Road biking in the Balkans: 18 days from Tirana to Kosovo and North Macedonia

About this package

Feel the calm of the mountains and the vitality of the hosts with our tailored road biking package. Spectacular views and appetizing, local and fresh culinary experiences. Provided by Ride the Balkans. Contact us for more information about the trip.

Day by day

1. 1
   Day 1

   Arrive in Tirana, Albania

   Depending on the arrival time, you can decide what to do before dinner. There is a lot to do in Tirana after getting your bikes to check if they fit you. That’s why when renting bikes we prefer starting from Tirana. In long tours it is very important to have the right size of bike!

2. 2
   Day 2

   Countryside Ride & Farm Lunch

   We start with a mandatory 40 minute transfer to skip the busy roads of the capital. Once we are out, we enjoy the quiet country roads of northern Albania with a day of biking and a ‘’must’’ lunch stop at Agroturizëm Mrizi i zanave. Sightseeing or stand up paddle in the evening.

   63km575m575m
3. 3
   Day 3

   Beach Time & Scenic Cycling

   Hotel to hotel bike ride. Snacks/picnic. Sightseeing and leisure at the beach in the evening.

   75km1390m1400m
4. 4
   Day 4

   Mountain Views & Local Flavors

   30 minutes mandatory transfer. Traditional lunch on the way during our hard day of road biking! Chilling at the garden with a mountain view in the evening.

   55km1.840m550m
5. 5
   Day 5

   Crossing Borders & Mountain Passes

   Hotel to hotel ride. Snacks/ lunch at the pass. Sightseeing evening. Ps. This time we cross the border at a turistic border. This means we have to send a request at the border police 15 days prior to the date we are passing by with a picture of our ID’s. Distance:  88km Ascent: 1.590m Descent: 2.400m

6. 6
   Day 6

   Long Ride & Evening Sightseeing

   Hotel to hotel bike ride. Snacks/lunch on the way. Sightseeing evening. Distance: 94km Descent: 1.400m

   1.220m
7. 7
   Day 7

   High Mountains & Nature Walk

   Hotel to hotel ride. Snacks/picnic. Nature walk at evening. Distance: 77km Ascent: 2.120m Descent: 1.740m

8. 8
   Day 8

   Rest Day: Hiking, Rafting, or Relaxing

   Hiking, rafting, termal bath, sightseeing or chilling at the Drin river beach.

9. 9
   Day 9

   Lake Swim & Sunset Views

   Hotel to hotel ride. Snack/picnic. Lake swim and sightseeing in the evening. Distance: 88km Ascent: 1.040m Descent: 1.070m

10. 10
    Day 10

    Lakeside Ride & Evening Walk

    Hotel to hotel ride. Snacks/picnic. Sightseeing and walking along the lake in the evening. Distance: 60km Ascent: 1.190m Descent: 1.020m

11. 11
    Day 11

    Village Walk & Scenic Roads

    Hotel to hotel ride. Snacks/lunch on the way. Walk in the beautiful stone village in the evening. Distance: 83km Ascent: 1.390m Descent: 1.100m

12. 12
    Day 12

    Mountain Ride & Sunset Sightseeing

    Hotel to hotel ride. Snacks/lunch on the way. Sightseeing in the evening. Distance: 89km Ascent: 1.500m Descent: 2.400m

13. 13
    Day 13

    Rest Day by the Wild River

    Hiking, rafting, termal bath, sightseeing or chilling at Vjosa river (last wild river in Europe).

14. 14
    Day 14

    Ride & Afternoon Sightseeing

    Hotel to hotel ride. Snacks/lunch. Sightseeing in the afternoon/evening. Distance: 62km Ascent: 730m Descent: 590m

15. 15
    Day 15

    Village Walk & Beach Time

    Hotel to hotel ride. Snacks/lunch on the way. Walk in the village or short drive to the beach.

    66km910m1.000m
16. 16
    Day 16

    Mountain Village & Swim

    Hotel to hotel ride. Snacks/lunch/swim on the way. Walk in the stone village 400m above sea level.

    50km1.180m1.060m
17. 17
    Day 17

    Scenic Ride & Evening Stroll

    Hotel to hotel ride. Snacks/lunch on the way. Sightseeing in the evening.

    65km1.200m1.600m
18. 18
    Day 18

    Flight back

    After breakfast, depart for Tirana airport for your return flight.