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Starting point
Dubrovnik
Finish point
Podgorica
Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Season
From April to October
Fitness level
2/5
Tour type
Road / Gravel / E-bike
Number of people
Choose your style

- Discover Dubrovnik’s Old Town with its medieval city walls
- Cycle over the borders of Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Albania
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kotor
- Enjoy Budva’s famous golden sands beaches
- Discover Albania’s Shkodër and Lake Shkodër – the largest lake in the Balkans
- Visit Montenegro’s vibrant capital of Podgorica
Itinerary of the trip
What’s included in the price?
Self-guided
NOT INCLUDED
Balkan Highlights Bike Tour stretches from Croatian Dubrovnik to its Bosnian hinterland, exploring a vast area of Montenegro, with its coastal region and Podgorica, as well as the Albanian land of Shkodër.
Cycling along the shimmering Adriatic Sea is truly an experience, especially when passing cities like Dubrovnik and Budva with their medieval Old Towns and well-preserved stone walls, narrow cobblestone streets, and views of turquoise waters. The coastline features scenic bays, including the stunning Bay of Kotor, renowned for its fjord-like beauty.
Historical gems such as Perast and Kotor, both UNESCO-listed for Venetian architecture, will accompany you on this self-guided tour. Further down the coast, you can stop in the town of Bar, home to ancient olive trees, some 2000 years old, standing as living witnesses to the region’s rich past.
The natural splendor will lead you even further south to Shkodër Lake, the largest in the Balkans, fringed by wetlands and birdlife, with the vibrant town of Shkodër nestled on its shores.
Inland, the landscape is equally inviting, from the modern vibrancy of Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital, to the serene charm of Trebinje in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a picturesque town set along the Trebišnjica River.
The tour is suitable for all cyclists as it avoids the normally hilly terrain of the Balkan Dinar. The carefully planned route ensures a hassle-free experience, including a digital guidebook featuring recommendations and GPS tracks to keep you on course.
All your accommodations are booked in advance, while we provide convenient luggage transfers. If you ever need assistance, our round-the-clock support team is just a phone call away.
This journey offers the perfect blend of cultural exploration, spanning four Balkan countries, each contributing its unique charm and vibrant rhythm to the adventure.
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania is a safe destination for travelers. Whether you're traveling with children, a loved one, or on your own, including as a solo female traveler, you can explore without major safety concerns, much like in other secure countries. Health risks, crime, and terrorist threats are low, even in larger cities. Albanians are especially known for their exceptional hospitality, making visitors feel welcome and at home.
Our one week tour of Slovenia with these 3 young local guides surpassed all expectations! We travelled from Bled through the Sovenian Alps all the way to to coastal seaside Piran, through villages , on backroads ….it felt like riding through a story book….a delightful surprise around every turn . Our guides took care of our every need: charming accommodations, snacks every day at fantastic off beat locations, mid-ride. We covered 250 km over 5 riding days. The one day we were rained out, they quickly pivoted, and we were able to visit a wonderful historical national museum, which informed us so much in terms of the history in the Soča valley…So the day became not a write off but an educational experience! It was quite special to know the history of the Soča valley as we journeyed through the region, seeing the incredible geographical diversity of this beautiful country on excellent quality e-bikes. Highly recommend! Trip of a lifetime ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️




First class company with a well planned route, great accommodation and simply outstanding support in time of trouble. We did a two week ride from Bled to Pula in September 2023. Fair to say we hit a lot of problems courtesy of BA with rescheduled and diverted flights, lost bags, problems with our own bikes, returning rental bikes and more. Daja was simply amazing in helping us sort all of them out and was so accessible at all hours. She even managed to source and buy a forgotten Thru-axle and deliver it personally to our hotel, which is far and above any service i would reasonably expect. Thank you !! Our accommodation was fantastic and far better than expected in all but one location. The route planning in Slovenia was great but due to our decision to bring road bikes from the UK and the nature of the roads in Croatia, our second week was a bit tricky route wise and it would have been good to have had a discussion about this section beforehand. A Gravel bike is far better suited to Croatia although this was our decision to bring road bikes. Transport arrangement and logistics were flawless. Overall, i would change very little and we will definitely be returning to Slovenia. Daja was fantastic and I absolutely recommend Slovenia Cycling Holidays and will be using their services again.




G’day Klem, Back in Australia and just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our holiday. You guys did a wonderful job. The whole experience was first class. The bikes were excellent. The route was fun and well mapped using the app. The hotels were excellent. The hotel staff, outstanding. The food and wine truly memorable. I cannot recommend you guy’s highly enough. Our impressions of Slovenia as an outstanding destination, of beautiful scenery and friendly people will be passed onto all our friends. Thank you so much for a great holiday!




We had a wonderful cycling trip, starting in Trieste, then onto Slovenia and Croatia. Before the trip, Klemen was extremely patient with our many questions and addressed our concerns very satisfactorily- even changing the original bike route to meet our needs. The bikes we used ( e-bikes) were in great condition, and easy to use. The hotels were very satisfactory- and included big breakfasts to start our days. The towns we visited were charming. All in all- a first class experience!!




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