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Cycle the Balkans

15 days
From Tirana to Shkoder
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Cycle the Balkans - Exodus Adventure Travels
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Exodus Adventure Travels
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
135183
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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

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start Tirana (dinner)
  2. Day 2 Transfer to Lake Ohrid; cross the border into North Macedonia; visit the Monastery of St Naum before ending in Ohrid town (breakfast)
  3. Day 3 Climb to a mountain-bound high plateau; follow the gorge to Debar (breakfast)
  4. Day 4 Cycle towards Lake Mavrovo (breakfast)
  5. Day 5 Transfer from Mavrovo to the Kosovo border; continue through Brezovica National Park and the Sharri mountain range (breakfast)
  6. Day 6 Climb to Prevalle through the forest of Kodra e Diellit; descend to the historic city of Prizren (breakfast)
  7. Day 7 Free day in Peje (breakfast)
  8. Day 8 Transfer to Montenegro border; cycle to Berane via Rozaje (breakfast)
  9. Day 9 Pedal to Andrijevica and onto Kolasin; magnificent views of the rugged Albanian Alps (breakfast)
  10. Day 10 Short transfer to Mojkovac; cycle through the Tara Canyon before reaching Zabljak (breakfast)
  11. Day 11 Morning climb out of Zabljak through the Durmitor region; descend to Pluzine (breakfast)
  12. Day 12 Cycle towards Nikšić (breakfast)
  13. Day 13 Short transfer to Vilsu; cycle to the Bay of Kotor (breakfast)
  14. Day 14 Transfer to Bar; cycle close to Lake Shkodra; finish Shkodra (breakfast,dinner)
  15. Day 15 End Shkoder (breakfast)
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
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Number of tours

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Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Karmen
    · June 18th, 2019
    Great itinerary, fantastic guide , the out of way places, clear instructions, great and polite driver, great humor...
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  • Michael
    · September 16th, 2013
    A varied and enjoyable trip encompassing the Montegrian coastline, national parks plus the two key cities of...
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  • Ben
    · July 28th, 2013
    A hugely enjoyable holiday - really varied and interesting and relaxingg. From the historic towns, to the natural...
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Dates & Availability

15 days
Cycle the Balkans
From Tirana to Shkoder

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Good to Know

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

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa 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.
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