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Cycling in the Balkans ( 4 Countries Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro)

15 days
Start and end in Tirana
4.3
3 traveler reviews
Cycling in the Balkans ( 4 Countries Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro) - Cycle Albania

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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 20
Age range 18 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Tirana's vibrant city center
  • Cycle along the scenic Lake Ohrid
  • Discover Kosovo's UNESCO sites in Peja
  • Ride through Durmitor National Park
  • Visit the cliffside Ostrog Monastery

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Tirana
  2. Day 2 Tirana-Ohrid
  3. Day 3 Ohrid - Debar
  4. Day 4 Debar-Mavrovo
  5. Day 5 Mavrovo-Prizren
  6. Day 6 Prizren-Pejë
  7. Day 7 Pejë-Andrijevica
  8. Day 8 Andrijevica-Kolasin
  9. Day 9 Kolasin-Zabljak
  10. Day 10 Zabljak-Pluzine
  11. Day 11 Pluzine-Cetinje
  12. Day 12 Cetinje-Kotor
  13. Day 13 Rest day Kotor
  14. Day 14 Kotor-Shkoder
  15. Day 15 Departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • 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

Operated by

Cycle Albania

4.4
(14 reviews)

Number of tours

2

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Good
    4.0
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Average
    3.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.4
  • Cycling in the Balkans ( 4 Countries Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro) reviewer 1
    · October 16th, 2023
    A great experience cycling in this area. In particular, the Durmitor nationalpark, the Tara canyon and the descent to Kotor are absolute highlights. Despite booking a single room, you cannot always expect a single room die to hotel capacity. This was announced in good time by the tour guide.
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    Trip date: October 2023
  • CB
    · July 15th, 2023
    Stunning scenery, great cycling (highlights were the descents to Pluzine and Kotor), good food, chance to go swimming in some lovely lakes, some organisational problems which may have been due to the big group size (21) but did detract from the experience in some areas: the route differed on occasion from the one advertised in the itinerary; we had to move hotels on the rest day in Kotor which was a bit disruptive, and this wasn't communicated until quite late; on many days we were split across multiple different accommodations (including in some cases what seemed like Airbnbs) due to lack of hotel options. A lot of the hotel options were actually pretty good (the best one being in Peje), but the two nights in guesthouses were more basic and people were sharing bathrooms or even a room with someone else despite paying for the single supplement; that would maybe have been acceptable had it been flagged in the itinerary, or at least people could book or not based on having that information beforehand. All of this makes it sound like a poor experience but it really wasn't, I had a great time and can definitely recommend cycling in this part of the world
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    Trip date: June 2023
  • TM
    · July 11th, 2023
    Overall it was a good experience. the trour was excellent, however the organisers made some inappropriate decisions. they tried to book those of us who had paid single supplements into sharing rooms. BAD! they also moved us from one hotel to another when it was an off day which totally interrupted our experience. When they moved us in Kotor, they moved the single people to a hotel 5.5 km away from the town which meant we were stuck there! BAD. the tour guide was also poor at communicating and told us things that were not accurate at all. Communication was also last minute and did not give us time to adjust our expectations. I did not trust what we had paid for and what we got The route also changed according to the outlined provided at the start, so there were also disappointments with the distance and climbing cycled. POOR.
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    Trip date: June 2023

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • M

    Marina

    Asked on March 1st, 2025

    Are there any scheduled rest days during the tour?

    Tour Details
    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, the itinerary includes rest days.

  • S

    Sharon

    Asked on February 15th, 2025

    What is the age range permitted for the cycling tours?

    Age Range
    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten February 2025

      The tours welcome participants of various ages, however, specific age-related details should be confirmed with the tour provider.

  • M

    Marcelo Oscar

    Asked on November 21st, 2024

    Can accommodations be verified for quality before booking?

    Accommodation
    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten November 2024

      Yes, information about accommodations can be requested from the tour operator for independent verification.

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    Luisa

    Asked on October 6th, 2024

    Is there a guide available throughout the tour?

    Tour Details
    Travel Support
    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten October 2024

      Yes, a local guide is available to assist you throughout the tour.

  • A

    Andrew

    Asked on August 16th, 2024

    Do you arrange bikes, ebikes, that include maintenance or replacement along the journey if necessary? And how much is the rental?

    Transport
    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten August 2024

      Yes, we do. The regular bikes are included in the tour. The E-bike Supplement is 370 EUR.

  • J

    Jose Carlos

    Asked on August 3rd, 2024

    Are all meals included in the tour price?

    Meals
    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten August 2024

      Yes, all meals are included except on rest days.

  • C

    Cheryl

    Asked on July 20th, 2024

    Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    Travel Support
    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten July 2024

      Travel insurance is not typically included but is strongly recommended; please arrange this independently.

  • K

    Kristin

    Asked on July 8th, 2024

    Can single supplements be refunded if I decide to share a room?

    Single supplement
    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes, if you choose to share a room, any paid single supplements can be refunded.

  • H

    Herbert

    Asked on June 18th, 2024

    How large are the cycling groups?

    Group size
    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten June 2024

      Group sizes can vary, please confirm with the tour operator for current group size limits.

  • G

    Gaëlle

    Asked on June 11th, 2024

    What type of bikes are provided on the tour?

    Transport
    • Cycle AlbaniaOperatorWritten June 2024

      Regular bikes are included in the tour, and E-bikes are also available.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 198524

  • Currencies
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    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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 9th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 9th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Cycle Albania. 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 60 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 Cycle Albania will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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  • 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.