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Starting point
Tamarë
Finish point
Elbasan
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Season
From April to October
Fitness level
3/5
Tour type
Road / Gravel / E-bike
Number of people
Choose your style

- Enjoy the tranquility of the Albanian Alps in Tamarë
- Cycle part of the famous Trans Dinarica Cycle Route connecting 8 Balkan countries
- Discover the shores of Lake Shkoder, the largest lake in the Balkans
- Enjoy the scenic open road between the canyons and flatlands
- Experience the vibrant energy of Tirana, Albania’s capital
- Discover the impressive Elbasan Castle from the 15th century
Itinerary of the trip
What’s included in the price?
Self-guided
NOT INCLUDED
The Trans Dinarica is a long-distance cycling trail that connects eight countries of the Western Balkans, designed for adventure cyclists seeking a mix of rugged mountains, scenic valleys, historic towns, and cultural landmarks, showcasing the natural beauty and rich heritage of the Dinaric region.
The Albanian section of the route offers a diverse journey, starting in the rugged mountains of Tamarë, where the dramatic landscapes of the Accursed Mountains reveal deep valleys, towering peaks, and traditional stone villages.
As you head further south, the scenery opens into wide river plains, descending to Shkodër, home to Lake Shkodër, the largest lake in the Balkans. Overlooking the city, the impressive Rozafa Castle is perched on a hill at the confluence of three rivers, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city and Lake Shkodër.
The Trans Dinarica Trail stretches even further south, through Laç and Elbasan, even passing Albania’s vibrant capital – Tirana.
The city offers lively streets to explore, with highlights such as Skanderbeg Square, the heart of the city, surrounded by historical buildings like the Et'hem Bey Mosque and the National History Museum with its iconic mosaic façade.
Our carefully planned tour ensures a hassle-free experience, complete with a digital guidebook featuring recommendations and GPS tracks to keep you on course.
All your accommodations are pre-booked, 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 seamlessly blends Albania’s natural beauty, rich history, and cultural diversity, making it an unforgettable cycling 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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