to Alkemist crew - especially Marko and Tony for putting on a great training experience at Turn2 Gravel Event. Take away was an awesome experience- all good prep for Alkemist Grand Adventure Tour.
- BILL DESCHLER
After meeting, riding, talking and living alongside the team at Alkemist Adventures I have come to the conclusion that doing more of what you love is the essence of life. The knowledge, experience, personal engagement and service delivered from the team is exceptional. If you have a passion or interest in experiencing the Balkans in a way that few have or will where the sites and sounds of the local community can be found plus 5 star service then Alkemist is for you. It's not for the beach bum but those with an intrepid streak in their souls. Exciting off road motorcycling and challenges you will find in front and beneath you are overcome with the support and encouragement of these guys who love their jobs and want you to see their world with open eyes. I did and I want more.
Thanks Marko, Anton, Michal, Clemen and Manuella for delivering first class upgraded experience for me and to Dragana for not giving up on my indecision. I've met some interesting and charming people through this who inspire me just as you have.
See you again soon.
This trip along with getting there and returning has reinforced in me the knowledge that we're all after the same things in life. That we can share and do them with strangers makes us better people. It's guys like these who make great things happen for many people.
- Victor Cavin
My son and I went on the Grand Adventure tour with Alkemistadventures in 2018 and could not have been happier with literally every aspect of the trip.
The proprietors of the company and their excellent staff went the extra mile with every detail to insure the comfort, safety, and excitement of the guests.
Profile wise, I am a 60+ year old American, a semi retired professional who has traveled extensively and ridden motorcycles with other companies. This was undoubtedly one of the finest travel experiences of my life. I look forward to riding with Alkemistadventures again!
- Charles Deloney
I have just finished the July Grand Adventure tour with Alkemist and I am almost lost for words to describe how much I enjoyed it.
I had some initial doubts about booking due to the lack of reviews and concerns that it may be a line of bikes following a distant “ tour guide” - the reality couldn’t have been more different! The bikes were new, the routes selected were stunning and the enthusiasm and engagement of the Alkemist team at every stage from being met at the airport to the ability to “find” the perfect coffee stop along the way showed how much advance work had gone into the preparation for the tour. The trip had the feel of riding with a group of friends who were enjoying the experience as much as I was.
There were 5 different models of bike on 3 different sets of tyres which we had the opportunity to try out along the way and a day on the offroad track with Clemen before we started and gravel riding tips from Michal and Marko along the way have hopefully improved my offroad riding style!
I could have easily spent a week at all of the stopping off points along the way, the scenery quite different and stunning in different ways and so many different gravel road surfaces to ride on joined by sweeping twisty tarred sections.
I would happily ride with the same group again – great company(!) and......Marko, Tony, Clemen, Michal, Manuella ( and Dragana) thanks again for an excellent trip and look forward to riding with you again soon!
- Iain Adams
There are no end of superlatives to describe Alkemist Adventures, whether it be an extremely professional organization, a real sense of belonging to a group of like minded riders who together with the members of the team form a real and genuine bond through ‘The Grand Adventure’ which covers the beautiful and welcoming countries of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro. 10 days of brilliant on road and gravel riding, the latter at times being challenging but always with a great sense of achievement and really helped by an initial training day, which is highly recommended for off road riders of any standard.
To say that I felt part of a family is an understatement and the attention to detail of all aspects of the tour including the excellent accommodation and superb food made it one of the best experiences of my life.
My great thanks to Marko, Tony, Mikhail, Dragana and Matic for all your efforts and your genuine care and friendship. Also to Tonie’s wide Petra for laughing at my jokes! I look forward to seeing you all again in the near future and missing you already.
- Chris Pugh
Hands down the best Motorcycle touring company and team we have ever used or ridden with. This was probably our 7th or 8th tour we have done using different companies every time. I actually hate to even use the word company because at no time did we ever feel like we were just a paying client riding with a company. We felt like we were traveling, riding, exploring and eating amazing food with great new or even old friends everyday! It was never a strick schedule or routine day. They literally thought of every little detail of the day to add to the almost perfect experience already. I can't recommend them enough. We also can't wait to ride with them all again. Make sure to let us know when you have a Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo and Greece tour put together? Love and Safe travels to you all!
- Amy and Brian Cain
I toured with these guys on their late summer shrimp tour this year. They are a relatively young company but don’t let that concern you. They deliver a fantastic experience. From the moment Marko picked me up from the airport to when Tony dropped me off they gave me a first class time.
My holiday started with two days of off road training close to the base in Slovenia. Then we set off for Croatia and the shrimp tour. We stayed in different hotels each night, all handpicked and ate in wonderful restaurants. We hopped from the mainland to some of the Coratian islands and road on fantastic roads chosen by their ‘crazy’ Czech guide Michal. Much of the tour is off road but if you are a novice, like I was, don’t worry. They have two guides and if a route is too techincal they have an easier alternative for you to take.
They offer a boutique experience and are constantly looking to give you the best possible holiday experience. For example we were due to the island of Vis but the forecast was for heavy rain. Assisted by the delightful Dragana in Alkemist mission control we diverted to Bosnia which turned into one the my highlghts of the trip.
In conclusion all the team at Alkemist are passionate about providing you with an exceptional holiday experience.
- Tim Evans
They r exactly what they advertise!!
A boutique agency who willingly customize the tours as per your convenience to give an unforgettable mesmerizing experience!!
1) They take u to non touristic places which u wonder how are yet not explored..
2) Wonder places chosen for lunches and coffee breaks!!
3) Amazing photos and drone videos to take back the memories.
3) Brand new bikes and we'll experienced guides!
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour!! They gave us definitely much more than they committed!! Will surely travel again with u guys!!
thanks!!
- Varsha Bocadia
They are the best team on the world!
- Laris Zurga
Odlična organizacija motorističnih dogodkov. Znanje z zabavo in druženjem.
- Tomaz Krmac
Great people who do everything with love and for fun. Perfect organization! Stay with them!!!
- Honza Švejnoha
