CYCLING LEVEL 5 / 5

This trip consists of mid to high difficulty tours through mountainous terrain with lengths of 15 - 40 mi./29 - 72 km. Our routes usually follow quiet asphalt or gravel roads with an average daily elevation of 2,427 ft./740 m. On the self-guided tours, you have the full day to cycle the tour and can complete it at your own speed, following a route description. Albanian drivers are generally very considerate of bikers.

A support vehicle (8-seater minibus with trailer for up to 20 bikes) accompanies us on every cycle tour, which can take your luggage and - if necessary - up to seven people. Your tour guide knows the routes inside out. As we prefer everyone to cycle at their own pace, it can happen that the group splits up on the climbs. In this case, meeting points are agreed - usually at the top of the mountain - where you can come together again.

The guided bike tour in Albania is only conducted in English.

Albania has temperate, Mediterranean climate. In the beginning of spring temperatures begin to rise. Clear skies and pleasant temperatures provide a nice way to ease into the heat of summer. Cycling season: April to June; September to October.

On our regular cycling tours, the cyclists on regular bicycles determine the pace. We ask guests who have reserved an e-bike to be mindful of this and to acknowledge that the regular cyclists need time to rest and take longer to climb the hills. We thank you for your understanding.

Helmet use is mandatory on all bike rides. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet.

The basic tour price covers a continental breakfast at the hotels, which is usually served at 7:30 am. Full board is only included in the tour price for the guided tour. If you choose the self-guided tour, lunch and dinner are not included in the tour price. However, with the information and tips we provide you will easily be able to find great places for lunch en route.

The booking of a single room is available on request, subject to hotel capacity, and for an additional charge.

Please note that single rooms may not be available in the guesthouses in Germenj and Benje due to the limited number of rooms. Depending on the group size, single travelers may be asked to share a room with two single beds.

The tour which you have booked requires a bike with a fully functional set of gears. Islandhopping can offer you high quality, fully serviced rental bikes perfect for the terrain of this tour.

Should you however wish to bring your own hybrid bicycle or e-bike with you, please make sure to check the condition of your brakes, gears, and tires and don’t forget to bring along a puncture repair kit and the essential spare parts for your bike (e.g. brake pads and spare tubes). Your bike should be in prefect mechanical working order.

We do not recommend bringing along private road bikes, as the thin tires are not suitable for some of the road surfaces encountered on the tours.

Liability disclaimer: Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH. Will not be held liable for any damages caused to private bikes during loading, unloading or other logistical handling thereof.

On the guided tour your luggage will be transported in the supporting vehicle.