From
NZ $5,500

Cycle the Balkans

15 days
From Tirana to Shkoder
4.4
13,319 traveler reviews
From
NZ $5,500
Find this price
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Age range 16 to 99
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Explore cultural Tirana on your first day
  • Cycle around ancient Lake Ohrid
  • Ride through Mavrovo National Park's wilderness
  • Tour historic Prizren and taste local wines
  • Cross the scenic Tara Canyon by bike

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start Tirana (dinner)
  2. Day 2 Transfer to Lake Ohrid; into North Macedonia; visit the Monastery of St Naum (breakfast)
  3. Day 3 Climb to a mountain-bound high plateau; follow the lake road to Ohrid; finish in Struga (breakfast)
  4. Day 4 Climb to a high plateau; follow the gorge to Debar; cross into Albania (breakfast)
  5. Day 5 Cycle to Kukës (breakfast)
  6. Day 6 Cycle to Gjakova, Kosovo (breakfast)
  7. Day 7 Transfer to Montenegro border; cycle to Berane via Rožaje (breakfast)
  8. Day 8 Pedal to Andrijevica and onto Kolasin; magnificent views of the rugged Albanian Alps (breakfast)
  9. Day 9 Cycle through the Tara Canyon before reaching Žabljak (breakfast)
  10. Day 10 Morning climb out of Žabljak through the Durmitor region; descend to Rudinice (breakfast)
  11. Day 11 Cycle towards Vir; transfer to Cetinje (breakfast)
  12. Day 12 Cycle Kotor Bay (breakfast)
  13. Day 13 Free day in Kotor (breakfast)
  14. Day 14 Transfer to Bar; cycle close to Lake Shkodra; finish Shkodra (breakfast,dinner)
  15. Day 15 End Shkoder (breakfast)
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

443

Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

80%

For almost 50 years Exodus has been a pioneer of active small group adventure...

Read more

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • PeterMichaelson
    · May 24th, 2019
    Great trip. Particularly enjoyed the days in the mountains.
    Show more
  • emily
    · May 11th, 2019
    Albania is a beautiful country, Cycle Albania was super! I would recommend this trip to others.
    Show more
  • David
    · June 15th, 2025
    Great walking holiday around the trekking routes on the Lugerian coast/villages especially Portifino peninsula and Cinque Terre. Nico our guide is wonderful! Accommodations at Moneglia as our home base is very strategic and very good!
    Show more

Dates & Availability

15 days
Cycle the Balkans
From Tirana to Shkoder

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $100 in travel credits
    • Free eSim with every purchase

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in Australia, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Select a departure month
  • Upcoming departures
  • September 2025
  • April 2026
  • May 2026
  • June 2026
  • August 2026
  • September 2026
Select The Travel Month

Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends in0d0h54m16s
  • From Friday
    5 Sep, 2025
    To Friday
    19 Sep, 2025
    English
    Almost Sold Out
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $5,940
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    19 Sep, 2025
    To Friday
    3 Oct, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $5,500
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    24 Apr, 2026
    To Friday
    8 May, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $6,050
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    8 May, 2026
    To Friday
    22 May, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $6,050
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    22 May, 2026
    To Friday
    5 Jun, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $6,050
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    5 Jun, 2026
    To Friday
    19 Jun, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $6,050
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    19 Jun, 2026
    To Friday
    3 Jul, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $6,050
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    21 Aug, 2026
    To Friday
    4 Sep, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $6,050
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    4 Sep, 2026
    To Friday
    18 Sep, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $6,050
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    18 Sep, 2026
    To Friday
    2 Oct, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $6,050
From
NZ $5,500
Find this price
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
All questions
  • K

    Karen

    Asked on December 3rd, 2024

    Can you please confirm availability of an electric bike and confirm model? Specifically NO throttle.

    Tour Details
    Transport
    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten December 2024

      E-bikes are available for this tour. The model we use is the Giant Explore E+ (GTS). Our April 25th departure still has limited space available, and it's currently eligible for the 20% Black Friday promotion.

  • J

    Jerry

    Asked on October 6th, 2024

    What are the daily distances and elevation of the Balkan tour?

    Tour Details
    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten October 2024

      Below you will find the detailed information regarding the daily distances and elevations for the Balkan tour: Day 2 Distance covered: 37mi (59km) Ascent: 1,640ft (500m); Descent: 1,969ft (600m) Day 3 Distance covered: 42mi (68km) Ascent: 1,640ft (500m); Descent: 1,640ft (500m) Day 4 Distance covered: 31mi (50km) Ascent: 2,953ft (900m); Descent: 1,148ft (350m) Day 5 Distance covered: 28mi (45km) Ascent: 3,281ft (1,000m); Descent: 2,297ft (700m) Day 6 Distance covered: 25mi (41km) Ascent: 2,625ft (800m); Descent: 4,593ft (1,400m) Day 8 Distance covered: 35mi (56km) Ascent: 2,953ft (900m); Descent: 4,921ft (1,500m) Day 9 Distance covered: 38mi (61km) Ascent: 3,281ft (1,000m); Descent: 2,461ft (750m) Day 10 Distance covered: 33mi (53km) Ascent: 3,609ft (1,100m); Descent: 1,640ft (500m) Day 11 Distance covered: 27mi (43km) Ascent: 2,625ft (800m); Descent: 5,249ft (1,600m) Day 12 Distance covered: 38mi (61km) Ascent: 3,609ft (1,100m); Descent: 3,937ft (1,200m) Day 13 Distance covered: 35mi (57km) Ascent: 820ft (250m); Descent: 3,937ft (1,200m) Day 14 Distance covered: 23mi (37km) Ascent: 492ft (150m); Descent: 1,148ft (350m)

  • K

    Kristin

    Asked on July 21st, 2024

    Can this be offered as a private tour? There's no information on daily altitude change or grade or difficulty.

    Group size
    Tour Details
    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten July 2024

      We typically offer this tour as a guided small group tour where the maximum number of participants is only 16 people, plus guide. If you want a private tour, the pricing will vary depending on the size of your group and we cannot customize the itinerary.

  • D

    Debra

    Asked on February 21st, 2024

    Can you tell me the daily cycling distances? Tour looks very interesting, but I want to make sure it's right for me.

    Tour Details
    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten February 2024

      Average daily distance: 37mi (60km). Number of days cycling: 12. There will be a support vehicle available at all times. Terrain: Undulating terrain with some tough climbs. 90 percent paved, 10 percent poor conditions.

  • I

    Ian

    Asked on January 4th, 2024

    Can i request an ebike for this trip? How much more is the cost?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten January 2024

      It is possible to request an e-bike for this trip. The additional cost is approx. US$500.00 depending on the departure date.

  • J

    Jacqueline

    Asked on January 2nd, 2024

    What level of cycling experience is required for this or similar trips with your organization?

    Tour Details
    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten January 2024

      This trip is classified Road and Activity Level 4/7(Moderate/Challenging). All our adventure cycling trips are graded by level of difficulty, with the percentage of on- and off-road riding and the amount of vehicle support, to help you find your perfect match. For those that prefer E-bikes, they are also now available on many of our cycling adventures.

  • R

    Rebecca

    Asked on September 14th, 2022

    where do I find out about the bike

    Tour Details
    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten September 2022

      We include the bike rental in our tour price. Local Bike Details: Giant Roam (men) and Giant Rove (women) hybrid bikes with front suspension.

    • R

      Rebecca

      TravelerWritten September 2022

      Can I registered for this cycle tour as an individual person, I do not belong or have a group to registered with if yes, would you be able to match me with a roommate?

    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperatorWritten September 2022

      Yes! You can absolutely sign up for a twin-share room and we will be happy to pair you with another traveler of the same gender.

    • R
      2 more answers
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Exodus Adventure Travels with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 135183

  • Currencies
    L
    Lek
    Albania
    ден
    Denar
    Macedonia
    Euro
    Kosovo
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo
    Type E
    Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo
    Type F
    Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Macedonia and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Macedonia and Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 14th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 14th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Exodus Adventure Travels. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Exodus Adventure Travels will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Exodus Adventure Travels" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Video

Exodus Travels - Your Guide to Cycling Adventures